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The '''Research Tree''' lists all 80 research projects of Block Factory 0.2.0 by [[BlockFactory:Epochs|epoch]]. You run research at the Outlander Test Site with [[BlockFactory:Research|Knowledge Scrolls]]; see [[BlockFactory:Research|Research]] for how it works. Times are the defaults (30 s per scroll); server operators can change them in the mod config (see [[BlockFactory:World Settings|World Settings]]).

== Epoch 1: Steam ==

Costs [[BlockFactory:Research|Knowledge Scroll I]].

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! # !! Research !! ID !! Cost !! Time !! Requires !! Unlocks
|-
| 1 || Steam Power || <code>BF_Research_Steam_Power</code> || 1 × Knowledge Scroll I || 30 s || — || Water Pump, Water Boiler, Steam Generator, Small Power Pole, Auto Drill, Lamp
|-
| 2 || Automation || <code>BF_Research_Automation</code> || 1 × Knowledge Scroll I || 30 s || Steam Power || Fabricator T1, Grabber T1
|-
| 3 || Logistics || <code>BF_Research_Logistics</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll I || 1 min || — || Underground Belt T1, Splitter T1, Iron Chest
|-
| 4 || Hunting || <code>BF_Research_Hunting</code> || 1 × Knowledge Scroll I || 30 s || — || Animal Trap, SlaughterHouse
|-
| 5 || Masonry || <code>BF_Research_Masonry</code> || 1 × Knowledge Scroll I || 30 s || — || Brick, Brick Walls, Glass
|-
| 6 || Steel Processing || <code>BF_Research_Steel_Processing</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll I || 1 min 30 s || Automation, Masonry || Blast Furnace, Steel Plate, Steel Beam, Steel Chest
|-
| 7 || Goblin Carts || <code>BF_Research_Goblin_Carts</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll I || 1 min || Logistics || Rail, Buffer Stop, Goblin Cart
|-
| 8 || Firearms || <code>BF_Research_Firearms</code> || 1 × Knowledge Scroll I || 30 s || — || Shotgun, Shotgun Shell
|-
| 9 || Light Armor || <code>BF_Research_Light_Armor</code> || 1 × Knowledge Scroll I || 30 s || Hunting || Light Armor (Helmet), Light Armor (Chest), Light Armor (Gloves), Light Armor (Legs)
|-
| 10 || Goblin Scholars || <code>BF_Research_Goblin_Scholars</code> || 5 × Knowledge Scroll I || 2 min 30 s || Automation, Logistics || [[BlockFactory:Research|Knowledge Scroll II]]
|}

== Epoch 2: Logistics ==

Costs [[BlockFactory:Research|Knowledge Scroll II]]. You can make these scrolls once '''Goblin Scholars''' is done.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! # !! Research !! ID !! Cost !! Time !! Requires !! Unlocks
|-
| 11 || Automation 2 || <code>BF_Research_Automation_2</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min || Goblin Scholars, Steel Processing || Fabricator T2
|-
| 12 || Logistics 2 || <code>BF_Research_Logistics_2</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll II || 2 min || Goblin Scholars || Belt T2, Underground Belt T2, Splitter T2
|-
| 13 || Fast Grabber || <code>BF_Research_Fast_Grabber</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min || Goblin Scholars || Grabber T2, Long Grabber
|-
| 14 || Concrete || <code>BF_Research_Concrete</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min 30 s || Steel Processing || Concrete, Concrete Floor, Concrete Walls, Iron Floor
|-
| 15 || Landfill || <code>BF_Research_Landfill</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min || Concrete || Landfill
|-
| 16 || Fluid Handling || <code>BF_Research_Fluid_Handling</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min || Automation 2 || Pipe T2, Underground Pipe T1, Storage Tank
|-
| 17 || Golemcraft || <code>BF_Research_Golemcraft</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll II || 2 min || Steel Processing || Gold Bar, Golem Core, Stone Golems Refinery, Crushed Iron Ore, Crushed Copper Ore, Crushed Gold Ore, Golem call at the [[BlockFactory:Portal of the Ancient|Portal of the Ancient]]
|-
| 18 || Coal Power || <code>BF_Research_Coal_Power</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min 30 s || Steel Processing, Steam Power || Coal Plant, Medium Power Pole
|-
| 19 || Rangertower || <code>BF_Research_Rangertower</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min || Goblin Scholars || Rangertower
|-
| 20 || Goblin Logistics || <code>BF_Research_Goblin_Logistics</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll II || 2 min || Automation 2 || Goblin Hut, Logistic Chest (Provider), Logistic Chest (Requester), Logistic Chest (Storage), Goblin Planner: Copy
|-
| 21 || Tallow Rendering || <code>BF_Research_Tallow_Rendering</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min || Hunting, Fluid Handling || Lubricant
|-
| 22 || Engine || <code>BF_Research_Engine</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min 30 s || Steel Processing || Engine Unit
|-
| 23 || Railway || <code>BF_Research_Railway</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll II || 2 min || Logistics 2, Engine, Goblin Carts || Steam Locomotive, Cargo Wagon, Train Stop
|-
| 24 || Rail Signals || <code>BF_Research_Rail_Signals</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min 30 s || Railway || Rail Signal, Chain Signal
|-
| 25 || Steel Ammunition || <code>BF_Research_Steel_Ammunition</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min 30 s || Steel Processing, Firearms || Assault Rifle, Steel Cartridge, Steel Shotgun Shell
|-
| 26 || Gates || <code>BF_Research_Gates</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min || Masonry, Goblin Scholars || Gate
|-
| 27 || Automobilism || <code>BF_Research_Automobilism</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min 30 s || Engine || Steam Buggy
|-
| 28 || Cryonics || <code>BF_Research_Cryonics</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min || Goblin Scholars, Steam Power || Cryo Capsule
|-
| 29 || Tree Farming || <code>BF_Research_Tree_Farming</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min || Goblin Scholars || Tree Farm
|-
| 30 || Heavy Armor || <code>BF_Research_Heavy_Armor</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll II || 1 min || Steel Processing, Light Armor || Heavy Armor (Helmet), Heavy Armor (Chest), Heavy Armor (Gloves), Heavy Armor (Legs)
|-
| 31 || Golem Scholars || <code>BF_Research_Golem_Scholars</code> || 6 × Knowledge Scroll II || 3 min || Fluid Handling, Golemcraft, Engine || Golem Research Center, [[BlockFactory:Research|Knowledge Scroll III]]
|}

== Epoch 3: Oil ==

Costs [[BlockFactory:Research|Knowledge Scroll III]]. You can make these scrolls once '''Golem Scholars''' is done.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! # !! Research !! ID !! Cost !! Time !! Requires !! Unlocks
|-
| 32 || Oil Processing || <code>BF_Research_Oil_Processing</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min 30 s || Golem Scholars || Oil Pumpjack, Oil Processor, Chemical Plant
|-
| 33 || Advanced Oil Processing || <code>BF_Research_Advanced_Oil_Processing</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll III || 2 min || Oil Processing || Solid Fuel
|-
| 34 || Plastics || <code>BF_Research_Plastics</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min 30 s || Oil Processing || Plastic Bar
|-
| 35 || Sulfur Processing || <code>BF_Research_Sulfur_Processing</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min 30 s || Oil Processing || Sulfur
|-
| 36 || Advanced Electronics || <code>BF_Research_Advanced_Electronics</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll III || 2 min || Plastics || Advanced Circuit
|-
| 37 || Silicon Processing || <code>BF_Research_Silicon_Processing</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min || Oil Processing || Silicon
|-
| 38 || Solar Energy || <code>BF_Research_Solar_Energy</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min || Silicon Processing || Solar Panel
|-
| 39 || Batteries || <code>BF_Research_Batteries</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min 30 s || Sulfur Processing || Battery, Storage Cell
|-
| 40 || Asphalt || <code>BF_Research_Asphalt</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min || Advanced Oil Processing || Asphalt, Asphalt Floor
|-
| 41 || Electric Energy Distribution || <code>BF_Research_Electric_Energy_Distribution</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min || Coal Power || Big Power Pole
|-
| 42 || Logistics 3 || <code>BF_Research_Logistics_3</code> || 5 × Knowledge Scroll III || 2 min 30 s || Logistics 2 || Belt T3, Underground Belt T3, Splitter T3, Grabber T3
|-
| 43 || Reinforced Pipes || <code>BF_Research_Reinforced_Pipes</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min 30 s || Fluid Handling, Sulfur Processing || Pipe T3, Reinforced Pipe T1, Fluid Pump, Underground Pipe T2
|-
| 44 || Goblin Logistics 2 || <code>BF_Research_Goblin_Logistics_2</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll III || 2 min || Goblin Logistics || Big Goblin Hut
|-
| 45 || Fluid Wagon || <code>BF_Research_Fluid_Wagon</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min 30 s || Oil Processing, Railway || Fluid Wagon
|-
| 46 || Flame Towers || <code>BF_Research_Flame_Towers</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min 30 s || Advanced Oil Processing || Flame Tower
|-
| 47 || Explosives || <code>BF_Research_Explosives</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min 30 s || Sulfur Processing || Explosives, Grenade, TNT
|-
| 48 || Flamethrower || <code>BF_Research_Flamethrower</code> || 2 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min || Flame Towers || Flamethrower, Fuel Canister
|-
| 49 || Armored Vehicles || <code>BF_Research_Armored_Vehicles</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll III || 2 min || Steel Ammunition, Automobilism || Armored Car
|-
| 50 || Circuit Network || <code>BF_Research_Circuit_Network</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll III || 1 min 30 s || Advanced Electronics || Signal Cable
|-
| 51 || Programmable Interface || <code>BF_Research_Programmable_Interface</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll III || 2 min || Circuit Network || Programmable Interface
|-
| 52 || Rune Scholars || <code>BF_Research_Rune_Scholars</code> || 6 × Knowledge Scroll III || 3 min || Advanced Electronics, Batteries || [[BlockFactory:Research|Knowledge Scroll IV]]
|}

== Epoch 4: Industry ==

Costs [[BlockFactory:Research|Knowledge Scroll IV]]. You can make these scrolls once '''Rune Scholars''' is done.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! # !! Research !! ID !! Cost !! Time !! Requires !! Unlocks
|-
| 53 || Rune Etching || <code>BF_Research_Rune_Etching</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 1 min 30 s || Golemcraft, Rune Scholars || Gold Wire, Rune Slate
|-
| 54 || Rune Crafting || <code>BF_Research_Rune_Crafting</code> || 5 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min 30 s || Rune Etching || Rune Module Speed MK1, Rune Module Efficiency MK1, Rune Module Productivity MK1
|-
| 55 || Processing || <code>BF_Research_Processing</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min || Advanced Electronics, Silicon Processing, Rune Etching || Processing Unit, Low Density Frame
|-
| 56 || Automation 3 || <code>BF_Research_Automation_3</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 1 min 30 s || Automation 2, Rune Crafting || Fabricator T3
|-
| 57 || Advanced Smelting || <code>BF_Research_Advanced_Smelting</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 1 min 30 s || Rune Scholars, Electric Energy Distribution || Electric Furnace, Relay
|-
| 58 || Golemcraft 2 || <code>BF_Research_Golemcraft_2</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min || Golemcraft, Rune Scholars || Big Stone Golems Refinery
|-
| 59 || Rune Crafting 2 || <code>BF_Research_Rune_Crafting_2</code> || 5 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min 30 s || Rune Crafting, Processing || Rune Module Speed MK2, Rune Module Efficiency MK2, Rune Module Productivity MK2, Rune Beacon
|-
| 60 || Electric Engine || <code>BF_Research_Electric_Engine</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 1 min 30 s || Engine, Advanced Oil Processing || Electric Engine
|-
| 61 || Hob-Goblin Construction || <code>BF_Research_Hob_Goblin_Construction</code> || 5 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min 30 s || Goblin Logistics 2, Processing, Electric Engine || Trap-Stone (Hob-Goblin)
|-
| 62 || Mass Grabber || <code>BF_Research_Mass_Grabber</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min || Logistics 3, Processing || Mass Grabber
|-
| 63 || Fortification || <code>BF_Research_Fortification</code> || 3 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 1 min 30 s || Concrete, Processing || Reinforced Concrete Walls, Iron Walls, Reinforced Pipe T2, Underground Pipe T3
|-
| 64 || Ancient Rites || <code>BF_Research_Ancient_Rites</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min || Rune Scholars || Portal of the Ancient
|-
| 65 || Golem Locomotive || <code>BF_Research_Golem_Locomotive</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min || Golemcraft 2, Railway, Rune Etching || Golem Locomotive
|-
| 66 || Rune Towers || <code>BF_Research_Rune_Towers</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min || Rune Crafting || Rune Tower
|-
| 67 || Rune Rifle || <code>BF_Research_Rune_Rifle</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min || Batteries, Rune Towers || Rune Rifle
|-
| 68 || Rocketry || <code>BF_Research_Rocketry</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min || Processing, Explosives || Rocket Launcher, Rocket
|-
| 69 || Rune Tank || <code>BF_Research_Rune_Tank</code> || 5 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min 30 s || Armored Vehicles, Rune Etching, Electric Engine || Rune Tank
|-
| 70 || Modular Armor || <code>BF_Research_Modular_Armor</code> || 5 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 2 min 30 s || Batteries, Processing, Heavy Armor || Modular Armor, Shield Module, Exoskeleton Module, Night Vision Module, Battery Module, Solar Module, Goblin Backpack
|-
| 71 || Core Scholars || <code>BF_Research_Core_Scholars</code> || 8 × Knowledge Scroll IV || 4 min || Rune Crafting, Processing, Golemcraft 2 || [[BlockFactory:Research|Knowledge Scroll V]]
|}

== Epoch 5: Nuclear ==

Costs [[BlockFactory:Research|Knowledge Scroll V]]. You can make these scrolls once '''Core Scholars''' is done.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! # !! Research !! ID !! Cost !! Time !! Requires !! Unlocks
|-
| 72 || Uranium Processing || <code>BF_Research_Uranium_Processing</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll V || 2 min || Sulfur Processing, Golemcraft 2 || Uranium Golems Refinery, Uranium Fuel Cell
|-
| 73 || Nuclear Power || <code>BF_Research_Nuclear_Power</code> || 8 × Knowledge Scroll V || 4 min || Reinforced Pipes, Uranium Processing || Nuclear Reactor, Heat Pipe, Heat Exchanger, Steam Turbine, Reinforced Pipe T3
|-
| 74 || Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing || <code>BF_Research_Nuclear_Fuel_Reprocessing</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll V || 2 min || Nuclear Power || —
|-
| 75 || Golem Resonance || <code>BF_Research_Golem_Resonance</code> || 6 × Knowledge Scroll V || 3 min || Uranium Processing || —
|-
| 76 || Logistics 4 || <code>BF_Research_Logistics_4</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll V || 2 min || Logistics 3, Core Scholars || Belt T4, Underground Belt T4, Splitter T4
|-
| 77 || Hob-Goblin Construction 2 || <code>BF_Research_Hob_Goblin_Construction_2</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll V || 2 min || Hob-Goblin Construction, Core Scholars || Hob-goblins walk 50% faster
|-
| 78 || Rune Crafting 3 || <code>BF_Research_Rune_Crafting_3</code> || 5 × Knowledge Scroll V || 2 min 30 s || Rune Crafting 2, Core Scholars || Rune Module Speed MK3, Rune Module Efficiency MK3, Rune Module Productivity MK3
|-
| 79 || Uranium Ammunition || <code>BF_Research_Uranium_Ammunition</code> || 4 × Knowledge Scroll V || 2 min || Uranium Processing, Steel Ammunition || Uranium Cartridge
|-
| 80 || Great Portal || <code>BF_Research_Great_Portal</code> || 10 × Knowledge Scroll V || 5 min || Nuclear Power, Logistics 4, Hob-Goblin Construction 2, Rune Crafting 3 || Great Portal Altar
|}

== See also ==
* [[BlockFactory:Research|Research]]
* [[BlockFactory:Epochs|Epochs]]
* [[BlockFactory:Items|Items]]

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