Research Lab

The research Lab has since been removed from Ragnorium. it has been replaced with the new Launch Menu.

The Research Lab is a menu option that appears when the player is preparing a new colonization vessel for deployment to their planet of choice. The player will have the option of upgrading their access to technology by spending research points. As of update 2020.9.20, the only way to access the research lab is by selecting "new launch" from the in-game tool bar, and deploying a new colony vessel. There are currently 18 technologies to choose from.

Research Points
Research Points are generated by the colony's loyalty to the Clone Union. In-game, this is represented by base research point gain of one per ship launch, and an additional Research Point for every six influence points earned. These influence points are directly related to accomplishing objectives, so every six objectives completed yields one Research Point.

The player can postpone ship launches as they see fit, allowing them to stockpile numerous influence and Research Points to rapidly accelerate their ship design and capabilities in one launch.

Research Options
There are currently 18 options for technologies, which are explored in a grid-fashion similar to the "tech trees" of many other games.