Wayfinder Research
Wayfinder Research unlocks the Wayfinder ship, increases Exploration mission capacity, improves exploration rewards, and strengthens Wayfinder shields.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Advanced Research |
| Max Level | Unlimited |
| Cost | 90,000 Metal / 140,000 Crystal / 100,000 Deuterium |
| Effect | Unlocks Wayfinder ship, adds +1 active Exploration mission slot per level, increases exploration rewards by +5% per level, and adds +15% base Wayfinder shield strength per level |
| Prerequisites | Research Lab 4, Gravitational Navigation 1, plus the section 4 unlock requirement (2 cumulative section 3 levels) |
Notes
- Each level increases your Exploration mission slot cap by +1.
- Each level increases exploration mission rewards by +5%.
- Each level increases Wayfinder shield strength by 15% of the base value.