Research

Research is the primary method of enhancing the efficiency of colonists and objects. Some constructions and furniture pieces have to be unlocked through research before they can be built. Once a research bench and goal are built and set, a designated colonist will begin gathering research points. The rate at which points are awarded depends on the researcher's skill.

Current research options

There are currently seven research projects available, four of which unlock objects and three which upgrade both items and colonists.

Research name	Description	Research points needed
Hydroponics	Allows you to build hydroponics tables to rapidly grow crops indoors.	2200
Pneumatic picks	Miner's picks are 20% more effective.	3000
Nutrient resynthesis	Nutrient paste dispensers consume 10% less food per meal produced.	2200
Gun turret cooling	Gun turrets fire four shots in a burst instead of three.	3500
Blasting charges	Allows building Blasting Charges, triggered explosives made to quickly reduce rock to rubble.	1500
Carpet making	Allows colonists to build carpets to increase the quality of their environments.	1500
Fear Tech 1	Research new ways to inspire fear. Allows the construction of Gibbet cages.	900