Laser Technology
Laser Technology improves fleet and defense damage and Recycler and Reaper harvest yield.
Quick stats
| Effect at level 1 | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Ship and defense attack | +5% |
| Harvest metal yield | +1% |
| Harvest crystal yield | +2% |
| Harvest deuterium yield | +3% |
| Extra Battlecruiser attack with Weapon Technology 1+ | +5% |
The extra Battlecruiser effect requires completed Weapon Technology, not an exclusive Military focus. Light and Heavy Lasers use their Shipyard requirements; Laser Technology is a combat bonus, not their construction prerequisite.
Cost and access
Available from level 0 without a lab or research prerequisite. Level 1 costs 2 base RP; later levels grow exponentially before any other-domain tier surcharge. The Research screen shows the current quote and saved funding.
Purchase a completed level immediately with RP, or use automatic investment. Metal, crystal and deuterium are not research payments in 3.0. Physical Research Labs increase RP income, not purchase speed.
Each fifth level adds another initial amount before compounding the bonus itself by 1%. See tier progression.
When to invest
Use it for combined combat and salvage value. Compare the next attack increase with Weapon Technology, and check cargo space before expecting larger harvest returns.