Research Station

The Research Station is the building required to unlock every research tier. It is the core gate for technological progression: without a Research Station, the colony cannot advance through the full research tree.

Because it is mandatory for all research levels, building one early is a priority in any colony that intends to progress beyond the starting technologies. Once available, it serves as the foundation for opening later research options and keeping the colony’s development moving forward.

• Necessary to unlock all research tiers.
• An early Research Station prevents progression from stalling at the initial research stage.
• Its importance increases as the colony’s needs grow and more advanced technologies become available.