Skill
1
Research Methods
Science"By skillfully employing both new and time tested methods, a researcher may complete projects faster, and even gain unexpected insights."
Research Methods is a tier 1 Science skill.
The Research Methods skill is also unlocked with the Industrialist, Professor background(s).
Research Methods is a tier 1 Science skill.
The Research Methods skill is also unlocked with the Industrialist, Professor background(s).
| Rank | Description | Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 10%. | |
| 2 | Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 20%. | Craft 5 unique food, drinks, drugs, weapon mods, or equipment mods. |
| 3 | Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 40%. | Craft 10 unique food, drinks, drugs, weapon mods, or equipment mods. |
| 4 | Sudden developments during research are twice as common. Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 60%. | Craft 15 unique food, drinks, drugs, weapon mods, or equipment mods. |
Related Science skills
Tier 1: Astrodynamics • Geology • Medicine • Research Methods • Surveying
Tier 2: Botany • Scanning • Spacesuit Design • Weapon Engineering • Zoology
Tier 3: Astrophysics • Chemistry • Outpost Engineering
Tier 4: Aneutronic Fusion • Planetary Habitation • Special Projects
Tier 2: Botany • Scanning • Spacesuit Design • Weapon Engineering • Zoology
Tier 3: Astrophysics • Chemistry • Outpost Engineering
Tier 4: Aneutronic Fusion • Planetary Habitation • Special Projects