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Hi-tech research benches can only be produced after researching [[Research#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] and require more space and resources to construct than [[simple research bench]]es, as well as electricity to operate. However, with a research rate of 100% instead of the simple benches' 75%, they produce results significantly faster, and are capable of working on advanced projects simple benches can't touch. They can also benefit from the addition of a [[multi-analyzer]], producing even faster results. Most colonies will eventually need to replace their simple benches with hi-tech ones to keep up with progression.
 
Hi-tech research benches can only be produced after researching [[Research#Microelectronics|Microelectronics]] and require more space and resources to construct than [[simple research bench]]es, as well as electricity to operate. However, with a research rate of 100% instead of the simple benches' 75%, they produce results significantly faster, and are capable of working on advanced projects simple benches can't touch. They can also benefit from the addition of a [[multi-analyzer]], producing even faster results. Most colonies will eventually need to replace their simple benches with hi-tech ones to keep up with progression.
  
In addition to the required 100 steel, a hi-tech research bench needs 150 ''metallic'' [[stuff]] - they cannot be made with [[wood]].  For most colonies, [[steel]] is more precious than [[silver]], so the latter would be the best choice in most situations, and can be acquired by mining or from most any [[trader]].
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In addition to the required 100 steel, a hi-tech research bench needs 150 ''metallic'' [[stuff]] - they cannot be made with [[wood]].  For [[silver]] or [[gold]], this is multiplied by x10, for 1,500 required.  For most colonies, [[steel]] is more precious than [[silver]], but maybe not ''that'' much more.
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Hi-tech research bench

Hi-tech research bench

A high-tech bench with computers and electronic measurement equipment. Allows more rapid research, and unlocks advanced research projects.

Base Stats

Type
BuildingProduction
HP
250
Flammability
100%
Path Cost
50

Building

Size
5 × 2
Minifiable
False
Placeable
True
Passability
pass through only
Cover Effectiveness
50%
Terrain Affordance
Heavy
Power
-250 W
Facility
Multi-analyzer
Efficiency
100%

Creation

Required Research
Microelectronics
Skill Required
Construction 6
Work To Make
5,000 ticks (1.39 mins)
Stuff Tags
Metallic
Resources to make
Stuff 150 + Steel 100 + Component 10
Deconstruct yield
Stuff 75 + Steel 50 + Component 5
Destroy yield
Stuff 37 - 38 + Steel 25 + Component 2 - 3

A hi-tech research bench is a Production bench at which your colonists can research new technology. Once you've selected a project in the Research tab, your research-capable colonists will operate the bench when not otherwise occupied. Multiple researchers can contribute toward a project at the same time, so long as sufficient research benches are available and/or double shifts.

Building research benches outdoors imposes a x0.75 penalty to research speed. Indoors, the cleanliness of the room the bench is in comes into play, granting modifiers ranging from x0.75 for very dirty rooms to x1.09 for sterile (which requires a room covered in sterile tiles). Because research projects are such long-term projects, it is strongly advised you place dining chairs or armchairs at each bench to keep your researchers comfortable.

Unlike the simple research bench, these cannot be un/reinstalled, only deconstructed.

Acquisition

It is built with Stuff 150 Stuff (Metallic), Steel 100 Steel, Component 10 Components in 5,000 ticks (1.39 mins) after the research Microelectronics has been completed.

Analysis

Hi-tech research benches can only be produced after researching Microelectronics and require more space and resources to construct than simple research benches, as well as electricity to operate. However, with a research rate of 100% instead of the simple benches' 75%, they produce results significantly faster, and are capable of working on advanced projects simple benches can't touch. They can also benefit from the addition of a multi-analyzer, producing even faster results. Most colonies will eventually need to replace their simple benches with hi-tech ones to keep up with progression.

In addition to the required 100 steel, a hi-tech research bench needs 150 metallic stuff - they cannot be made with wood. For silver or gold, this is multiplied by x10, for 1,500 required. For most colonies, steel is more precious than silver, but maybe not that much more.

Version History