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Obsidian

2026-01-04T14:17:50Z

Faber: Added notes about obsidian's usefulness as a building material.

{{Odyssey}}
{{infobox main|none|
| name = Obsidian
| image = Obsidian c.png
| description = A dark, glossy volcanic rock. Brittle but sharp, it makes for intimidating decor or vicious blades
| type = Material
| type2 =
| stuff category = Stony, Metallic
| marketvalue = 5
| beauty = -4
| mass base = 0.5
| stack limit = 75
| path cost =
| terrain affordance = Heavy

| beauty factor = 2
| beauty offset = 8
| work to make factor = 1.5
| work to build factor = 5.5
| max hit points factor = 0.5
| flammability factor = 0
| armor - sharp factor = 0.85
| armor - blunt factor = 0.40
| armor - heat factor = 0.70
| insulation - cold factor = 3.0
| insulation - heat factor = 0
| melee blunt damage factor = 1
| melee sharp damage factor = 1.4
| melee cooldown factor = 1
| door opening speed factor = 1
| rest effectiveness factor = 0.9

| defName = Obsidian
| thingCategories = ResourcesRaw

| color = (50,50,50)
}}
'''Obsidian''' is a [[stony]] and [[metallic]] [[material]] added by the [[Odyssey DLC]]. It is [[beauty|beautiful]] and offers tremendous sharp damage, but is fragile.

== Acquisition ==
Obsidian veins occur on some lava field maps, and must be mined before they can be used. It is common on maps with the obsidian deposits features. On maps with obsidian deposits veins can contain up to 35 tiles of obsidian ore.{{Check Tag|Verify amount|Per ore}}{{Check Tag|Vein size?}}

It can also be [[Trade|purchased]] from [[faction base]]s{{Check Tag|Which?}}{{Check Tag|Caravans?}}

== Ore ==
Obsidian tiles have 1,200 health each, making them one of the faster ores to mine. They can be found in large veins, similar in size to [[compacted steel]] veins, ranging from ? to ? tiles in size.{{Check Tag|Detail needed|Exact size range}} Each mined block has a base yield of 40 obsidian, however this is modified by factors such as the Difficulty setting and the mining yield of the pawn.

== Usage ==
Obsidian can be used as a material for [[stuff]]able items with the [[Stony]] and [[Metallic]] stuff tags.

Obsidian can be used in the following recipes:
{{Ingredient List}}

== Analysis ==
Thanks to its melee sharp damage factor, obsidian makes the highest {{DPS}} craftable melee sharp weapon in the game. Obsidian [[longsword]]s generally have comparable base {{DPS}} but inferior {{AP}} to [[monosword]]s{{RoyaltyIcon}} of similar quality, with the exception of the legendary obsidian longswords which are superior in base {{DPS}} to all monoswords and to all but masterwork and legendary [[persona monosword]]s due to the melee verb system neglecting handle attacks at that quality. Note that it still remains inferior in {{AP}} to all but a normal monosword and [[Melee Damage Factor]]s can change verb selection significantly.

While not as beautiful as jade, obsidian can be found in large quantity in volcanic biomes. It can be used for walls and furniture to improve the beauty of your base. However, obsidian's x.50 multiplier to max HP means that obsidian walls and furniture will be weak and easy to destroy; obsidian is tied with jade as the weakest building material in the game in terms of structure HP. If obsidian is in short supply, it is generally better to use it to create sharp weapons or sculptures over furniture and other structures.

Obsidian has the exact same market value, stack size, and weight as jade.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Obsidian a.png|One obsidian
Obsidian b.png|Partial stack
Obsidian c.png|Full stack
</gallery>

== Version history ==
* [[Odyssey DLC]] Release - Added.

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[[Category:Material]] [[Category:Stone]] [[Category:Metal]]

Polux seed

2025-08-18T11:15:36Z

Faber: Removed stub tag.

{{Infobox main|resource
| name = Polux seed
| image = PoluxSeed c.png
| description = The seed of a polux tree. It can be planted to create a new polux tree which will absorb pollution from nearby terrain.

| type = Resources
| type2 = Plant matter
| hp = 50
| deterioration = 1
| marketvalue = 1200
| mass base = 0.3
| flammability base = 0
| stack limit = 5

| defName = PoluxSeed
| thingCategories = ItemsMisc
| page verified for version = 1.4.3641
}}
'''Polux seeds''' can be planted to become a [[polux tree]].

== Acquisition ==
Polux seeds can rarely be acquired from orbital traders, specifically exotic goods traders (which require a [[Comms console]]), obtained from [[quest]] rewards or looted from [[Hermetic crate|hermetic]] or [[sealed crate]]s.

== Summary ==
Polux seeds can be used in order to grow a Polux tree. These seeds can be planted on any tile with a fertility stat, but cannot be planted closer than 4 tiles to another polux tree, or within 1 tile from any other tree or cactus. It also cannot be placed within 1 tile of a growing zone. Polux seeds, unlike most other growable plants, can be planted in areas with high pollution. Polux trees clear pollution in a radius around them, at a rate of 1 polluted tile every 10 hours (1 wastepack worth of pollution is cleared in 2.5 days). Note that this requires [[toxic wastepack]]s to decay and pollute the ground; the trees cannot destroy wastepacks, only the pollution they generate.

Polux trees also require a small area around them (slightly larger than a sunlamp's radius) to be kept clear of buildings.

== Analysis ==
Polux seeds allow you to plant polux trees, which are a cheap way to clear pollution in an area, without having to fight an [[Apocriton]], research ultra mechtech, and build a [[wastepack atomizer]]. Polux trees are a slow but otherwise very easy way to clear pollution, working at 20% of the speed of a [[Pollution pump]].

1 polux tree is able to clear 2.4 tiles of pollution per day (1 wastepack generates 6 tiles of pollution, which takes 2.5 days to fully clean). At this rate, a single polux tree should be able to consume all the pollution created by a [[toxifier generator]]. However, due to the fact that wastepacks must decay (which can take several days) for the pollution to be destroyed by the tree, in practice the tree is never able to fully decontaminate an area assuming the toxifier generator continues running -- a small amount of pollution will linger. That said, a polux tree, toxifier generator, and [[pollution pump]] (to bag up the waste for delivery to the tree) will still net 1200 watts of power with no additional costs besides hauling labor. This amount of power is slightly greater than that offered by a fueled generator ([[chemfuel generator|chemuel]] or [[wood-fired generator|wood]]) or [[vanometric power cell]].

Alternatively, polux trees can be used as a cheap way to consume some of the waste generated by [[mechanoid]]s. However, the slow rate of pollution clearing means that even with only a single small mechanoid (producing 5 pollution every 10 days), the polux tree will only ''reduce'' the wastepacks generated, not remove them entirely.

Assuming the polux tree is used to clear pollution from a [[toxifier generator]], we can calculate the time it takes to "break even" on the investment of 1200 silver to purchase the seed, and the cost of building the generator and pollution pump. A chemfuel generator consumes 4.5 [[chemfuel]] per day to generate 1000 watts. This translates to a market value of 10.35 silver per day to operate a chemfuel generator. The toxifier generator and pollution pump together cost an additional 100 [[steel]] and 1 [[component]] more than the chemfuel generator, a market value of 222 silver.

At this rate, it would take approximately 2 years (116 days) for a toxifier generator, pollution pump, and polux tree to equal the (fuel) cost of the chemfuel generator, and a little over 2.25 years (137 days) to offset the additional costs of the toxifier generator and pollution pump. It is important to note that the toxifier generator does produce 20% more power than the chemfuel generator, so about a 2-year return on investment is a good rule of thumb. Any power generated beyond that point is done more efficiently (in terms of market value) than a chemfuel generator.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Polux seed.png|One Polux seed
File:PoluxSeed b.png|Partial stack
File:PoluxSeed c.png|Full stack
</gallery>

== Version history ==
* [[Version/1.4.3555|1.4.3555]] - Added.
* [[Version/1.4.3641|1.4.3641]] - Fix: Polux seeds can be planted in [[hydroponics basin]]s and [[plant pot]]s.

[[Category:Plant Matter]]

Polux seed

2025-08-18T11:15:11Z

Faber: Added details to summary and acquisition. Added analysis (some might be better on the polux tree page however): Market value analysis for the tree's main uses, as well as information on what the trees grown from seeds actually do.

{{Biotech}}{{stub|reason=More information would be good in analysis; value proposition.}}
{{Infobox main|resource
| name = Polux seed
| image = PoluxSeed c.png
| description = The seed of a polux tree. It can be planted to create a new polux tree which will absorb pollution from nearby terrain.

| type = Resources
| type2 = Plant matter
| hp = 50
| deterioration = 1
| marketvalue = 1200
| mass base = 0.3
| flammability base = 0
| stack limit = 5

| defName = PoluxSeed
| thingCategories = ItemsMisc
| page verified for version = 1.4.3641
}}
'''Polux seeds''' can be planted to become a [[polux tree]].

== Acquisition ==
Polux seeds can rarely be acquired from orbital traders, specifically exotic goods traders (which require a [[Comms console]]), obtained from [[quest]] rewards or looted from [[Hermetic crate|hermetic]] or [[sealed crate]]s.

== Summary ==
Polux seeds can be used in order to grow a Polux tree. These seeds can be planted on any tile with a fertility stat, but cannot be planted closer than 4 tiles to another polux tree, or within 1 tile from any other tree or cactus. It also cannot be placed within 1 tile of a growing zone. Polux seeds, unlike most other growable plants, can be planted in areas with high pollution. Polux trees clear pollution in a radius around them, at a rate of 1 polluted tile every 10 hours (1 wastepack worth of pollution is cleared in 2.5 days). Note that this requires [[toxic wastepack]]s to decay and pollute the ground; the trees cannot destroy wastepacks, only the pollution they generate.

Polux trees also require a small area around them (slightly larger than a sunlamp's radius) to be kept clear of buildings.

== Analysis ==
Polux seeds allow you to plant polux trees, which are a cheap way to clear pollution in an area, without having to fight an [[Apocriton]], research ultra mechtech, and build a [[wastepack atomizer]]. Polux trees are a slow but otherwise very easy way to clear pollution, working at 20% of the speed of a [[Pollution pump]].

1 polux tree is able to clear 2.4 tiles of pollution per day (1 wastepack generates 6 tiles of pollution, which takes 2.5 days to fully clean). At this rate, a single polux tree should be able to consume all the pollution created by a [[toxifier generator]]. However, due to the fact that wastepacks must decay (which can take several days) for the pollution to be destroyed by the tree, in practice the tree is never able to fully decontaminate an area assuming the toxifier generator continues running -- a small amount of pollution will linger. That said, a polux tree, toxifier generator, and [[pollution pump]] (to bag up the waste for delivery to the tree) will still net 1200 watts of power with no additional costs besides hauling labor. This amount of power is slightly greater than that offered by a fueled generator ([[chemfuel generator|chemuel]] or [[wood-fired generator|wood]]) or [[vanometric power cell]].

Alternatively, polux trees can be used as a cheap way to consume some of the waste generated by [[mechanoid]]s. However, the slow rate of pollution clearing means that even with only a single small mechanoid (producing 5 pollution every 10 days), the polux tree will only ''reduce'' the wastepacks generated, not remove them entirely.

Assuming the polux tree is used to clear pollution from a [[toxifier generator]], we can calculate the time it takes to "break even" on the investment of 1200 silver to purchase the seed, and the cost of building the generator and pollution pump. A chemfuel generator consumes 4.5 [[chemfuel]] per day to generate 1000 watts. This translates to a market value of 10.35 silver per day to operate a chemfuel generator. The toxifier generator and pollution pump together cost an additional 100 [[steel]] and 1 [[component]] more than the chemfuel generator, a market value of 222 silver.

At this rate, it would take approximately 2 years (116 days) for a toxifier generator, pollution pump, and polux tree to equal the (fuel) cost of the chemfuel generator, and a little over 2.25 years (137 days) to offset the additional costs of the toxifier generator and pollution pump. It is important to note that the toxifier generator does produce 20% more power than the chemfuel generator, so about a 2-year return on investment is a good rule of thumb. Any power generated beyond that point is done more efficiently (in terms of market value) than a chemfuel generator.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Polux seed.png|One Polux seed
File:PoluxSeed b.png|Partial stack
File:PoluxSeed c.png|Full stack
</gallery>

== Version history ==
* [[Version/1.4.3555|1.4.3555]] - Added.
* [[Version/1.4.3641|1.4.3641]] - Fix: Polux seeds can be planted in [[hydroponics basin]]s and [[plant pot]]s.

[[Category:Plant Matter]]

Plasteel

2025-08-14T23:06:44Z

Faber: /* Analysis */

{{Infobox main|metallic
| name = Plasteel
| image = Plasteel c.png
| description = Advanced spacer tech structural material. Plasteel is extremely strong due to its unique molecular structure.

| type = Material
| type2 = Metal
| stuff category = Metallic
| marketvalue = 9
| beauty = -4
| mass base = 0.25
| stack limit = 75
| path cost = 14
| rotatable = false
| terrain affordance = Medium

| beauty factor = 1
| beauty offset = 0
| work to make factor = 2.2
| work to build factor = 2.2
| max hit points factor = 2.8
| flammability factor = 0
| armor - sharp factor = 1.14
| armor - blunt factor = 0.55
| armor - heat factor = 0.65
| insulation - cold factor = 3
| insulation - heat factor = 0
| melee blunt damage factor = 0.9
| melee sharp damage factor = 1.1
| melee cooldown factor = 0.8
| door opening speed factor = 1
| rest effectiveness factor = 1

| defName = Plasteel

| always haulable = true
| color = (160,178,181)
| construct effect = ConstructMetal
| draw gui overlay = true
| graphic class = Graphic_Single
| graphic path = Things/Item/Resource/Plasteel
| label = plasteel
| parent name = ResourceBase
| resource readout priority = Middle
| selectable = true
| sound drop = Metal_Drop
| sound impact stuff = BulletImpactMetal
| sound interact = Metal_Drop
| sound melee hit blunt = MeleeHit_Metal_Blunt
| sound melee hit sharp = MeleeHit_Metal_Sharp
| thing class = ThingWithComps
| use hit points = false
| volume = 1
}}
{{Info|'''Plasteel''' is the [[Max Hit Points|strongest]] [[material]] in the game. Commonly used for high tech items, especially [[ship engine]]s and other modules, which are needed to [[Ship|build a spaceship]] to escape the planet and win the game.}}

== Acquisition ==
Plasteel can be obtained in the following ways:
* Mining [[compacted plasteel]] deposits.
* [[Trading]].
* [[Quest]] rewards.
* Using a [[deep drill]] on an underground plasteel vein.
* Using a [[long-range mineral scanner]] to find plasteel ore deposits.
* Shredding dead [[centipede]]s, [[termite]]s, [[diaboli]],{{BiotechIcon}} [[tunneler]]s,{{BiotechIcon}} [[centurion]]s,{{BiotechIcon}} and [[war queen]]s.{{BiotechIcon}}
*[[Mechanoid]] raiders may also come with plasteel in their inventory, in addition to the amount you gain from shredding them.
* {{Transmute Steel Acquisition Note}}

== Ore ==
[[File:Compacted_plasteel.png|frameless|left|Compacted plasteel in game]]

'''Compacted plasteel''' tiles have 8,000 health each, making it the slowest ore to mine and the toughest object in-game. They can be found in smaller veins, ranging from 2 to 8 tiles in size. Each mined block has a base yield of 40 plasteel, however this is modified by factors such as the [[Difficulty]] setting and the [[Mining_Yield|mining yield]] of the pawn.

== Usage ==
Plasteel can be used as a material for [[stuff]]able items with the [[Metallic]] stuff tag.

Plasteel can be used in the following recipes:
{{Ingredient List}}

== Analysis ==
{{stub|section=1|reason=General - acquisition, what to prioritise, comparison to other mats}}
It is a requirement for many [[Research#Industrial Research Projects|Industrial]] and most [[Research#Spacer Research Projects|Spacer]] tech level unlocks.

10 plasteel is required to fabricate an [[advanced component]], used in many high-tech recipes and buildings. Plasteel is required for crafting late-game armors, such as [[marine armor]] or [[marine helmet]]s, as well as for the production of [[bionics]] and advanced [[artificial body parts]]. Plasteel, as a metallic ingredient, can be used in many buildings, and in several stuffable weapons. Out of all [[materials]], plasteel has the highest HP factor, the fastest melee cooldown factor, and the highest sharp melee damage factor in Core - third highest after [[obsidian]]{{OdysseyIcon}} and [[bioferrite]]{{AnomalyIcon}} when accounting for all [[DLC]]. This is in addition to its generally strong modifiers for other factors.

In the early to mid game, plasteel is relatively scarce and difficult to acquire. 50 plasteel is required for a [[multi-analyzer]], essential for researching most spacer-level projects. Once a multi-analyzer is built, plasteel in the mid game is best used for creating helmets -- both [[flak helmet]]s and [[marine helmet]]s require plasteel. High-quality, protective helmets are critical for colonist defense during raids, as injuries to the head are likely to be crippling or fatal. Plasteel can also be used as an ingredient to make a [[longsword]], [[gladius]], or even [[knife]] to increase melee DPS. Plasteel can also be used to craft [[charge rifle]]s, which are highly effective against armored targets that are resistant to many industrial-tier weapons.

In the late game, plasteel is best used for marine helmets, charge rifles, or bionics to enhance the capabilities of colonists. Plasteel is also useful for upgrading doors or walls in vulnerable areas due to its high HP and fireproof qualities, though it is typically more useful to use it to make weapons, armor, or items rather than buildings.

Large amounts of plasteel can be mined through using a [[deep drill]] once a [[ground-penetrating scanner]] has found a pocket of the material. Plasteel seams scanned through the ground-penetrating scanner are typically 1-8 tiles, yielding anywhere from 300 to 2,400 plasteel. Plasteel can be found much more quickly using the [[long range mineral scanner]], though this requires traveling to the site. Plasteel mining sites found with the long range scanner typically generate 8-16 tiles of compacted plasteel, and yield between 300 to 600 plasteel. Traveling to these sites can be done quickly and easily using a [[passenger shuttle]]{{OdysseyIcon}}.

== Trivia ==
*The term "Plasteel" has been used in sci-fi as early as 1942 to describe materials with properties of both plastic and metal, including seminal works such as Dune and Star Wars.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Plasteel a.png|One plasteel
Plasteel b.png|Partial stack
Plasteel c.png|Full stack
</gallery>

== Version history ==
* [[Version/1.1.2624|1.1.2624]] - Plasteel, and objects made from it, are no longer flammable.
<gallery>
Plasteel old.png|Old texture
</gallery>

{{nav|materials|wide}}
[[Category:Material]] [[Category:Metal]]

Plasteel

2025-08-14T23:06:16Z

Faber: Added some analysis about plasteel's uses in the early/mid and late game, as well as some notes about how to acquire it using the ground or long range scanner.

{{Infobox main|metallic
| name = Plasteel
| image = Plasteel c.png
| description = Advanced spacer tech structural material. Plasteel is extremely strong due to its unique molecular structure.

| type = Material
| type2 = Metal
| stuff category = Metallic
| marketvalue = 9
| beauty = -4
| mass base = 0.25
| stack limit = 75
| path cost = 14
| rotatable = false
| terrain affordance = Medium

| beauty factor = 1
| beauty offset = 0
| work to make factor = 2.2
| work to build factor = 2.2
| max hit points factor = 2.8
| flammability factor = 0
| armor - sharp factor = 1.14
| armor - blunt factor = 0.55
| armor - heat factor = 0.65
| insulation - cold factor = 3
| insulation - heat factor = 0
| melee blunt damage factor = 0.9
| melee sharp damage factor = 1.1
| melee cooldown factor = 0.8
| door opening speed factor = 1
| rest effectiveness factor = 1

| defName = Plasteel

| always haulable = true
| color = (160,178,181)
| construct effect = ConstructMetal
| draw gui overlay = true
| graphic class = Graphic_Single
| graphic path = Things/Item/Resource/Plasteel
| label = plasteel
| parent name = ResourceBase
| resource readout priority = Middle
| selectable = true
| sound drop = Metal_Drop
| sound impact stuff = BulletImpactMetal
| sound interact = Metal_Drop
| sound melee hit blunt = MeleeHit_Metal_Blunt
| sound melee hit sharp = MeleeHit_Metal_Sharp
| thing class = ThingWithComps
| use hit points = false
| volume = 1
}}
{{Info|'''Plasteel''' is the [[Max Hit Points|strongest]] [[material]] in the game. Commonly used for high tech items, especially [[ship engine]]s and other modules, which are needed to [[Ship|build a spaceship]] to escape the planet and win the game.}}

== Acquisition ==
Plasteel can be obtained in the following ways:
* Mining [[compacted plasteel]] deposits.
* [[Trading]].
* [[Quest]] rewards.
* Using a [[deep drill]] on an underground plasteel vein.
* Using a [[long-range mineral scanner]] to find plasteel ore deposits.
* Shredding dead [[centipede]]s, [[termite]]s, [[diaboli]],{{BiotechIcon}} [[tunneler]]s,{{BiotechIcon}} [[centurion]]s,{{BiotechIcon}} and [[war queen]]s.{{BiotechIcon}}
*[[Mechanoid]] raiders may also come with plasteel in their inventory, in addition to the amount you gain from shredding them.
* {{Transmute Steel Acquisition Note}}

== Ore ==
[[File:Compacted_plasteel.png|frameless|left|Compacted plasteel in game]]

'''Compacted plasteel''' tiles have 8,000 health each, making it the slowest ore to mine and the toughest object in-game. They can be found in smaller veins, ranging from 2 to 8 tiles in size. Each mined block has a base yield of 40 plasteel, however this is modified by factors such as the [[Difficulty]] setting and the [[Mining_Yield|mining yield]] of the pawn.

== Usage ==
Plasteel can be used as a material for [[stuff]]able items with the [[Metallic]] stuff tag.

Plasteel can be used in the following recipes:
{{Ingredient List}}

== Analysis ==
{{stub|section=1|reason=General - acquisition, what to prioritise, comparison to other mats}}
It is a requirement for many [[Research#Industrial Research Projects|Industrial]] and most [[Research#Spacer Research Projects|Spacer]] tech level unlocks.

10 plasteel is required to fabricate an [[advanced component]], used in many high-tech recipes and buildings. Plasteel is required for crafting late-game armors, such as [[marine armor]] or [[marine helmet]]s, as well as for the production of [[bionics]] and advanced [[artificial body parts]]. Plasteel, as a metallic ingredient, can be used in many buildings, and in several stuffable weapons. Out of all [[materials]], plasteel has the highest HP factor, the fastest melee cooldown factor, and the highest sharp melee damage factor in Core - third highest after [[obsidian]]{{OdysseyIcon}} and [[bioferrite]]{{AnomalyIcon}} when accounting for all [[DLC]]. This is in addition to its generally strong modifiers for other factors.

In the early to mid game, plasteel is relatively scarce and difficult to acquire. 50 plasteel is required for a [[multi-analyzer]], essential for researching most spacer-level projects. Once a multi-analyzer is built, plasteel in the mid game is best used for creating helmets -- both [[flak helmet]]s and [[marine helmet]]s require plasteel. High-quality, protective helmets are critical for colonist defense during raids, as injuries to the head are likely to be crippling or fatal. Plasteel can also be used as an ingredient to make a [[longsword]], [[gladius]], or even [[knife]] to increase melee DPS. Plasteel can also be used to craft [[charge rifles]], which are highly effective against armored targets that are resistant to many industrial-tier weapons.

In the late game, plasteel is best used for marine helmets, charge rifles, or bionics to enhance the capabilities of colonists. Plasteel is also useful for upgrading doors or walls in vulnerable areas due to its high HP and fireproof qualities, though it is typically more useful to use it to make weapons, armor, or items rather than buildings.

Large amounts of plasteel can be mined through using a [[deep drill]] once a [[ground-penetrating scanner]] has found a pocket of the material. Plasteel seams scanned through the ground-penetrating scanner are typically 1-8 tiles, yielding anywhere from 300 to 2,400 plasteel. Plasteel can be found much more quickly using the [[long range mineral scanner]], though this requires traveling to the site. Plasteel mining sites found with the long range scanner typically generate 8-16 tiles of compacted plasteel, and yield between 300 to 600 plasteel. Traveling to these sites can be done quickly and easily using a [[passenger shuttle]]{{OdysseyIcon}}.

== Trivia ==
*The term "Plasteel" has been used in sci-fi as early as 1942 to describe materials with properties of both plastic and metal, including seminal works such as Dune and Star Wars.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Plasteel a.png|One plasteel
Plasteel b.png|Partial stack
Plasteel c.png|Full stack
</gallery>

== Version history ==
* [[Version/1.1.2624|1.1.2624]] - Plasteel, and objects made from it, are no longer flammable.
<gallery>
Plasteel old.png|Old texture
</gallery>

{{nav|materials|wide}}
[[Category:Material]] [[Category:Metal]]

Unique weapons

2025-08-10T02:06:16Z

Faber: /* Trait analysis */ Added some notes about the attachment and beauty traits.

{{Odyssey}}
{{Stub|reason=See [[Persona weapons]]}}
{{Distinguish|Persona weapons|Relic}}
'''Unique weapons''' are variants of ranged [[weapons]] added by the [[Odyssey DLC]] with traits that add effects to the weapon, including statistical bonuses and different attacks.

There are currently 13 types of unique weapons, each a variant of another ranged weapon:

{{Icon List|Assault rifle}}
{{Icon List|Beam repeater}}
{{Icon List|Bolt-action rifle}}
{{Icon List|Chain shotgun}}
{{Icon List|Charge lance}}
{{Icon List|Charge rifle}}
{{Icon List|Greatbow}}
{{Icon List|Heavy SMG}}
{{Icon List|Hellcat rifle}}
{{Icon List|LMG}}
{{Icon List|Minigun}}
{{Icon List|Revolver}}
{{Icon List|Sniper rifle}}

== Acquisition ==
Unique weapons can be obtained through quests, found in loot boxes like sealed containers, found while fishing, or gifted by visitors. Unique weapons can also rarely be dropped by raiders.
Ancient Mercenary and Orbital Item Stash quests will always contain at least one Unique Weapon, typically masterwork or legendary quality.

Weapons Depot and Ancient Garrison Map features do NOT contain Unique Weapons. Ancient Dangers do not contain Unique weapons.
{{Unique weapon traits}}

== Trait analysis ==

=== Aim assistance ===
This trait increases accuracy at all ranges by 20%, and also allows the wielder to ignore all penalties from environmental conditions, including [[blind smoke]]. This makes it a generally desirable trait for any weapon, except perhaps those that already are approaching 100% accuracy due to quality. This trait works well with [[smokepop pack]] or [[smoke launcher]].

=== Custom grip ===
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=== Stabilizer brace ===
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=== Tactical sight ===
?

=== Shoddy sights ===
This trait is purely negative, worsening a weapon's accuracy at all ranges. The market value of the weapon is also slightly reduced.

=== Tracking scope ===
This trait reduces aiming time by 25%. This trait is mutually exclusive with other sights, and only appears on scoped weapons such as the sniper rifle. Since sniper rifles have a relatively long aiming time, this trait can significantly increase DPS.

=== Rangefinder scope ===
This trait increases a weapon's maximum range by 10%. This trait is useful, but not as impactful as an extended barrel. This trait is mutually exclusive with other sights, and only appears on scoped weapons such as the sniper rifle.

This trait stacks with the extended barrel trait, which offers 20% additional range. A sniper rifle with both traits would have a maximum range of 58 cells.

=== Pulse charger ===
This trait can only be found on pistols (revolvers). It reduces accuracy at all ranges by 20%, but increases damage by a whopping 60%, and armor penetration by 30%. While the revolver is not a great weapon by any measure, a revolver with this trait can at least compete with other high powered weapons at low ranges. The accuracy penalty can be offset by giving these weapons to colonists with a high [[shooting]] skill, [[bionic eye]]s or [[archotech eye]]s, or by using [[gunlink]]s. However, even with a pulse charger, revolvers are not competitive weapons in the late game.

=== Tox rounds ===
Tox rounds add a small amount of toxic buildup to targets on a hit. Some enemies (such as mechanoids) are immune to toxic buildup. Humanlike enemies, such as raiders, will often be killed simply from shooting them before the toxic buildup can incapacitate them. This trait is also undesirable for hunters, as animals with toxic buildup have a chance to immediately rot when killed. Tox rounds are mutually exclusive with all other kinds of ammo traits.

=== Piercing rounds ===
Piercing rounds increase the armor penetration of the weapon's attacks by 20%. This effect stacks with the increased AP offered by masterwork or legendary weapons. Piercing rounds are ideal on ballistic weapons which struggle against armored enemies or [[centipedes]], such as the [[assault rifle]] or [[chain shotgun]]. Since most enemies in the game have some form of armor, piercing rounds are generally a quite versatile and useful trait. Piercing rounds are mutually exclusive with all other kinds of ammo traits.

=== Incendiary rounds ===
Incendiary rounds have a chance to ignite targets when struck, similar to the [[plasmasword]]. Burning enemies stop firing and run around, ignoring collision; this can be beneficial or harmful, depending on the situation. Mechanoids are immune to flame damage. Incendiary rounds are mutually exclusive with all other kinds of ammo traits.

=== EMP rounds ===
EMP rounds briefly stun mechanoid, turret, or drone targets when hit. However, these enemies will quickly adapt to the effects of the EMP rounds and are typically staggered for only 1 or 2 bursts. Still, this stun can be enough to briefly incapacitate a dangerous enemy, such as a [[centipede]], [[hunter drone]], or [[diabolus]]. EMP rounds will also break [[shield belt]]s. Animals and humanlikes (other than those wearing a shield belt) are unaffected. EMP rounds are mutually exclusive with all other kinds of ammo traits.

=== Heavy rounds ===
Heavy rounds add a flat +2 to a weapon's stopping power, as well as increasing damage by 10%. Stopping power affects what kinds of targets a weapon will stagger. Stopping power equal to or greater than a creature's body size is required to stagger. All weapons with this trait will have a stopping power value of at least 2.5, enough to stagger any enemy the same size or smaller than a [[moose]] or [[muffalo]]; this includes all humanlikes, most animals, all insectoids (except the [[hive queen]]), and combat mechanoids smaller than a centipede. This trait is generally quite desirable compared to other ammo types, as it offers a wide degree of utility against almost every enemy in the game.

Weapons like the sniper rifle, charge lance, or bolt action rifle (which have a base stopping power of 1.5), will be able to stagger every enemy in the game with the exception of the [[alpha thrumbo]] and [[dreadmeld]].

Heavy rounds are mutually exclusive with all other kinds of ammo traits.

=== Hollow point rounds ===
Hollow point rounds increase the damage of a weapon by 20%. This effect stacks with the increased damage offered by masterwork or legendary weapons. All weapons benefit from 20% more damage, so this is desirable on any weapon. The increased damage is still subject to armor penalties on heavily-armored targets, so in some situations, piercing rounds are superior. Hollow point rounds are mutually exclusive with all other kinds of ammo traits.

=== High power rounds ===
High power rounds increase damage by 30%, and armor penetration by 15%, but reduce accuracy at all range values to 90% of the weapon's expected accuracy. The damage and armor penetration bonuses stack with increases to these stats offered by masterwork or legendary weapons. Despite the negative effects on accuracy, the increased damage and armor penetration makes this a universally desirable trait on all weapons. Increases to both damage and armor penetration are useful on all weapons, and unlike many other types of ammo traits, are effective bonuses against essentially every kind of enemy in the game. The reduced accuracy of high power weapons can be offset by giving these weapons to colonists with a high [[shooting]] skill, [[bionic eye]]s or [[archotech eye]]s, or by using [[gunlink]]s. High power rounds are mutually exclusive with all other kinds of ammo traits.

=== Charge capacitor ===
This trait can only be found on charge weapons, and it is essentially an enhanced version of high power rounds. Weapons with this trait have 35% more damage and 20% more armor penetration with no downsides. This trait is highly desirable on any charge weapon.

=== Frequency amplifier ===
This trait can only be found on the [[beam repeater]]. It offers a massive 50% increase in damage, and a 30% increase in range, but increases the weapon's ranged cooldown by 50%. Beam repeaters are mostly useful against heavily armored humanlike targets, and an increase in both range and damage is quite useful in most combat situations.

=== Tox pellets ===
Tox pellets are essentially identical to toxic rounds; they are found on shotguns. Tox pellets are mutually exclusive with all other kinds of ammo traits.

=== Incendiary pellets ===
Incendiary pellets are essentially identical to incendiary rounds; they are found on shotguns. Incendiary pellets are mutually exclusive with all other kinds of ammo traits.

=== Birdshot pellets ===
Birdshot pellets increase accuracy at close and very close range, but reduce accuracy at medium or long range. Additionally, birdshot pellets lose a significant amount (25%) of the weapon's armor penetration value. This can result in a significant loss in damage against armored enemies and mechanoids. Against heavily armored raiders or centipedes, this trait is actively worse than a non-unique weapon of the same quality. Birdshot pellets are mutually exclusive with all other kinds of ammo traits.

=== Piercing arrows ===
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=== Paralytic arrows ===
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=== Broadhead arrows ===
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=== Lightweight arrows ===
Lightweight Arrows offer increased range in exchange for a slightly lower damage. Damage decreases by 10%, but in return, you gain 30% range.

=== Reinforced limbs ===
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=== Extended barrel ===
Extended barrel increases a weapon's maximum range by 20%. This trait is generally useful on all weapons, particularly those which suffer from limited range, as well as sniper rifles. This trait extends the range of [[charge rifle]]s to 33 cells, [[assault rifle]]s to 37 cells, [[bolt-action rifle]]s to 44 cells, and [[sniper rifle]]s to 54 cells. Increasing the engagement range can help keep colonists safe from counterattack, and allow pawns to fire at enemies before they get in range. This trait is mutually exclusive with the shortened barrel trait.

This trait also stacks with the rangefinder trait, which offers 10% additional range. A sniper rifle with both traits would have a maximum range of 58 cells.

=== Shortened barrel ===
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=== Quick reload ===
This trait reduces ranged cooldown by 20%, resulting in an increase in the weapon's DPS. It is most impactful on weapons with long ranged cooldowns, such as the [[beam repeater]] or [[charge lance]].

=== Rapid fire ===
This trait significantly increases a weapon's rate of fire. Note that this does not affect either the ranged cooldown or the aiming time stats of the weapon; this trait shortens the delay between each bullet within the same burst being fired. This trait is most useful for weapons such as the [[LMG]] or [[minigun]], which fire a large amount of shots per burst. This trait is also valuable on weapons which have the extended magazine modifier, which adds more rounds to each burst.

=== Extended magazine ===
This trait increases the amount of rounds per burst by 50%. This trait is highly desirable for any weapon. For weapons which fire a 3 round burst, such as the assault rifle, charge rifle, heavy SMG, or chain shotgun, this trait increases the burst to 5 rounds, a 40% increase in the amount of shots fired. This is a significant increase in DPS, especially if the weapon also has an ammo trait. Weapons which fire large bursts with a long firing delay, such as miniguns or LMGs, also benefit enormously from this trait.

If combined with the rapid fire trait, weapons with an extended magazine can fire more rounds at roughly the same rate as a normal weapon.

=== Lightweight ===
Lightweight weapons have 20% less aiming time and weigh only 75% as much as an ordinary weapon. This moderately increases DPS, especially for weapons with a long aiming time.

=== Cumbersome ===
This trait is purely negative. Cumbersome weapons weigh more and take longer to aim. The market value of the weapon is also slightly reduced.

=== Ornamental ===
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=== Ugly ===
This trait reduces the beauty and market value of a weapon. Since an item's beauty stat has no effect if the item is held, in a pawn's inventory, or in a shelf, this trait has very little impact on a weapon. The reduction in market value can be slightly beneficial if you are trying to min-max wealth. This trait is mutually exclusive with all other appearance traits.

=== Gold inlay ===
This trait increases the beauty and market value of a weapon. Since an item's beauty stat has no effect if the item is held, in a pawn's inventory, or in a shelf, this trait has very little impact on a weapon. Gold-inlaid weapons often feature gold panels or parts on the weapon in game. Gold-inlaid weapons are worth twice as much as an ordinary weapon; however, they are still subject to the 80% value reduction from selling weapons. This trait is mutually exclusive with all other appearance traits.

=== Jade inlay ===
This trait increases the beauty and market value of a weapon. Since an item's beauty stat has no effect if the item is held, in a pawn's inventory, or in a shelf, this trait has very little impact on a weapon. Jade-inlaid weapons often feature jade panels or parts on the weapon in game. Jade-inlaid weapons are worth one and a half times as much as an ordinary weapon; however, they are still subject to the 80% value reduction from selling weapons. This trait is mutually exclusive with all other appearance traits.

=== EMP pulser ===
This weapon ability is an attachment that is only found on charge weapons. When triggered, it produces an EMP similar in size to an EMP grenade, centered on the user. The pulse takes several hours to recharge, and can only be activated once before recharging. The EMP burst will stun mechanoids, humanlikes with certain implants (including friendly pawns), drones, and turrets, as well as breaking the shield of any shield belts caught in the blast.

=== Grenade launcher ===
This weapon ability is an attachment that can be found on assault rifles, charge rifles, heavy SMGs, LMGs, and chain shotguns. It adds a grenade launcher with one charge, capable of firing a grenade with a range of 12.9 tiles. The grenade launched is identical to a single [[frag grenade]]. The launcher must be reloaded with 25 steel after each use. A single frag grenade is often of limited utility, but can be useful against bunched-up enemies or against hostile structures such as turrets. This attachment is mutually exclusive with all other attachments.

=== EMP launcher ===
This weapon ability is an attachment that can be found on assault rifles, charge rifles, heavy SMGs, LMGs, and chain shotguns. It adds an EMP launcher with two charges, capable of firing an EMP shell with a range of 23.9 tiles. The shell launched is identical to that of a normal quality [[EMP launcher]]. Note that the shells launched by this ability (and by the EMP launcher) have a significantly smaller blast radius than [[EMP grenades]]. The launcher must be reloaded with 15 steel after a shell is fired. This attachment is primarily useful against mechanoids. Mechanoids will adapt to the EMP blast, but an EMP stun can give enough time to move fighters out of danger or destroy the target entirely. This attachment is mutually exclusive with all other attachments.

=== Smoke launcher ===
This weapon ability is an attachment that can be found on assault rifles, charge rifles, heavy SMGs, LMGs, and chain shotguns. It adds a smoke launcher with two charges, capable of firing a smoke shell with a range of 23.9 tiles. The shell launched is identical to that of a [[smoke launcher]]. The launcher must be reloaded with 15 steel after a shell is fired. The blind smoke created on impact obscures targets; this makes it harder to hit enemies in the smoke, but it also significantly reduces the accuracy of targets in the smoke. Turrets with a smoke field intersecting their line of sight to potential targets cannot fire. This attachment is mostly useful against turrets, particularly those found in [[mech cluster]]s, which can be dangerous if not smoked out. This attachment is mutually exclusive with all other attachments.

=== Incendiary launcher ===
This weapon ability is an attachment that can be found on assault rifles, charge rifles, heavy SMGs, LMGs, and chain shotguns. It adds an incendiary launcher with one charge, capable of firing an incendiary shell with a range of 23.9 tiles. The shell launched is identical to that of an [[incendiary launcher]]. The launcher must be reloaded with 15 chemfuel after a shell is fired. The small blast radius of the incendiary launcher limits its utility. Still, it can be useful as a way to temporarily disable a small group of enemies or to light flammable structures on fire. This ability also serves as a convenient (and relatively cheap) way to start a small fire without having to re-equip pawns with a flame-based weapon (such as a [[molotov cocktail]] or [[incinerator]]). Note that some enemies, namely mechanoids, are immune to flame damage; additoinally, starting fires in confined spaces can be dangerous as the air will quickly superheat. This attachment is mutually exclusive with all other attachments.

=== Bioferrite burner ===
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This weapon ability is an attachment that can be found on assault rifles, charge rifles, heavy SMGs, LMGs, and chain shotguns. It adds a short-ranged flamethrower with one charge and a range of 9 tiles. This attachment functions identically to the ability on the [[hellcat rifle]], generating a cone of flame 9 tiles long. This cone expands to 3 tiles wide at the far end of the cone. It must be reloaded with 10 bioferrite after use. This attachment can stun and ignite a small group of enemies in close range; since burning enemies will stop fighting while they try to extinguish themselves, this is effectively a short stun with some damage inflicted. Note that some enemies, namely mechanoids, are immune to flame damage; additionally, starting fires in confined spaces can be dangerous as the air will quickly superheat. This attachment is mutually exclusive with all other attachments.

== Version history ==
* [[Odyssey DLC]] Release - Added.
* [[Version/1.6.4543|1.6.4543]] - Fix: White fringing on unique weapons.

Unique weapons

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Unique weapons

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Unique weapons

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Faber: Added some brief analysis for many of the traits. Also reorganized some of the traits to be closer to other traits that had similar effects (accuracy traits, ammo traits, general modifiers, beauty traits, activate-able traits)

Vacsuit helmet

2025-07-29T10:43:01Z

Faber: /* Analysis */ Added a quick comparison metric when looking at vacsuit helmets vs. (steel) flak helmets. Vacsuit helmets are roughly 1 quality level worse in terms of protection than steel flak helmets (e.g. normal flak ~~ good vac. helmet)

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{{infobox main|none|
| name = Vacsuit helmet
| image = VacsuitHelmet.png
| description = A helmet that efficiently recycles the user's oxygen, allowing them to breathe in the vacuum of space for hours at a time. The process isn't perfectly efficient, so the user must periodically return to a pressurized environment.
| type = Apparel
| type2 = Armor
| tech level = Industrial
| hp = 120
| production facility 1 = Machining table
| research = Orbital tech
| work to make = 15000
| work speed stat = General Labor Speed
| resource 1 = Steel
| resource 1 amount = 40
| resource 2 = Component
| resource 2 amount = 2
| armorblunt = 24
| armorsharp = 52
| armorheat = 66
| insulationcold = 6
| insulationheat = 4
| mass base = 1.5
| flammability = 0.4
| lifestage = Child, Adult
| coverage = Head, Left Eye, Right Eye, Left Ear, Right Ear, Nose, Jaw
| layer = Headgear
| has quality = True
| thingCategories = ArmorHeadgear
| tradeTags = Armor
| tags = IndustrialBasic
| defaultOutfitTags = Spacefarer
| thingSetMakerTags = RewardStandardMidFreq
}}
The '''vacsuit helmet''' is an item of [[apparel]] added by the [[Odyssey DLC]] that provides significant [[vacuum resistance]], for use in the [[vacuum]] of [[Orbit|space]]. It forms a set with the [[vacsuit]].

== Acquisition ==
{{Acquisition}}

NPC-wise, Vacsuit Helmet is practically ubiquitous. Most types of civilian and raider NPC's can spawn with Vacsuit Helmets, even if they are otherwise completely unarmored.

== Summary ==
A vacsuit helmets increases the [[vacuum resistance]] of its wearer by {{+|69%}}. [[Quality]] does not affect this resistance.

Vacsuit helmets increase [[Toxic Environment Resistance]] by {{+|80%}}, causing [[rot stink]], and [[Toxic buildup]] from [[tox gas]], [[toxic fallout]], and [[pollution]] to be 20% effective. Separate to its effect on toxic buildup, it also prevents the user from being affected by [[tox gas exposure]]. It does not protect from [[disease]]s nor does it prevent [[toxic buildup]] from attacks such as the [[cobra]]'s bite. [[Quality]] does not affect this resistance.

== Analysis ==
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'''Compares really favorably''' to a steel [[flak helmet]]. A vacsuit helmet is roughly one quality level behind a steel flak helmet in terms of protection; a normal vacsuit helmet is roughly equivalent to a poor steel flak helmet. Steel flak helmets and vacsuit helmets share nearly the same recipe; vacsuit helmets, however, do not cost [[plasteel]]. It offers the same [[toxic environment resistance]] and [[tox gas]] immunity as a gas mask, gives the best equippable [[vacuum resistance]], non-trivial amount of heat and cold insulation, and likely most importantly, [[Table_of_Human_Body_Part_Groups|covers]] the entire head. Adding a [[face mask]] would not come close to the same resistances, and sacrifices the eyes, jaw and nose to protect the upper head and [[skull|brain case]] a little better. ''Missing body parts are never hit by attacks'', so it's better to cover as much as possible.

'''Near complete upgrade''' from [[gas mask]]s or [[simple helmet]]s. Vacuum Resistance, equal (or any!) immunity to tox gas and environmental toxin resistance, and better coverage. A rarer [[plasteel]] simple helmet might be wearable slightly longer{{Check Tag|[Materials]}}, but with only 52% -> 57% sharp resistance, the colonist wearing it probably won't notice the difference (if they can breathe long enough to test it). Even if you don't need the value of an integrated gas mask, [[marine helmet|better]] uses for plasteel exist. For any material option in simple headwear, the vacsuit helmet is a clear choice.

For [[children]]{{BiotechIcon}}, it outclasses the [[Kid helmet]]. Fitting all ages, it also won't fall off if they have a [[Children#Growth moment|growth moment]] in space, giving them at least a short time to get to somewhere oxygenated even as they shed the rest of their outfits and [[kid vacsuit]]s.

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== Version history ==
* [[Odyssey DLC]] Release - Added.

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[[Category:Armor]]

Cataphract armor

2025-07-29T10:26:18Z

Faber: /* Analysis */ Added vacuum resistance note to analysis.

{{Royalty}}
{{Infobox main
| name = Cataphract armor
| image = CataphractArmor.png
| description = A suit of heavy powered armor, built for maximum protection at the cost of mobility. Heavy layered plasteel-weave plates with solid ablative coatings stop all but the most well-aimed or powerful attacks. Neuro-memetic assistors prevent the suit's massive weight from immobilizing the wearer entirely, but the suit is still quite cumbersome. Armor like this is used by imperial cataphracts to break heavily fortified positions in frontal assaults when no other option is available.
| type = Gear
| type2 = Armor
| tech level = Spacer
| hp = 400
| production facility 1 = Fabrication bench
| research = Cataphract armor
| work to make = 75000
| work speed stat = General Labor Speed
| resource 1 = Plasteel
| resource 1 amount = 150
| resource 2 = Uranium
| resource 2 amount = 50
| resource 3 = Advanced component
| resource 3 amount = 6
| skill 1 = Crafting
| skill 1 level = 8
| marketvalue = 3120
| armorblunt = 50
| armorsharp = 120
| armorheat = 60
| insulationcold = 70
| insulationheat = 12
| lifestage = Adult
| clothing for nudity = True
| coverage = Torso, Neck, Left Shoulder, Left Arm, Right Shoulder, Right Arm, Left Leg, Right Leg
| layer = Middle, Outer
| mass base = 15
| equipdelay = 17
| has quality = true
| thingCategories = ApparelArmor
| tradeTags = HiTechArmor
| defaultOutfitTags = Soldier
| thingSetMakerTags = RewardStandardHighFreq
}}

'''Cataphract armor''' is a type of [[power armor]] introduced by the [[Royalty DLC]] that can effectively block gunshots, cuts, blunt trauma, or burns at the expense of a penalty to [[move speed]]. It forms a full set of armor along with the [[Cataphract helmet]].

== Acquisition ==
{{Acquisition}}

Alternatively, the armor can be received as a quest reward, purchased from traders, or found on [[Empire#Cataphract|Imperial Cataphracts]]. Acquiring it through fighting the Empire is difficult due to their ubiquitious [[Death acidifier]] implants and the general difficulty of killing the pawns wearing this armor and carrying the empire's best weapons.

== Summary ==
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== Analysis ==
Cataphract armor is the strongest [[power armor]] in the game - but as expected, one of the most expensive. Like [[recon armor]] and [[marine armor]], it covers the limbs and torso, for great overall protection. It provides roughly the same protection as a marine armor of one quality level above its own (e.g., a normal set of cataphract armor is roughly equal to a good set of marine armor), or of recon armor two quality levels above its own. Cataphract armor also allows a pawn to reach the cap of 200% sharp protection at Legendary quality, and offers the highest blunt armor available in the game.

The armor provides a [[Move Speed]] debuff of {{--|0.50}} c\s, double that of [[marine armor]] and over four times that of a flak vest, making the armor impractical for every day wear by some pawns. A [[moving]] factor of {{+|112%}} is needed to counter this penalty. This can be achieved by installing 1 [[bionic leg]] on the pawn.

Cataphract armor, as well as other power armors, provides {{+|30%}} [[vacuum resistance]], and can be used in place of a [[vacsuit]] to partially protect pawns from vacuum while in [[orbit]]. Compared to a vacsuit, cataphract armor offers substantially more protection and a significantly lower move speed penalty, but is much more expensive to craft. A helmet or other source of vacuum resistance is needed for full protection.{{OdysseyIcon}}

=== Compared to flak vests with duster ===
In terms of sharp protection, cataphract armor is comparable with a flak vest with [[hyperweave]] or [[thrumbofur]] duster, for areas covered by the vest. The vest combo tend to work better at high quality or low AP. The only places that aren't covered by the vest are the legs.

For heat damage, devilstrand and hyperweave dusters are vastly better than cataphract armors with same quality. For blunt damage, cataphract armors are better.

The weak protection for legs offered by this combo may not be as detrimental as it seems, because damage to the legs is non-lethal. And it tend to cause the pawn to be downed rather than leaving permanent injuries.

The high protective value of cataphract armor is offset by its extreme cost, length of time to craft, and the move speed penalty of {{--|0.50}} c/s. Flak vests and dusters are, by comparison, significantly cheaper and only incur a move speed penalty of {{--|0.12}} c/s. The cataphract armor research project also requires 2 [[techprint]]s to be purchased and applied before it can be unlocked.

The sharp armor of legendary cataphract armor is capped at 200%, making it worse than its legendary vest combo counterpart against almost all types of sharp attack.

=== Compared to phoenix armor ===
[[Phoenix armor]]{{RoyaltyIcon}} is a sidegrade to cataphract armor, unlocked from the same research. Phoenix armor has {{--|5%}} Sharp and {{--|5%}} Blunt armor, but {{+|15%}} Heat armor, before [[quality]]. This discrepancy increases at higher quality. However, at legendary quality, both phoenix and cataphract armor offer the maximum of 200% Sharp protection, the most common form of damage. Phoenix armor costs {{Icon Small|Steel}} 75 [[steel]], {{Icon Small|Component}} 4 [[component]]s, and {{Icon Small|Chemfuel}} 75 more than marine. Steel, components, and chemfuel are likely easy to produce for a colony producing power armor, so the material cost is not terribly significant.

Phoenix armor's main defensive advantage is that it reduces a human's [[flammability]] to 2%. [[Fire]] is a large threat to colonists - not because of its damage, but because it causes them to run around wildly. Phoenix armor reduces the chance of ignition from 70% to 2% - a massive benefit. Enemies with flame damage aren't terribly common (especially without the [[Biotech DLC]]). But 5% armor doesn't make a big difference, either. An extra 5% armor would translate to 2.5% chance to halve damage, and 2.5% chance to prevent all damage at the most. Phoenix armor, by comparison, nearly eliminates a dangerous type of threat.

Phoenix armor also has an integrated flame launcher. It explodes into a 5x5 blast of fire, with each bolt costing {{Icon Small|Chemfuel}} 40 [[chemfuel]].

Overall, the difference comes down to if you want to (nearly) prevent fire, or if you want some extra protection. This comparison should favor phoenix armor, especially at higher qualities.
* At excellent or better, phoenix armor reaches the (100% + weapon {{AP}}%) Sharp threshold for all ranged weapons. This is enough to always halve incoming sharp damage. In turn, this prevents all one-shots that could be prevented by any amount of armor. Past this threshold, armor has a reduced impact on protection: it only reduces ''chance to prevent damage'' rather than both ''chance to halve damage'' and ''chance to prevent damage''. See [[Apparel#Protection|Apparel]] for more details.
* At legendary quality, phoenix armor reaches the cap of 200% Sharp armor, making phoenix armor a no-brainer. While it still has less Blunt armor, blunt damage is comparatively rare. Blunt armor is never checked by any ranged weapon, only Sharp or Heat. Phoenix armor also has better Heat protection.

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== Trivia ==
Cataphracts were heavy armored cavalry used in ancient warfare by people in Eurasia, including the Byzantines that inspired the Empire.

Every set of cataphract armor found on an [[Empire#Cataphract|Imperial Cataphract]] will be white.

== Version history ==
* [[Royalty DLC]] release - Added.
* [[Version/1.1.2647|1.1.2647]] - No longer meets the clothing requirement of nobles, replaced in that role by [[prestige cataphract armor]]. [[Empire#Stellic warden|Stellic Wardens]] and [[Empire#Stellic defender|Defenders]] no longer spawn with a regular cataphract armor, and instead spawn with the prestige version.
* [[Version/1.2.2753|1.2.2753]] - Icons of spacer armor now display as off-white instead of dark gray.
* [[Version/1.6.4518|1.6.4518]] - Move speed debuff reduced from {{--|0.8}} {{CS}} to {{--|0.5}} {{CS}}. Cold insulation improved from {{Temperature|36||delta}} -> {{Temperature|70||delta}}. Slave suppression offset of −30% added.

== See also ==
* [[Phoenix armor]] - a variant of cataphract armor that is slightly more protective against heat and temperature but less protective otherwise, with an integrated incendiary launcher.
* [[Prestige cataphract armor]] - a variant of cataphract armor that both pleases nobles and improves psychic ability.

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[[Category:Armor]]

Recon armor

2025-07-29T10:25:10Z

Faber: /* Analysis */ Added vacuum resistance note to analysis.

{{Infobox main
| name = Recon armor
| image = ReconArmor.png
| description = A suit of light partially-powered armor, designed to permit quick movement. Lightweight plasteel-weave plates block attacks without compromising mobility, and neuro-memetic assistors in the lower body allow a human to wear the armor and still move easily. Armor like this is often used by imperial scout troops and glitterworld police forces.
| type = Gear
| type2 = Armor
| tech level = Spacer
| hp = 280
| flammability = 0.4
| production facility 1 = Fabrication bench
| research = Recon armor
| work to make = 45000
| work speed stat = General Labor Speed
| resource 1 = Plasteel
| resource 1 amount = 80
| resource 2 = Uranium
| resource 2 amount = 10
| resource 3 = Advanced component
| resource 3 amount = 3
| marketvalue = 1540
| armorblunt = 40
| armorsharp = 92
| armorheat = 46
| insulationcold = 64
| insulationheat = 9
| mass base = 9
| equipdelay = 11
| lifestage = Adult
| clothing for nudity = True
| coverage = Torso, Neck, Left Shoulder, Left Arm, Right Shoulder, Right Arm, Left Leg, Right Leg
| layer = Middle, Outer
| skill 1 = Crafting
| skill 1 level = 6
| has quality = true
| thingCategories = ApparelArmor
| tradeTags = HiTechArmor
| tags = SpacerMilitary
| defaultOutfitTags = Soldier
| thingSetMakerTags = RewardStandardHighFreq
}}
'''Recon armor''' is a set of [[power armor]] that forms a full set along with the [[Recon helmet]].

== Acquisition ==
{{Acquisition}}

Alternatively, the armor can be received as a [[quest]] reward, purchased from [[trade]]rs, or found on [[Empire#Janissary|Imperial Janissaries]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} and other [[Raiders]].{{Check Tag|Which?|What other raider use recon armor?}}


== Summary ==
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== Analysis ==
Overall, recon armor tends to be overshadowed by the [[flak vest]] + over-garment combination. Thus, many players like to skip recon armor and just build the heavier power armors instead. But if [[move speed]] is of utmost importance, such as for [[kiting]] tactics, then recon is the best for the job.

Recon armor, as well as other power armors, provides {{+|30%}} [[vacuum resistance]], and can be used in place of a [[vacsuit]] to partially protect pawns from vacuum while in [[orbit]]. By comparison to a vacsuit, recon armor offers substantially more protection and a significantly lower move speed penalty, but is much more expensive to craft. A helmet or other source of vacuum resistance is needed for full protection.{{OdysseyIcon}}

=== Compared to flak vests ===
[[Flak vest]]s are the primary competitor to recon armor. They are significantly cheaper, require less research. And, unlike recon armor, vests can be worn with [[duster]], [[jacket]] or [[flak jacket]] for extra protection. A vest becomes significantly better when paired with dusters of strong materials such as [[devilstrand]] or [[thrumbofur]].
* '''Sharp:''' A flak vest alone is better at protecting the torso, vital organs, neck, and shoulders against [[Apparel#Protection|Sharp attacks]] - the most common type of damage. This only becomes better with any sort of outerwear.
* '''Blunt:''' Flak and duster is slightly inferior than recon against Blunt attacks. However, the qualitative and quantitative disparity between the armor sets is small. At most, this is a 4% - 5% armor difference. In any case, even recon doesn't offer ''much'' Blunt armor, relative to the {{AP}} of blunt weapons likely to be faced.
* '''Heat:''' When worn with any duster better than [[cloth]], dusters provide roughly equivalent Heat armor to all body parts. Devilstrand or [[hyperweave]] dusters offer massively more Heat protection to all body parts.

As the vest doesn't cover the limbs, recon armor will always protect natural arms and all legs against Blunt and Sharp attacks, regardless of duster material. While the limbs impact combat performance, they aren't "vital" to a pawn's life, unlike the heart, liver, or neck protected by the vest. If an arm or leg happens to be shot off, then it can be replaced for {{Required Resources|Bionic arm}}, assuming there is a surgeon with decent [[Medical]] skill available.

Also note that flak vests provide a {{--|0.12}} {{CS}} [[move speed]], while recon does not slow the user at all.

Thus, while not necessarily outright superior, flak vests and a suitable outer layer are often a better choice for their more focused protection and significant cost effectiveness.

=== Compared to other power armors ===
Recon armor is the lightest of the three [[power armor]]s, the other two being [[marine armor]] and [[cataphract armor]].{{RoyaltyIcon}} Compared to the others, it is notably cheaper, requires less research, and doesn't slow [[move speed]], but offers the least protection. The recon armor is roughly equivalent to marine armor one [[quality]] level below (e.g. a Normal Recon armor ~= Poor Marine armor), or cataphract armor two quality levels below.

Generally speaking, if the full body protection of recon is valuable enough to warrant its use despite its cost, upgrading to at least marine armor is also worth the extra cost. Exceptions exist however, such as when recon is all that can be acquired or when a set of particularly high quality is available.

=== Compared to locust armor===
[[Locust armor]]{{RoyaltyIcon}} is a sidegrade to recon armor. Locust armor has {{--|5%}} Sharp and {{--|5%}} Blunt armor, before [[quality]]. It also costs {{Icon Small|Plasteel}} 40 [[plasteel]], {{Icon Small|Component}} 3 [[component]]s, and {{Icon Small|Chemfuel}} 100 [[chemfuel]] more than regular recon. A [[jump pack]],{{RoyaltyIcon}} which gives a functionally equivalent jump, costs {{Required Resources|Jump pack}}, so this is only a 10 [[plasteel]] difference. Note that a full set of locust armor must be replaced when destroyed, while a jump pack will never degrade when worn.

In exchange, locust armor (and jump packs) allows for up to 5 jumps at once, each costing {{Icon Small|Chemfuel}} 20 [[chemfuel]]. You are invincible during the jump, but have a small warmup and cooldown, as mentioned in the locust armor page. Jump distance is variable by quality, but a normal quality locust armor can jump up to 23.9 tiles. Unlike the jump pack, locust armor does not take up the [[utility]] slot, meaning you can wear a [[shield belt]] or other item with it.

Overall, if you would be using recon armor for mobility, then you should use either jump packs or locust armor as soon as [[Research#Jump packs|Jump packs]] have been researched. The jumps give more options for movement, which helps with mobility. If you have any other item you'd like to equip in the utility slot, then use locust armor; the net 10 plasteel cost and armor penalty is negligible. If you have no other uses for the utility slot, then jump packs are slightly cheaper and are functionally the same. However items like [[smokepop pack]]s and [[firefoam pop pack]]s are cheap and can be very helpful in certain scenarios.

{{Apparel Stats Table}}

== Protection charts ==
'''Note:''' Lower on the graph is better.
{| class="wikitable"
! Sharp Armor
|-
| {{Apparel Protection Chart
| color = Mediumturquoise, Red, Firebrick, Lightgrey, Grey, Black
| set1name = Recon Armor (Sharp) | set1armor1 = {{Q|Recon armor|Armor - Sharp}}
| set2name = Flak + Devilstrand [Torso] (Sharp) | set2armor1 = {{#expr:{{Q|Duster|Armor Factor - Sharp}}*{{Q|Devilstrand|Armor - Sharp Factor}}*100}} | set2armor2 = {{Q|Flak vest|Armor - Sharp}}
| set3name = Flak + Devilstrand [Limbs] (Sharp) | set3armor1 = {{#expr:{{Q|Duster|Armor Factor - Sharp}}*{{Q|Devilstrand|Armor - Sharp Factor}}*100}}
| set4name = Flak + Thrumbofur [Torso] (Sharp) | set4armor1 = {{#expr:{{Q|Duster|Armor Factor - Sharp}}*{{Q|Thrumbofur|Armor - Sharp Factor}}*100}} | set4armor2 = {{Q|Flak vest|Armor - Sharp}}
| set5name = Flak + Thrumbofur [Limbs] (Sharp) | set5armor1 = {{#expr:{{Q|Duster|Armor Factor - Sharp}}*{{Q|Thrumbofur|Armor - Sharp Factor}}*100}}
| set6name = Flak Vest (Sharp) | set6armor1 = {{Q|Flak vest|Armor - Sharp}}
}}
|-
! Blunt Armor
|-
| {{Apparel Protection Chart
| color = Mediumturquoise, Red, Firebrick, Lightgrey, Grey
| set1name = Recon Armor (Blunt) | set1armor1 = {{Q|Recon armor|Armor - Blunt}}
| set2name = Flak + Devilstrand [Torso] (Blunt) | set2armor1 = {{#expr:{{Q|Duster|Armor Factor - Blunt}}*{{Q|Devilstrand|Armor - Blunt Factor}}*100}} | set2armor2 = {{Q|Flak vest|Armor - Blunt}}
| set3name = Flak + Devilstrand [Limbs] (Blunt) | set3armor1 = {{#expr:{{Q|Duster|Armor Factor - Blunt}}*{{Q|Devilstrand|Armor - Blunt Factor}}*100}}
| set4name = Flak + Thrumbofur [Torso] (Blunt) | set4armor1 = {{#expr:{{Q|Duster|Armor Factor - Blunt}}*{{Q|Thrumbofur|Armor - Blunt Factor}}*100}} | set4armor2 = {{Q|Flak vest|Armor - Blunt}}
| set5name = Flak + Thrumbofur [Limbs] (Blunt) | set5armor1 = {{#expr:{{Q|Duster|Armor Factor - Blunt}}*{{Q|Thrumbofur|Armor - Blunt Factor}}*100}}
}}
|}

== Trivia ==
Every set of Recon armor found on an [[Empire#Janissary|Imperial Janissary]] will be black.

== Version history ==
* [[Version/1.1.0|1.1.0]] - Added.
* [[Version/1.1.2647|1.1.2647]] - No longer meets the clothing requirement of nobles, replaced in that role by [[Prestige recon armor]]
* [[Version/1.2.2753|1.2.2753]] - Icons of spacer armor now display as off-white instead of dark gray.
* [[Version/1.6.4518|1.6.4518]] - Cold insulation improved from {{Temperature|32||delta}} -> {{Temperature|64||delta}}. Slave suppression offset of −30% added.

== See also ==
* [[Locust armor]] - a slightly less protective variant of recon armor with an integrated jump pack.
* [[Prestige recon armor]] - a variant of recon armor that both pleases nobles and improves psychic ability.

{{Nav|clothing|wide}}
[[Category:Armor]]

Gravcore power cell

2025-07-28T22:48:13Z

Faber: Added some analysis regarding power generation for gravships. Gravcore power cells are a highly efficient, mid-to-late game power option for gravship power generation.

{{Odyssey}}
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{{infobox main|none|
| name = Gravcore power cell
| image =
| description =

| type = Building
| type2 = Odyssey (Buildings)
| hp = 200
| beauty = -5
| flammability = 0.30

| size = 1 x 1
| placeable = true
| terrain affordance =
| cleaning time factor =
| filth multiplier =
| speed =

| work to make = 67
| resource 1 = Gravcore
| resource 1 amount = 1
| resource 2 = Gravlite panel
| resource 2 amount = 50
| resource 3 = Advanced component
| resource 3 amount = 2
| resource 4 = Steel
| resource 4 amount = 60

| tags =

| page verified for version =
}}

== Acquisition ==
{{Acquisition}}
== Summary ==
A power generator that passively draws a small amount of energy from gravitational waves passing through the gravship.

== Analysis ==
Gravcore power cells must be constructed on a gravship to function, occupy a 1x1 space, and output 1200 watts of power without any need for fuel. Their small size and efficient power output makes them the most space-efficient form of power production in the game. Given the space constraints of gravships, gravcore power cells are a very attractive option. By comparison, [[vanometric power cell]]s require a 2x1 space and output 1000 watts: double the space, for less power production. [[Unstable power cell]]s, acquired from defeating [[mech cluster]]s, occupy a 1x1 space, but output only 400 watts (one-third the power of a gravcore power cell), and are a considerable fire and explosion risk if damaged. All other forms of power generation available to gravships are either limited by outside conditions (sunlight and wind for solar panels and wind turbines, respectively), require fuel, or are limited to map-specific features like flowing water or steam geysers.

Gravcore power cells are limited by the availability of [[gravcore]]s. These items are also used for [[gravship extender]]s and [[signal jammer]]s. Until the limit of 6 extenders is reached, constructing gravcore power cells represents an opportunity cost; generating power, at the expense of potentially expanding the size of the gravship. However, using gravcore power cells can save space that would have otherwise been used for power generation or storage. After reaching the gravship limit of 6 extenders, however, any future gravcores acquired can (and should) be used to generate power.

== Version history ==
* [[Odyssey DLC]] Release - Added

{{Nav|odyssey|wide}}
[[Category:Odyssey (Buildings)]]

Marine armor

2025-07-16T10:48:47Z

Faber: Added a note to analysis that marine armor can be used in place of a vacsuit. The other power armors share the same vacuum resistance (30%) so the same note could be added elsewhere.

{{Infobox main
| name = Marine armor
| image = PoweredArmor.png
| description = A suit of powered armor. Layered plasteel-weave plates are very effective at stopping attacks, with few vulnerable joint sections. Neuro-memetic assistors allow a human to wear the armor and still move easily. Armor like this is often used by rapid-incursion space marines.
| type = Gear
| type2 = Armor
| tech level = Spacer
| hp = 340
| production facility 1 = Fabrication bench
| research = Marine armor
| work to make = 60000
| work speed stat = General Labor Speed
| resource 1 = Plasteel
| resource 1 amount = 100
| resource 2 = Uranium
| resource 2 amount = 20
| resource 3 = Advanced component
| resource 3 amount = 4
| skill 1 = Crafting
| skill 1 level = 7
| marketvalue = 2035
| armorblunt = 45
| armorsharp = 106
| armorheat = 54
| insulationcold = 32
| insulationheat = 9
| mass base = 15
| lifestage = Adult
| clothing for nudity = True
| coverage = Torso, Neck, Left Shoulder, Left Arm, Right Shoulder, Right Arm, Left Leg, Right Leg
| layer = Middle, Outer
| has quality = true
| thingCategories = ApparelArmor
| tradeTags = HiTechArmor
| tags = SpacerMilitary
| defaultOutfitTags = Soldier
| thingSetMakerTags = RewardStandardHighFreq
}}
'''Marine armor''' is a set of [[power armor]] that forms a full set along with the [[Marine helmet]] and can effectively block gunshots, cuts, blunt trauma, or burns at the cost of a penalty to [[move speed]]

== Acquisition ==
{{Acquisition}}

Alternatively, the armor can be received as a [[quest]] reward, found in [[ancient shrine]]s, purchased from [[outlander]] and [[Empire]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} [[traders]] and [[faction base]]s, or obtained from the following [[raider]] kinds:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Raider Kind !! Chance !! Average Quality !! Health
|-
| [[Raider#Elite mercenary|Elite mercenary]] || ? || Normal || 70-230%
|-
| [[Raider#Boss|Boss]] || ? || Normal || 70-230%
|-
| [[Empire#Grenadier|Grenadier]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} || 100% || Normal || 70-230%
|}

== Summary ==
{{Apparel Move Speed Note|0.25}}

{{Apparel Suppression Note|-0.30}}

{{Apparel Melee Damage}}

== Analysis ==
Marine armor is in the middle of the 3 [[power armor]]s - more protective than [[recon armor]], but less protective than [[cataphract armor]]{{RoyaltyIcon}}. As expected, it is also the middle tier in terms of expense. Marine armor is roughly equivalent to a Recon armor of one [[quality]] level above (e.g. a Normal Marine armor ~= Good Recon armor), or a Cataphract armor one quality level below.

In general, marine armor faces competition with the more economical [[flak vest]]. A vest with suitable overgarment ([[duster]] made of [[devilstrand]] / [[thrumbofur]] / [[hyperweave]], or [[flak jacket]]) is noticeably cheaper for similar protection. Instead of using resources to create body armor, first create [[marine helmet]]s or [[cataphract helmet]]s{{RoyaltyIcon}} (if available), while sticking to vests + overgarments. Once every relevant colonist is equipped with top-tier helmets, then you can start creating body armor. Marine armor is still more protective, but much more expensive for doing so.

Without the [[Royalty DLC]], an end-game colony should equip marine armor on every colonist that doesn't mind the movement penalty, unless they could use a specialized armor like the [[mechlord suit]].{{BiotechIcon}}

Marine armor, as well as other power armors, provides {{+|30%}} [[vacuum resistance]], and can be used in place of a [[vacsuit]] to partially protect pawns from vacuum while in [[orbit]]. By comparison to a vacsuit, marine armor offers substantially more protection and a significantly lower move speed penalty, but is much more expensive to craft. A helmet or other source of vacuum resistance is needed for full protection.{{OdysseyIcon}}

=== Compared to flak vests ===
A [[flak vest]] and overgarment are able to provide similar levels of protection. Due to the game's [[Armor#Armor Rating|Armor Rating calculations]], a vest and [[devilstrand]] duster are roughly equivalent in Sharp protection, which is the most common form of damage, comprising of nearly all ranged attacks. A vest with a [[thrumbofur]] or [[hyperweave]] duster is superior, instead comparable to [[cataphract armor]]. If none of the 3 aforementioned textiles are available, then [[flak jacket]]s are not far behind.

Marine armor is better than any combination for Blunt protection. But due to the relatively low armor values for both armor sets and the {{AP}} of the blunt weapons likely to be faced, the qualitative and quantitative disparity between the armor sets is small. When made of devilstrand or hyperweave, a duster offers much more Heat protection than power armor.

In terms of coverage, flak vests do not cover any arms or any leg, but marine armor does. Dusters protect everything marine armor does, while flak jackets additionally do not cover the legs. Coverage is otherwise identical. However, the arms and legs are not vital to a pawn. If destroyed, it can be replaced for {{Required Resources|bionic arm}} - less than the cost of marine armor. Even though power armor provides superior coverage, flak vests and devilstrand are ''much'' cheaper while protecting all vital areas.

In addition, flak vests only slow the user by -0.12c/s, rather than -0.25 c/s from marine armor. Flak jackets, if used, slow the user by another -0.12c/s, for a total of -0.24 c/s.

=== Compared to grenadier armor ===
[[Grenadier armor]]{{RoyaltyIcon}} is a sidegrade to marine armor, unlocked for the same research. Grenadier armor has {{--|5%}} Sharp and {{--|5%}} Blunt armor, before [[quality]]. This discrepancy increases at higher quality; at legendary quality, it is {{--|9%}} less protective in both armor categories. Grenadier costs {{Icon Small|Steel}} 75 [[steel]] and {{Icon Small|Component}} 4 [[component]]s more than marine. Steel and components are likely easy to produce for a colony producing power armor, so the material cost is not terribly significant.

The advantage of grenadier armor is its integrated grenade launcher, allowing colonists to wield a weapon and fire what are effectively [[frag grenade]]s, at {{Icon Small|steel}} 25 [[steel]] per grenade. Unlike proper grenades, grenadier armor deals more damage if it is of masterwork or legendary quality. However, the limited number of charges and natural inaccuracy and low range of grenades limits the effectiveness of grenadier. While grenades can be useful, this usefulness is only seen at close range.

{{Apparel Stats Table}}

== Trivia ==
Every set of marine armor found on an [[Empire#Grenadier|Imperial Grenadier]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} will be green.

== Version history ==
In older versions,{{Check Tag|Which?}} it only reduced move speed by 0.1c/s but also reduced [[Global Work Speed]] by 10%
* Beta 19 - Renamed from '''Power armor''' to '''Marine armor'''. Received a buff to armor rating, the crafting time was greatly reduced, and the cost was changed. It also received a new description and name.
* 1.1 - it received a slight nerf to sharp protection (108% --> 106%).
* [[Version/1.1.2647|1.1.2647]] - No longer meets the clothing requirement of nobles, replaced in that role by [[Prestige marine armor]]
* [[Version/1.2.2753|1.2.2753]] - Icons of spacer armor now display as off-white instead of dark gray.
* [[Version/1.3.3066|1.3.3066]] - Now spawns on new [[Empire#Grenadier|Imperial grenadiers]].{{RoyaltyIcon}}
* 1.3.? - Description changed to fix the lore inconsistency as [[Empire#Pawns|Imperial Janissaries]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} don't wear the armor. ''"Armor like this is often used by imperial janissaries and rapid-incursion space marines."'' -> ''"Armor like this is often used by rapid-incursion space marines."''.
* [[Version/1.6.4518|1.6.4518]] - Movement speed debuff changed from {{--|0.4}} c\s to {{--|.25}} c\s

== See Also ==
* [[Grenadier armor]] - a slightly less protective variant of marine armor with an integrated grenade launcher.
* [[Prestige marine armor]] - a variant of marine armor that both pleases nobles and improves psychic ability.

{{Nav|clothing|wide}}
[[Category:Armor]]

Sentience catalyst

2025-07-16T00:13:01Z

Faber: Added a note to analysis that sentience catalysts can be used on wild humans, prior to them being tamed and joining the colony. The effect of using the sentience catalyst is retained. May be a bug.

{{Odyssey}}
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{{infobox main|none|
| name = Sentience catalyst
| image = SentienceCatalyst.png
| description = A single-use dose of mechanites used to enhance neural pathways in animals, permanently increasing their trainability and reducing their wildness. The effect does not stack.
| type = Drug
| hp = 80
| marketvalue = 400
| mass base = 0.2
| deterioration = 2
| stack limit = 10
| thingSetMakerTags = RewardStandardLowFreq
| tradeTags = ExoticMisc
}}
intro text

== Acquisition ==
Purchasable from Exotic Goods traders.

Obtained through fishing.

Found in Ancient Stockpiles

== Summary ==
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Can only be used once.

Confirmed pen animals still require pen after gaining sentience.{{Check Tag|Verify}}

== Analysis ==
Sentience catalysts can be used on wild humans that wander into a map tile. This applies a {{+|10%}} buff to [[consciousness]] to the pawn, which is retained if the wild human is tamed and brought into the colony as a colonist.

== Version history ==
* [[Odyssey DLC]] Release - Added.

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Research

2025-05-10T11:38:30Z

Faber: /* Mechanics */ added basic information about schematics as a source of research points.

{| align=center
| {{Menus Nav}}
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{{TOCright}}
'''Research''' is the primary method through which players can enhance and expand the abilities of their [[colony]]. Certain [[buildings]] and [[gear]] require research in order to be built.

== Mechanics ==
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A [[research bench]] is required to conduct research, with some projects requiring more advanced research stations. Research is presented as a tech tree, with later projects placed further right. Most research projects require a prerequisite. Some research projects introduced in the [[Royalty DLC]] {{RoyaltyIcon}}, and [[Biotech DLC]] {{BiotechIcon}} require additional unlocking using items such as [[techprint|techprints]] and mechanoid chips respectively, and only then would research be allowed. Research projects from the [[Anomaly DLC]] {{AnomalyIcon}} require the study of [[entities]] rather than standard research points. See the [[#Anomaly|Anomaly section]] for more details on Anomaly research projects.

Once a project is selected, a [[Work#Research|researcher]] will work at the bench to generate research points. [[Research Speed]] is primarily determined by the Intellectual skill. Only one research project can be studied at a time. However, you can freely switch between research projects, and all research progress is retained. Multiple researchers will all contribute towards the same project, with no penalties. In addition, multiple benches can be used simultaneously, again, without penalty.

Your faction's [[tech level]] determines research point costs, and therefore time spent researching. [[New Arrivals]] start at an Industrial level, and have normal costs for all research. [[New Tribe]]s start at a Neolithic tech level, so certain research costs are increased:
* Researching Medieval-level tech, like Long Swords, takes 1.5x the research points for tribes to complete.
* Researching Industrial-level tech or higher takes 2x the research for tribes. Note that the majority of research topics are industrial or higher.
Both New Arrivals and New Tribes start with certain projects already researched. Specific [[scenario]]s can add, but not remove, pre-researched topics.

Research can also be conducted by pawns reading [[schematic]]s, which can be obtained through [[trading]] or earned through [[quest]]s. The number of research points generated is based on the quality of the schematic. Research points from schematics are not affected by the faction's tech level, pawn's research speed, or the storyteller's research speed setting. Each schematic will contribute points to one or two research projects. These projects are chosen when the schematic item is generated and cannot be modified. Schematics will stop contributing research points once the associated project is completed. See [[schematic]]s for more detailed mechanics and analysis.

Mods can add their own research projects; they can be manually placed, or automatically placed if not specified. Projects will be moved apart if they overlap. They can also add separate research tabs, independent of the main tree.

=== Research speed ===
The number of research points gained is based on the researcher's [[research speed]] factor, which is largely based on their [[intellectual]] skill.
{{Research Points Table/explanation}}
{{Research Points Table|2500}}

== Research Projects ==
=== Neolithic Research Projects ===
Research projects of the neolithic tech level. Both tribes and colonies research these at the same rate.
{| {{STDT| sortable c_07 text-center}}
! Name
! Description
! Base cost
! Industrial start cost
! Tribal start cost
! Required Research
! Required Research Bench & Addon
! width="250px" | Unlocks

|- id="Psychoid brewing"
! Psychoid brewing
| Prepare [[psychoid leaves]] into a mildly euphoria-inducing and addictive [[Psychite tea|tea]] at the campfire or cooking stove.
| 500
| 500
| 500 {{Ref label|Tribal Start|A}}
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Psychoid brewing]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Tree sowing"
! Tree sowing
| Sow the local biome's natural [[trees]] in your fields.
| 1000
| 1000
| 1000 {{Ref label|Tribal Start|A}}
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Tree sowing]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Beer brewing"
! Beer brewing
| Allows you to build a [[brewery]] and [[fermenting barrel|fermenting vats]] to transform [[hops]] into tasty, tasty [[beer]].
| 400
| 400
| 400
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Beer brewing]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Passive cooler"
! Passive cooler
| Make [[passive cooler|passive coolers]], to [[Temperature|cool]] indoor spaces without using [[Power|electricity]].
| 400
| 400 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 400 {{Ref label|Tribal Start|A}}
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Passive cooler]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Cocoa"
! Cocoa
| Sow [[Cocoa tree|cocoa trees]] to create your own delicious [[chocolate]]. Eating chocolate fulfills the need for [[recreation]], and it's valuable on the market too.
| 1000
| 1000
| 1000
| [[#Tree sowing|Tree sowing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Cocoa]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Devilstrand"
! Devilstrand
| Plant [[Devilstrand mushroom|devilstrand]], a slow-growing mushroom that yields an exceptionally tough, tear resistant plant [[Devilstrand|fiber]].
| 800
| 800
| 800
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Devilstrand]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Pemmican"
! Pemmican
| Make [[pemmican]], a preserved mixture of meat and plant matter that doesn't go bad for a long time. Great for traveling.
| 500
| 500
| 500 {{Ref label|Tribal Start|A}}
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Pemmican]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Recurve bow"
! Recurve bow
| Build the [[recurve bow]], an effective and inexpensive ranged weapon.
| 400
| 400
| 400 {{Ref label|Tribal Start|A}}
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Recurve bow]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|}
:{{Note label||Tribal Start|A}} Tribal starts begin with this research unlocked
:{{Note label||Classic Start|B}} The Classic Start begin with this research unlocked
:{{Note label||Hidden Prerequisite|C}} This research requirement is not displayed in the branching tree diagram, and is only visible in the project description.

=== Medieval Research Projects ===
Research projects of the Medieval tech level. Tribes require 1.5x as much research time to research these. Colonies require only the base cost.
{| {{STDT| sortable c_07 text-center}}
! Name
! Description
! Base cost
! Industrial start cost
! Tribal start cost
! Required Research
! Required Research Bench & Addon
! width="250px" | Unlocks

|- id="Complex clothing"
! Complex clothing
| Tailor complicated [[Clothing|garments]] like [[pants]], [[duster]]s, and [[cowboy hat]]s.
| 600
| 600 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 900
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Complex clothing]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Complex furniture"
! Complex furniture
| Build complex [[furniture]] like [[bed]]s, [[end table]]s, [[dining chair]]s, [[armchair]]s, [[dresser]]s, [[tool cabinet]]s, [[billiards table|billiard table]]s{{Sic}}, and [[poker table]]s, [[vent]]s, [[sarcophagus|sarcophagi]], and more.
| 300
| 300 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 450
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Complex furniture]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Carpet making"
! Carpet making
| Weave beautiful [[carpets]] from [[cloth]].
| 800
| 800
| 1200
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Carpet making]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Smithing"
! Smithing
| Build [[Electric smithy|smithies]] for crafting metal weapons and tools. Allows you to craft simple weapons like [[knife|knives]], [[gladius|gladii]], and [[mace]]s. Work metal into clean, beautiful floor [[Floors|tiles]].
| 700
| 700
| 1050
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Smithing]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Stonecutting"
! Stonecutting
| Cut [[rock chunk]]s into [[Materials#Stone|stone blocks]] for use in construction. Build beautiful [[stone tile]] [[floors]] or ugly [[concrete]] walkways.
| 300
| 300 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 450
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Stonecutting]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Long blades"
! Long blades
| Craft [[longsword]]s and [[spear]]s.
| 400
| 400
| 600
| [[#Smithing|Smithing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Long blades]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Plate armor"
! Plate armor
| Smith suits of [[plate armor]] from metal or wood. This heavy armor noticeably slows movement, but protects very effectively.
| 600
| 600
| 900
| [[#Smithing|Smithing]] [[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Plate armor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Greatbow"
! Greatbow
| Craft [[greatbow]]s for killing enemies at great range.
| 600
| 600
| 900
| [[#Recurve bow|Recurve bow]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Greatbow]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Noble apparel"
! Noble apparel {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Tailor [[Title|noble-specific]] [[apparel]] like [[formal shirt]]s and [[royal robe]]s.
| 400
| 400
| 600
| [[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Noble apparel]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Royal apparel"
! Royal apparel {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Tailor [[Title|royal]] [[apparel]] of the highest tier, like [[royal robe]]s and [[crown]]s.
| 400
| 400
| 600
| [[#Noble apparel|Noble apparel]] [[#Smithing|Smithing]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Royal apparel]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Harp"
! Harp {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft the [[harp]], a simple stationary musical instrument popular among [[Titles|nobility]] in some cultures.
| 500
| 500
| 750
| [[#Complex furniture|Complex furniture]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Harp]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Harpsichord"
! Harpsichord {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft the [[Harpsichord]], a complex stationary musical instrument.
| 500
| 500
| 750
| [[#Harp|Harp]] [[#Smithing|Smithing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Harpsichord]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|}
:{{Note label||Tribal Start|A}} Tribal starts begin with this research unlocked
:{{Note label||Classic Start|B}} The Classic Start begin with this research unlocked
:{{Note label||Hidden Prerequisite|C}} This research requirement is not displayed in the branching tree diagram, and is only visible in the project description.

=== Industrial Research Projects ===
Research projects of the Industrial tech level. Tribes require 2x as much research time to research these. Colonies require only the base cost.
{| {{STDT| sortable c_07 text-center}}
! Name
! Description
! Base cost
! Industrial start cost
! Tribal start cost
! Required Research
! Required Research Bench & Addon
! width="250px" | Unlocks

|- id="Drug production"
! Drug production
| Build a [[drug lab]] for basic drug synthesis. Further research is required to make specific drugs.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Drug production]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Psychite refining"
! Psychite refining
| Refine [[psychoid leaves]] into [[flake]] and [[yayo]], different forms of the euphoric drug psychite.
| 400
| 400
| 800
| [[#Drug production|Drug production]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Psychite refining]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Wake-up production"
! Wake-up production
| Synthesize [[wake-up]], a work performance-enhancing drug which replaces the need for sleep.
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Drug production|Drug production]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Wake-up production]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Go-juice production"
! Go-juice production
| Produce [[go-juice]], a synthetic combat-performance-enhancing drug which improves shooting, melee, and movement ability, and dulls pain.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Drug production|Drug production]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Go-juice production]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Penoxycyline production"
! Penoxycyline production
| Produce [[Penoxycyline]] a disease prevention drug which blocks [[plague]], [[malaria]], and more before they start.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Drug production|Drug production]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Penoxycyline production]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Electricity"
! Electricity
| Harness the power of electricity for a hundred different tasks.
| 1600
| 1600 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 3200
| None
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Electricity]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Battery"
! Battery
| Build [[Battery|batteries]] for storing [[Power|electricity]].
| 400
| 400
| 800
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Battery]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Biofuel refining"
! Biofuel refining
| Build [[Biofuel refinery|Biofuel refineries]] to make [[chemfuel]] from biological matter like [[wood]] or [[Food|foodstuffs]].
| 700
| 700
| 1400
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Biofuel refining]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Watermill generator"
! Watermill generator
| Build [[watermill generator]]s on rivers to generate a steady supply of [[power]].
| 700
| 700
| 1400
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Watermill generator]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Nutrient paste"
! Nutrient paste
| Build [[nutrient paste dispenser]]s which efficiently produce edible meals from raw nutritive feedstocks, while requiring no labor at all.
| 400
| 400 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 800
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Nutrient paste]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Solar panel"
! Solar panel
| Build [[solar panel]]s for electrical generation.
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Solar panel]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Air conditioning"
! Air conditioning
| Build [[cooler]]s to make people comfortable in hot weather or to construct freezers for storing perishable goods.
| 500
| 500 {{Ref label|Classic Start|B}}
| 1000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Air conditioning]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Autodoor"
! Autodoor
| Build [[autodoor]]s which automatically open when someone approaches without slowing anyone down.
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Autodoor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Hydroponics"
! Hydroponics
| Build [[hydroponics basin]]s to rapidly grow crops indoors regardless of the terrain or weather outside.
| 700
| 700
| 1400
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Hydroponics]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Tube television"
! Tube television
| Produce [[tube television]]s for [[Recreation|recreational]] watching.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]] [[#Complex furniture|Complex furniture]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Tube television]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Packaged survival meal"
! Packaged survival meal
| Produce [[packaged survival meal]]s, which never go bad. Great for traveling.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Nutrient paste|Nutrient paste]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Packaged survival meal]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Firefoam"
! Firefoam
| Construct [[firefoam popper]]s, automatic fire-safety devices which spread fire-retardant foam in response to encroaching flames.
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Firefoam]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="IEDs" id="Ieds"
! IEDs
| Build improvised traps from any kind of mortar shell.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::IEDs]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Geothermal power"
! Geothermal power
| Build [[Geothermal generator|geothermal power plants]] on top of steam geysers, for uninterrupted [[power]].
| 3200
| 3200
| 6400
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Geothermal power]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Sterile materials"
! Sterile materials
| Construct sterile tiles to make cleanrooms for safer and more effective medical treatment, research, and cooking.
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Sterile materials]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Advanced lights"
! Advanced lights
| Build powerful outdoors lights. Additionally, customize the color of electric lights and reduce their power consumption by half. This does not affect sun lamps.
| 300
| 300
| 600
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Advanced lights]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Machining"
! Machining
| Build [[machining table]]s to craft [[Weapons|guns]], grenades, flak [[armor]], and to shred dead [[mechanoids]] for [[Steel|resources]].
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]] [[#Smithing|Smithing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Machining]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Smokepop packs"
! Smokepop packs
| Build [[smokepop pack]]s which allow the wearer to deploy a defensive smokescreen.
| 300
| 300
| 600
| [[#Machining|Machining]] [[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Smokepop packs]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Prosthetics"
! Prosthetics
| Build inexpensive [[Prosthetics|prosthetic]] body parts to replace lost limbs. Requires a skilled [[Skills#Medical|doctor]] to attach.
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Machining|Machining]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Prosthetics]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Gunsmithing"
! Gunsmithing
| Craft simple manually operated guns like [[revolver]]s, [[pump shotgun]]s, [[bolt-action rifle]]s, and [[incendiary launcher]]s.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Machining|Machining]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Gunsmithing]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Flak armor"
! Flak armor
| Craft [[Flak jacket|clothing]] [[Flak vest|with metal]] [[Flak pants|armor]] sewn in to resist bullets and explosions. This weighty armor slows [[move speed|movement]] slightly.
| 1200
| 1200
| 2400
| [[#Machining|Machining]] [[#Plate armor|Plate armor]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Flak armor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Mortars"
! Mortars
| Build [[mortar]]s which can lob [[mortar shell]]s long distances - even over walls.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Gunsmithing|Gunsmithing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Mortars]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Blowback operation"
! Blowback operation
| Craft low-power blowback-operated guns like [[autopistol]]s and [[machine pistol]]s.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Gunsmithing|Gunsmithing]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Blowback operation]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Gas operation"
! Gas operation
| Craft high-power guns like [[chain shotgun]]s, [[LMG]]s, and [[heavy SMG]]s.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Blowback operation|Blowback operation]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Gas operation]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Gun turrets"
! Gun turrets
| Produce simple [[Mini-turret|automated gun turrets]].
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Blowback operation|Blowback operation]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Gun turrets]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Foam turret"
! Foam turret
| Produce a [[Foam turret|turret]] which can be activated to spray [[Firefoam|fire-extinguishing foam]].
| 800
| 800
| 1600
| [[#Gun turrets|Gun turrets]] [[#Firefoam|Firefoam]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Foam turret]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Microelectronics"
! Microelectronics
| Work with complex microelectronics. This unlocks the [[Hi-tech research bench]] and [[comms console]].
| 3000
| 3000
| 6000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Microelectronics]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Flatscreen television"
! Flatscreen television
| Produce high-resolution [[flatscreen television]]s for greater [[Recreation|enjoyment]].
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Tube television|Tube television]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Flatscreen television]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Moisture pump"
! Moisture pump
| Construct [[moisture pump]]s, which very slowly normalize the moisture in the ground around them. They can turn wet ground dry and convert soft sand into normal sand.
| 1200
| 1200
| 2400
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Machining|Machining]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Moisture pump]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Hospital bed"
! Hospital bed
| Construct [[hospital bed]]s which improve medical outcomes.
| 1200
| 1200
| 2400
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Sterile materials|Sterile materials]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}} [[#Complex furniture|Complex furniture]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Hospital bed]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Deep drilling"
! Deep drilling
| Build [[deep drill]]s for extracting resources from deep underground. You'll need a [[ground-penetrating scanner]] to find the resources.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Deep drilling]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Ground-penetrating scanner"
! Ground-penetrating scanner
| Build [[ground-penetrating scanner]]s that can detect drillable resources deep under the surface. Requires an advanced component to construct.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Deep drilling|Deep drilling]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Ground-penetrating scanner]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Transport pod"
! Transport pod
| Construct launchable [[transport pod]]s that you can use to send people and supplies long distances across the planet's surface. Can be used for raiding, traveling, sending gifts, and more.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Biofuel refining|Biofuel refining]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}} [[#Machining|Machining]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Transport pod]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Medicine production"
! Medicine production
| Produce standard industrial-tech [[medicine]] by combining [[herbal medicine]], [[neutroamine]], and [[cloth]].
| 1500
| 1500
| 3000
| [[#Drug production|Drug production]] [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Medicine production]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Long-range mineral scanner"
! Long-range mineral scanner
| Construct [[long-range mineral scanner]]s your researchers can use to detect precious minerals across the planet. Can be turned to find a specific mineral. Requires advanced components to construct.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Machining|Machining]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Long-range mineral scanner]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Shields"
! Shields
| Build wearable [[shield belt|shield]] [[Low-shield pack|gear]]. Shields use momentum-repulsion technology to prevent projectiles from traversing the field boundary.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Shields]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Precision rifling"
! Precision rifling
| Craft precisely-machined guns like [[assault rifle]]s and [[sniper rifle]]s.
| 1400
| 1400
| 2800
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Gas operation|Gas operation]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Precision rifling]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Autocannon turret"
! Autocannon turret
| Produce the heavy, long-ranged [[autocannon turret]].
| 1600
| 1600
| 3200
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Gun turrets|Gun turrets]] [[#Gas operation|Gas operation]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Autocannon turret]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Multibarrel weapons"
! Multibarrel weapons
| Assemble [[minigun]]s.
| 2600
| 2600
| 5200
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Gas operation|Gas operation]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Multibarrel weapons]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Multi-analyzer"
! Multi-analyzer
| Build [[multi-analyzer]]s which increase research speed, and allow higher level research projects.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Machining|Machining]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Multi-analyzer]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Vitals monitor"
! Vitals monitor
| Builds [[vitals monitor]]s which improve medical outcomes when placed next to [[hospital bed]]s.
| 2500
| 2500
| 5000
| [[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]] [[#Hospital bed|Hospital bed]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Vitals monitor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Fabrication"
! Fabrication
| Build [[fabrication bench]]es, capable of high-tech projects ranging from [[component]] assembly to [[Recon armor|power]] [[Marine armor|armor]] construction.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Fabrication]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Advanced fabrication"
! Advanced fabrication
| Fabricate [[advanced component]]s from standard [[components]] and other materials.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Advanced fabrication]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Uranium slug turret"
! Uranium slug turret
| Produce the armor-penetrating [[uranium slug turret]]. It fires uranium slugs which tear though [[plasteel]] like paper, but it's less effective at close range.
| 3000
| 3000
| 6000
|[[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]] [[#Autocannon turret|Autocannon turret]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}} [[#Precision rifling|Precision rifling]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Uranium slug turret]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Rocketswarm launcher"
! Rocketswarm launcher
| Produce [[rocketswarm launcher]]s, single-burst turrets which can devastate a wide area at a key moment in battle.
| 3000
| 3000
| 6000
|[[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]] [[#Autocannon turret|Autocannon turret]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Rocketswarm launcher]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Piano"
! Piano {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft the [[piano]], an advanced stationary musical instrument.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Harpsichord|Harpsichord]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Piano]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Jump packs"
! Jump packs {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Build [[jump pack]]s to perform aerial assaults during combat
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Machining|Machining]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech 1x Jump packs [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Jump packs]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Gunlink"
! Gunlink {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Build wearable [[gunlink]]s to enhance your soldiers' [[Shooting Accuracy|shooting accuracy]].
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Gunlink]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Biosculpting"
! Biosculpting {{IdeologyIcon}}
| Construct [[Biosculpter pod]]s which can perform various biological alterations to colonists. These are especially important to believers in [[Ideoligion#Transhumanist|transhumanism]].
| 1500
| 1500
| 3000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Biosculpting]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Bioregeneration"
! Bioregeneration {{IdeologyIcon}}
| Unlock the [[biosculpter pod]]'s [[Biosculpter pod#Bioregeneration|bioregeneration]] cycle. This cycle heals old scars, regenerates small lost body parts like fingers and toes, and cures many of the physical maladies that come with old age.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]] [[#Biosculpting|Biosculpting]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Bioregeneration]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Neural supercharger"
! Neural supercharger {{IdeologyIcon}}
| Construct [[Neural supercharger]] devices. Neural superchargers improve consciousness and learning rate, but they also increase hunger and the effect must be refreshed daily. Transhumanists often hold neural supercharging as an important practice.
| 1500
| 1500
| 3000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Neural supercharger]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Toxifier generator"
! Toxifier generator {{BiotechIcon}}
| Create [[toxifier generator]]s which generate electricity, but also spread [[pollution]] around themselves.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Toxifier generator]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Xenogenetics"
! Xenogenetics {{BiotechIcon}}
| Create [[xenogerm]]s which can be implanted in a person to genetically modify them. Extract [[genepack]]s from living people using a [[gene extractor]] so you can reimplant their [[genes]] into someone else.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Xenogenetics]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Gene processor"
! Gene processor {{BiotechIcon}}
| Build [[gene processor]]s, which allow a [[gene assembler]] to create xenogerms of higher genetic complexity.
| 1500
| 1500
| 3000
| [[#Xenogenetics|Xenogenetics]] [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Gene processor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Archogenetics"
! Archogenetics {{BiotechIcon}}
| Allows a gene assembler to use [[archite capsule]]s to create seemingly-impossible genes. [[Genes#Archite|Archite genes]] and archite capsules can be obtained from traders.
| 2500
| 2500
| 5000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]] [[#Gene Processor|Gene Processor]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Archogenetics]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Deathrest"
! Deathrest {{BiotechIcon}}
| Those with the [[deathrest]] gene must periodically undergo a special deathrest coma that lasts several days. This research project allows you to construct buildings which accelerate the deathrest coma and confer specific bonuses on the deathrester. Over time, you can build a grand deathrest temple.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Deathrest]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Fertility procedures"
! Fertility procedures {{BiotechIcon}}
| Perform the surgeries necessary to create a test tube [[embryo]] from a fertile man and woman, then implant the embryo in a surrogate mother or [[growth vat]]. Also, perform sterilization surgeries on men and women.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Fertility procedures]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Tox gas"
! Tox gas {{BiotechIcon}}
| Produce weapons that utilize caustic [[tox gas]].
| 600
| 600
| 1200
| [[#Machining|Machining]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Tox gas]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Basic mechtech"
! Basic mechtech {{BiotechIcon}}
| The technology needed for your [[mechanitor]] to create and control basic-tier mechanoids.
| 200
| 200
| 400
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
| Simple (Mechanitor)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Basic mechtech]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Standard mechtech"
! Standard mechtech {{BiotechIcon}}
| The technology needed for your mechanitor to create and control standard-tier mechanoids. You can get signal chips by using a mechanitor to summon a [[diabolus]] threat.
| 1000
| 1000
| 2000
| [[#Basic mechtech|Basic mechtech]]
| Simple (Mechanitor) 1x [[Signal chip]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Standard mechtech]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="High mechtech"
! High mechtech {{BiotechIcon}}
| The technology needed for your mechanitor to create and control high-tier mechanoids. You can get powerfocus chips by using a mechanitor to summon a [[war queen]] threat.
| 3000
| 3000
| 6000
| [[#Standard mechtech|Standard mechtech]] [[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer) 1x [[Powerfocus chip]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::High mechtech]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Wastepack atomizer"
! Wastepack atomizer {{BiotechIcon}}
| Build [[wastepack atomizer]]s which can safely dispose of [[toxic wastepack]]s by decomposing them at the molecular level.
| 8000
| 8000
| 16000
| [[#Advanced fabrication|Advanced fabrication]]
| Simple 1x [[Nano structuring chip]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Wastepack atomizer]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Security door"
! Security door {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build a heavily reinforced door. It is slow to open and requires power, but is very strong. It's a good choice if you want to keep something dangerous out - or in.
| 700
| 700
| 1400
| [[#Autodoor|Autodoor]]
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Security door]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Turret pack"
! Turret pack {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build a wearable pack that allows a user to deploy a battery-powered turret.
| 1400
| 1400
| 2800
| [[#Gun turrets|Gun turrets]] [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Turret pack]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|}
:{{Note label||Tribal Start|A}} Tribal starts begin with this research unlocked
:{{Note label||Classic Start|B}} The Classic Start begin with this research unlocked
:{{Note label||Hidden Prerequisite|C}} This research requirement is not displayed in the branching tree diagram, and is only visible in the project description.

=== Spacer Research Projects ===
{| {{STDT| sortable c_07 text-center}}
! Name
! Description
! Base cost
! Industrial start cost
! Tribal start cost
! Required Research
! Required Research Bench & Addon
! width="250px" | Unlocks

|- id="Cryptosleep casket"
! Cryptosleep casket
| Construct [[cryptosleep casket]]s, which can put living beings in a state of indefinite suspended animation.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Multi-analyzer|Multi-analyzer]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Cryptosleep casket]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Recon armor"
! Recon armor
| Craft [[Recon helmet|recon]] [[Recon armor| armor]], a light powered armor suit used by scout troops who need protection on the move. Note that these also require [[advanced component]]s.
| 6000
| 6000
| 12000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]] [[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Recon armor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Marine armor"
! Marine armor
| Build [[Marine helmet|marine]] [[Marine armor| armor]]. A general-use powered armor suit used by high-tech shock troops. Note that these also require [[advanced component]]s.
| 6000
| 6000
| 12000
| [[#Recon armor|Recon armor]] [[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Marine armor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Pulse charged munitions"
! Pulse charged munitions
| Build [[Charge rifle|weapons]] which fire pulse-charged munitions for extra damage. Note that these also require [[advanced component]]s.
| 3000
| 3000
| 6000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]] [[#Precision rifling|Precision rifling]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Pulse charged munitions]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Bionic replacements"
! Bionic replacements
| Build high-tech [[bionic]] body parts to replace [[Bionic arm|lost]] [[Bionic leg|limbs]] and [[Bionic eye|eyes]]. Requires a skilled [[Skills#Medical|doctor]] to attach.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000?
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]] [[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Bionic replacements]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Starflight basics"
! Starflight basics
| Construct the structural and supportive elements of a [[ship|starship]]. This is the first step in building a ship to leave this star system.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Advanced fabrication|Advanced fabrication]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Starflight basics]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Starflight sensors"
! Starflight sensors
| Construct long-range sensors for a starship. These sensors are essential for navigation, communication, and threat avoidance.
| 4000
| 4000
| 8000
| [[#Starflight basics|Starflight basics]] [[#Long-range mineral scanner|Long-range mineral scanner]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Starflight sensors]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Vacuum cryptosleep casket"
! Vacuum cryptosleep casket
| Construct hardened [[cryptosleep casket|ship cryptosleep caskets]] tough enough to be exposed to vacuum, for transporting people on the years-long journey between the stars.
| 2800
| 2800
| 5600
| [[#Starflight basics|Starflight basics]] [[#Cryptosleep casket|Cryptosleep casket]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Vacuum cryptosleep casket]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Starship reactor"
! Starship reactor
| Build a long-duration nuclear [[Ship reactor|reactor]] to power a [[ship|starship]]. Note that reactors have a long startup process that will attract raiders.
| 6000
| 6000
| 12000
| [[#Starflight basics|Starflight basics]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Starship reactor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Johnson-Tanaka drive"
! Johnson-Tanaka drive
| Construct a Johnson-Tanaka drive for a [[ship]]. The JT drive can push you to other stars by leveraging quantum scale effects to beam momentum to distant stars. Of course, as with all starships, it still takes many years to get anywhere.
| 6000
| 6000
| 12000
| [[#Starflight basics|Starflight basics]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Johnson-Tanaka drive]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Machine persuasion"
! Machine persuasion
| Build a reward-signal system to persuade an existing [[persona core|AI persona]] into serving as a ship's machine captain. Since people sleep during interstellar travel, a persona core is necessary to handle the complex decisions of a years-long starflight.
| 3000
| 3000
| 6000
| [[#Starflight basics|Starflight basics]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer)
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Machine persuasion]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Cataphract armor"
! Cataphract armor {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft [[Cataphract helmet|cataphract]] [[Cataphract armor| armor]], heavy powered armor that slows the user but which can absorb extreme punishment. Note that these also require [[advanced component]]s.
| 6000
| 6000
| 12000
| [[#Marine armor|Marine armor]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer) 2x Cataphract Armor [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Cataphract armor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Brain wiring"
! Brain wiring {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft brain implants that [[joywire|induce]] or [[painstopper|prevent]] blunt sensations like [[Mood|joy]] or [[pain]].
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech 1x Brain Wiring [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Brain wiring]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Specialized limbs"
! Specialized limbs {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft specialized bionic limbs built for specific purposes - both [[Power claw|combat]] and labor.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]]
| Hi-tech 1x Specialized Limbs [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Specialized limbs]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Compact weaponry"
! Compact weaponry {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft compact, concealable bionic weapons which can be embedded in various body parts.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] [[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]]
| Hi-tech 1x Compact Weaponry [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Compact weaponry]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Poison synthesis"
! Poison synthesis {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft bionics that synthesize venom from internal chemical reactors for use in toxifying attacks.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Compact weaponry|Compact weaponry]]
| Hi-tech 1x Poison Synthesis [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Poison synthesis]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Toxin filtration"
! Toxin filtration {{BiotechIcon}}
| Craft and install bionic organs that can filter out toxins from the environment and from enemy attacks.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]] [[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Simple
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Toxin filtration]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Growth vats"
! Growth vats {{BiotechIcon}}
| Construct growth vats which can gestate an embryo or accelerate a [[child]]'s growth.
| 500
| 500
| 1000
| [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]]
| Hi-tech
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Growth vats]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|}
:{{Note label||Tribal Start|A}} Tribal starts begin with this research unlocked
:{{Note label||Classic Start|B}} The Classic Start begin with this research unlocked
:{{Note label||Hidden Prerequisite|C}} This research requirement is not displayed in the branching tree diagram, and is only visible in the project description.

=== Ultra Research Projects ===
{| {{STDT| sortable c_07 text-center}}
! Name
! Description
! Base cost
! Industrial start cost
! Tribal start cost
! Required Research
! Required Research Bench & Addon
! width="250px" | Unlocks

|- id="Artificial metabolism"
! Artificial metabolism {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft bionics that process food [[sterilizing stomach|more safely]] or [[Nuclear stomach|efficiently]] than a biological stomach.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]] [[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer) 1x Artificial Metabolism [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Artificial metabolism]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Neural computation"
! Neural computation {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft brain implants that assist [[Neurocalculator|thought]] and [[Learning assistant|learning]] by use of a direct, shallow brain-computer interface.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]] [[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer) 1x Neural Computation [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Neural computation]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Skin hardening"
! Skin hardening {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft bionic implants which [[stoneskin gland|induce]] the [[toughskin gland|toughening]] of natural skin, producing an [[armorskin gland|armor-like]] effect.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]] [[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer) 1x Skin Hardening [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Skin hardening]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Healing factors"
! Healing factors {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft bionics that enhance natural [[healing enhancer|healing]] processes.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]] [[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer) 1x Healing Factors [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Healing factors]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Flesh shaping"
! Flesh shaping {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft bionics which induce the reshaping of natural flesh, usually for the purposes of [[aesthetic shaper|aesthetic]] [[aesthetic nose|enhancement]] or [[love enhancer|personal pleasure]].
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]] [[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer) 1x Flesh Shaping [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Flesh shaping]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Molecular analysis"
! Molecular analysis {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft bionics with molecular analyzers for [[Immunoenhancer|assisting the immune system]] or [[Gastro-analyzer|analyzing food]].
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]] [[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer) 1x Molecular Analysis [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Molecular analysis]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Circadian influence"
! Circadian influence {{RoyaltyIcon}}
| Craft brain implants that chemically manipulate the circadian rhythm, [[Circadian assistant|reducing]] or [[Circadian half-cycler|altering]] the need to sleep.
| 2000
| 2000
| 4000
| [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]] [[#Prosthetics|Prosthetics]] {{Ref label|Hidden Prerequisite|C}}
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer) 1x Circadian Influence [[Techprint]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Circadian influence]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Ultra mechtech"
! Ultra mechtech {{BiotechIcon}}
| The advanced technology needed for your mechanitor to create and control ultra-tier mechanoids, including large mechs and ultra-tier mechanitor gear. You can get nano structuring chips by using a mechanitor to summon an [[apocriton]] threat.
| 5000
| 5000
| 10000
| [[#High mechtech|High mechtech]] [[#Fabrication|Fabrication]]
| Hi-tech (Multi-analyzer) 1x [[Nano structuring chip]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Ultra mechtech]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|}
:{{Note label||Tribal Start|A}} Tribal starts begin with this research unlocked
:{{Note label||Classic Start|B}} The Classic Start begin with this research unlocked
:{{Note label||Hidden Prerequisite|C}} This research requirement is not displayed in the branching tree diagram, and is only visible in the project description.

== Anomaly ==
{{Anomaly|section=1}}
Dark study is the primary method through which players can unlock the abilities in the Anomaly DLC for their [[colony]]. It is unlocked by investigating the "fallen monolith". Certain [[buildings]] and [[gear]] require dark study in order to be built.
=== Mechanics ===
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While regular research is a kind of stationary work, performed in a single room inside the colony, dark study must be done where the studied entity is located. Captured entities will be studied in their containment room, [[void monolith]] and [[obelisk]]s can't be moved and must be studied right where they spawn, while anomaly items such as [[golden cube]] or [[unnatural corpse]] can be moved to wherever you want to study them.
Each anomaly entity gives either basic or advanced study points when studied, which go to the active basic or advanced study project. At first, the [[void monolith]] and all encountered entities will give basic study points. But eventually entities that give advanced study points will appear, and the monolith can also be attuned to give advanced points instead of basic points. Advanced study points convert into basic research if no advanced research is active, but basic study points never convert into advanced study points.
Unlike researching, studying speed is not determined by the researcher's intellectual skill, but by their studying efficiency, which can be improved by the [[voidsight serum]]. Studying speed also depend on the condition of the entity being studied. Captured entities give more study points if the containment strength is high, and obelisks give more points if their activity level is high. Different types of captured entities also give different amount and type of study points.

===Projects===
====Basic projects====
{| {{STDT| sortable c_07 text-center}}
! Name
! Description
! Base cost 
! Required Research 
! Entity Codex Requirement
! Category  
! Required [[Entities|Entity]] Tier  
! width="250px" | Unlocks

|- id="Bioferrite harvesting"
! Bioferrite harvesting {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build bioferrite harvesters to generate [[Bioferrite|bioferrite]] from captured [[Entities|entities]] contained in [[Holding platform|holding platforms]].
| 10
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
|
| Bioferrite
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Bioferrite harvesting]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Bioferrite shaping"
! Bioferrite shaping {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Shape and re-form [[Bioferrite|bioferrite]] into useful tools, weapons, flooring, and more.
| 20
| [[#Bioferrite harvesting|Bioferrite harvesting]]
|
| Bioferrite
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Bioferrite shaping]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Bioferrite weaponry" 
! Bioferrite weaponry {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Create advanced [[Weapons|weapons]] that use [[Bioferrite|bioferrite]] as a fuel source.
| 60
| [[#Bioferrite shaping|Bioferrite shaping]] [[#Precision rifling|Precision rifling]]
|
| Bioferrite
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Bioferrite weaponry]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Void sculptures"
! Void sculptures {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Craft special void sculptures from [[Bioferrite|bioferrite]] to enhance the quality of [[Psychic rituals|psychic rituals]].
| 25
| [[#Bioferrite harvesting|Bioferrite harvesting]] [[#Void provocation|Void provocation]]
|
| Bioferrite
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Void sculptures]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Frenzy inducer"
! Frenzy inducer {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build [[Shard|shard]]-powered structures that generate a frenetic psychic field to make anyone nearby move and work faster. However, the unstable emotional energy creates a tendency towards violence, irritating anyone nearby.
| 60
| [[#Sleep suppressor|Sleep suppressor]]
|
| Bioferrite
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Frenzy inducer]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Sleep suppressor"
! Sleep suppressor {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build [[Shard|shard]]-powered structures that stimulate those nearby to prevent fatigue. The device will irritate anyone nearby.
| 30
| [[#Bioferrite harvesting|Bioferrite harvesting]] [[#Entity containment|Entity containment]]
|
| Bioferrite
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Sleep suppressor]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Entity containment"
! Entity containment {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build holding platforms and inhibitors to better contain [[Entities|entities]].
| 10
| [[#Electricity|Electricity]]
|
| Containment
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Entity containment]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Electroharvester"
! Electroharvester {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build a [[Generator|generator]] that draws [[Power|electricity]] from contained [[Entities|entities]]. This process aggravates entities, making them harder to contain.
| 30
| [[#Entity containment|Entity containment]]
|
| Containment
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Electroharvester]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Disruptor flares"
! Disruptor flares {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build [[Bioferrite|bioferrite]]-based flare packs that reveal invisible creatures and light up an area.
| 30
| [[#Entity containment|Entity Containment]] [[#Bioferrite shaping|Bioferrite Shaping]]
|
| Containment
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Disruptor flares]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Proximity detector"
! Proximity detector {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build a device that can detect invisible creatures.
| 15
| [[#Entity containment|Entity containment]]
| [[Sightstealer]]
| Containment
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Proximity detector]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Void provocation" 
! Void provocation {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build a [[Psychic ritual spot|psychic ritual spot]] and perform [[Psychic rituals|psychic rituals]]. Use the void provocation ritual to discover new [[Entities|entities]].
| 5
| None
|
| Psychic ritual
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Void provocation]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Draw animals" 
! Draw animals {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] which will draw a herd of [[Animals|animals]].
| 20
| [[#Void provocation|Void provocation]]
|
| Psychic ritual
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Draw animals]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Draw shamblers" 
! Draw shamblers {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] which will draw a horde of [[Shambler|animated corpses]]. While hostile, the corpses won't attack your colony directly. They can be captured for study.
| 25
| [[#Draw animals|Draw animals]]
| [[Shambler]]
| Psychic ritual
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Draw shamblers]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Chronophagy"
! Chronophagy {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] that causes a target to age rapidly. The ritual invoker will become younger in the process. The target will suffer brain damage as a result, which may be lethal for elderly targets.
| 30
| [[#Psychophagy|Psychophagy]]
|
| Psychic ritual
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Chronophagy]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Psychophagy"
! Psychophagy {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] which deadens a target's [[Psychic sensitivity|psychic sensitivity]] and temporarily boosts the ritual invoker's [[Psychic sensitivity|psychic sensitivity]]. The target will suffer brain damage as a side-effect.
| 20
| [[#Void provocation|Void provocation]]
|
| Psychic ritual
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Psychophagy]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Skip abduction"
! Skip abduction {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] that abducts a random [[Hostile|hostile]] person from anywhere in the world, putting them in a short-term coma for capture.
| 40
| [[#Void provocation|Void provocation]]
|
| Psychic ritual
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Skip abduction]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Summon fleshbeasts"
! Summon fleshbeasts {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] which provokes [[Fleshbeasts|fleshbeasts]] to emerge from the ground near enemies, attacking anyone nearby.
| 30
| [[#Draw animals|Draw animals]]
| [[Fleshbeast]]
| Psychic ritual
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Summon Flashbeasts]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Bliss lobotomy"
! Bliss lobotomy {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Doctoring#Operations|surgery]] that lobotomizes a person, making them happier while rendering them incapable of intellectual and skilled labor.
| 25
| [[#Bioferrite harvesting|Bioferrite harvesting]]
| [[Gorehulk]]
| Misc
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Bliss lobotomy]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Ghoul infusion"
! Ghoul infusion {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Doctoring#Operations|surgery]] that infuses a living person with an [[Shard|archotech shard]], transforming them into a terrifying ghoul. [[Ghoul|Ghouls]] are strong melee combatants but are incapable of doing work. Ghouls will go mad if they are not fed enough raw meat.
| 30
| [[#Bioferrite harvesting|Bioferrite harvesting]]
| [[Ghoul]]
| Misc
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Ghoul infusion]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Deadlife dust"
! Deadlife dust {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Craft devices that produce clouds of microscopic [[Archotech#Archotechnology|archites]]. The archites can reanimate corpses to produce deadly [[Shambler|shamblers]] that will only attack your enemies.
| 60
| [[#Bioferrite shaping|Bioferrite shaping]]
| [[Death pall]]
| Misc
| Basic
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Deadlife dust]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|}
:{{Note label||Anomaly Research Points|A}} "The Anomaly" scenario starts with a single [[holding platform]] and [[proximity detector]]

====Advanced projects====
{| {{STDT| sortable c_07 text-center}}
! Name
! Description
! Base cost 
! Required Research 
! Entity Codex Requirement
! Category  
! Required [[Entities|Entity]] Tier  
! width="250px" | Unlocks

|- id="Bioferrite generator"
! Bioferrite generator {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build power [[Generator|generators]] that burn [[Bioferrite|bioferrite]] as a fuel.
| 40
| [[#Electroharvester|Electroharvester]]
|
| Bioferrite
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Bioferrite generator]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Insanity weaponry"
! Insanity weaponry {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Restructure [[Shard|archotech shards]] into limited-use weapons that shock, manipulate, and destroy enemies using [[Archotech|archotechnology]].
| 30
| [[#Bioferrite shaping|Bioferrite shaping]]
| [[Nociosphere]]
| Bioferrite
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Insanity weaponry]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Mutation weaponry"
! Mutation weaponry {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Restructure [[Shard|archotech shards]] into limited-use weapons that twist living targets into terrifying creatures.
| 35
| [[#Bioferrite shaping|Bioferrite Shaping]]
| [[Fleshmass nucleus]]
| Bioferrite
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Mutation weaponry]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Atmospheric heater"
! Atmospheric heater {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build [[Bioferrite|bioferrite]]-powered [[Heater|heaters]] that produce enough heat to warm an entire region.
| 60
| [[#Bioferrite generator|Bioferrite generator]]
|
| Bioferrite
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Atmospheric heater]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Advanced psychic rituals"
! Advanced psychic rituals {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform advanced [[Psychic rituals|psychic rituals]].
| 15
| [[#Void provocation|Void provocation]]
|
| Psychic ritual
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Advanced psychic rituals]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Provoke pit gate" 
! Provoke [[Pit gate|pit gate]] {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] which causes underground [[Fleshbeasts|fleshbeasts]] to open up a massive hole in the ground. The hole leads down to a fleshbeast-infested cavern which can be explored for resources.
| 80
| [[#Advanced psychic rituals|Advanced psychic rituals]]
| [[Dreadmeld]]
| Psychic ritual
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Provoke pit gate]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Death refusal"
! Death refusal {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] which grants death refusal to an individual, allowing them to self-resurrect once after dying.
| 30
| [[#Advanced psychic rituals|Advanced psychic rituals]]
| [[Unnatural corpse]]
| Psychic ritual
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Death refusal]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Philophagy"
! Philophagy {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] that drains experience from a victim and gives it to the invoker. The process will dull the target's mind, weakening their skills and causing brain damage.
| 30
| [[#Chronophagy|Chronophagy]] [[#Advanced psychic rituals|Advanced psychic rituals]]
|
| Psychic ritual
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Philophagy]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Pleasure pulse"
! Pleasure pulse {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] that makes everyone in the region happier but reduces their desire to work.
| 30
| [[#Advanced psychic rituals|Advanced psychic rituals]]
| [[Golden cube]]
| Psychic ritual
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Pleasure pulse]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Neurosis pulse"
! Neurosis pulse {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] that makes everyone in the region work faster but become more irritable.
| 40
| [[#Advanced psychic rituals|Advanced psychic rituals]]
| [[Blood rain]]
| Psychic ritual
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Neurosis pulse]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Blood rain"
! Blood rain {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] which causes blood-like psychofluid to fall from the sky. Anyone caught outside will soon be driven into a berserk rage.
| 50
| [[#Advanced psychic rituals|Advanced psychic rituals]]
| [[Blood rain]]
| Psychic ritual
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Blood rain]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Brainwipe"
! Brainwipe {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Perform a [[Psychic rituals|psychic ritual]] which erases much of a person's episodic memories. Traumatic events will be forgotten. [[Prisoner#Resistance|Resistant prisoners]] will become easier to [[Prisoner#Recruit|recruit]]. Allows recruiting unwaveringly loyal prisoners.
| 40
| [[#Philophagy|Philophagy]]
| [[Revenant]]
| Psychic ritual
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Brainwipe]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}

|- id="Serum synthesis"
! Serum synthesis {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Build a serum lab to synthesize high-tech serums. Serums harness [[Archotech|archotechnological]] power to bestow a temporary effect on the user.
| 15
| [[#Bioferrite shaping|Bioferrite shaping]]
|
| Serums
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Serum synthesis]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Metalblood serum"
! Metalblood serum {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Synthesize metalblood serums that make the user more resistant to damage.
| 35
| [[#Serum synthesis|Serum synthesis]]
| [[Metalhorror]]
| Serums
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Metalblood serum]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Mind-numb serum"
! Mind-numb serum {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Synthesize a serum that stabilizes a person's mood, preventing [[Mental break|mental breaks]].
| 35
| [[#Serum synthesis|Serum synthesis]]
|
| Serums
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Mind-numb serum]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Juggernaut serum"
! Juggernaut serum {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Synthesize a serum which temporarily increases the user's strength and speed, and allows them to recover from injuries faster. However, it reduces their mood.
| 35
| [[#Serum synthesis|Serum synthesis]]
| [[Chimera]]
| Serums
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Juggernaut serum]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Ghoul enhancements"
! Ghoul enhancements {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Craft [[Bioferrite|bioferrite]] [[Artificial body parts|prosthetics]] to make [[Ghoul|ghouls]] stronger.
| 40
| [[#Ghoul infusion|Ghoul infusion]]
| [[Ghoul]]
| Misc
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Ghoul enhancements]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Ghoul resurrection"
! Ghoul resurrection {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Synthesize a serum that can bring dead [[Ghoul|ghouls]] back to life.
| 20
| [[#Serum synthesis|Serum synthesis]] [[#Ghoul infusion|Ghoul enhancements]]
| [[Ghoul]]
| Misc 
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Ghoul resurrection]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|- id="Revenant invisibility"
! Revenant invisibility {{AnomalyIcon}}
| Modify a [[Revenant spine|revenant spine]] so that it can be implanted in a human, allowing them to become temporarily invisible.
| 40
| [[#Disruptor flares|Disruptor flares]]
| [[Revenant]]
| Misc
| Advanced
| style="text-align:left;" | {{#ask: [[Required Research::Revenant invisibility]] | format = ul | class = ul-column-width-100 | template = DLC Icons | link = none | sort = From DLC, Name}}
|}

=== Void study ===
{{Ideology|section=1}}
The [[Ideoligion#Void_study|void study]] precept multiplies the amount of knowledge gained from studying by {{Bad|50%}}, {{Bad|75%}}, {{Good|125%}}, or {{Good|150%}}, depending on which level of the precept you have. For example, a [[sightstealer]] provides 1.7 basic study every 2 days, and with a 150% study rate, that would become 2.55 basic study every 2 days.

=== Analysis ===
As the speed of dark study is not affected by intellectual skill, it should not be assigned to you main researcher to let them focus on regular researching. The studying pawn should still have some intellectual skill to reduce the time spent studying.

== Analysis ==
This is a rough suggestion of what technologies to research. Variations exist, and research order can change depending on current map and [[biome]], colonist skill, personal playstyle/goals, and [[difficulty]].

The key criterion is what is most likely to affect your survivability right now. For example, for a [[New Tribe]] [[ice sheet]] colony, that may be getting [[#Complex clothing|Complex clothing]] for [[parka]]s to let you function outside for extended periods.

Generally however, the primary risk is from combat, either directly or the downward spirals that can result of the damage to colonists and infrastructure that results. This makes rushing [[#Flak armor|Flak armor]] and [[#Gas operation|Gas operation]] a solid option as not only will they give you equipment that can carry you into the end game, the prerequisite researches also unlock options while you're building towards for that end-game load out. The most obvious examples are the early guns which can stand in for the later ones that you might eventually standarize on, however the other options are also very useful - [[#Smithing|Smithing]] unlocks [[mace]]s for good early melee, [[#Machining|Machining]] gives you [[frag grenades]] to dominate melee threats etc.

Once survivability is reached, projects can be selected by preference or prioritized based on what allows for fastest progression.

This may look something like this:
# One of:{{Ref label|Power|1}}
#* [[Batteries]] and [[solar generator]]s
#* [[Watermill generator]]s
#* [[Geothermal generator]]
# [[#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] {{Ref label|Micro|2}}
# [[Multi-analyzer]] {{Ref label|Multi|3}}
# [[Fabrication bench|Fabrication]] {{Ref label|Multi|3}}

'''Notes:'''
:{{Note label|Power|1}} You'll want some better source of [[power]]. Solar generators are easy to use, and with batteries, are a consistent source of power. [[Watermill generator]]s can only be used if a [[World_generation#Rivers|river]] (not ocean) is nearby. Water is more reliable than solar, for less research than batteries + solar.
:In theory, [[geothermal generator]]s provide much more power than either option, but its 3200 research cost makes it more difficult for newer players. Rushing to geothermal is still possible, especially if you rely on [[wind turbine]]s or [[wood-fired generator]]s initially.
:{{Note label|Micro|2}} Microelectronics gives access to [[hi-tech research bench]], which makes research 33% faster. It ''also'' gives access to the [[comms console]], an easy source for tradable items, and [[EMP grenades]], which are very powerful against [[mechanoid]]s.
:{{Note label|Multi|3}} A [[multi-analyzer]] boosts research by a further 10%, though you may not have the materials to create one. If you can't build a multi-analyzer or Fabrication's [[fabrication bench]] yet, then you'll gain the opportunity to chase some other tribal/industrial research projects. The ultimate goal is to reach Fabrication as soon as possible, so you can make your own [[component]]s.

== Gallery ==
[[File:Research tree core.png|thumb|800px|center|All research projects in the base game]]

== Version history ==
* [[Version/0.3.410|0.3.410]] - [[Stonecutter's table]] now requires research
* Beta 19/1.0 - Split "Hospital beds" into [[#Sterile materials|Sterile materials]] and [[#Hospital bed|Hospital beds]] research projects.
* [[Version/1.3.3101|1.3.3101]] - [[#Bioregeneration|Bioregeneration]] research project added.
* [[Version/1.3.3200|1.3.3200]] - [[#Brain wiring|Brain wiring]], [[#Compact weaponry|compact weaponry]], [[#Neural supercharger|neural supercharge]], [[#Biosculpting|biosculpting]], [[#Specialized limbs|specialized limbs]], [[#Poison synthesis|poison synthesis]] projects now require hi-tech research bench.
* [[Version/1.4.3523|1.4.3523]] - The Colored lights research reworked and renamed to [[#Advanced lights|Advanced lights]].
* [[Version/1.4.3527|1.4.3527]] - [[#Tox gas|Tox gas]] research prerequisite: [[#Electricity|Electricity]] -> [[#Machining|Machining]].
* [[Version/1.4.3555|1.4.3555]] - Improved formatting of the research project content source line in the research UI.
* [[Version/1.4.3580|1.4.3580]] - Fix: Incorrect dialog when completing research other than active project in some modded cases. Fix: Inspect pane displaying incorrect power consumption with research.
* [[Version/1.5.4062|1.5.4062]] - When using a techprof persona core, bring up the research completed window.

[[Category:Research]]

Metalhorror

2025-05-04T13:18:49Z

Faber: /* Analysis */ : Added note that pawns can sometimes notice metalhorror infections in other pawns, info which is delivered via letter to the player.

{{Anomaly}}
{{Spoiler}}
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{{Infobox main|entity
| name = Metalhorror
| image = Metalhorror.png
| description = A horrific shifting mass of metal filaments, blades, and instruments. This metal is maintained and regenerated by a circulating dark fluid. While dormant, fluid metalhorrors are hidden in a host body. They use their host to infect others, creating more metalhorrors. If detected or endangered, the metalhorror will form a jagged exoskeleton and cut its way out of the host's flesh. An emerged metalhorror will eventually enter a low-energy hibernating state if left undisturbed.

| type = Entity
| type2 = Advanced
| flammability = 2

| minimum containment strength = 110
| anomaly knowledge = 4
| knowledge category = Advanced
| study interval = 120000
| bioferrite density = 4
| requires holding platform = true
| min monolith level for study = 1
| base escape interval MTB days = 60

| armorsharp = 50
| armorblunt = 50
| armorheat = 0

| combatPower = 300
| movespeed = 5.5
| healthscale = 0.6
| bodysize = 1
| diet = none
| lifespan = 250
| trainable = None
| juvenileage = 0.016667
| maturityage = 0.05
| psychic sensitivity = 1.5
| toxic resistance = 1
| min comfortable temperature = -100
| max comfortable temperature = 250

| gestation = 10
| meatyield = 0
| destroyyield = {{Icon Small|Bioferrite}} 10 - 20 + {{Icon Small|Shard}} 0 - 1

| attack1dmg = 20
| attack1type = Cut
| attack1cool = 2
| attack1part = left blade
| attack2dmg = 20
| attack2type = Stab
| attack2cool = 2
| attack2part = left blade
| attack3dmg = 20
| attack3type = Cut
| attack3cool = 2
| attack3part = right blade
| attack4dmg = 20
| attack4type = Stab
| attack4cool = 2
| attack4part = right blade
| attack5dmg = 9
| attack5type = Blunt
| attack5cool = 2
| attack5part = head
| attack5chancefactor = 0.2

| defName = Metalhorror
| label = metalhorror
}}

The '''Metalhorror''' is an [[entity]] that can threaten your colony. It will infect your colonists one by one and burst out of them when it is ready to attack.

== Occurrence ==
A metalhorror infection generally begins as a hidden illness suffered by a single pawn, which is initiated by a storyteller event that targets a pawn with a valid infection pathway. [[Creepjoiner]]s often come with drawbacks- one of which can be a metalhorror infection. Pre-infected pawns may arrive as [[guest]]s or [[raiders]].

During the [[monolith]] awakening, several mature metalhorrors will be spawned to defend each [[void structure]]. Additionally, once all void structures are defeated, a final group of metalhorrors will spawn around the [[void monolith]].

=== Infection ===
{{Stub|section =1 |reason=Comprehensive list of transmission vectors. Attacks by entities, operations of all kinds by an infected doctor, tending by infected, food cooked by infected, food fed by infected doctor, and sleeping in the same bed with infected all reported. These, others, and existing vectors need verification and specifics. detection process - gray flesh, does the number to detect scale with researcher stats, what is the cooldown between gray flesh drops, more specific values for randomness on interrogation and undetected emerges, etc. Social interactions have a small chance to detect a MH infection - questions to be answered: Chance? Reports of 0.1% but verify. Which interactions can trigger? Is it always honest (no false +ves, do two infected force a false -ve)?, Reports of animal interactions triggering it? }}
Metalhorrors are entities that infect humans through their hosts, creating more of themselves as they do. It is possible to test or interrogate pawns in order to find out who is hosting a Metalhorror. Upon detection through surgical inspection, and a random chance from being detected by interrogation or going undetected for too long, All Metalhorrors will emerge out of their hosts and inflicting [[Damage_Types#Cut|cuts]]. The death of any host will also cause them to emerge, even if they have not been detected first. When emerging, metalhorrors will deal enough damage to down most hosts:
* They will never leave scars or kill their host when emerging
* Ghouls and painless pawns can still be downed through damage to their legs. If they are not downed, they will have received enough damage to nearly kill them.
* Unconscious and incapacitated pawns will still receive damage albeit to a lesser extent.

Metalhorrors can spread between colonists in various ways and cannot be detected before a gray flesh sample has been found.

The initial infection is activated by a miscellaneous storyteller event that chooses a random pawn with a valid infection pathway:
* Implantation before arrival. This applies to any pawn upon first spawning, except for your initial colonists and babies. This will be listed as "implanter insectoid" for creepjoiners despite insectoids not being a valid infection pathway.
* During [[revenant]] hypnosis
* The melee attack of a [[shambler]], [[fleshbeast]], [[noctol]], or [[sightstealer]].

Metalhorror implantation events do not cause any letter to appear however gray flash appearing does.

Note that an infection pathway is not by any means guaranteed to become a full-fledged metalhorror infection. Pawns with infection pathways are not considered metalhorror hosts and will not spread the infection or generate gray flesh until and unless the metalhorror event triggers on them. An infection pathway expires after 30 days. If a metalhorror event triggers when no player controlled pawn possesses a valid infection pathway, the game will spawn a creepjoiner with a hidden metalhorror infection. It's highly recommended for players to quarantine new creepjoiners until they have been cleared for hidden infections. This is especially true if the creepjoiner spawned immediately after conducting a void provocation ritual.

Once a metalhorror infection is active, its host can secretly spread it to other pawns. Pawns infected this way gain the metalhorror infection immediately, rather than using the infection pathway system, and as such can start infecting other pawns from the moment they're infected. The following activities, when performed by an infectee, can spread a metalhorror infection:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Infection event !! Details !! Infection chance per event
|-
! Sharing a bed
|
* An infected pawn sharing any two-person bed or sleeping spot spreads the infection to any bedmates.
* The pawns do not need to be in a relationship or participate in [[lovin]] for the implantation to occur.
* Pawns sharing the same barracks but not the same two-person beds or sleeping spots will '''not''' spread the infection.
| 100%
|-
! Performing surgery
|
* Any medical bill performed on a pawn by an infected pawn can spread the infection
** This includes minor operations that might not be obvious as vectors, such as anesthetization, administration of drugs, [[xenogerm]] implantation,{{BiotechIcon}} and [[Hemogen pack|blood transfusions]].{{BiotechIcon}}
* Tending '''does not''' spread metalhorror infections.
| 50%
|-
! Cooking a meal
|
* Each meal cooked by an infected pawn has a chance to infect a pawn that eats it.
** This chance is rolled upon consumption, not upon creation of the meal.
** It is not known whether this shares the stack probability splitting of food poisoning when placed in a stack.{{Check Tag|Detail needed}}
** Pemmican is unaffected by this.
* After the infection is revealed, it is possible to have your colony reinfected by tainted meals.{{Check Tag|Detail needed|Do you need to do the flesh research again or is it considered the same?}}
| 4%
|-
! [[Unnatural healing]]
|
* Use of the ability by an infected pawn on an uninfected pawn spreads the infection
| 100%
|-
! Feeding patients
|
* An infected pawn feeding anything to a patient can infect the patient. This includes [[hemogen pack]]s{{BiotechIcon}} being fed to [[Hemogen|hemogenic]]{{BiotechIcon}} prisoners and patients.
| 30%
|}

=== Detailed Information to be cleaned up ===
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There are two separate MetalHorror incidents. Both fire as Minor Threats.

Metalhorror implantation fires on a random colonist that meets specific criteria such as recently joined colony or damaged by [[entities]].
* Requires monolith level 1.
* Can trigger on day 30 at the earliest.
* 45 day cooldown
* Requires a colonist count of 4 and 300 [[raid points]].

Creepjoiner infected with Metalhorrors:
* Requires monolith level 2.
* Can trigger on day 10 at the earliest.
* 60 day cooldown.
* No raid point nor a Colonist count requirement.

The first grey flesh appears 1.5 to 2.5 days after infection. When a gray flesh is to be dropped, there is an additional 1 to 12 hour delay. One gray flesh can drop every 3 to 10 days.

If half of your colonists are infected, the chance for metalhorrors to emerge will approach 100% after a few hours.

== Summary ==
Contrary to other non-humanlike entities, they have three different life stages. They need 1 day to grow from larva to juvenile, and another two days to grow from a juvenile to a mature metalhorror.{{Check Tag|Counts time inside?|When does this growth start? From exiting the pawn or from infection?}}

Metalhorrors do not leave behind [[corpse]]s when killed, instead breaking down into a pile of {{Icon small|Bioferrite||10-20}} [[bioferrite]], and occasionally {{Icon small|shard||1}} [[shard]].{{Check Tag|Chance?}}

=== Containment ===
The metalhorror yields 3.2 to 4.4 [[bioferrite]] and 160W to 220W per day.

=== Combat ===
When attacked, metalhorrors only receive 25% of damage. They can be stunned by EMP, but never adapt to it. They also have 200% [[flammability]].

A metalhorror's attacks are identical to those of a [[scyther]]. Metalhorrors attack with a blade attached to each arm, dealing a massive 20 damage per blade. While they technically have a blunt Head attack, they will never use it unless their arms are destroyed. Even for brawlers with high melee skill, metalhorrors are extremely dangerous.{{Check Tag|Maturity?|How do larval and juvenile metalhorrors compare to mature ones?}}

Metalhorrors' legs have a total of 36% chance to be targeted by damage, almost twice that of human legs, while having only 60% as much health. This makes them more likely to have both legs destroyed in combat.

<div><li style="display: inline-table;">
{| {{STDT| c_06 text-center}}
! Melee Attacks !! Damage Amount !! Cooldown
|-
![[Injury#Cut|Cut]]
| 20
| 2.0 sec

|}
</li><div>

Metalhorrors have a [[psychic sensitivity]] of 150%, making certain [[psycast]]s{{RoyaltyIcon}} more effective on them.

{{Pawn Armor Effect|{{P|Armor - Sharp}}|{{P|Armor - Blunt}}}}

== Analysis ==
Metalhorrors are easy to fight if you have EMP weapons. Because they don't adapt to EMP, they can be stunned indefinitely

=== Metalhorror infection ===
Once grey flesh is discovered, it is important to consider the pawns most likely to spread infections - Cooks, Doctors, and Wardens.
* Tracing infections from an infected cook is nigh-impossible. Consider switching the entire colony to eating [[Nutrient paste meal|nutrient paste]] which will prevent meals from being an infection vector until the metalhorrors have been rooted out.
* Doctors only spread infections while operating or feeding patients, which allows some estimation as to who an infection might have been passed to. Do not schedule surgeries while a metalhorror infection is confirmed unless absolutely necessary. Pawns that have been downed and fed by doctors are susceptible to infection.
* Permanently downed prisoners (e.g those with legs removed), and recently acquired prisoners recovering from being downed in combat, are highly likely to be infected by an infected warden. Thankfully prisoners can be interrogated and their infections uncovered- even by infected wardens.
* Once a pawn has been confirmed as having an infection, if they share a bed or sleeping spot with another pawn, that other pawn will be infected.

==== Detection ====
After discovering gray flesh, colonists can occasionally notice "some combination of unusual behavior" in another colonist while chatting. The name of the infected colonist (as well as the suspicious one) will be revealed in a letter. This can give the player some hints about who is infected, and how the infection may be spreading throughout the colony. However, confirming metalhorror infection still requires a surgical inspection after gray flesh has been sufficiently studied.

[[Paramedic]]s{{BiotechIcon}} can never become infected or lie about test results, so they can be used to test for Metalhorror infections safely.

If you don't have a paramedic, the following procedure can be done after studying 2 pieces of gray flesh:

# Have 2 doctors
# The instant you become aware of a Metalhorror infection, have doctor 1 check someone other than doctor 2
# If they find an infection, doctor 1 is clear.
# If they do not, have doctor 2 check the patient
# if they find an infection, doctor 1 is infected
# If they do not, have doctor 1 check again
# if doctor 1 finds an infection, doctor 2 is infected
# if doctor 1 does not, then either both doctors are clear or both are infected.

Alternately, the player can systematically order every colonist to repeatedly conduct surgical inspections on a sacrificial pawn such as a prisoner. Eventually, the sacrificial pawn will be infected with a metalhorror which will be detected with a subsequent examination.

In the event of total infection, a sufficient number of [[Mechanoids]] can safely clear out the revealed Metalhorrors, as long as the [[Mechanitor]]s {{BiotechIcon}} they are linked to are still alive.

==== Force emergence by bed sharing ====
Since metalhorrors always emerge when they have infected half of your colony, and infection occurs as soon as two pawns share the same bed, you can trigger metalhorror emergence by letting your pawns share beds.

Some pawns must stay outside to fight the metalhorrors though. Since they may also be infected, each of them should stay in a different room to contain the potential metalhorror. These pawns should have good melee and doctor skills to tend your downed pawns afterward.

The number of participating pawns should be at least half of your colony to guarantee that the threshold is reached. Create a double sleeping spot in a separate room for every 2 participating pawns. Then create anethetize bills for each pawns and assign them to rest on the same spot (the game will say that the spot has been reserved, but just prioritize it anyway). You should assign pawns to sleep with someone who is not their lover or spouse, since lovers should already have infected eachother when they share the same bed before. If the threshold has been reached, metalhorrors should emerge after a few seconds. If not, swap the partners around until they emerge.

You can prepare for the emergence by armoring the pawns who have to stay outside and setting spiketraps in the bedrooms for the metalhorrors to trigger.

==== Prevention ====
Now as for preventing Metalhorrors from spreading premptively for the event of a infection, you can do the following
* Set a zone forbidding pawns from accessing prisons, kitchens and hospitals, and set that zone onto any pawn who has less then 30 days in their record, especially creepjoiners, or pawns who were attacked by revenants or any of the entities described in the summary, and keep note of the days in their record and set the zone off once the pathway has expired.
** Cooks can still butcher and cook pemmican safely and doctors can be left to treat animals if you separate those into different rooms.
** Slaves do not have a record for time spent as a colonist so stats like time spent under a roof can be used as a rough estimate.
** Colonists that were in the colony for over a year have their record set as #.# making keep track of them more difficult, the combat log can be used instead albeit those are prone to being wiped. {{Check Tag|When?|When do combat logs expire, if its less then 30 days then this might not be as effective}}
* If a gray flesh event sets off then you can check any pawns who were assigned that zone.
* For lovers you can place another bed in their room and assign the suspect to it, preventing the sleeping alone moodlet. a bedroll may be used instead to prevent the room's space stat from being reduced.
* For combat encounters with entities you should ideally avoid having humans do melee combat, and let mechanoids and animals tank the hits instead.

Imprisoning suspects such as creepjoiners runs the risk of [[prison break]]s and thus the possibility of outright losing them due to casualities or escaping so assigning a "Quarantine" zone to them until their drawback is identified can be a better alternative.

=== Mature metalhorror ===
You will fight groups of mature metalhorrors during the [[monolith]] awakening, they can do serious damage to your colony, but do not cause metalhorror infection.

Fighting metalhorrors are much like fighting [[scyther]]s, due to their identical melee attacks and fighter role in combat. Tactics applies to scythers may also applies to them, and as they also vulnerable to EMP, and can be lured into [[spike trap]]s. Metalhorrors are much faster and more resisting to damage than scythers.

Unlike scythers, however, metalhorrors are highly flammable. They can be ignited very easily, and will disengage from combat while on fire. A pawn armed with an [[incendiary launcher]], [[molotov cocktails]], or [[incinerator]] can easily cripple a pack of metalhorrors.

=== Containment ===
Due to the high containment requirements of metalhorrors and their sharp attacks, healthy ones are dangerous to maintain. However, legless metalhorrors can be captured with no risk of escape. They yield a decent 3.2 - 4.4 bioferrite/day depending on body size. If you find downed metalhorrors with damaged legs, continue to punch them with bare hands until both their legs are shattered, or death. Metalhorrors' high armor makes the first case more likely to happen than other entities.

== Gallery ==
=== Larva ===
<gallery>
Metalhorror Larva east.png|East
Metalhorror Larva north.png|North
Metalhorror Larva south.png|South
</gallery>

=== Juvenile ===
<gallery>
Metalhorror Juvenile east.png|East
Metalhorror Juvenile north.png|North
Metalhorror Juvenile south.png|South
</gallery>

=== Mature ===
<gallery>
Metalhorror Mature east.png|East
Metalhorror Mature north.png|North
Metalhorror Mature south.png|South
</gallery>

===Infection Vectors===
<gallery>
Metal_Horror_Cooking.PNG|Cooking
Metal_Horror_Fingerspike_Attack.PNG|Fingerspike Attack
Metal_Horror_Meal_and_Surgery1.PNG|Feeding Meals and Surgery
</gallery>

== Version history ==
* [[Anomaly DLC]] Release - Added.

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