Parallaxy gameplay guide
Research in Parallaxy
Research belongs to the settlement that completes it. An operational Research Lab, the configured resources, and every prerequisite are required before a node can enter that settlement’s research queue.
Current research nodes
Effects and prerequisite names below are derived from the current research configuration and the services that apply those effects.
Automated Extraction
Raises Alloy and Crystal extraction by 10%.
- Prerequisites
- None
Catalytic Synthesis
Raises Fuel production by 12%.
- Prerequisites
- None
Orbital Logistics
Raises mission-fleet cargo per ship by 10%.
- Prerequisites
- None
Deep Sensors
Activates high-precision reporting for successful spy missions.
- Prerequisites
- Automated Extraction
Advanced Propulsion
Raises effective ship speed by 15%, reducing calculated travel time.
- Prerequisites
- Catalytic Synthesis and Orbital Logistics
Strategic Systems
Raises fleet attack by 12% and settlement defense by 12%.
- Prerequisites
- Deep Sensors and Advanced Propulsion
Planetary Colonization
Satisfies the configured expansion-research requirement for launching colonization.
- Prerequisites
- Strategic Systems
Extreme Habitat Engineering
Allows colonization rules to accept volcanic and ice worlds.
- Prerequisites
- Planetary Colonization