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- | ====== Research ====== | ||
- | ==== Astronomy ==== | ||
- | Contributes towards allowing construction of standard lab kits at the structure factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |400| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |400| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|5| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Astronomy is the study of matter and energy in the universe, particularly the composition and movement of celestial bodies. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our astronomical database has been rebuilt, giving us increased knowledge of the possible resources and hazards of this part of space. | ||
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- | ==== Biology ==== | ||
- | Contributes towards allowing construction of standard lab kits at the structure factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |400| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |400| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|5| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | The Biology database contained information related to human biology and medicine as well as animal and plant biology from Earth. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | The Biology database has been reconstructed. | ||
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- | ==== Boptronics ==== | ||
- | Contributes towards allowing construction of standard lab kits at the structure factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |400| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |400| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|5| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | ' | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our boptronics database has been restored. | ||
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- | ==== Chemistry ==== | ||
- | Contributes towards allowing construction of standard lab kits at the structure factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |400| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |400| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|5| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | The science of chemistry investigates the composition and properties of materials. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | The chemical database has been reconstructed, | ||
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- | ==== Planetary Sciences ==== | ||
- | Contributes towards allowing construction of standard lab kits at the structure factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |400| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |400| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|5| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | The planetary sciences data bank included studies of the soil, landforms, and atmosphere of New Terra, as well as all geoscientific research done on Earth and the solar system prior to the planet' | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our planetary sciences database has been reassembled. | ||
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- | ==== Social Sciences ==== | ||
- | Contributes towards allowing construction of standard lab kits at the structure factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |400| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |400| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|5| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Our knowledge of psychology, sociology, economics, politics, and the other social sciences enable us to maintain the happiness and productivity of the colonists. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Reclamation of the social sciences database is complete. | ||
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- | ==== Cybernetic Teleoperation ==== | ||
- | Allows production of Robot Command Center and Vehicle Factory structure kits at the Structure Factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |800| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1000| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|10| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Prior to the evacuation from our original colony site, Workers remotely operated our vehicles using a technology called Teleoperation. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our research has resulted in a specialized variant of the Command Center, with dedicated computers and communications capabilities. | ||
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- | ==== Emergency Response Systems ==== | ||
- | Allows production of DIRT structure kits at the Structure Factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1000| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|10| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Given the new dangers confronting our colony, we need more protection against disaster than our emergency shelters are able to provide. This project will develop new methods, tools, and techniques to respond to structural damage. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Disaster Instant Response Teams (DIRTs) can reduce damage to structures. | ||
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- | ==== Environmental Psychology ==== | ||
- | Increases Residence capacity from 25 to 35. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |800| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|12| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Environmental Psychology studies the relationships between human behaviors and the environments in which they occur. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our expanded knowledge of the causes and effects of crowding and environmental and situational stressors has enabled us to redesign our Residences. | ||
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- | ==== Focused Microwave Projection ==== | ||
- | Makes the Microwave weapon available. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |N/A| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1200| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|10| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Inter-colonial relations remain poor, making it prudent to develop some kind of defensive capability. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | We have refined the technology used in transmitting power between structures. | ||
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- | ==== Health Maintenance ==== | ||
- | Allows production of Medical Center structure kits at the Structure Factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |700| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |900| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|7| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Although our emergency medical systems are adequate to deal with accidents and disasters, our people are suffering from a lack of regular medical care. We could exploit the vast medical knowledge in our databases to develop a regimen of health maintenance practices. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Medical Center personnel are trained in a variety of techniques of preventive medicine as well as the treatment of illness and injury. | ||
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- | ==== High-Temperature Superconductivity ==== | ||
- | Increases Tokamak Power output from 250 to 300. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1200| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|11| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electric current with no resistance and extremely low losses. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our research into High-Temperature Superconductivity has resulted in the discovery of an alloy that is superconductive at 236 degrees Kelvin (-37 degrees Celsius), over 80 degrees higher than our previous superconductors, | ||
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- | ==== Hydroponic Growing Media ==== | ||
- | Increases Agridome food production to 50. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |900| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|11| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Our Agridomes use a variety of methods, including Hydroponics (soilless farming) to fill our Food requirements. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | By adjusting the nutrients in the liquid in which our hydroponic crops are grown, we have been able to increase production at our Agridomes by 25%. | ||
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- | ==== Large-Scale Optical Resonators ==== | ||
- | Makes the Laser weapon available. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |N/A| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|12| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Inter-colonial relations remain poor, making it prudent to develop some kind of defensive capability. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Industrial laser torches provided the model for the Laser turret, whose large-scale optical resonators are capable of generating a beam that can slice through enemy targets quite easily. | ||
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- | ==== Metallogeny ==== | ||
- | Increases Common Ore Mine yield. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1200| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|11| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Metallogeny is the branch of geology that seeks to define the relationship between the geological history of an area and its mineral deposits. Metallogenic research is aimed at achieving a better understanding of the nature and geological settings of base and precious metal deposits, and to use this understanding to help develop areas of high mineral potential. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our Metallogenic research has developed a new technique of locating and exploiting veins of Ore. This new method has increased Common Ore production. | ||
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- | ==== Metals Reclamation ==== | ||
- | Allows production of GORF structure kits at the Structure Factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |700| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |900| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|7| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | With our growing needs, we can no longer afford to overlook any possible sources of Metals. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | The Garbage and Ore Recycling Facility (GORF) uses a variant of the hot-cracking technology used at the Common Ore Smelter to extract usable Metals from deconstructed structures, unneeded structure kits, and rubble. | ||
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- | ==== Offspring Enhancement ==== | ||
- | Allows production of Nursery structure kits at the Structure Factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |600| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |300| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|6| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | With our population dwindling, we must find ways of increasing our numbers. This project is designed to find ways of increasing the birth rate as well as improving the health of our children. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Based on the data developed in the Human Genome Project, completed a few years before the destruction of Earth, our Offspring Enhancement program includes selection of genetically superior children from our gene banks, in vitro gestation, and fertility enhancement. | ||
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- | ==== Research Training Programs ==== | ||
- | Allows production of University and Advanced Lab structure kits at the Structure Factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |300| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |300| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|5| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | A lack of trained workers and scientists is hampering our colony' | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our new educational curriculum for training scientists includes intensive class work, independent study with Savant computers, VR simulations, | ||
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- | ==== Seismology ==== | ||
- | Gives early warning of seismic events. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1500| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|11| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Our previous research on the geology of New Terra indicated that the planet was not subject to seismic activity; recent events, however, have changed the situation. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | We have developed equipment to detect certain hydrogeochemical early warning signals of seismic events. | ||
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- | ==== Advanced Vehicle Power Plant ==== | ||
- | Improves Cargo Truck, Robo-Dozer, and Earthworker speeds. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1600| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|11| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |High-Temperature Superconductivity| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Several of the vehicle models we use are powered by the R-2000 cool-fusion plant. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | The new R-3000 series cool-fusion plant has been installed in all Cargo Trucks, Robo-Dozers, | ||
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- | ==== Automated Diagnostic Examinations ==== | ||
- | Improves Medical Center capacity from 50 to 75. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1000| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|8| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Health Maintenance| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | The increase in our population is straining the capacity of our Medical Centers. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | A new type of robotic medical assistant has been developed which can perform many routine tasks at the Medical Center, allowing the staff to care for more patients. | ||
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- | ==== Consumerism ==== | ||
- | Allows production of Consumer Goods Factory structure kits at the Structure Factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |N/A| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|6| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Environmental Psychology| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Though there are a number of goods and services they can purchase, our colonists are asking for something more: items that they can enjoy during their leisure hours. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our research into the psychological benefits of consumerism has led to the development of a production facility in which a variety of goods can be produced. | ||
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- | ==== DIRT Procedural Review ==== | ||
- | Increases DIRT protection capacity. Increases workers required from 2 to 3. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1800| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|10| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Emergency Response Systems| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | As our colony grows, more and more resources must be invested in DIRTs to maintain adequate protection. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Using suggestions made by DIRT members, our emergency response procedures have been improved. | ||
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- | ==== Disaster-Resistant Housing ==== | ||
- | Allows production of the Reinforced Residence structure kit at the Structure Factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |N/A| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |600| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|12| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Environmental Psychology| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | The increasing frequency and strength of the seismic events and atmospheric disturbances are making our Residence structures dangerous places to be. This project will seek to alter the design of the Residence to make it more able to withstand these dangers. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Rather than alter the existing Residence plan, we have designed a new Reinforced Residence, capable of withstanding more serious disaster. | ||
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- | ==== Expanded Housing ==== | ||
- | Allows production of Advanced Residence structure kits at the Structure Factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |N/A| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|10| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Environmental Psychology| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | As our population has grown, so has the number of Residence structures we need to house our people, making the colony more difficult to manage. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | The new Advanced Residence structure provides our colonists with larger, more spacious quarters, yet reduces administrative and maintenance difficulties and has only a slightly higher cost. | ||
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- | ==== Heat Dissipation Systems ==== | ||
- | Increases Microwave rate of fire. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |N/A| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |3500| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|14| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Focused Microwave Projection| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Our Microwave weapon systems generate high levels of heat when repeatedly fired in combat, requiring a cooling-off period before they can be fired again. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our new weapons turret heat sinks allow the Microwave to be fired more quickly. | ||
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- | ==== Hypnopaedia ==== | ||
- | Reduces Scientist training time to 3750 for Eden and 4500 for Plymouth. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |800| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1000| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|10| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Research Training Programs| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | As our research projects become more complex, we need to improve our methods of training scientists. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our hypnopaedia project has borne limited fruits. | ||
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- | ==== Leisure Studies ==== | ||
- | Allows production of Recreation Facility structure kits at the Structure Factory. Availability of recreation facilities will begin affecting colony morale. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |500| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|7| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Environmental Psychology| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Our colonists are asking for additional entertainment options for their off-duty hours. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our leisure studies project has produced a number of activities, for both individuals and groups, that will amuse, entertain, and stimulate our colonists. | ||
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- | ==== Mobile Weapons Platform ==== | ||
- | Allows production of Lynx at the Vehicle Factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1600| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|12| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Cybernetic Teleoperation| | ||
- | | |Large-Scale Optical Resonators or Focused Microwave Projection| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | While our Command Center staff is quite pleased with the new Guard Post structures, they point out that our defenses are rather inflexible, due to their lack of mobility. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | The ' | ||
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- | ==== Public Performance ==== | ||
- | Allows production of Forum structure kits at the Structure Factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |N/A| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |800| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|8| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Leisure Studies| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Many of our colonists have been exploring the entertainment databases brought from Earth during their off-duty hours. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | This entertainment facility provides sufficient seating for performances of concerts, plays, poetry readings, and public meetings. | ||
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- | ==== Rare Ore Processing ==== | ||
- | Allows production of Rare Ore Smelter and Rare Metals Storage Tanks structure kits at the Structure Factory, and allows Robo-Miners to deploy as Rare Ore Mines. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |2600| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|16| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Cybernetic Teleoperation| | ||
- | | |High-Temperature Superconductivity| | ||
- | | |Metallogeny| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Since our arrival on New Terra, we have encountered a number of sites that are rich in rare mineral deposits, but we have had neither applications which called for Rare Metals nor methods of processing these Rare Ores. Now, our scientists have a number of projects they wish to undertake which would require Rare Metals. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Rare Metals will be a great asset to us. These metals can be used in several new research projects. | ||
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- | ==== Plasma Geometry ==== | ||
- | Further increases Tokamak Power output from 300 to 350. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1600| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|10| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |High-Temperature Superconductivity| | ||
- | | |Rare Ore Processing| | ||
- | |Availability | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Since our development of Rare Ore Processing, we have been considering methods of applying Rare Metals to our Tokamak Fusion Generators. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Using technologies derived from our Rare Ore Processing techniques, we have been able to alter the magnetic bottle confining the fusion plasma in such a way that plasma density and temperature is increased, resulting in a 25% increase in reactor output. | ||
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- | ==== Recycler Postprocessing ==== | ||
- | Increases Metals recovered through recycling. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1800| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|10| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Metals Reclamation| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | The hot-cracking column used in our GORFs successfully reclaims approximately 50% of the Metals content of materials. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Using improved post-processing techniques, we are now able to recover more metal through recycled slag. | ||
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- | ==== Robot-Assist Mechanic ==== | ||
- | Allows production of Garage structure kits at the Structure Factory. //Eden only:// Vehicle Factories may now produce Repair Vehicles. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |800| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |800| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|8 for Eden, 6 for Plymouth| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Cybernetic Teleoperation| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Our cybernetics experts have proposed a new robot that can be used in repairing vehicles. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Robot-Assist Mechanics, installed at the Garage, are capable of doing most vehicle repairs. | ||
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- | ==== Robotic Image Processing ==== | ||
- | Improves Light Tower, Guard Post, and Scout sight ranges. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1600| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|12| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Cybernetic Teleoperation| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | The visual recognition systems of our robotic vehicles have a limited useful range, partially due to the limitations of the image processing software. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Through a combination of improved image processing software and increased zoom telescoping vision systems, the visual recognition range of certain units has been improved. | ||
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- | ==== Vulcanology ==== | ||
- | Gives early warning of volcanic eruptions. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1300| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|10| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Seismology| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Recent volcanic activity on New Terra threatens our colony. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Using data from our planetary sciences database as well as investigations of volcanoes and magma vents here on New Terra, we have developed an early warning system that will accurately predict volcanic eruptions. | ||
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- | ==== Earthworker Power Plant Modification ==== | ||
- | Increases Earthworker speed and turn rate. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1100| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|8| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Advanced Vehicle Power Plant| | ||
- | |Availability | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Many of our colonists believe the slow movement of our Earthworkers is impairing their efficiency. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our Earthworkers now use a specially modified R-3000 power plant designed to improve the efficiency of the Earthworker' | ||
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- | ==== University Reconfiguration ==== | ||
- | Increases University maximum classroom capacity. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |1400| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|12| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Environmental Psychology| | ||
- | | |Hypnopaedia| | ||
- | |Availability | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Due to the success of our Hypnopedia and Environmental Psychology projects and our ever-increasing need for new scientists, the Council wants our scientists to reconfigure the design of the University classrooms to accommodate more trainees per class. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Our University classrooms have been reconfigured to accommodate more trainees. | ||
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- | ==== Advanced Combat Chassis ==== | ||
- | Allows production of Panthers at the Vehicle Factory. | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |2200| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|13| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Mobile Weapons Platform| | ||
- | | |Advanced Vehicle Power Plant| | ||
- | | |Rare Ore Processing| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | While the Lynx has generally been a satisfactory design, it has proven to have a short life expectancy in combat. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | The Panther medium combat chassis, based on the same vehicle body as the ConVec and Cargo Truck, is a heavier, better armored defender than its predecessor, | ||
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- | ==== Advanced Robotic Manipulator Arm ==== | ||
- | Improves ConVec, Earthworker, | ||
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- | |Eden Cost | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |3200| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|16 for Eden, 14 for Plymouth| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |Robot-Assist Mechanic| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
- | Certain units, such as the ConVec, use manipulator arms to accomplish complex tasks. | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
- | Several small refinements to the manipulator arms of these units, such as reconfigured joints, use of higher tensile strength metals in construction, | ||
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- | TEMPLATE | ||
- | ==== Boptronics ==== | ||
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- | |Eden Cost |400| | ||
- | |Plymouth Cost |400| | ||
- | |Max Scientists|5| | ||
- | |Laboratory | ||
- | |Prerequisites |None| | ||
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- | === Teaser === | ||
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- | === Results === | ||
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