BlockFactory:Research Tree

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

Epoch 1: Steam

Costs Knowledge Scroll I.

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

Epoch 2: Logistics

Costs Knowledge Scroll II. You can make these scrolls once Goblin Scholars is done.

#	Research	ID	Cost	Time	Requires	Unlocks
11	Automation 2	BF_Research_Automation_2	2 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min	Goblin Scholars, Steel Processing	Fabricator T2
12	Logistics 2	BF_Research_Logistics_2	4 × Knowledge Scroll II	2 min	Goblin Scholars	Belt T2, Underground Belt T2, Splitter T2
13	Fast Grabber	BF_Research_Fast_Grabber	2 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min	Goblin Scholars	Grabber T2, Long Grabber
14	Concrete	BF_Research_Concrete	3 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min 30 s	Steel Processing	Concrete, Concrete Floor, Concrete Walls, Iron Floor
15	Landfill	BF_Research_Landfill	2 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min	Concrete	Landfill
16	Fluid Handling	BF_Research_Fluid_Handling	2 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min	Automation 2	Pipe T2, Underground Pipe T1, Storage Tank
17	Golemcraft	BF_Research_Golemcraft	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 Portal of the Ancient
18	Coal Power	BF_Research_Coal_Power	3 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min 30 s	Steel Processing, Steam Power	Coal Plant, Medium Power Pole
19	Rangertower	BF_Research_Rangertower	2 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min	Goblin Scholars	Rangertower
20	Goblin Logistics	BF_Research_Goblin_Logistics	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	BF_Research_Tallow_Rendering	2 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min	Hunting, Fluid Handling	Lubricant
22	Engine	BF_Research_Engine	3 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min 30 s	Steel Processing	Engine Unit
23	Railway	BF_Research_Railway	4 × Knowledge Scroll II	2 min	Logistics 2, Engine, Goblin Carts	Steam Locomotive, Cargo Wagon, Train Stop
24	Rail Signals	BF_Research_Rail_Signals	3 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min 30 s	Railway	Rail Signal, Chain Signal
25	Steel Ammunition	BF_Research_Steel_Ammunition	3 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min 30 s	Steel Processing, Firearms	Assault Rifle, Steel Cartridge, Steel Shotgun Shell
26	Gates	BF_Research_Gates	2 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min	Masonry, Goblin Scholars	Gate
27	Automobilism	BF_Research_Automobilism	3 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min 30 s	Engine	Steam Buggy
28	Cryonics	BF_Research_Cryonics	2 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min	Goblin Scholars, Steam Power	Cryo Capsule
29	Tree Farming	BF_Research_Tree_Farming	2 × Knowledge Scroll II	1 min	Goblin Scholars	Tree Farm
30	Heavy Armor	BF_Research_Heavy_Armor	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	BF_Research_Golem_Scholars	6 × Knowledge Scroll II	3 min	Fluid Handling, Golemcraft, Engine	Golem Research Center, Knowledge Scroll III

Epoch 3: Oil

Costs Knowledge Scroll III. You can make these scrolls once Golem Scholars is done.

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

Epoch 4: Industry

Costs Knowledge Scroll IV. You can make these scrolls once Rune Scholars is done.

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

Epoch 5: Nuclear

Costs Knowledge Scroll V. You can make these scrolls once Core Scholars is done.

#	Research	ID	Cost	Time	Requires	Unlocks
72	Uranium Processing	BF_Research_Uranium_Processing	4 × Knowledge Scroll V	2 min	Sulfur Processing, Golemcraft 2	Uranium Golems Refinery, Uranium Fuel Cell
73	Nuclear Power	BF_Research_Nuclear_Power	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	BF_Research_Nuclear_Fuel_Reprocessing	4 × Knowledge Scroll V	2 min	Nuclear Power	—
75	Golem Resonance	BF_Research_Golem_Resonance	6 × Knowledge Scroll V	3 min	Uranium Processing	—
76	Logistics 4	BF_Research_Logistics_4	4 × Knowledge Scroll V	2 min	Logistics 3, Core Scholars	Belt T4, Underground Belt T4, Splitter T4
77	Hob-Goblin Construction 2	BF_Research_Hob_Goblin_Construction_2	4 × Knowledge Scroll V	2 min	Hob-Goblin Construction, Core Scholars	Hob-goblins walk 50% faster
78	Rune Crafting 3	BF_Research_Rune_Crafting_3	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	BF_Research_Uranium_Ammunition	4 × Knowledge Scroll V	2 min	Uranium Processing, Steel Ammunition	Uranium Cartridge
80	Great Portal	BF_Research_Great_Portal	10 × Knowledge Scroll V	5 min	Nuclear Power, Logistics 4, Hob-Goblin Construction 2, Rune Crafting 3	Great Portal Altar

See also

• Research
• Epochs
• Items