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	~~While~~ [[Technologies#Infinite_technologies\|infinite research technologies]] can be leveled forever, there are certain breakpoints that provide a notable benefit by reaching a practical cap or greatly conserving resources. These may be important factory goals.		#REDIRECT [[Technologies#Infinite_research_breakpoints]]

	~~=== Productivity ===~~

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	~~! Technology !! Interesting breakpoints~~
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	~~\| {{Icontech\|Processing unit productivity (research)}} [[Processing unit productivity (research)\|Processing unit productivity]] {{SA}}~~
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	~~'''Level 13''': [[Electromagnetic plant]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the 300% productivity cap.<br>~~
	~~'''Level 25''': Electromagnetic plant reaches the 300% productivity cap with no modules.~~
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	~~\| {{Icontech\|Low density structure productivity (research)}} [[Low density structure productivity (research)\|Low density structure productivity]] {{SA}}~~
	\|
	~~'''Level 15''': [[Foundry]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the 300% productivity cap.<br>~~
	~~'''Level 25''': Foundry reaches the 300% productivity cap with no modules.~~
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	~~\| {{Icontech\|Steel plate productivity (research)}} [[Steel plate productivity (research)\|Steel plate productivity]] {{SA}}~~
	\|
	~~'''Level 15''': [[Foundry]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the 300% productivity cap.<br>~~
	~~'''Level 25''': Foundry reaches the 300% productivity cap with no modules.~~
	\|-
	~~\| {{Icontech\|Plastic bar productivity (research)}} [[Plastic bar productivity (research)\|Plastic bar productivity]] {{SA}}~~
	\|
	~~'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the +300% productivity cap.<br>~~
	~~'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the +300% productivity cap.<br>~~
	~~'''Level 25''': Biochamber reaches the +300% productivity cap with no modules.<br>~~
	~~'''Level 30''': Cryogenic plant reaches the +300% productivity cap with no modules.~~
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	~~\| {{Icontech\|Rocket fuel productivity (research)}} [[Rocket fuel productivity (research)\|Rocket fuel productivity]] {{SA}}~~
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	~~'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the +300% productivity cap.<br>~~
	~~'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the +300% productivity cap.<br>~~
	~~'''Level 25''': Biochamber reaches the +300% productivity cap with no modules.<br>~~
	~~'''Level 30''': Cryogenic plant reaches the +300% productivity cap with no modules.~~
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	~~\| {{Icontech\|Rocket part productivity (research)}} [[Rocket part productivity (research)\|Rocket part productivity]] {{SA}}~~
	\|
	~~'''Level 20''': [[Rocket silo]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the +300% productivity cap.<br>~~
	~~'''Level 30''': Rocket silo reaches the +300% productivity cap with no modules.~~
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	~~\| {{Icontech\|Mining productivity (research)}} [[Mining productivity (research)\|Mining productivity]]~~
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	~~{{SA}} '''Level 50''': [[Big mining drill]]s mining [[scrap]] saturate one side of a [[Turbo transport belt\|turbo belt]].<br>~~
	~~{{SA}} '''Level 110''': Big mining drills mining [[scrap]] saturate an entire [[Turbo transport belt\|turbo belt]].~~
	\|}

	~~=== Combat ===~~

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	~~! Technology !! Interesting breakpoints~~
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	~~\| {{Icontech\|Physical projectile damage (research)}} [[Physical projectile damage (research)\|Physical projectile damage]]~~
	\|
	~~'''Level 1''': [[Gun turret]]s loaded with [[firearm magazine]]s kill basic [[biter]]s in 3 shots instead of 4; greatly conserves [[iron plate]]s.~~
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	~~\| {{Icontech\|Stronger explosives (research)}} [[Stronger explosives (research)\|Stronger explosives]]~~
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	~~'''Level 2:''' [[Grenade]]s destroy trees in one hit.<br>~~
	~~{{SA}} '''Level 8:''' [[Rocket]] (yellow) destroy medium [[asteroid]]s in one hit; greatly conserves rockets.<br>~~
	~~{{SA}} '''Level 12:''' Rocket (yellow) destroy large asteroids in two hits; greatly conserves rockets.<br>~~
	~~{{SA}} '''Level 16:''' [[Explosive rocket]]s (red) destroy large asteroids in two hits with direct damage; greatly conserves rockets.~~
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	~~\| {{Icontech\|Laser weapons damage (research)}} [[Laser weapons damage (research)\|Laser weapons damage]] {{SA}}~~
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	~~'''Level 11:''' [[Laser turret]]s destroy small [[asteroids]] in one damage cycle.~~
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	~~\| {{Icontech\|Railgun damage (research)}} [[Railgun damage (research)\|Railgun damage]] {{SA}}~~
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	~~'''Level 2''': [[Railgun]]s destroy all asteroid sizes in one shot; conserves ammo.~~
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	~~\| {{Icontech\|Artillery shell damage (research)}} [[Artillery shell damage (research)\|Artillery shell damage]] {{SA}}~~
	\|
	~~'''Level 9:''' [[Artillery shell]]s defeat [[Enemies#Nests\|Nauvis spawners]] and [[Enemies#Worms\|Behemoth worms~~]] ~~in one hit; conserves shells.~~
	\|}

Karew: Research breakpoints

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Research breakpoints

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While [[Technologies#Infinite_technologies|infinite research technologies]] can be leveled forever, there are certain breakpoints that provide a notable benefit by reaching a practical cap or greatly conserving resources. These may be important factory goals.

=== Productivity ===

{|class="wikitable"
! Technology !! Interesting breakpoints
|-
| {{Icontech|Processing unit productivity (research)}} [[Processing unit productivity (research)|Processing unit productivity]] {{SA}}
|
'''Level 13''': [[Electromagnetic plant]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the 300% productivity cap. 
'''Level 25''': Electromagnetic plant reaches the 300% productivity cap with no modules.
|-
| {{Icontech|Low density structure productivity (research)}} [[Low density structure productivity (research)|Low density structure productivity]] {{SA}}
|
'''Level 15''': [[Foundry]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the 300% productivity cap. 
'''Level 25''': Foundry reaches the 300% productivity cap with no modules.
|-
| {{Icontech|Steel plate productivity (research)}} [[Steel plate productivity (research)|Steel plate productivity]] {{SA}}
|
'''Level 15''': [[Foundry]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the 300% productivity cap. 
'''Level 25''': Foundry reaches the 300% productivity cap with no modules.
|-
| {{Icontech|Plastic bar productivity (research)}} [[Plastic bar productivity (research)|Plastic bar productivity]] {{SA}}
|
'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the +300% productivity cap. 
'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the +300% productivity cap. 
'''Level 25''': Biochamber reaches the +300% productivity cap with no modules. 
'''Level 30''': Cryogenic plant reaches the +300% productivity cap with no modules.
|-
| {{Icontech|Rocket fuel productivity (research)}} [[Rocket fuel productivity (research)|Rocket fuel productivity]] {{SA}}
|
'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the +300% productivity cap. 
'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the +300% productivity cap. 
'''Level 25''': Biochamber reaches the +300% productivity cap with no modules. 
'''Level 30''': Cryogenic plant reaches the +300% productivity cap with no modules.
|-
| {{Icontech|Rocket part productivity (research)}} [[Rocket part productivity (research)|Rocket part productivity]] {{SA}}
|
'''Level 20''': [[Rocket silo]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reaches the +300% productivity cap. 
'''Level 30''': Rocket silo reaches the +300% productivity cap with no modules.
|-
| {{Icontech|Mining productivity (research)}} [[Mining productivity (research)|Mining productivity]]
|
{{SA}} '''Level 50''': [[Big mining drill]]s mining [[scrap]] saturate one side of a [[Turbo transport belt|turbo belt]]. 
{{SA}} '''Level 110''': Big mining drills mining [[scrap]] saturate an entire [[Turbo transport belt|turbo belt]].
|}

=== Combat ===

{|class="wikitable"
! Technology !! Interesting breakpoints
|-
| {{Icontech|Physical projectile damage (research)}} [[Physical projectile damage (research)|Physical projectile damage]]
|
'''Level 1''': [[Gun turret]]s loaded with [[firearm magazine]]s kill basic [[biter]]s in 3 shots instead of 4; greatly conserves [[iron plate]]s.
|-
| {{Icontech|Stronger explosives (research)}} [[Stronger explosives (research)|Stronger explosives]]
|
'''Level 2:''' [[Grenade]]s destroy trees in one hit. 
{{SA}} '''Level 8:''' [[Rocket]] (yellow) destroy medium [[asteroid]]s in one hit; greatly conserves rockets. 
{{SA}} '''Level 12:''' Rocket (yellow) destroy large asteroids in two hits; greatly conserves rockets. 
{{SA}} '''Level 16:''' [[Explosive rocket]]s (red) destroy large asteroids in two hits with direct damage; greatly conserves rockets.
|-
| {{Icontech|Laser weapons damage (research)}} [[Laser weapons damage (research)|Laser weapons damage]] {{SA}}
|
'''Level 11:''' [[Laser turret]]s destroy small [[asteroids]] in one damage cycle.
|-
| {{Icontech|Railgun damage (research)}} [[Railgun damage (research)|Railgun damage]] {{SA}}
|
'''Level 2''': [[Railgun]]s destroy all asteroid sizes in one shot; conserves ammo.
|-
| {{Icontech|Artillery shell damage (research)}} [[Artillery shell damage (research)|Artillery shell damage]] {{SA}}
|
'''Level 9:''' [[Artillery shell]]s defeat [[Enemies#Nests|Nauvis spawners]] and [[Enemies#Worms|Behemoth worms]] in one hit; conserves shells.
|}

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