Research

Research is divided into 5 categories. There are 19 technologies in each category divided into 4 Tiers. Technologies are randomized within Tiers.

Breakthrough technologies are unlocked by exploring Anomalies.

Research

 * Sponsors
 * Outsourcing
 * Research Lab
 * Genius Colonists

Research Costs

 * Research technologies are randomized. Research costs are by slot, not by technology. Whatever technologies appear in the first two slots cost 1,000 Research each. Whatever appears in slots 7 and 8 always cost 3,000 Research each.

Biotech
The Biotech field deals with food production, life support and medicine.

Engineering
The Engineering field deals with Buildings, Domes and improves Rocket technology.

Robotics
The Robotics field deals with Drones, Rovers and Shuttles, as well as building automation.

Physics
The Physics field deals with Power production, exploration and disaster safety.

Social
The Social field deals with Colonists, traits, Martian society and Funding.