ALL RESEARCH PROJECTS
Costs are in Lore Points? ; times are the base build time.
I. Dinosaur Biology
Study of prehistoric physiology, anatomy, and behavior.
| Project | Tier | Effect | Lore cost | Time | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Anatomy | T1 | Cross-species? anatomical study improves field identification of weak points. +5% XP from all battles. | 5 | 1h | — |
| Musculoskeletal Analysis | T1 | Detailed study of dinosaur skeletal structures informs better party? health management. +5% Max HP to every dinosaur in the roster. | 5 | 2h | — |
| Behavioral Patterns | T2 | Predictive models of predatory behavior improve defensive readiness. +5% party defense. | 15 | 6h | — |
| Dinosaur Physiology | T2 | Deep understanding of dinosaur biology reduces the resources? needed to train them. Dino stat upgrades cost 10% less XP. | 15 | 12h | — |
| Genetic Development | T3 | Advanced genomic mapping accelerates selective breeding? programs. Breeding time reduced by 15%. | 30 | 2d | — |
II. Egg & Hatching
Optimization of egg incubation, hatching, and early development.
| Project | Tier | Effect | Lore cost | Time | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Preservation | T1 | Helix preservation techniques reduce environmental sensitivity during incubation. Hatching time reduced by 10%. | 5 | 2h | — |
| Embryonic Monitoring | T1 | Real-time vitals tracking during incubation reduces failed hatches. +3% XP from all battles. | 5 | 3h | — |
| Incubation Optimization | T2 | Calibrated temperature and humidity protocols for each species. Additional 10% hatching time reduction. | 15 | 12h | — |
| Hatchling Vigor | T2 | Post-hatch care protocols improve baseline constitution. +5% Max HP to all dinosaurs. | 15 | 1d | — |
| Species Mastery | T3 | Complete genome library for all known species. Dino stat upgrades cost 15% less XP. | 30 | 3d | — |
III. Ecology & Harvesting
Understanding of island ecosystems and resource extraction.
| Project | Tier | Effect | Lore cost | Time | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Survey | T1 | Taxonomic catalog of native flora improves harvest identification. +10% harvest yield. | 5 | 1h | — |
| Efficient Extraction | T1 | Optimized tool techniques reduce material waste during harvesting. 10% chance for an extra harvest stack. | 5 | 3h | — |
| Crop Rotation | T1 | Studying native soil cycles reveals optimal planting sequences. Crop yields +15%. | 5 | 2h | — |
| Resource Preservation | T2 | Helix material science reduces resource degradation during transport. Crafting costs reduced by 10%. | 15 | 8h | — |
| Advanced Harvesting Techniques | T2 | Deep-core extraction methods reveal richer resource deposits. +10% node yield. | 15 | 12h | — |
| Irrigation System | T2 | Salvaged facility piping repurposed for crop watering. Unlocks the ability? to water growing crops, reducing grow time by 25%. | 15 | 10h | — |
| Ecological Mapping | T3 | Comprehensive resource maps enable efficient expedition? loadouts. +2 carry slots. | 25 | 2d | — |
IV. Engineering & Crafting
Helix manufacturing processes and material engineering.
| Project | Tier | Effect | Lore cost | Time | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Analysis | T1 | Identifying optimal material combinations reduces waste. Crafting costs reduced by 5%. | 5 | 2h | — |
| Manufacturing Efficiency | T1 | Streamlined production workflows from Helix factory floors. Crafting time reduced by 15%. | 5 | 4h | — |
| Structural Engineering | T2 | Reinforced container designs increase field carrying? capacity. +2 carry slots. | 15 | 12h | — |
| Salvage Protocols | T2 | Systematic reclamation of damaged equipment? improves material recovery. +15% salvage yield. | 15 | 1d | — |
| Industrial Reconstruction | T3 | Full restoration of Helix fabrication systems. Crafting costs reduced by an additional 10%. | 25 | 3d | — |
V. Cartography & Exploration
Navigation, mapping, and dungeon? reconnaissance techniques.
| Project | Tier | Effect | Lore cost | Time | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartographic Survey | T1 | Satellite imagery reconstruction reveals dungeon layouts. +1 dungeon visibility radius. | 5 | 2h | — |
| Expedition Medicine | T2 | Medical training for remote operations? . +3 HP/cycle regen. | 10 | 6h | — |
| Expedition Logistics | T2 | Optimized supply chain planning increases field capacity. +3 carry slots. | 15 | 8h | — |
| Remote Survey Equipment | T2 | Deployed sensor networks extend underground visibility. Additional +1 dungeon visibility radius. | 15 | 1d | — |
| Deep-Island Survey | T3 | Comprehensive subterranean mapping reveals hidden cache locations? . +15% dungeon loot. | 25 | 3d | Archeologist only |
VI. Tactics & Combat
Battlefield analysis, threat assessment, and offensive doctrine.
| Project | Tier | Effect | Lore cost | Time | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat Data Analysis | T1 | Statistical analysis of engagement outcomes improves basic attack efficacy. +5% basic attack damage. | 5 | 2h | — |
| Threat Assessment | T1 | Behavioral profiling of hostile species improves defensive response. +5% party defense. | 5 | 4h | — |
| Tactical Analysis | T2 | Stress-response protocols allow the party to fight harder when cornered. +10% damage when HP is below 30%. | 15 | 12h | — |
| Battlefield Observation | T2 | After-action review protocols accelerate combat experience. +5% XP from all battles. | 15 | 1d | — |
| Combat Simulation | T3 | Helix VR training programs harden field teams. +5% max HP. | 25 | 2d | — |
VII. Operations & Logistics
Camp management, supply chains, and operational efficiency.
| Project | Tier | Effect | Lore cost | Time | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Medicine | T1 | Helix medical protocols improve passive healing. +1 HP/cycle regen. | 5 | 3h | — |
| Camp Organization | T1 | Systematic storage layout maximizes camp carrying capacity. +2 carry slots. | 5 | 4h | — |
| Supply Management | T2 | Bulk procurement and inventory tracking reduce material costs. Crafting costs reduced by 8%. | 15 | 8h | — |
| Automated Camp Systems | T2 | Restored Helix automation accelerates fabrication. Crafting time reduced by 15%. | 15 | 1d | — |
| Field Operations Center | T3 | Centralized logistics hub maximizes expedition throughput. +4 carry slots. | 25 | 3d | — |
VIII. Primordia Systems
Recovery of Helix facility infrastructure and advanced technology.
| Project | Tier | Effect | Lore cost | Time | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facility Network Recovery | T1 | Re-establishing Helix data links reveals additional dungeon resources. +5% dungeon loot. | 5 | 4h | — |
| Research Archive Reconstruction | T1 | Decrypted Helix records accelerate combat training. +8% XP from all battles. | 5 | 6h | Archeologist only |
| Automated Facility Systems | T2 | Reactored extraction drones improve resource recovery. +15% node yield. | 15 | 1d | — |
| Experimental Protocols | T2 | Classified Helix R&D processes reduce fabrication overhead. Crafting costs reduced by 12%. | 20 | 2d | — |
| Primordia Project Archive | T3 | Full access to the Primordia master database. +2 dungeon visibility radius. | 30 | 3d | Archeologist only |