Research Level 2

Odyssey Begins
"Starting gears of progress..."""Research Level 2 is the ... second research level.

In order to reach Research Level 3, the player must gain 10 influence and 1565 Research XP in this research level. any Influence or Research XP earned in the previous research level does not count towards Research Level 3.

Events
Upon reaching Research Level 2, the Clone Union Distribution Station, or CUDS, is unlocked. it lets the Player order resources using Likes or Dislikes, which are generated by different colonist interactions.

Additionally, Colonists now need shoes, and lose happiness if they do not receive them.

Constructs Unlocked
construct names in italics are not immediately unlocked when reaching this research level, but can now be unlocked

Crafting Recipes Unlocked
recipes in italics are not immediately unlocked when reaching this research level, but can now be unlocked. Recipes in Bold require a colonist with a Hat Perk to craft it.