Research allows [[corporation|corporations]] to discover [[blueprint|blueprints]] by spending 1,000,000 [[energy]], which can then be instantly finished with 4x gratitude points. Corporations need to have a [[research facility]] built in the region to perform research. Blueprints can be developed into their respective [[:Category:Asset#Technology|technologies]] to be installed in a region. They can also be upgraded, but not while installed into a tech slot.
3 of a technology can upgrade for double the power before unupgraded version. Losing the original power to save 2 slots help when you have other tech that can fit the other spots.
Multiple research projects can occur simultaneously as long as they are started in separate regions. It Research facility is also the only building that has a cap, at 8 buildings specifically, per region.
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