Research is a game mechanic that has you invest time and resources to unlock new recipes, structures and functionality. Research is done by adding Wuv (collected from Colonists) to a Research Station. Each research task also requires some start-up material, like a stone or a tool.
As each level unlocks, you will also unlock the respective upgrade for the Research Station.
Enlightenment[]
There are 6 levels of research tasks.
- Level 1 has 6 tasks, of which you need to complete 3 to unlock level 2
- Level 2 has 15 tasks and you need to complete a total of 10 tasks to unlock level 3
- Level 3 has 12 tasks and you need to complete a total of 18 tasks to unlock level 4
- Level 4 has 15 tasks and you need to complete a total of 32 tasks to unlock level 5
- Level 5 has 10 tasks and you need to complete a total of 40 tasks to unlock level 6
- Level 6 has 9 tasks.
Level 1[]
Technology | Name | Requires | Unlocks |
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Tool | Blade, Mallet, Fishing Stick | ||
Storage | Bucket, Liquid, Particulate | ||
Farming | Crude Arable Farming Tools |
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Robotics | Basic Upgrades | ||
Shelter | Simple Hut |
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Cooking | Crude Mixing Pot, Recipes |
Level 2[]
Technology | Name | Requires | Unlocks |
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Power | Fire | ||
Robotics | Mk 2 Bot |
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Plant Breeding | Carrot, Coconut | ||
Construction | Basic Flooring | ||
Construction | Basic Walls | ||
Construction | Structural Parts | ||
Masonry | Simple Stone Shaping | ||
Farming | Better Livestock Farming | ||
Construction | Wooden Flooring, Fencing | ||
Shelter | Log Cabin | ||
Pottery | Basic Clay Station, Simple Pots | ||
Cooking | Crude Cooking Pot, Recipes |
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Cooking | Basic Baking, Recipes | ||
Construction | Machine Parts |
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Clothing | Basic Textiles and Clothing |
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Level 3[]
Technology | Name | Requires | Unlocks |
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Waste | Composting and Fertiliser | ||
Animal Breeding | New Animals | ||
Fibre | Crude String Maker |
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Forestry | Better Tree Growth | ||
Lumber | Mechanical Frame-Saw |
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Farming | Poultry Farming | ||
Beekeeping | Basic Beehive | ||
Construction | Brickworks | ||
Transportation | Basic Vehicles |
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Shelter | Stone Cottage | ||
Cooking | Cauldron, Recipes |
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Leisure | Basic Playthings |
Level 4[]
Technology | Name | Requires | Unlocks |
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Construction | Structural Parts |
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Power | Windmill |
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Pottery | Clay Station, Pots |
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Metal | Basic Smelting, Metalwork | ||
Tool | Crude Metal Tools |
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Storage | Bigger Storage | ||
Shelter | Brick House | ||
Cooking | Better Baking, Recipes |
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Clothing | Textiles and Clothing |
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Leisure | More Fun! | ||
Health | Basic Medicine | ||
Farming | Dairy Farming | ||
Farming | Sheep Farming | ||
Farming | Better Livestock Farming | ||
Lumber | Bench Saw |
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Level 5[]
Technology | Name | Requires | Unlocks |
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Metal | Metalworks |
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Transportation | Railtrack, Handcar, Carriage |
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Power | Stationary Steam Engine | ||
Robotics | Better Bots! |
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Shelter | Mansion | ||
Cooking | Better Baking, Recipes |
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Clothing | Better Clothing |
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Leisure | More Fun! | ||
Health | Flower Power! | ||
Communication | Basic Education |
Level 6[]
Technology | Name | Requires | Unlocks |
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Transportation | Steam Train |
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Cooking | Best Food Recipes |
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Shelter | Castle |
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Animal Breeding | Silkworm | ||
Clothing | Best Clothing | ||
Leisure | Top Toys! | ||
Health | Pills | ||
Communication | Advanced Education |
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Culture | Art |
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Settlement[]
*** Work in progress. ***