Research unlocks new technologies that improve every aspect of your empire. Assign population to research on your colonies and select a technology to pursue from the Tech Panel.
Tech Branches
- Physics — Weapons, shields, and energy systems.
- Biology — Food production, habitability, and terraforming.
- Engineering — Production, buildings, and ship construction.
- Computing — Research speed, credits, and special projects.
- Military — Fleet tactics, invasion strength, and defense.
Research Points
Each colony generates research points based on population assigned to research and any research buildings. Your total research per turn is shown in the top bar. More expensive techs take longer to complete.