GalCiv4:Technology Table

Name	Description	Cost	Requirements	Effects
Payload Miniaturization Missile Weapon	Reduces the amount of space our missile weapon systems use.	-126  Research	Requires  Missile Warfare Doctrine Tech	+10%  Missile Attack
Defensive Studies Defense Critical	Allows us to begin building advanced systems into our most vulnerable targets.	-42  Research	Requires  Armed Shuttles Tech	+1  Armor Rating +1  Shield Strength Unlocks  Barrier Reef Improvement Allows  Defensive Measures Policy Allows  Prototype Defenses Policy Unlocks  Deflectors Ship Component Unlocks File:Point 00.png Point Defense Ship Component Unlocks  Hull Plating Ship Component Unlocks  Starbase Defense System Starbase Module Unlocks  Advanced Defenses Starbase Module
Weaponized Probes Critical Weapon	Augment exploration probes with weaponry.	-12  Research	Requires  Synthetic Ability Requires  Warfare Tech	+1 Sniper +1 Sniper +1 Sniper +1 Sniper +1 Sniper Allows  Shipyard Stimulus Policy Unlocks  Lasers Ship Component Unlocks  Hypersonic Missile Ship Component Unlocks  Star Cannon Ship Component Unlocks  Chaff Ship Component Allows File:Fighter Preset Icon.png Fighter Ship Category Allows File:Fighter Preset Icon.png Bomber Ship Category
Precursor Origins Non Military	Investigation into ancient systems could unlock new ships for our Commanders.	-126  Research	Requires  Ancient Ability Requires  Mithrilarian Epics Tech	Allows Shard of the Mithrilar Event Allows Throne of the Arnor Event
Strong AI	Allows us to simulate our brightest minds.	-126  Research	Requires  Post-Sentience Tech	Unlocks  Bob Improvement
Battleship Doctrine Hulls Critical	Allows us to design and build Battleship class starships.	-500  Research	Requires  Extreme Miniaturization Tech	Unlocks  Battleship Module Ship Component Allows File:Battleship Preset Icon.png Battleship Ship Category Unlocks Large Ship Hulls
Shield Frequency Modulation Defense	Advancements in energy technology provides us with stronger shields.	-242  Research	Requires  Gravimetric Shields Tech	+10%  Shield Strength
Quantum Torpedo System Missile Weapon	Makes the new Quantum Torpedo Missile system available for ship designs.	-350  Research	Requires  Advanced Missile Doctrine Tech	Unlocks  Triton Torpedoes Ship Component
Killbots Invasion	Improves our ability to invade worlds.	-152  Research	Requires  Drone Soldiers Tech	+0.1  Soldiering Allows  Mandatory Service Policy
Shield Harmonics Defense	Advancements in energy technology provides us with stronger shields.	-500  Research	Requires  Invulnerability Shields Tech	+10%  Shield Strength Fleet Shield Tech
Cascading Detonations Missile Weapon	Increases the power of our Missile weapons.	-600  Research	Requires  Nightmare Missile System Tech	+10%  Missile Attack
Martial Law Doctrine	Unlocks new policies.	-152  Research	Requires  Unrelenting Ability Requires  Secret Police Tech	Allows  Fleet Build Up Policy
Beam Capacitation Beam Weapon	Increases the power of our Beam weapons.	-312  Research	Requires  Beam Weapon Augmentation Tech	+10%  Beam Attack
Directed Energy Weapons Beam Weapon	Allows construction of basic energy beam weapons.	-42  Research	Requires  Weapon Systems Tech	Unlocks  Enhanced Particle Beam Ship Component
Central Authority Offices	Allows us to manage the transportation of goods to and from our worlds.	-80  Research	Requires  Unrelenting Ability Requires  Systems Of Control Tech	-.12 Supply Attrition
Railguns Kinetic Weapon	Allows construction of basic Kinetic weapon.	-42  Research	Requires  Weapon Systems Tech	Unlocks  Railgun Ship Component
Kinetic Weapon Targeting Kinetic Weapon	Increases the power of our Kinetic weapons.	-80  Research	Requires  Pulse Cannons Tech	+10%  Kinetic Attack +1  Kinetic Attack Unlocks  Enhanced Pulse Cannon Ship Component
Trade Pacts Non Military	Increase our diplomatic capabilities.	-80  Research	Requires  Espionage Tech	+1  Diplomacy Bonus Allows  Reduced Regulations Policy
Systems Of Control Invasion	New tools will allow us to control our aspects of our civilization.	-60  Research	Requires  Unrelenting Ability Requires  Planetary Mobilization Tech	+50  Control Allows  Emergency Coalition Policy
Phased Energy Magnification Beam Weapon	Increases the power of our Beam weapons.	-390  Research	Requires  Phasor Beams Tech	+10%  Beam Attack
Pulse Cannons Kinetic Weapon	Makes Pulse Cannon system available for ship designs.	-152  Research	Requires  Kinetic Weapon Enhancement Tech	Unlocks  Pulse Cannon Ship Component Unlocks  Pulse Cannon Starbase Module
Secret Police	Our populace may hate these tactics, but criminals hate them even more.	-102  Research	Requires  Unrelenting Ability Requires  Central Authority Offices Tech	-0.1  Crime
Serrated Munitions Kinetic Weapon	Improves our kinetic weapons.	-72  Research	Requires  Railguns Tech	+10%  Kinetic Attack
Interstellar Trade Wealth Trade	Increase the reach of our trade networks.	-42  Research	Requires  Trade Networks Tech	+4  Trade Licenses Max Unlocks  Spice Market Improvement Unlocks  Upgrade Markets Improvement Unlocks  Trade Station Starbase Module Unlocks File:Minister Finance.png.png Minister of Finance
Kinetic Weapon Enhancement Kinetic Weapon	Increases the power of our Kinetic weapons.	-60  Research	Requires  Railguns Tech	+10%  Kinetic Attack +1  Kinetic Attack Unlocks  Enhanced Railgun Ship Component
Emissaries Non Military Critical	Improves our diplomatic capabilities and allows us to recruit more Commanders.	-42  Research	Requires  Hyperwave Radio Tech	+1  Diplomacy Bonus
Phoenix Missile System Missile Weapon	Increases the power of our Missile weapons.	-152  Research	Requires  Improved Missile Targeting Tech	+10%  Missile Attack Unlocks  Phoenix Missile Ship Component Unlocks  Harpoon Salvo Starbase Module
Financial Sectors Non Military	Improves the Income on your worlds.	-80  Research	Requires  Wealthy Ability Requires  Interstellar Banking Tech	Unlocks  Galactic Stock Exchange Improvement Unlocks  Franchise Center Starbase Module
Exotic Armor Materials Defense	Advancements in materials technology provides us with lighter and stronger Armor.	-276  Research	Requires  Adaptive Armor Improvements Tech	+10%  Armor Rating Unlocks  Zero Point Armor Starbase Module
Domestic Policy Doctrine Non Military	Unlocks new policies.	-42  Research	Requires  Bureaucrats Ability Requires  Leadership Recruiting Tech	+1  Max Enacted Policies Allows  Free Housing Policy
Espionage Non Military	Increase our diplomatic capabilities.	-60  Research	Requires  Diplomacy Tech	Unlocks  Tower of Endless Night Improvement Unlocks  Temple of Whispers Improvement Allows  Foreign Dumping Policy
Diamonic Armor Composite Defense	Advancements in materials technology provides us with lighter and stronger Armor.	-126  Research	Requires  Armor Material Science Tech	+10%  Armor Rating
Improved Missile Targeting Missile Weapon	Increases the power of our Missile weapons.	-60  Research	Requires  Avenger Missile System Tech	+10%  Missile Attack +1  Missile Attack Unlocks  Harpoon Missile Ship Component Unlocks  Predictive Targeting Ship Component
Dual Stage Detonations Missile Weapon	Improves our missile weapons.	-72  Research	Requires  Avenger Missile System Tech	+10%  Missile Attack
Dream of Utopia Non Military	Increases homeworld influence by a massive amount every month.	-3200  Research	Requires  Universal Translator Tech	+10  Influence Growth +3 Culture Points
Photonic Alignment Beam Weapon	Increases the power of our Beam weapons.	-50  Research	Requires  Directed Energy Weapons Tech	+10%  Beam Attack Unlocks  Neutrino Emitter Ship Component
Dreadlord Weapons Kinetic Weapon	Dreadlord technology provides a powerful boost to our weapons.	-300  Research	Requires  Armed Shuttles Tech	+30%  Beam Attack +30%  Missile Attack +30%  Kinetic Attack
Kinetic Weapon Mastery Kinetic Weapon	Increases the power of our Kinetic weapons.	-390  Research	Requires  Quantum Pulse Driver Tech	+10%  Kinetic Attack
Energy Deflection Theory Defense	Basic shields will allow our ships to absorb incoming damage.	-60  Research	Requires  Evasive Tactics Tech	Unlocks  Shield Generators Ship Component Unlocks  Advanced Shield Generators Ship Component Unlocks  Barrier Array Starbase Module
Terror Stars Defense Critical	Allows us to construct Terror Stars. Time for some cosmic horror.	-1200  Research	Requires  Orbital Ship Assembly Tech	Unlocks  Terror Star Foundation Starbase Module Unlocks  Terror Star Command Starbase Module Unlocks  Terror Star Storage Starbase Module Unlocks  Terror Star Propulsion Starbase Module Unlocks  Terror Star Death Beam Starbase Module
Orbital Repair Critical Hulls	Unlocks Caretaker ships which can repair our fleets.	-80  Research	Requires  Battleship Doctrine Tech	+4  Logistics Unlocks  Repair Bay Ship Component
Null Point Armor Defense	Advancements in materials technology provides us with lighter and stronger Armor.	-312  Research	Requires  Exotic Armor Materials Tech	+10%  Armor Rating Unlocks  Zero Point Armor Ship Component
Shared Ideology Non Military	Make our civilization unique.	-200  Research	Requires  Empathy Ability Requires  Cultural Affinity Tech	+2 Culture Points
Disruptor Beams Beam Weapon	Unlocks a new, more lethal, beam weapon component for our ship designs.	-152  Research	Requires  Beam Capacitation Tech	Unlocks  Disruptor Bank Ship Component Unlocks  Enhanced Disruptor Bank Ship Component Unlocks  Experimental Disruptor Bank Ship Component
Beam Weapon Enhancement Beam Weapon	Increases the power of our Beam weapons.	-210  Research	Requires  High Energy Transfer Tech	+10%  Beam Attack
Advanced Missile Doctrine Missile Weapon	Increases the power of our Missile weapons.	-312  Research	Requires  Antimatter Detonation Tech	+10%  Missile Attack
Drone Soldiers Invasion	Improves our ability to invade worlds.	-126  Research	Requires  Stellar Marines Tech	+0.1  Soldiering
Political Capital Non Military Critical	Provides us with a wealth of diplomatic capital to trade.	-150  Research	Requires  Colonial Bureaucracy Tech	+1  Diplomacy Bonus +5000  Diplomatic Capital Unlocks  Galactic Commision Improvement
The Invisible Hand Non Military	Improves the Income on your worlds.	-30  Research	Requires  Wealthy Ability Requires  Interstellar Trade Tech	Unlocks  Starbase Promenade Starbase Module Unlocks File:Leader Entrepreneur Icon Large.png.png Entrepreneur Citizen Specialization
Xeno Theology Non Military	Faith may help lead us into the next era.	-102  Research	Requires  Ancient Ability Requires  Divine Essence Tech	Unlocks  Drathian Temple Improvement
Armed Shuttles Critical Weapon	Allows construction of armed spacecraft.Provides two free warships.	-12  Research	Requires  Warfare Tech Blocked by  Unrelenting Ability Blocked by  Synthetic Ability	+1 Guardian +1 Sniper Allows  Shipyard Stimulus Policy Unlocks  Lasers Ship Component Unlocks  Hypersonic Missile Ship Component Unlocks  Star Cannon Ship Component Unlocks  Chaff Ship Component Allows File:Fighter Preset Icon.png Fighter Ship Category Allows File:Fighter Preset Icon.png Bomber Ship Category
Xeno Commerce Non Military	Improves the Income on your worlds.	-80  Research	Requires  Interstellar Currency Tech	Allows Galactic Silk Road Event Allows The Board (part 2) Event Allows The Board (part 3) Event Allows  Unregulated Corporations Policy
Divine Essence Non Military	We can become one with the universe.	-80  Research	Requires  Ancient Ability Requires  Xeno Religions Tech
Kinetic Augmentation Kinetic Weapon	Increases the power of our Kinetic weapons.	-126  Research	Requires  Kinetic Discharge Miniaturization Tech	+10%  Kinetic Attack +1  Kinetic Attack
Quantum Pulse Driver Kinetic Weapon	Makes the Quantum Driver kinetic weapon system available for our ship designs.	-350  Research	Requires  Inertia Enhancement Tech	Unlocks  Quantum Driver Ship Component Unlocks  Quantum Driver Array Starbase Module
Digital Exchange Trade Critical	Increases the efficacy of trade between colonies and other species.	-80  Research	Requires  Synthetic Ability Requires  Interstellar Currency Tech	+5%  Gross Income
Missile Warfare Mastery Missile Weapon	Increases the power of our Missile weapons.	-390  Research	Requires  Quantum Torpedo System Tech
Cultural Synthesis Non Military	Assimilate other cultures into our own to amplify our own. Unlocks the Broadcast Culture project.	-26  Research	Requires  Synthetic Ability Requires  Hyperwave Radio Tech	+3  Influence Growth Grants the Broadcast Culture artifact. Unlocks  Virtual World Improvement Unlocks  Holo Theater Improvement Unlocks  Pleasure Dome Improvement Unlocks  Upgrade Entertainment Improvement Unlocks  Broadcast Culture Improvement Allows  Free Media Policy Unlocks File:Leader Celebrity Icon Large.png.png Entertainer Citizen Specialization
Planetary Defenses Invasion	Improves our ability to defend our worlds against invasions.	-102  Research	Requires  Experienced Ability Requires  Planetary Invasion Tech	+25  Planetary Defenses
Galactic Trade Wealth Trade	Increase the reach of our trade networks.	-102  Research	Requires  Wealthy Ability Requires  Open Trade Policy Tech	+4  Trade Licenses Max Unlocks  Galactic Bazaar Improvement Unlocks  Upgrade Markets Improvement Unlocks  Trade Center Starbase Module Unlocks  Trading Mecca Starbase Module
Carriers Carrier	Allows construction of carrier modules.	-90  Research	Requires  Orbital Deployment Mastery Tech	Unlocks  Carrier Module Ship Component Unlocks  Interceptors Starbase Module
Spectrum Amplification Beam Weapon	Improves our laser weapons.	-72  Research	Requires  Directed Energy Weapons Tech	+10%  Beam Attack
Interstellar Banking Non Military	Improves the Income on your worlds.	-60  Research	Requires  Wealthy Ability Requires  The Invisible Hand Tech	Unlocks  Central Bank Improvement
Warfare Weapon	Allows the construction of larger hull sizes.	-0  Research	Requires  Master Tech Tree Tech
Colonial Governance Non Military	Unlocks new policies.	-60  Research	Requires  Bureaucrats Ability Requires  Domestic Policy Doctrine Tech	+1  Max Enacted Policies
Shield Augmentation Defense	Advancements in energy technology provides us with stronger shields.	-180  Research	Requires  Shield Regeneration Tech	+10%  Shield Strength Unlocks  Force Field Projector Starbase Module
Nightmare Missile System Missile Weapon	Makes a very lethal new missile weapon system available for our ship designs.	-432  Research	Requires  Missile Warfare Mastery Tech	Unlocks  Nightmare Torpedoes Ship Component Unlocks  Nightmare Delivery System Starbase Module
Eminence Non Military	Increase our diplomatic capabilities.	-250  Research	Requires  Alliances Tech	+2  Diplomacy Bonus Unlocks  Diplomatic Embassy Improvement
Missile Payload Optimization Missile Weapon	Increases the power of our Missile weapons.	-80  Research	Requires  Phoenix Missile System Tech	+10%  Missile Attack +1  Missile Attack Unlocks  Matadrox Missile Ship Component
Invulnerability Shields Defense	Advancements in energy technology provides us with stronger shields.	-312  Research	Requires  Shield Focus Adaption Tech	+10%  Shield Strength Unlocks  Invulnerability Field Ship Component
Energy Shields Defense	Advancements in energy technology provides us with stronger shields.	-102  Research	Requires  Energy Dissipation Strategies Tech	+10%  Shield Strength Unlocks  Barrier Fields Ship Component Unlocks  Advanced Barrier Fields Ship Component
Organic Armor Defense	Advancements in materials technology provides us with lighter and stronger Armor.	-210  Research	Requires  Armor Density Improvements Tech	+10%  Armor Rating Unlocks  Kanvium Laminate Ship Component
Universal Translator Universal Translator Critical	Allows us to begin communicating with aliens, and use the Galactic Bazaar.	-20  Research	Requires  Governance Tech	+3  Trade Licenses Max Research Translator Allows You murdered a hatchery Event Allows Using pods to enslave your own people Event Allows Diplomatic Drug Catastrophe Event Allows Theft of the Cosmic Eye Event Allows Massacre of the Larval Kin Event Allows Marsupial Enslavement Event Allows Desecration Crystal Kin Event Allows Deadly Appetite Event Allows Weakened the Fleshlings Event Allows Our citizen was injured Event Allows Underworld Gratitude Event Allows Our citizen was harmed on your planet Event Allows Distinguished Visitor Injured Event Allows Artemis: A Business Boom Event Allows Your work on Artemis Event Allows Path of Pacifism Event Allows Legacy of Exploration Event Allows Admiration for the Conqueror Event Allows Dismay at your blood lust desires Event Allows You are a rising crime lord Event Allows You're enslaving the natives Event Allows You are our kind of evil Event Allows Your support of the natives Event Allows A Questionable Pact Event Allows Nebula Mining Proposition Event Allows Relic Recovery Request Event Allows Proposition for Swift Passage Event Allows Subspace Wave Collaboration Event Allows Proposed Ceasefire Agreement Event Allows Proposed Ceasefire Agreement Event Allows Ultimatum for Survival Event Allows Divine Intervention Offer Event Allows Request for Ceasefire Event Allows Request for Ceasefire Event Allows Request for Ceasefire Event Allows Request for Ceasefire Event Allows Request for Ceasefire Event Allows Request for Ceasefire Event Allows Request for Ceasefire Event Allows Request for Ceasefire Event Allows Request for Ceasefire Event Allows Request for Ceasefire Event Allows Request for Ceasefire Event Allows Request for Ceasefire Event Allows A Plea for Ceasefire Event Allows ' Event Allows The Exile Event Allows Technology Exchange Event Allows Space Creature Migration Event Allows Alternate Energy Source Event Allows Refugees of disaster Event Allows Disputed Territory Event Allows Damaged Trade Ship Event Allows The Dreadlord Artifact Event Allows Failed Colonization Effort Event Allows Enemy of the state Event Allows Invasive Species Event Allows Cultural Invasion Event Allows Cultural Exchange Festival Event Allows The Pilgrimage Proposal Event Allows The Ghastly Request Event Allows The Bloody Proposal Event Allows Deepwater Festival Event Allows Deep Water Event Allows The Way Event Allows Dream Spies Event Allows Weapons of War Event Allows Special Offer Event Allows Persuasion Workshop Event Allows Crystal Resonance Event Allows Refugees Event Allows Borderworld Crime Event Allows Culture Wars Event Allows Request for Support Event Allows The Everwar Event Allows Against the Tide Event Allows Festron Survivors Event Allows Drengin Prison Event Allows Sleeper Ship Event Allows Cryogenic Tank Event Allows Choose a Side Event Allows Scrap Dealer Event Allows Lost Torians Event Allows Krynn Missionaries Event Allows Baratak Guardians Event Allows Xeloxi Smugglers Event Allows Torian Scientists Event Allows Manti Cluster Event Allows Stolen Drive Event Allows Fleeing Scientist Event Allows Ambassador's Ship Event Allows Fragile Rift Event Allows Mimots Faux Pas Event Allows Market Collapse Event Allows Torian Terrorist Event Allows Kurja Gladiator Event Allows Archive Location Event Allows Investigation Event Allows Meeting New Species Event Allows Galactic Tourism Initiative Event Unlocks  Heritage Center Improvement Unlocks  Cultural District Improvement Unlocks  Harmonious Antennae Improvement Unlocks  Prismatic Learning Matrix Improvement Allows  Export Food Policy Unlocks  Cargo Module Ship Component Allows File:Freighter Preset Icon.png Freighter Ship Category Unlocks  Cultural Awareness Center Starbase Module Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png The Media Alliance Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png Banking Clan Think Tank Unlocks File:Minister Finance.png.png Minister of Tourism
Interstellar Currency Non Military	Allows the construction of markets in Starbases.	-60  Research		Unlocks  Starbase Market Starbase Module
Graviton Guns Kinetic Weapon	Makes the Graviton kinetic weapon system available for ship designs.	-242  Research	Requires  Improved Kinetic Weapon Doctrine Tech	Unlocks  Graviton Gun Ship Component Unlocks  Graviton Vulcan Gun Ship Component
Starship Refits Hulls Critical	Allows ships to be upgraded with the best equipment as well as travel much faster in friendly territory.	-75  Research	Requires  Orbital Ship Assembly Tech	+25%  Moves Ship Refitting Unlocked
Preferred Lending Wealth Trade	Increase the reach of our trade networks.	-60  Research	Requires  Wealthy Ability Requires  Interstellar Banking Tech	+4  Trade Licenses Max Unlocks  Upgrade Markets Improvement Allows  Wealth Tax Policy
Alliances Non Military	Increase our diplomatic capabilities.	-102  Research	Requires  Trade Pacts Tech	+1  Diplomacy Bonus
Extreme Miniaturization Hulls Critical	Adds additional component slots on hulls based on its total mass.	-250  Research	Requires  Flexible Bulkheads Tech	+1  Capacity +15%  Capacity
Blackhole Gun Kinetic Weapon	Makes the Singularity driver available for our ship designs.	-432  Research	Requires  Kinetic Weapon Mastery Tech	Unlocks  Singularity Driver Ship Component Unlocks  Singularity Drivers Starbase Module
The Calling	Allows construction of the Krynniac Mission.	-102  Research	Requires  Devout Ability Requires  Ancient Ability Requires  The Path Tech	Unlocks  Krynniac Mission Improvement
Trade Networks Wealth Critical	Begin building trade networks.Provides a free Freighter.	-26  Research	Requires  Xeno Hospitality Tech Blocked by  Traders Ability	+3  Trade Licenses Max +1 Freighter Allows Trade Routes Available Event Unlocks  Trade Network Improvement Unlocks  Galactic Currency Reserve Improvement Allows  Free Trade Policy
Kinetic Discharge Miniaturization Kinetic Weapon	Reduces the size of our kinetic weapon systems.	-102  Research	Requires  Kinetic Weapon Targeting Tech	+10%  Kinetic Attack +1  Kinetic Attack
Self-Healing Armor Defense	Advancements in materials technology provides us with lighter and stronger Armor.	-152  Research	Requires  Diamonic Armor Composite Tech	+10%  Armor Rating
Individual Divinity	Empowering citizens to ascend to godhood. Citizens will see their stats increased 0.1 per month.	-1200  Research	Requires  Universal Translator Tech	+1  Moves +1  Intelligence +1  Diligence +1  Social Skills +1  Resolve
Interstellar Markets Non Military	Expansion of trade across to new civilizations.	-330  Research	Requires  Traders Ability Requires  Interstellar Investments Tech	+2  Trade Licenses Max +1  Diplomacy Bonus +5000  Diplomatic Capital
Economic Singularity	Improves the Income on your worlds.	-1050  Research	Requires  Wealthy Ability Requires  Financial Sectors Tech	+10%  Gross Income
Negotiation Algorithms Non Military	Improves our communication skills with inferior beings.	-42  Research	Requires  Synthetic Ability Requires  Xeno Entertainment Tech	+1  Diplomacy Bonus Unlocks  Upgrade Culture Improvement Unlocks  Cultural Exchange Starbase Module
Colonial Bureaucracy Non Military	Allows us to begin building Bureaucratic Offices to manage our growing civilization.	-26  Research	Requires  Interstellar Cabinet Tech	+1  Max Enacted Policies Unlocks  Office of Control Improvement Unlocks  Prison Improvement Allows  Planetary Stimulus Policy Allows  Security Lights Policy
Xeno Entertainment Non Military	Begin specializing Entertainers on our worlds.	-100  Research	Requires  Hyperwave Radio Tech Blocked by  Synthetic Ability	+1%  Influence Growth +5 Culture Points Unlocks  Virtual World Improvement Unlocks  Holo Theater Improvement Unlocks  Pleasure Dome Improvement Unlocks  Upgrade Entertainment Improvement Unlocks  Broadcast Culture Improvement Allows  Free Media Policy Unlocks File:Leader Celebrity Icon Large.png.png Entertainer Citizen Specialization
Beam Weapon Augmentation Beam Weapon	Increases the power of our Beam weapons.	-90  Research	Requires  Beam Weapon Miniaturization Tech	+10%  Beam Attack +1  Beam Attack Unlocks  Starbase Disruptor bank Starbase Module
Antimatter Detonation Missile Weapon	Increases the power of our Missile weapons.	-276  Research	Requires  Photonic Warhead System Tech	+10%  Missile Attack Unlocks  Antimatter Bomb Ship Component
Defensive Trance	Greatly increase the abilities of our ships to withstand damage.	-60  Research	Requires  Unwavering Ability Requires  Defensive Discipline Tech	+0.2  Beam Resistance +0.2  Kinetic Resistance +0.2  Missile Resistance
Tempered Armor Defense	Advancements in materials technology provides us with lighter and stronger Armor.	-600  Research	Requires  Null Point Armor Tech	+10%  Armor Rating
Hyperwave Radio Non Military	Allows instant communication across infinite distances, adds a Flagship to your fleet.	-12  Research	Requires  Universal Translator Tech	+1  Max Enacted Policies +1 Survey Allows Managing Your Government Event Unlocks  Coordination Beacon Improvement Unlocks  Beacon of Babylon Improvement Unlocks  Upgrade Entertainment Improvement Unlocks  Planetary Beacon Improvement
Evasive Tactics Defense Critical	Unlocks Weapon Jammers which can increase the evasion of our ships.	-50  Research	Requires  Defensive Studies Tech	+5  Evasion Unlocks  Weapon Jammer Ship Component
The Order	Allows construction of the Krynniac Order and Sanctuary.	-126  Research	Requires  Devout Ability Requires  Ancient Ability Requires  The Calling Tech	Unlocks  Krynniac Order Improvement
Improved Missile Production Missile Weapon	Increases the power of our Missile weapons.	-210  Research	Requires  Adaptive Missile System Tech	+10%  Missile Attack
Shadow Trade	Increases the Income of trade routes, by allowing the trade of dubious goods.	-126  Research	Requires  Devout Ability Requires  Shadow Enforcers Tech	+25%  Trade Route Income +2  Trade Licenses Max
Gravimetric Shields Defense	Advancements in energy technology provides us with stronger shields.	-210  Research	Requires  Shield Augmentation Tech	+10%  Shield Strength Unlocks  Force Fields Ship Component
Governance Non Military	Allows research of communications technologies.	-0  Research	Requires  Master Tech Tree Tech
Improved Kinetic Weapon Doctrine Kinetic Weapon	Increases the power of our Kinetic weapons.	-210  Research	Requires  Hyper Field Mass Drivers Tech	+10%  Kinetic Attack
Inertia Enhancement Kinetic Weapon	Increases the power of our Kinetic weapons.	-312  Research	Requires  Exotic Mass Weaponry Tech	+10%  Kinetic Attack
Defensive Meditation	Allows construction of the Champion's Temple.	-60  Research	Requires  Certain Ability Requires  Planetary Invasion Tech	+0.05  Soldiering +0.05  Planetary Defense
Thermal Blooming Beam Weapon	Increases the power of our Beam weapons.	-380  Research	Requires  Doom Ray Tech	+10%  Beam Attack
Cultural Conquest Non Military	Greatly Increases the spread of our colonies' Influence. (Capstone)	-800  Research	Requires  Cultural Affinity Tech	+10%  Influence Growth
Flexible Bulkheads Hulls Critical	Allows us to fit more components on ship designs.	-200  Research	Requires  Battle Cruiser Doctrine Tech	+1  Capacity +10%  Capacity
Shield Regeneration Defense	Advancements in energy technology provides us with stronger shields.	-152  Research	Requires  Shield Enhancements Tech	+10%  Shield Strength
Acquisitions	Increase starbase range, and Awards one free Frigate.	-60  Research	Requires  Cartographer Ability Requires  Space Doctrine Tech	+2  Starbase Range +1 Frigate
High Energy Transfer Beam Weapon	Increases the power of our Beam weapons.	-180  Research	Requires  Disruptor Beams Tech	+10%  Beam Attack
Phasor Beams Beam Weapon	Makes Phasor based beam weapons available for our ship designs.	-350  Research	Requires  Beam Weapon Enhancement Tech	Unlocks  Phased Cannons Ship Component
Improved Armor Science Defense	Advancements in materials technology provides us with lighter and stronger Armor.	-80  Research	Requires  Armor Defense Theory Tech	+15%  Armor Rating
Beam Weapon Miniaturization Beam Weapon	Reduces the size of our beam weapons.	-80  Research	Requires  Forged Beam Weapons Tech	+10%  Beam Attack +1  Beam Attack Unlocks  Experimental Plasma Pod Ship Component
Stellar Resorts Non Military	Provide the most popular entertainment for your worlds.	-150  Research	Requires  Wealthy Ability Requires  Stellar Emigration Tech	+3 Culture Points
Armor Material Science Defense	Advancements in materials technology provides us with lighter and stronger Armor.	-102  Research	Requires  Improved Armor Science Tech	+10%  Armor Rating Unlocks  Carbon Crystal Plating Ship Component Unlocks  Thulium Alloy Armor Ship Component
Exotic Mass Weaponry Kinetic Weapon	Increases the power of our Kinetic weapons.	-276  Research	Requires  Graviton Guns Tech	+10%  Kinetic Attack
Divine Fleets	Allows for the construction of the Divine Temple Support Module.	-60  Research	Requires  Devout Ability Requires [[File:|24px|frameless]] Jihad Tech	Unlocks  Divine Temple Module Ship Component
Technological Singularity Tech	Results in a compounding increase to all our research every month on our capital world.	-1980  Research	Requires  Universal Translator Tech	+10%  Research +10%  Research
The Path of Shadows	Allows construction of the Shadow Temple.	-80  Research	Requires  Devout Ability Requires  Cultural Influence Tech	+10%  Influence Growth
Battle Cruiser Doctrine Hulls Critical	Allows us to build and design Cruiser class starships.	-100  Research	Requires  Starship Refits Tech	Unlocks  Cruiser Module Ship Component Allows File:Cruiser Preset Icon.png Cruiser Ship Category Unlocks Medium Ship Hulls
Cultural Outreach Non Military	Begin spreading our Influence throughout the galaxy.	-200  Research	Requires  Cultural Influence Tech Blocked by  Synthetic Ability	+2%  Influence Growth +5 Culture Points Unlocks  Exotic Hatchery Improvement Unlocks  Upgrade Entertainment Improvement Unlocks  Information Hub Starbase Module Unlocks  Interstellar Exchange Starbase Module
Sovereign Immunity Non Military	Allows us to use our largest commander ships.	-126  Research	Requires  Colonial Law And Policy Tech
Space Weapons Critical Weapon	Provides access to some basic weapons for space combat.	-12  Research	Requires  Armed Shuttles Tech	Unlocks  Particle Beam Ship Component Unlocks  Helios Rockets Ship Component Unlocks  Gauss Cannon Ship Component
Adaptive Armor Improvements Defense	Advancements in materials technology provides us with lighter and stronger Armor.	-242  Research	Requires  Organic Armor Tech	+10%  Armor Rating
Leadership Recruiting Non Military Critical	Start putting your leaders to more effective use.	-26  Research	Requires  Hyperwave Radio Tech	+1  Max Enacted Policies Unlocks  Governor's Manor Improvement Allows  Tax Exemptions Policy Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png Spacing Guild Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png Conversion Core Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png Production Core Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png Empathy Society Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png The Science Team Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png Freemarket Society Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png Thrive Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png Ecologism Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png Slaver's Guild Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png Superiority League Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png Singularity Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankEndlessEmporiumIcon.png.png Warrior Caste Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTanksNaturalLeagueIcon.png.png Natural League Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankFreemindCenterIcon.png.png Freemind Center Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankWarforgedIcon.png.png Warforged Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankChildrenofthePrecursorsIcon.png.png Precursor Heirs Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankShimmeringDepthsIcon.png.png Shimmering Depths Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankChurchoftheWayIcon.png.png Church of the Way Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTanksCuttersGuildIcon.png.png Cutter's Guild Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTanksNaturalLeagueIcon.png.png Order of Infection Think Tank Unlocks File:ThinkTankFreemindCenterIcon.png.png Shared Mind Think Tank
The Way	Allows construction of the Krynniac Oracle.	-152  Research	Requires  Devout Ability Requires  Ancient Ability Requires  The Order Tech
Armor Defense Theory Defense	Advanced Armor helps mitigate damage from attacks.	-60  Research	Requires  Evasive Tactics Tech	+10%  Armor Rating Unlocks  Titanium Plating Ship Component Unlocks  Durantium Composite Starbase Module
Cultural Assimilation Non Military	Begin spreading our Influence throughout the galaxy.	-600  Research	Requires  Stellar Emigration Tech	+5%  Influence Growth +5 Culture Points Unlocks  Assimilation Foundation Improvement Unlocks  Mercenary Camp Improvement Unlocks  Upgrade Culture Improvement Unlocks  Interstellar Ministry Starbase Module
Advanced Composites Critical Hulls	Increase the capabilities of our shipyards.	-126  Research	Requires  Orbital Repair Tech	+10%  Hit Points
Interstellar Cabinet Non Military Critical	Makes available more Ministers.	-80  Research	Requires  Leadership Recruiting Tech	Unlocks File:Minister Crime.png.png Minister of Justice
Energy Dissipation Strategies Defense	By deflecting the incoming energy, our Shields have less to resist.	-80  Research	Requires  Energy Deflection Theory Tech	+10%  Shield Strength
Shield Enhancements Defense	Advancements in energy technology provides us with stronger shields.	-126  Research	Requires  Energy Shields Tech	+10%  Shield Strength
Hyper Field Mass Drivers Kinetic Weapon	Increases the power of our Kinetic weapons.	-180  Research	Requires  Kinetic Augmentation Tech	+10%  Kinetic Attack +1  Kinetic Attack
Stellar Emigration Non Military	Begin spreading our Influence throughout the galaxy.	-400  Research	Requires  Cultural Outreach Tech	+3%  Influence Growth +5 Culture Points Unlocks  Upgrade Entertainment Improvement Unlocks  Upgrade Culture Improvement Unlocks  Interstellar Embassy Starbase Module
Jihad	Allows Holy War to commence.	-60  Research	Requires  Devout Ability Requires  Planetary Invasion Tech	+10%  Beam Attack +10%  Kinetic Attack +10%  Missile Attack +1 Cruiser
Xeno Religions Non Military	Faith may help lead us into the next era.	-60  Research	Requires  Ancient Ability Requires  Stellar Emigration Tech	Unlocks  Coordination Temple Improvement Allows  You Are Just A Number Policy
Colonial Law And Policy Non Military	Reduces Crime across our civilization.	-50  Research	Requires  Political Capital Tech	-0.1  Crime +1  Max Enacted Policies Unlocks  Planetary Court Improvement Allows  Police State Policy
Cultural Affinity Non Military	Begin spreading our Influence throughout the galaxy.	-800  Research	Requires  Cultural Domination Tech	+10%  Influence Growth +2 Culture Points Unlocks  Entertainment Capital Improvement Unlocks  Upgrade Entertainment Improvement Unlocks  Upgrade Culture Improvement Unlocks  Hive Mind Starbase Module
Space Doctrine Defense Critical	Unlocks Frigate class ships and the ability for ships and starbases to auto-volley.	-35  Research	Requires  Armed Shuttles Tech	+1  Max Enacted Policies Can Auto Fire Weapons Allows  Starship Specifications Policy Unlocks  Frigate Module Ship Component Unlocks  Siege Module Ship Component Allows File:Frigate Preset Icon.png Frigate Ship Category Allows File:Siege Preset Icon.png Siege Ship Category Unlocks Small Ship Hulls
Stellar Marines Invasion	Improves our ability to invade worlds.	-102  Research	Requires  Planetary Invasion Tech	+0.1  Soldiering
Adaptive Missile System Missile Weapon	Increases the power of our Missile weapons.	-180  Research	Requires  Payload Miniaturization Tech	+10%  Missile Attack
Really Late Stage Capitalism Wealth Trade	First step to ensuring our currency is the galactic reserve currency.	-30  Research	Requires  Traders Ability Requires  Governance Tech	+4  Trade Licenses Max +1 Freighter Allows Trade Routes Available Event Unlocks  Trade Network Improvement Unlocks  Galactic Currency Reserve Improvement Allows  Free Trade Policy
Coordinated Travel	Every ten turns, our ships' movement increases until they can traverse the galaxy nearly instantly.	-2200  Research	Requires  Universal Translator Tech	+1  Moves +1  Moves
Missile Warfare Doctrine Missile Weapon	Increases the power of our Missile weapons.	-102  Research	Requires  Missile Payload Optimization Tech	+10%  Missile Attack
Orbital Ship Assembly Critical Hulls	Allows for more effective starship construction.	-102  Research	Requires  Space Doctrine Tech	+10%  Capacity
Doom Ray Beam Weapon	Makes the Doom Ray available. It is exactly what it sounds like.	-432  Research	Requires  Phased Energy Magnification Tech	Unlocks  Doom Ray Ship Component Unlocks  Stationary Doom Ray Starbase Module
Plasma Beams Beam Weapon	Unlocks Plasma based beam weapon components for our ship designs.	-242  Research	Requires  Photonic Alignment Tech	Unlocks  Plasma Pod Ship Component Unlocks  Starbase Plasma Turrets Starbase Module
Dreadnought Doctrine Hulls Critical	Allows us to design and build Dreadnought class starships.	-800  Research	Requires  Advanced Composites Tech	Unlocks  Dreadnought Module Ship Component Allows File:Dreadnought Preset Icon.png Dreadnought Ship Category Unlocks Huge Ship Hulls
Armor Density Improvements Defense	Advancements in materials technology provides us with lighter and stronger Armor.	-180  Research	Requires  Self-Healing Armor Tech	+10%  Armor Rating Unlocks  Kanvium Laminate Starbase Module
Predictive Processors	Increases the Intelligence of our citizens.	-242  Research	Requires  Synthetic Ability Requires  Post-Sentience Tech	+1  Intelligence
Mithrilarian Epics Non Military	Faith may help lead us into the next era.	-152  Research	Requires  Ancient Ability Requires  Xeno Theology Tech	Unlocks  Shrine of the Mithrilar Improvement
Photonic Warhead System Missile Weapon	Makes available the Photonic Missile system for our ship designs.	-242  Research	Requires  Improved Missile Production Tech	+10%  Missile Attack Unlocks  Photonic Warhead Ship Component Unlocks  MeleraX Warhead Ship Component Unlocks  Photonic Torpedo Array Starbase Module
Economic Development Non Military	Provides economic growth for our civilization.	-42  Research	Requires  Hyperwave Radio Tech	+10%  Gross Income Unlocks  Upgrade Markets Improvement Allows  Economic Development Policy
Shield Focus Adaption Defense	Advancements in energy technology provides us with stronger shields.	-276  Research	Requires  Shield Frequency Modulation Tech	+10%  Shield Strength Unlocks  Invulnerability Sphere Starbase Module
Forged Beam Weapons Beam Weapon	Increases the power of our Beam weapons.	-70  Research	Requires  Plasma Beams Tech	+10%  Beam Attack +1  Beam Attack Unlocks  Enhanced Plasma Pod Ship Component
Majesty Diplomacy	Allows formation of assimilation treaties.	-210  Research	Requires  Empathy Ability Requires  Cultural Affinity Tech
Interstellar Investments Non Military	Advancing galactic-scale investment strategies.	-330  Research	Requires  Traders Ability Requires  Interstellar Trade Tech	+1  Diplomacy Bonus +2  Trade Licenses Max +5000  Diplomatic Capital
Consensus Maker Diplomacy	Our diplomatic skills will increase every month.	-1800  Research	Requires  Universal Translator Tech	+3  Diplomacy Bonus +3  Diplomacy Bonus
Planetary Invasion Invasion Critical	Allows the construction of Invasion Transports which are vital for invading core worlds.	-90  Research	Requires  Planetary Mobilization Tech	Allows  Conscription Policy Unlocks  Transport Module Ship Component Unlocks  Spore Module Ship Component Allows File:Invader Preset Icon.png Invader Ship Category
Warships Critical Weapon	Provide a prototype Siege ship to conquer small enemy worlds.	-12  Research	Requires  Unrelenting Ability Requires  Warfare Tech	+1 Siege +1 Sniper Allows  Shipyard Stimulus Policy Unlocks  Lasers Ship Component Unlocks  Hypersonic Missile Ship Component Unlocks  Star Cannon Ship Component Unlocks  Chaff Ship Component Allows File:Fighter Preset Icon.png Fighter Ship Category Allows File:Fighter Preset Icon.png Bomber Ship Category
Glorious Legacy Non Military	Provides ultimate understanding of the Precursors. Increases our influence every month until the universe is ours.	-2200  Research	Requires  Universal Translator Tech	+2 Culture Points +10%  Influence Growth
The Path	Allows construction of the Krynniac Temple and Ministry.	-80  Research	Requires  Devout Ability Requires  Ancient Ability Requires  Xeno Religions Tech	Unlocks  Krynn Consulate Improvement Unlocks  Krynniac Temple Improvement Unlocks  Krynniac Ministry Improvement
Mass Manipulation Kinetic Weapon	Increases the power of our Kinetic weapons.	-600  Research	Requires  Blackhole Gun Tech	+10%  Kinetic Attack
Cultural Domination Non Military	Begin spreading our Influence throughout the galaxy.	-800  Research	Requires  Cultural Assimilation Tech	+10%  Influence Growth +2 Culture Points Unlocks  Cultural Beacon Improvement Unlocks  Indoctrination Center Starbase Module Unlocks File:Leader Celebrity Icon Large.png.png Celebrity Citizen Specialization
Mascrinthus and Draginol Non Military	Faith may help lead us into the next era.	-180  Research	Requires  Ancient Ability Requires  Mithrilarian Epics Tech	Unlocks  Shrine of Tandis Improvement
Weapon Systems Critical Weapon	Allows for better integration of our newly invented space weapons.	-16  Research	Requires  Space Weapons Tech	+1  Beam Attack +1  Kinetic Attack +1  Missile Attack Unlocks File:Drone Targeting Module 01.png Targeting Computer Ship Component
Unbroken Spirit	Boost the Hitpoints of our ships.	-60  Research	Requires  Unwavering Ability Requires  Planetary Invasion Tech	+15%  Hit Points
Xeno Economics Non Military	Improves the Income on your worlds.	-60  Research	Requires  Wealthy Ability Requires  Xeno Commerce Tech	Unlocks  Financial Capital Improvement Unlocks  Orbital Shopping Center Starbase Module
Planetary Mobilization Defense Critical	Allows us to put our citizens to greater use.	-35  Research	Requires  Orbital Ship Assembly Tech	Unlocks  Stellar Forge Improvement Unlocks  Surveillance Center Improvement Unlocks File:Minister Defense.png.png Minister of Defense Unlocks File:Leader General Icon Large.png.png Soldier Citizen Specialization
Avenger Missile System Missile Weapon	Allows construction of basic Missile weapons.	-42  Research	Requires  Weapon Systems Tech	Unlocks  Avenger Ship Component
Open Trade Policy Wealth Trade	Increase the reach of our trade networks.	-80  Research	Requires  Wealthy Ability Requires  Preferred Lending Tech	+4  Trade Licenses Max Unlocks  Upgrade Markets Improvement Unlocks  Trading Hub Starbase Module
Redoubts Invasion	Improves our ability to defend our worlds against invasions.	-126  Research	Requires  Experienced Ability Requires  Planetary Defenses Tech	+10  Planetary Defenses
Defensive Discipline	Makes our ships' crews more effective when in defensive maneuvers.	-60  Research	Requires  Unwavering Ability Requires  Unbroken Spirit Tech	+0.2  Evasion
Black Market	Lets us build a Black Market.	-126  Research	Requires  War Profiteers Ability Requires  Interstellar Currency Tech	Unlocks  Black Market Improvement
Shadow Enforcers	Allows construction of the Enforcement Temple.	-102  Research	Requires  Devout Ability Requires  The Path of Shadows Tech
Diplomacy Non Military	Increase our diplomatic capabilities.	-42  Research	Requires  Emissaries Tech Blocked by  Synthetic Ability	+1  Diplomacy Bonus Unlocks  Upgrade Culture Improvement Unlocks  Cultural Exchange Starbase Module
Cultural Influence Non Military	Begin spreading our Influence throughout the galaxy.	-150  Research	Requires  Xeno Entertainment Tech	+2%  Influence Growth +5 Culture Points Unlocks  Precursor Souvenir Shop Improvement Unlocks  Upgrade Culture Improvement Allows  Ban Dissent Policy Allows  Cultural Values Policy Unlocks  Cultural Forum Starbase Module Unlocks File:Minister Culture.png.png Minister of Culture
Post-Sentience Tech	Allows our citizens to work as one. Each month their diligence increases significantly.	-1810  Research	Requires  Universal Translator Tech	+1  Diligence Unlocks  Augmentation Center Improvement
Krynniac Conversion	Increase tourism income and influence on all our worlds.	-126  Research	Requires  Devout Ability Requires  Ancient Ability Requires  Xeno Theology Tech	+0.2  Tourism +25%  Influence Growth
Orbital Deployment Mastery	Increase the capabilities of our shipyards.	-180  Research	Requires  Dreadnought Doctrine Tech	+10%  Hit Points
Xeno Hospitality Non Military	Enhances inter-species understanding and trade efficiency.	-42  Research	Requires  Economic Development Tech	Unlocks  Centauron Empoerium Improvement Unlocks  Xeno Welcome Hub Improvement