Research allows [[corporation|corporations]] to discover [[blueprint|blueprints]] by spending 1,000,000 [[energy]], which can then be instantly finished with 4x vote points. Corporations need to have a [[research facility]] built in the region in order to perform research. Each additional research facility will increase the chance of receiving a Superior blueprint by 2.5% and reduce the chance of receiving a common blueprint by 2.5%. Blueprints can be developed into their respective [[:Category:Asset#Technology|technologies]] to be installed in a region.
Multiple research projects can occur simultaneously as long as they are started in separate regions.
==Note==
Note: The above table has been changed as of June 8(UTC), and is currently needing of a replacement. (Rarity Caculations Calculations got changed)