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.
[[:Category:Asset#Technology|technologies]] can also be upgraded.3 of a technology tech 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.
Upgraded tech becomes (tech name)u. Upgrading consumes 3 of the original tech to build the tech u. Some tech can be upgraded another level, creating a (tech name)uu. Use the examine command to view each tech. Note: Tech installed into a region tech slot can not be upgraded, uninstall the tech to upgrade. Multiple research projects can occur simultaneously as long as they are started in separate regions. [[Research facility ]] is the only building that has a cap, at 8 buildings specifically, per region.
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