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The war goes well as expected and will soon be over. Right now though it's time for more research.
Research Director's Briefing: Dr. Frank Justyce
** Self-Aware Logic(Computing, 29 mo.) -- Increases research alternatives by +1 each time.
** UV Lasers(Particles, 29 mo.) -- Third-gen laser weapon; the distinguishing aspect of lasers is that they have 33% armor penetration. We presently have the first two, red and blue lasers.
** Interlinked Support Systems(Computing, 39 mo.) -- Unlocks Barrier Point Defense, an upgrade to our current as-yet unused Sentinel Point Defense systems. These are primarily effective against enemies who use strike craft, such as the space amoebas.
** Disruptors and Blue Crystal Capacitors remain as obsolete weapons systems.
Research Director's Briefing: Dr. Coffee Warlord
** Autocannons(Materials, 29 mo.) -- A new possibility in projectile weaponry, Autocannons are large-caliber weapons and boast a high rate of fire. They receive the same 15% bonus to shield damage as other projectiles and are slightly less effective overall than the recently researched railguns ... but this is the first stage and with improvements they could well prove superior to our standard projectiles.
** Deep Space Outposts(Voidcraft, 8 mo.) -- Back again is the gateway project for orbital defense stations. Defense Platforms would be unlocked here.
** Ceramo-Metal Materials(Materials, 20 mo.) -- An improved armor meterial, ceramo-metal offers the possibility of double the protection(and also double the price) of our current nano-composite armor. This reduces damage taken, in constrast to the crystal-forged plating which adds more durability but doesn't deflect any of it. Overall, we estimate that ceramo-metal armor would still only be less than half as effective as the crystal-forged plating, but it could lead to further improvements that might eventually be worth using.
** Nuclear Missiles(Rocketry, 1/8 mo.) -- Discovered during the first war with the Bright Compact, this is an early missile weapons system, noted for it's accuracy and long range. It is considered fairly likely that we'll learn more about this from salvaging the debris from our recent battles during the second, ongoing war with the same enemy.
Frank Justyce and Coffee Warlord are now on the clock.
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