This is a guide to Research Methods. Use this guide to find out about Research Methods, as it summarizes the challenge requirements and skill effects for rank advancement.
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Research Methods - Skill Summary




| Skill Tree | Tier |
|---|---|
| Science | Novice |
| Description | |
| By skilfully employing both new and time tested methods, a researcher may complete projects faster, and even gain unexpected insights. | |
Background with Research Methods from the beginning
| Background | Description |
|---|---|
| Industrialist | There was a time when all you wanted to be was a titan of industry, maybe a ship designer or megacorp exec. Thankfully, that skillset never goes out of style in the settled systems. |
| Professor | You've always enjoyed learning, but nothing could compare to the joy of teaching others. As humankind spread throughout the stars, there was never a lack of knowledge to obtain, and you gladly assisted. |
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Challenges Needed To Rank Up
| Rank | Challenge | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craft 5 unique food, drinks, drugs, weapon mods, or equipment mods. | Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 10%. |
| 2 | Craft 10 unique food, drinks, drugs, weapon mods, or equipment mods. | Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 20%. |
| 3 | Craft 15 unique food, drinks, drugs, weapon mods, or equipment mods. | Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 40%. |
| 4 | - | Sudden developments during research are twice as common. Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 60%. |
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