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{{infobox main|misc|
|name = Multi-analyzer
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| name = Multi-analyzer
|image = Multi-analyzer.png
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| image = Multi-analyzer.png
|description = Increases research speed when placed near hi-tech research bench and unlocks new research projects. Each research bench can only use one multi-analyzer.
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| description = Increases research speed when placed near hi-tech research bench and unlocks new research projects. Each research bench can only use one multi-analyzer.
|type = Building
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| type = Building
|type2 = Misc
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| type2 = Misc
|placeable = true
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| placeable = true
|passability = pass through only
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| passability = pass through only
|cover = 0.5
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| cover = 0.5
|minifiable = true
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| minifiable = true
|size = 2 ˣ 2
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| size = 2 ˣ 2
|mass base = 60
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| mass base = 60
|flammability = 1
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| flammability = 1
|hp = 200
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| hp = 200
|sell price multiplier = 0.7
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| sell price multiplier = 0.7
|power = -200
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| power = -200
|terrain affordance = medium
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| terrain affordance = medium
|research = multi-analyzer
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| research = multi-analyzer
|thingCategories = BuildingsMisc
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| thingCategories = BuildingsMisc
|skill 1 = Construction
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| skill 1 = Construction
|skill 1 level = 8
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| skill 1 level = 8
|work to make = 10000
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| work to make = 10000
|resource 1 = Steel
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| resource 1 = Steel
|resource 1 amount = 40
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| resource 1 amount = 40
|resource 2 = Plasteel
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| resource 2 = Plasteel
|resource 2 amount = 50
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| resource 2 amount = 50
|resource 3 = Gold
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| resource 3 = Gold
|resource 3 amount = 20
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| resource 3 amount = 20
|resource 4 = Component
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| resource 4 = Component
|resource 4 amount = 8
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| resource 4 amount = 8
 
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A '''multi-analyzer''' is a miscellaneous structure which allows nearby [[hi-tech research bench]]es to investigate even the most advanced projects on the [[research]] tree. Additionally, these benches gain a 10% [[Research Speed]] bonus. One multi-analyzer can boost any number of nearby benches at once, but the effects of multiple multi-analyzers do not stack.
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A '''multi-analyzer''' is a [[miscellaneous]] structure which allows pawns working on nearby [[hi-tech research bench]]es to research the most advanced projects on the [[research]] tree. Additionally, these benches gain a 10% [[Research Speed]] bonus.
  
==Acquisition==
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== Acquisition ==
In order to [[research]] a multi-analyzer, you must have a constructed [[hi-tech research bench]], '''and''' use it for researching (so it must also be powered).  
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Multi-analyzers can be constructed once the [[Research#{{P|Required Research}}|{{P|Required Research}}]] research project has been completed. They require {{Required Resources}}, {{Ticks|{{P|Work To Make}}}} of work, and a [[{{P|Skill 1}}]] of {{P|Skill 1 Level}}.
  
Once the research for the multi-analyzer is completed, it can be constructed by a colonist with a [[Construction]] skill of 8 or above in {{ticks|10000}} for {{Required Resources}}s.
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== Summary ==
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[[File:Maximum Multianalyser distance.png|thumb|left|Maximum multi-analyzer distance]]
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Multi-analyzers link to all [[hi-tech research bench]]es within 4 tiles. Only linked benches can be used to [[research]] projects that require the multi-analyzer. Note that [[simple research bench]]es cannot be linked to multi-analyzers.
  
==Analysis==
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Multi-analyzers also provide a +10% research speed boost, comparable to lowering a 4000 Research point project such as Starflight Basics to 3636 research points at 100% speed.
The Multi-Analyzer is required for all research projects that can be traced to it. It provides a +10% research speed boost, comparable to lowering a 4000 Research point project such as Starflight Basics to 3636 research points at 100% speed. When trading before researching the Multi-Analyzer, look out for traders with [[plasteel]] and [[gold]], or mine it out yourself.
 
  
The distance between the multi-analyser and the hi-tech research bench can be no greater than 4 tiles, or the multi-analyzer will have no effect.  
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One multi-analyzer can boost any number of nearby benches at once, but the effects of multiple multi-analyzers do not stack.
[[File:Maximum Multianalyser distance.png|thumb|left|Maximum multi-analyser distance]]
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As of [[Version/1.3.3200|Version 1.3.3200]], the following projects required the use of the multi-analyzer:
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* [[Research#Vitals monitor|Vitals monitor]]
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* [[Research#Fabrication|Fabrication]]
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* [[Research#Advanced fabrication|Advanced fabrication]]
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* [[Research#Uranium slug turret|Uranium slug turret]]
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* [[Research#Cryptosleep caskets|Cryptosleep caskets]]
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* [[Research#Recon armor|Recon armor]]
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* [[Research#Marine armor|Marine armor]]
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* [[Research#Pulse charged munitions|Pulse charged munitions]]
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* [[Research#Bionic replacements|Bionic replacements]]
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* [[Research#Starflight basics|Starflight basics]]
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* [[Research#Starflight sensors|Starflight sensors]]
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* [[Research#Vacuum cryptosleep casket|Vacuum cryptosleep casket]]
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* [[Research#Starship reactor|Starship reactor]]
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* [[Research#Johnson-Tanaka drive|Johnson-Tanaka drive]]
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* [[Research#Machine persuasion|Machine persuasion]]
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* [[Research#Cataphract armor|Cataphract armor]] {{RoyaltyIcon}}
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* [[Research#Artificial metabolism|Artificial metabolism]] {{RoyaltyIcon}}
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* [[Research#Neural computation|Neural computation]] {{RoyaltyIcon}}
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* [[Research#Skin hardening|Skin hardening]] {{RoyaltyIcon}}
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* [[Research#Healing factors|Healing factors]] {{RoyaltyIcon}}
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* [[Research#Flesh shaping|Flesh shaping]] {{RoyaltyIcon}}
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* [[Research#Molecular analysis|Molecular analysis]] {{RoyaltyIcon}}
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* [[Research#Circadian influence|Circadian influence]] {{RoyaltyIcon}}
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== Analysis ==
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The multi-analyzer is not strictly necessary unless the goal is to [[Ending the game#Ship Launch|construct a ship]], as otherwise the game ''can'' be reliably completed without the projects it unlocks. Despite this, it is still a very useful tool to have - the research buff will eventually pay off the investment required to unlock it and several of the projects unlocked provide useful options to the colony. Particularly notable projects that require the multi-analyzer include [[bionics]] and both tiers of fabrication, which frees the player for the whims of Trader RNG, and [[Marine armor|marine]] or [[cataphract armor|cataphract]] {{RoyaltyIcon}} armor, allowing access the masterwork and legendary [[quality]] without getting very lucky with a [[quest]] reward.
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Ideally, the requisite [[plasteel]] and [[gold]] should be sourced before researching the multi-analyzer. Look out for traders with [[plasteel]] and [[gold]], or mine it out yourself.
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Due the research speed buff, the analyzer should be procured as early as possible to ensure it applies to the maximum number of research projects. Paying back its fairly significant research cost requires 40,000 research points for [[Scenario system#Default Scenarios|New Arrivals]], and 80,000 points for [[Scenario system#Lost Tribe|New Tribes]]. Note that, as of [[Version/1.3.3200|Version 1.3.3200]], there are 150,900 <!--161,200 - 10,300 --> points of research to be completed, excluding the project to unlock the multi-analyzer and its chain of prerequisites. This does not account for the research unlocked, or research penalties applied, by the [[Scenario system|starting scenario]].
  
 
== Version history ==
 
== Version history ==

Revision as of 05:38, 1 February 2022

Multi-analyzer

Multi-analyzer

Increases research speed when placed near hi-tech research bench and unlocks new research projects. Each research bench can only use one multi-analyzer.

Base Stats

Type
BuildingMisc
Market Value
1020 Silver [Note]
Mass
60 kg
HP
200
Flammability
100%

Building

Size
2 × 2
Minifiable
True
Placeable
True
Passability
pass through only
Cover Effectiveness
50%
Terrain Affordance
Medium
Power
-200 W

Creation

Required Research
Multi-analyzer
Skill Required
Construction 8
Work To Make
10,000 ticks (2.78 mins)
Resources to make
Steel 40 + Plasteel 50 + Gold 20 + Component 8
Deconstruct yield
Steel 20 + Plasteel 25 + Gold 10 + Component 4
Destroy yield
Steel 10 + Plasteel 12 - 13 + Gold 5 + Component 2
Technical
thingCategories
BuildingsMisc


A multi-analyzer is a miscellaneous structure which allows pawns working on nearby hi-tech research benches to research the most advanced projects on the research tree. Additionally, these benches gain a 10% Research Speed bonus.

Acquisition

Multi-analyzers can be constructed once the Multi-analyzer research project has been completed. They require Steel 40 Steel, Plasteel 50 Plasteel, Gold 20 Gold, Component 8 Components, 10,000 ticks (2.78 mins) of work, and a Construction of 8.

Summary

Maximum multi-analyzer distance

Multi-analyzers link to all hi-tech research benches within 4 tiles. Only linked benches can be used to research projects that require the multi-analyzer. Note that simple research benches cannot be linked to multi-analyzers.

Multi-analyzers also provide a +10% research speed boost, comparable to lowering a 4000 Research point project such as Starflight Basics to 3636 research points at 100% speed.

One multi-analyzer can boost any number of nearby benches at once, but the effects of multiple multi-analyzers do not stack.

As of Version 1.3.3200, the following projects required the use of the multi-analyzer:

Analysis

The multi-analyzer is not strictly necessary unless the goal is to construct a ship, as otherwise the game can be reliably completed without the projects it unlocks. Despite this, it is still a very useful tool to have - the research buff will eventually pay off the investment required to unlock it and several of the projects unlocked provide useful options to the colony. Particularly notable projects that require the multi-analyzer include bionics and both tiers of fabrication, which frees the player for the whims of Trader RNG, and marine or cataphract Content added by the Royalty DLC armor, allowing access the masterwork and legendary quality without getting very lucky with a quest reward.

Ideally, the requisite plasteel and gold should be sourced before researching the multi-analyzer. Look out for traders with plasteel and gold, or mine it out yourself.

Due the research speed buff, the analyzer should be procured as early as possible to ensure it applies to the maximum number of research projects. Paying back its fairly significant research cost requires 40,000 research points for New Arrivals, and 80,000 points for New Tribes. Note that, as of Version 1.3.3200, there are 150,900 points of research to be completed, excluding the project to unlock the multi-analyzer and its chain of prerequisites. This does not account for the research unlocked, or research penalties applied, by the starting scenario.

Version history