Research and Development
Research and Development
Research and Development (commonly called R&D or RnD) is the job of the scientists.
Equipment
R&D Computer
In the R&D computer new technologies can be unlocked via points. To research a technology, click on it if it's in the Unlockable technologies column. Technologies in the Future technologies are locked behind others, requiring you to research a previous technology (in the Unlockable technologies column). Technologies in the Unlocked technologies section have already been researched.
Autolathe
The Autolathe doesn't require any research but only makes engineering and botanical tools as well as low-voltage cables. Requires plastic, steel and glass to use.
Protolathe
The Protolathe is Requires research in order to make anything. It can make things such from beakers or ammo, depending on what you've researched so far. Requires steel, plastic and glass to use.
Circuit Imprinter
The Circuit Imprinter is a machine capable of printing machine boards used for creating machines and computers. They require steel, glass and sometimes gold.
How to RnD
Plan of action
Your main priority at the start of the round is to use the RD computer to research most (if not all) of the research available. Then it's recommended that you build cloning pods for medbay chemical dispensers and ChemMasters for chemistry or just hoard them and become a mega-deparment .
