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Bilka: /* Combat */ don't link via redirect

2026-08-17T12:08:29Z

Combat: don't link via redirect

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	'''Level 2:''' [[Grenade]]s destroy trees in one hit. (Cost = 300)<br>		'''Level 2:''' [[Grenade]]s destroy trees in one hit. (Cost = 300)<br>
	{{SA}} '''Level 7:''' [[Rocket]]s (yellow) destroy medium [[~~asteroid~~]]s in one hit; greatly conserves rockets. (Cost = 3.1k)<br>		{{SA}} '''Level 7:''' [[Rocket]]s (yellow) destroy medium [[asteroids]] in one hit; greatly conserves rockets. (Cost = 3.1k)<br>
	{{SA}} '''Level 12:''' Rockets (yellow) destroy large asteroids in two hits; greatly conserves rockets. (Cost = 65.1k)<br>		{{SA}} '''Level 12:''' Rockets (yellow) destroy large asteroids in two hits; greatly conserves rockets. (Cost = 65.1k)<br>
	{{SA}} '''Level 16:''' [[Explosive rocket]]s (red) destroy large asteroids in two hits with direct damage; greatly conserves rockets. (Cost = 1.03M)		{{SA}} '''Level 16:''' [[Explosive rocket]]s (red) destroy large asteroids in two hits with direct damage; greatly conserves rockets. (Cost = 1.03M)

Nvscalling at 08:03, 29 July 2026

2026-07-29T08:03:51Z

Alsadius: /* Productivity */ Consolidated similar rows

2026-06-03T02:34:17Z

Productivity: Consolidated similar rows

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	\| {{Icontech\|Processing unit productivity (research)}} [[Processing unit productivity (research)\|Processing unit productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Processing unit productivity (research)}} [[Processing unit productivity (research)\|Processing unit productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 13''': [[Electromagnetic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost=581k)<br>		'''Level 13''': [[Electromagnetic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 581k)<br>
	'''Level 25''': Electromagnetic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost=75.7M)		'''Level 25''': Electromagnetic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 75.7M)
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	~~\| {{Icontech\|Low density structure productivity (research)}} [[Low density structure productivity (research)\|Low density structure productivity]] {{SA}}~~
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	'''Level 15''': [[Foundry\|Foundries]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost=1.31M)<br>		{{Icontech\|Low density structure productivity (research)}} [[Low density structure productivity (research)\|Low density structure productivity]] {{SA}}<br>
	'''Level 25''': Foundries reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost=75.7M)		{{Icontech\|Steel plate productivity (research)}} [[Steel plate productivity (research)\|Steel plate productivity]] {{SA}}
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			'''Level 15''': [[Foundry\|Foundries]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 1.31M)<br>
			'''Level 25''': Foundries reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 75.7M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|~~Steel plate~~ productivity (research)}} [[~~Steel plate~~ productivity (research)\|~~Steel plate~~ productivity]] {{SA}}		\|
	\|		{{Icontech\|Plastic bar productivity (research)}} [[Plastic bar productivity (research)\|Plastic bar productivity]] {{SA}}<br>
	~~'''Level 15''': [[Foundry\|Foundries]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost=1.31M)~~<br>		{{Icontech\|Rocket fuel productivity (research)}} [[Rocket fuel productivity (research)\|Rocket fuel productivity]] {{SA}}
	~~'''Level 25''': Foundries reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost=75.7M)~~
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	\| {{Icontech\|~~Plastic bar~~ productivity (research)}} [[~~Plastic bar~~ productivity (research)\|~~Plastic bar~~ productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 170k)<br>		'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 170k)<br>
	'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost=1.31M)<br>		'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 1.31M)<br>
	'''Level 25''': Biochambers reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost=75.7M)<br>		'''Level 25''': Biochambers reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 75.7M)<br>
	'''Level 30''': ~~Cryogenic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 575M)~~		'''Level 30''': All buildings reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 575M)
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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]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>~~
	~~'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost=1.31M)<br>~~
	~~'''Level 25''': Biochambers reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost=75.7M)<br>~~
	~~'''Level 30''': Cryogenic plants~~ reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 575M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Rocket part productivity (research)}} [[Rocket part productivity (research)\|Rocket part productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Rocket part productivity (research)}} [[Rocket part productivity (research)\|Rocket part productivity]] {{SA}}

Alsadius: /* Infinite research breakpoints */ Added total costs to the given breakpoints, added a few extra breakpoints as well.

2026-05-19T04:18:54Z

Infinite research breakpoints: Added total costs to the given breakpoints, added a few extra breakpoints as well.

Bilka: typo

2026-05-11T07:59:05Z

typo

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	=== Infinite research limits ===		=== Infinite research limits ===

	[[Follower robot count (research)\|Follower robot count]] is limited by the rate at which capsules can be thrown out. 2 [[~~Destroyer~~ capsule~~\|Destroyer capsules~~]] can be thrown out per second, creating 10 robots per second. With a lifetime of 120s, this allows a theoretical maximum of 1200 robots to be deployed at once. This maximum is reached at level 50 and researching past that level will have no practical effect on the maximum number of deployed robots.		[[Follower robot count (research)\|Follower robot count]] is limited by the rate at which capsules can be thrown out. 2 [[destroyer capsule]]s can be thrown out per second, creating 10 robots per second. With a lifetime of 120s, this allows a theoretical maximum of 1200 robots to be deployed at once. This maximum is reached at level 50 and researching past that level will have no practical effect on the maximum number of deployed robots.

	==== Space Age ====		==== Space Age ====

Tau: /* Combat / changed links from railgun to railgun turrets, and added row for railgun turret speed effective maximum to match wording in / Space Age */ ~~~

2026-05-01T17:03:20Z

Combat: changed links from railgun to railgun turrets, and added row for railgun turret speed effective maximum to match wording in Space Age: ~~~

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	\| {{Icontech\|Railgun damage (research)}} [[Railgun damage (research)\|Railgun damage]] {{SA}}		\| {{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.		'''Level 2''': [[Railgun turret]]s destroy all asteroid sizes in one shot; conserves ammo.
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			\| {{Icontech\|Railgun shooting speed (research)}} [[Railgun shooting speed (research)\|Railgun shooting speed]] {{SA}}
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			'''Level 10''': [[Railgun turret]]s reach their effective maximum speed (this cap does not apply to the hand-held [[railgun]]).
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	\| {{Icontech\|Artillery shell damage (research)}} [[Artillery shell damage (research)\|Artillery shell damage]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Artillery shell damage (research)}} [[Artillery shell damage (research)\|Artillery shell damage]] {{SA}}

WormeymanWiki: /* Combat */ add flamethrower turret stat that there is a 90% (actually 90.1%) reduction in oil used to kill. Also added some comments for future editors.

2026-04-21T21:16:39Z

Combat: add flamethrower turret stat that there is a 90% (actually 90.1%) reduction in oil used to kill. Also added some comments for future editors.

WormeymanWiki: /* Combat */ Changed Rockets to level 7 where they destroy medium asteroids in one hit. Proof: https://youtu.be/mJeLGZcIYUc

2026-04-14T16:25:40Z

Combat: Changed Rockets to level 7 where they destroy medium asteroids in one hit. Proof: https://youtu.be/mJeLGZcIYUc

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	'''Level 2:''' [[Grenade]]s destroy trees in one hit.<br>		'''Level 2:''' [[Grenade]]s destroy trees in one hit.<br>
	{{SA}} '''Level 8:''' [[Rocket]]s (yellow) destroy medium [[asteroid]]s in one hit; greatly conserves rockets.<br>		{{SA}} '''Level 7:''' [[Rocket]]s (yellow) destroy medium [[asteroid]]s in one hit; greatly conserves rockets.<br>
	{{SA}} '''Level 12:''' Rockets (yellow) destroy large asteroids in two hits; greatly conserves rockets.<br>		{{SA}} '''Level 12:''' Rockets (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.		{{SA}} '''Level 16:''' [[Explosive rocket]]s (red) destroy large asteroids in two hits with direct damage; greatly conserves rockets.

Karew: /* Infinite research breakpoints */ better formatting, consistent number style

2026-03-26T19:56:42Z

Infinite research breakpoints: better formatting, consistent number style

Karew: Infinite research breakpoints

2026-03-23T18:55:16Z

Infinite research breakpoints

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	The [[Railgun shooting speed (research)\|railgun turret's shooting speed]] is limited by its [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?p=673363#p673363 animation], which means it can't shoot faster than 0.845 times per second (once per 71 [[Time#Tick\|ticks]]). This shooting speed is reached at level 10 and researching past that level will have no practical effect on the railgun turret, however it '''will''' continue to increase the shooting speed of the hand-held [[railgun]].		The [[Railgun shooting speed (research)\|railgun turret's shooting speed]] is limited by its [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?p=673363#p673363 animation], which means it can't shoot faster than 0.845 times per second (once per 71 [[Time#Tick\|ticks]]). This shooting speed is reached at level 10 and researching past that level will have no practical effect on the railgun turret, however it '''will''' continue to increase the shooting speed of the hand-held [[railgun]].

			=== Infinite research breakpoints ===

			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
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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}}
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			'''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}}
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			'''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\|Plastic bar productivity (research)}} [[Plastic bar productivity (research)\|Plastic bar 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 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}}
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			'''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 ====

			{\|class="wikitable"
			! Technology !! Interesting breakpoints
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			\| {{Icontech\|Physical projectile damage (research)}} [[Physical projectile damage (research)\|Physical projectile damage]]
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			'''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}}
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			'''Level 9:''' [[Artillery shell]]s defeat [[Enemies#Nests\|Nauvis spawners]] and [[Enemies#Worms\|Behemoth worms]] in one hit; conserves shells.
			\|}

	== Trigger technologies ==		== Trigger technologies ==

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	\| {{Icontech\|Processing unit productivity (research)}} [[Processing unit productivity (research)\|Processing unit productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Processing unit productivity (research)}} [[Processing unit productivity (research)\|Processing unit productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 13''': [[Electromagnetic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 581k)<br>		'''Level 13''': [[Electromagnetic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module 3]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 581k)<br>
	'''Level 25''': Electromagnetic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 75.7M)		'''Level 25''': Electromagnetic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 75.7M)
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	{{Icontech\|Steel plate productivity (research)}} [[Steel plate productivity (research)\|Steel plate productivity]] {{SA}}		{{Icontech\|Steel plate productivity (research)}} [[Steel plate productivity (research)\|Steel plate productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 15''': [[Foundry\|Foundries]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 1.31M)<br>		'''Level 15''': [[Foundry\|Foundries]] filled with legendary [[productivity module 3]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 1.31M)<br>
	'''Level 25''': Foundries reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 75.7M)		'''Level 25''': Foundries reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 75.7M)
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	{{Icontech\|Rocket fuel productivity (research)}} [[Rocket fuel productivity (research)\|Rocket fuel productivity]] {{SA}}		{{Icontech\|Rocket fuel productivity (research)}} [[Rocket fuel productivity (research)\|Rocket fuel productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 170k)<br>		'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module 3]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 170k)<br>
	'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 1.31M)<br>		'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module 3]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 1.31M)<br>
	'''Level 25''': Biochambers reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 75.7M)<br>		'''Level 25''': Biochambers reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 75.7M)<br>
	'''Level 30''': All buildings reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 575M)		'''Level 30''': All buildings reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 575M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Rocket part productivity (research)}} [[Rocket part productivity (research)\|Rocket part productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Rocket part productivity (research)}} [[Rocket part productivity (research)\|Rocket part productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 20''': [[Rocket silo]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 19.9M)<br>		'''Level 20''': [[Rocket silo]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module 3]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 19.9M)<br>
	'''Level 30''': Rocket silos reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 1.15B)		'''Level 30''': Rocket silos reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 1.15B)
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	=== Infinite research breakpoints ===		=== Infinite research breakpoints ===

	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.		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. The costs in the below table are the number of each science pack required - e.g., processing unit productivity 13 requires 581k of each relevant type of science.

	==== Productivity ====		==== Productivity ====
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	\| {{Icontech\|Processing unit productivity (research)}} [[Processing unit productivity (research)\|Processing unit productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Processing unit productivity (research)}} [[Processing unit productivity (research)\|Processing unit productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 13''': [[Electromagnetic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 13''': [[Electromagnetic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost=581k)<br>
	'''Level 25''': Electromagnetic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.		'''Level 25''': Electromagnetic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost=75.7M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Low density structure productivity (research)}} [[Low density structure productivity (research)\|Low density structure productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Low density structure productivity (research)}} [[Low density structure productivity (research)\|Low density structure productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 15''': [[Foundry\|Foundries]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 15''': [[Foundry\|Foundries]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost=1.31M)<br>
	'''Level 25''': Foundries reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.		'''Level 25''': Foundries reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost=75.7M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Steel plate productivity (research)}} [[Steel plate productivity (research)\|Steel plate productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Steel plate productivity (research)}} [[Steel plate productivity (research)\|Steel plate productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 15''': [[Foundry\|Foundries]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 15''': [[Foundry\|Foundries]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost=1.31M)<br>
	'''Level 25''': Foundries reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.		'''Level 25''': Foundries reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost=75.7M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Plastic bar productivity (research)}} [[Plastic bar productivity (research)\|Plastic bar productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Plastic bar productivity (research)}} [[Plastic bar productivity (research)\|Plastic bar productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 170k)<br>
	'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost=1.31M)<br>
	'''Level 25''': Biochambers reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.<br>		'''Level 25''': Biochambers reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost=75.7M)<br>
	'''Level 30''': Cryogenic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.		'''Level 30''': Cryogenic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 575M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Rocket fuel productivity (research)}} [[Rocket fuel productivity (research)\|Rocket fuel productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Rocket fuel productivity (research)}} [[Rocket fuel productivity (research)\|Rocket fuel productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>
	'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost=1.31M)<br>
	'''Level 25''': Biochambers reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.<br>		'''Level 25''': Biochambers reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost=75.7M)<br>
	'''Level 30''': Cryogenic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.		'''Level 30''': Cryogenic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 575M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Rocket part productivity (research)}} [[Rocket part productivity (research)\|Rocket part productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Rocket part productivity (research)}} [[Rocket part productivity (research)\|Rocket part productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 20''': [[Rocket silo]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 20''': [[Rocket silo]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap. (Cost = 19.9M)<br>
	'''Level 30''': Rocket silos reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.		'''Level 30''': Rocket silos reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules. (Cost = 1.15B)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Mining productivity (research)}} [[Mining productivity (research)\|Mining productivity]]		\| {{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 50''': [[Big mining drill]]s mining [[scrap]] saturate one side of a [[Turbo transport belt\|turbo belt]]. (Cost = 1.18M)<br>
	{{SA}} '''Level 110''': Big mining drills ~~mining~~ [[~~scrap~~]] saturate an entire ~~[[Turbo transport~~ belt\|turbo belt]].		{{SA}} '''Level 110''': Big mining drills saturate an entire turbo belt with scrap, or one side of a turbo belt with [[iron ore\|normal ores]]. (Cost = 5.89M)<br>
			{{SA}} '''Level 230''': Big mining drills saturate an entire turbo belt with normal ores. (Cost = 26.1M)<br>
			{{SA}} '''Level 590''': Big mining drills saturate one side of a turbo belt with [[tungsten ore]]. (Cost = 173M)<br>
			{{SA}} '''Level 1190''': Big mining drills saturate an entire turbo belt with tungsten ore. (Cost = 706M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Physical projectile damage (research)}} [[Physical projectile damage (research)\|Physical projectile damage]]		\| {{Icontech\|Physical projectile damage (research)}} [[Physical projectile damage (research)\|Physical projectile damage]]
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	'''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.		'''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. (Cost = 100)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Stronger explosives (research)}} [[Stronger explosives (research)\|Stronger explosives]]		\| {{Icontech\|Stronger explosives (research)}} [[Stronger explosives (research)\|Stronger explosives]]
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	'''Level 2:''' [[Grenade]]s destroy trees in one hit.<br>		'''Level 2:''' [[Grenade]]s destroy trees in one hit. (Cost = 300)<br>
	{{SA}} '''Level 7:''' [[Rocket]]s (yellow) destroy medium [[asteroid]]s in one hit; greatly conserves rockets.<br>		{{SA}} '''Level 7:''' [[Rocket]]s (yellow) destroy medium [[asteroid]]s in one hit; greatly conserves rockets. (Cost = 3.1k)<br>
	{{SA}} '''Level 12:''' Rockets (yellow) destroy large asteroids in two hits; greatly conserves rockets.<br>		{{SA}} '''Level 12:''' Rockets (yellow) destroy large asteroids in two hits; greatly conserves rockets. (Cost = 65.1k)<br>
	{{SA}} '''Level 16:''' [[Explosive rocket]]s (red) destroy large asteroids in two hits with direct damage; greatly conserves rockets.		{{SA}} '''Level 16:''' [[Explosive rocket]]s (red) destroy large asteroids in two hits with direct damage; greatly conserves rockets. (Cost = 1.03M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Laser weapons damage (research)}} [[Laser weapons damage (research)\|Laser weapons damage]] {{SA}}		\| {{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.		'''Level 11:''' [[Laser turret]]s destroy small [[asteroids]] in one damage cycle. (Cost = 33.1k)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Railgun damage (research)}} [[Railgun damage (research)\|Railgun damage]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Railgun damage (research)}} [[Railgun damage (research)\|Railgun damage]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 2''': [[Railgun turret]]s destroy all asteroid sizes in one shot; conserves ammo.		'''Level 2''': [[Railgun turret]]s destroy all asteroid sizes in one shot; conserves ammo. (Cost = 3k)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Railgun shooting speed (research)}} [[Railgun shooting speed (research)\|Railgun shooting speed]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Railgun shooting speed (research)}} [[Railgun shooting speed (research)\|Railgun shooting speed]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 10''': [[Railgun turret]]s reach their effective maximum speed (this cap does not apply to the hand-held [[railgun]]).		'''Level 10''': [[Railgun turret]]s reach their effective maximum speed (this cap does not apply to the hand-held [[railgun]]). (Cost = 1.02M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Artillery shell damage (research)}} [[Artillery shell damage (research)\|Artillery shell damage]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Artillery shell damage (research)}} [[Artillery shell damage (research)\|Artillery shell damage]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 9:''' [[Artillery shell]]s defeat [[Enemies#Nests\|Nauvis spawners]] and [[Enemies#Worms\|Behemoth worms]] <!-- (~~Actually~~ level 8) --> in one hit; conserves shells.		'''Level 9:''' [[Artillery shell]]s defeat [[Enemies#Nests\|Nauvis spawners]] and [[Enemies#Worms\|Behemoth worms]] <!-- (Worms are actually level 8) --> in one hit; conserves shells. (Cost = 3.58M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Refined flammables (research)}} [[Refined flammables (research)\|Refined flammables]]		\| {{Icontech\|Refined flammables (research)}} [[Refined flammables (research)\|Refined flammables]]
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	'''Level 9:''' [[Flamethrower turret]]s require 90% <!--(actually 90.1%)-->less [[crude oil]] to destroy [[Enemies\|Behemoth Biter]]s; greatly conserves fuel.		'''Level 9:''' [[Flamethrower turret]]s require 90% <!--(actually 90.1%)-->less [[crude oil]] to destroy [[Enemies\|Behemoth Biter]]s; greatly conserves fuel. (Cost = 9.1k)<br>
			'''Level 16:''' [[Flamethrower turret]]s require 95% <!--(actually 95.1%)-->less [[crude oil]] to destroy [[Enemies\|Behemoth Biter]]s; greatly conserves fuel. (Cost = 1.03M)
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	\| {{Icontech\|Physical projectile damage (research)}} [[Physical projectile damage (research)\|Physical projectile damage]]		\| {{Icontech\|Physical projectile damage (research)}} [[Physical projectile damage (research)\|Physical projectile damage]]
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	'''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.		'''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]]		\| {{Icontech\|Stronger explosives (research)}} [[Stronger explosives (research)\|Stronger explosives]]
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	'''Level 2:''' [[Grenade]]s destroy trees in one hit.<br>		'''Level 2:''' [[Grenade]]s destroy trees in one hit.<br>
	{{SA}} '''Level 7:''' [[Rocket]]s (yellow) destroy medium [[asteroid]]s in one hit; greatly conserves rockets.<br>		{{SA}} '''Level 7:''' [[Rocket]]s (yellow) destroy medium [[asteroid]]s in one hit; greatly conserves rockets.<br>
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	\| {{Icontech\|Laser weapons damage (research)}} [[Laser weapons damage (research)\|Laser weapons damage]] {{SA}}		\| {{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.		'''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}}		\| {{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.		'''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}}		\| {{Icontech\|Artillery shell damage (research)}} [[Artillery shell damage (research)\|Artillery shell damage]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 9:''' [[Artillery shell]]s defeat [[Enemies#Nests\|Nauvis spawners]] and [[Enemies#Worms\|Behemoth worms]] in one hit; conserves shells.		'''Level 9:''' [[Artillery shell]]s defeat [[Enemies#Nests\|Nauvis spawners]] and [[Enemies#Worms\|Behemoth worms]] <!-- (Actually level 8) --> in one hit; conserves shells.
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			\| {{Icontech\|Refined flammables (research)}} [[Refined flammables (research)\|Refined flammables]]
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			'''Level 9:''' [[Flamethrower turret]]s require 90% <!--(actually 90.1%)-->less [[crude oil]] to destroy [[Enemies\|Behemoth Biter]]s; greatly conserves fuel.
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	\| {{Icontech\|Processing unit productivity (research)}} [[Processing unit productivity (research)\|Processing unit productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{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 13''': [[Electromagnetic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>
	'''Level 25''': Electromagnetic ~~plant reaches~~ the 300% productivity cap with no modules.		'''Level 25''': Electromagnetic plants reach 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}}		\| {{Icontech\|Low density structure productivity (research)}} [[Low density structure productivity (research)\|Low density structure productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 15''': [[Foundry]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s ~~reaches~~ the 300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 15''': [[Foundry\|Foundries]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>
	'''Level 25''': ~~Foundry reaches~~ the 300% productivity cap with no modules.		'''Level 25''': Foundries reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.
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	\| {{Icontech\|Steel plate productivity (research)}} [[Steel plate productivity (research)\|Steel plate productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Steel plate productivity (research)}} [[Steel plate productivity (research)\|Steel plate productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 15''': [[Foundry]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s ~~reaches~~ the 300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 15''': [[Foundry\|Foundries]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>
	'''Level 25''': ~~Foundry reaches~~ the 300% productivity cap with no modules.		'''Level 25''': Foundries reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.
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	\| {{Icontech\|Plastic bar productivity (research)}} [[Plastic bar productivity (research)\|Plastic bar productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Plastic bar productivity (research)}} [[Plastic bar productivity (research)\|Plastic bar productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s ~~reaches~~ the +300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>
	'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s ~~reaches~~ the +300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>
	'''Level 25''': ~~Biochamber reaches~~ the +300% productivity cap with no modules.<br>		'''Level 25''': Biochambers reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.<br>
	'''Level 30''': Cryogenic ~~plant reaches~~ the +300% productivity cap with no modules.		'''Level 30''': Cryogenic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.
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	\| {{Icontech\|Rocket fuel productivity (research)}} [[Rocket fuel productivity (research)\|Rocket fuel productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{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 10''': [[Cryogenic plant]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>
	'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s ~~reaches~~ the +300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 15''': [[Biochamber]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>
	'''Level 25''': ~~Biochamber reaches~~ the +300% productivity cap with no modules.<br>		'''Level 25''': Biochambers reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.<br>
	'''Level 30''': Cryogenic ~~plant reaches~~ the +300% productivity cap with no modules.		'''Level 30''': Cryogenic plants reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.
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	\| {{Icontech\|Rocket part productivity (research)}} [[Rocket part productivity (research)\|Rocket part productivity]] {{SA}}		\| {{Icontech\|Rocket part productivity (research)}} [[Rocket part productivity (research)\|Rocket part productivity]] {{SA}}
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	'''Level 20''': [[Rocket silo]] filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s ~~reaches~~ the +300% productivity cap.<br>		'''Level 20''': [[Rocket silo]]s filled with legendary [[productivity module]]s reach the 300% productivity cap.<br>
	'''Level 30''': Rocket ~~silo reaches~~ the +300% productivity cap with no modules.		'''Level 30''': Rocket silos reach the 300% productivity cap with no modules.
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	\| {{Icontech\|Mining productivity (research)}} [[Mining productivity (research)\|Mining productivity]]		\| {{Icontech\|Mining productivity (research)}} [[Mining productivity (research)\|Mining productivity]]
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	'''Level 2:''' [[Grenade]]s destroy trees in one hit.<br>		'''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 8:''' [[Rocket]]s (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 12:''' Rockets (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.		{{SA}} '''Level 16:''' [[Explosive rocket]]s (red) destroy large asteroids in two hits with direct damage; greatly conserves rockets.
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