Research Lab
Every physical Research Lab level produces 10 RP per hour for your empire in the selected galaxy. Every anchored station also earns 5 RP per hour without a lab. For example, a station with Lab 3 earns 35 RP/hour; two stations with Lab 3 and Lab 2 earn 60 RP/hour together.
Requirements
None.
Construction cost
Base material cost for target level L is the level-1 amount × 2^(L − 1), rounded to the nearest whole resource before applicable discounts.
| Resource | Level 1 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal | 200 | 3,200 |
| Crystal | 400 | 6,400 |
| Deuterium | 200 | 3,200 |
Material Physics reduces material costs. Buildings and facilities also require the Credits shown in the construction quote. Use that quote for your actual price.
Planning and use
RP accumulates offline and during vacation; galaxy speed does not multiply it. A lab keeps its old rate while upgrading, then begins the higher rate when the upgrade completes. Labs do not unlock individual research or run a timed research queue in 3.0. Compare each upgrade’s recurring income with its construction cost.