User:Miraviel/RnD Breakdown List
RnD Breakdown List
This is a list for getting most levels in R&D.
Starting Out
At shift start, you can follow this list to reach level 5 in most research areas.
To increase Toxins Research, a Scientist has to do Toxins, then upload it via a Technology Disk.
| Icon | Name | Materials | Engineering | Plasma | Power | Bluespace | Biological | Combat | Magnets | Data | Source |
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Welding Tool | 1 | 1 | Room | |||||||
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Toolbox | 1 | 1 | Room | |||||||
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Basic Capacitor | 1 | Room | ||||||||
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Micro-manipulator | 1 | 1 | Room | |||||||
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Micro-laser | 1 | Room | ||||||||
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Tracking Beacon | 1 | Protolathe | ||||||||
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High-capacity power cell | 2 | Protolathe | ||||||||
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Reagent Scanner | 2 | 1 | 2 | Protolathe | ||||||
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Security HUD | 2 | 3 | Protolathe | |||||||
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Health HUD | 2 | 3 | Protolathe | |||||||
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Global Positioning System | 2 | 2 | 1 | Protolathe | ||||||
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Machine Design (Gibber Board) | 2 | 2 | Circuit Imprinter | |||||||
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Advanced Capacitor | 3 | Protolathe | ||||||||
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Advanced Matter Bin | 3 | Protolathe | ||||||||
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Advanced Reagent Scanner | 3 | 3 | 4 | Protolathe | ||||||
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Holographic Sign Projector | 1 | 3 | Protolathe | |||||||
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Large Grenade | 3 | 3 | Protolathe | |||||||
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Cybernetic Heart | 5 | Protolathe | ||||||||
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SUPERPACMAN-type Generator | 4 | 4 | 3 | Circuit Imprinter | ||||||
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Teleporter Console | 3 | 3 | 3 | Circuit Imprinter | ||||||
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"Gygax" Weapons & Targeting Control Module | 4 | 4 | Circuit Imprinter | |||||||
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Quantum Pad Board | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | Circuit Imprinter | |||||
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MRSPACMAN-type Generator | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Circuit Imprinter | |||||
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Teleportation Hub | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Circuit Imprinter |
Upgrading the Station
As a Scientist, it is your duty to upgrade the station when there are better parts available in the Protolathe (under the Stock Parts menu).
For your first upgrade run, print the following items:
| Icon | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
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Rapid Part Exchange Device (RPED) | 1 |
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Super Matter Bin | 10 |
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Pico Manipulator | 10 |
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High-Power Micro-Laser | 1 |
To upgrade a machine, use a 
screwdriver on it, click it with the RPED, then close the machine with the screwdriver again.
It is recommended to upgrade these machines as soon as you can:
| Icon | Name | Location |
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Protolathe | R&D |
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Circuit Imprinter | R&D |
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Autolathe | Robotics window (optional) |
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Slime Processor | Xenobiology |
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Monkey Recycler | Xenobiology |
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Ore Redemption Machine | Cargo Office |
Advanced Research
The second half of research requires co-ordination from multiple departments. While you can get the new materials from the Ore Redemption Machine, some items are only obtainable by other jobs.
Communication is key. If you need something from other jobs, ask them.