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| − | The '''Technology tree''' allows the player to unlock more advanced [[parts]] for constructing variously lethal [[craft]]. The tree is structured as a series of nodes, each containing a set of parts. Previously collected [[Science]] points have to be spent to research each node before its parts can be used in the [[Vehicle Assembly Building|VAB]] and [[Spaceplane Hangar|SPH]]. Each node has a prerequisite node or nodes which must be unlocked before it can be researched. Unlocking the entire tree requires 10098{{Check version||0.24.2}} Science. | + | The '''Technology tree''' allows the player to unlock more advanced [[parts]] for constructing variously level [[craft]]. It is a branching tree structure composed of nodes, each containing a set of one or more parts. Previously collected [[Science]] points have to be spent to research a node, which then unlocks its parts for use in the [[Editor]]. [[Funds]] may also be involved in unlocking individual parts depending on the difficulty settings. |
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| − | The tree is accessible via the [[Kerbal Space Center]] [[Research and Development|Research and Development Facility]]'s “Technology” tab. As part of the [[Science]] system, the Technology tree is not available in [[Sandbox|Sandbox Mode]]; instead all parts are automatically unlocked. | + | The tree is accessible via the [[Kerbal Space Center]] [[Research and Development|Research and Development Facility]]'s “Technology” tab. As part of the [[Science]] system, the Technology tree is not available in [[Sandbox|Sandbox Mode]]; instead all parts are automatically unlocked. All other modes begin with the initial node “Start” unlocked. Each node beyond it has a prerequisite node or nodes which must be unlocked before it can be researched. Unlocking the entire tree requires {{Formatnum|18468}} Science including the hidden nodes, but {{Formatnum|16918}} without. Before difficulty modifiers, there are {{Formatnum|392019.3|1}} Science points available from experiments, and {{Formatnum|6055.8|1}} from recovered vessels. |
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| | + | There are two additional placeholder nodes in the stock game which are included in the table below, but have no parts currently assigned to them. The nodes appear towards the end of the Tech Tree, and are only displayed in-game when a mod is installed which use them. These nodes are: Nanolathing, costing 550 Science, and Experimental Motors, costing 1000 Science. While these cannot be unlocked via research, it is technically possible to unlock them via [[Green Monolith]]s. |
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| | == Use == | | == Use == |
| − | [[File:Science Bug I.png|thumb|''Precision Engineering'' is an example of a research node with prerequisites. It requires either ''Advanced Flight Control'' '''or''' ''Electrics'' be activated before becoming available.]] | + | [[File:Science Bug I.png|thumb|''Precision Engineering'' is an example of a research node with prerequisites. It requires either ''Advanced Flight Control'' '''or''' ''Electrics'' to be unlocked before becoming available.]] |
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| − | The technology tree is displayed as a horizontal branching tree structure, with low tech research nodes on the left and higher tech nodes on the right. The root node of the technology tree, ''Start'', is on the leftmost side of the tree and is active by default in all new Career Mode games. | + | The technology tree is displayed as a horizontal branching tree structure, with low tech research nodes on the left and higher tech nodes on the right. The root node of the technology tree, ''Start'', is on the leftmost side of the tree and is unlocked by default in all new Career Mode games. |
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| − | By conducting missions and collecting science, the player may spend their science points on available research nodes. Only nodes that have had their dependencies activated are displayed on the technology tree. As the player activates more nodes, higher tech nodes will become available until the eighth tier of the tree is reached. | + | By conducting missions and collecting Science, the player may spend their [[Science points]] on available research nodes. In [[Career mode]], depending on the difficulty settings, funds may also be required to unlock each part in the node. Only nodes that have had their dependencies unlocked are displayed on the technology tree. As the player unlocks more nodes, higher tech nodes will become available until the eighth tier of the tree is reached. |
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| − | Most research nodes have dependencies upon earlier, lower technology nodes. For example, the General Rocketry node requires that the Basic Rocketry node be activated before the player may spend 20 science points to unlock its parts. Some nodes have multiple dependencies that require several nodes be activated before they become available. There are also research nodes that have multiple dependencies but only require one of them to be activated prior to becoming available. | + | Most research nodes have dependencies upon earlier, lower technology nodes. For example, the General Rocketry node requires that the Basic Rocketry node is unlocked before the player may spend 20 Science points to unlock its parts. Some nodes have multiple dependencies that require several nodes to be unlocked before they become available. There are also research nodes that have multiple dependencies, but most only require one of them to be unlocked prior to becoming available. Within the stock tech tree, Nuclear Propulsion and Ion propulsion are the only nodes that require all dependencies. |
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| | + | In Career Mode there is also a further restriction depending on the level of the research facility. The starting building allows only nodes under 100 Science points, the mediocre allows up to 500 Science points, and the final facility has no limits. (These restrictions can be put into Science Mode by editing the save file to reduce the building level) |
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| | == Research nodes == | | == Research nodes == |
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| − | ! class="unsortable" | Icon
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| − | ! Tree level
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| − | ! Science required
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| − | ! Node name
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| − | ! class="unsortable" | Required node(s)
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| − | ! class="unsortable" | Prerequisite for
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| − | ! class="unsortable" | Parts list
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| − | | [[File:Start.png|60x60px|center]] || 1 || 0 || Start
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| − | | None ||
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| − | * Basic Rocketry
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| − | * [[Command Pod Mk1]]
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| − | * [[LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine]]
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| − | * [[RT-10 Solid Fuel Booster]]
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| − | * [[FL-T200 Fuel Tank]]
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| − | * [[Modular Girder Segment]]
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| − | * [[Communotron 16]]
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| − | * [[Mk16 Parachute]]
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| − | | [[File:Basic rocketry.png|60x60px|center]] || 2 || 5 || Basic Rocketry
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| − | | Start ||
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| − | * General Rocketry
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| − | * Stability
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| − | * Survivability
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| − | * [[FL-T400 Fuel Tank]]
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| − | * [[FL-T100 Fuel Tank]]
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| − | * [[Mystery Goo™ Containment Unit]]
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| − | * [[TR-18A Stack Decoupler]]
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| − | | [[File:General rocketry.png|60x60px|center]] || 3 || 20 || General Rocketry
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| − | | Basic Rocketry ||
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| − | * Advanced Rocketry
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| − | * General Construction<ref group="Note" name="multiple">This research has multiple other requirements</ref>
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| − | * [[LV-T45 Liquid Fuel Engine]]
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| − | * [[Sepratron I]]
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| − | * [[Rockomax BACC Solid Fuel Booster]]
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| − | | [[File:Stability.png|60x60px|center]] || 3 || 18 || Stability
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| − | | Basic Rocketry ||
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| − | * General Construction<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Flight Control<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * [[Aerodynamic Nose Cone]]
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| − | * [[AV-T1 Winglet]]
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| − | * [[TT-38K Radial Decoupler]]
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| − | | [[File:Survivability.png|60x60px|center]] || 3 || 15 || Survivability
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| − | | Basic Rocketry ||
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| − | * Flight Control<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Science Tech
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| − | * [[LV-909 Liquid Fuel Engine]]
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| − | * [[LT-1 Landing Strut]]s
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| − | * [[Mk2-R Radial-Mount Parachute]]
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| − | |- id="Advanced Rocketry"
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| − | | [[File:Advanced rocketry.png|60x60px|center]] || 4 || 45 || Advanced Rocketry
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| − | | General Rocketry ||
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| − | * Heavy Rocketry
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| − | * Fuel Systems<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * [[Rockomax Mark 55 Radial Mount Liquid Engine]]
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| − | * [[FL-T800 Fuel Tank]]
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| − | |- id="General Construction"
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| − | | [[File:General construction.png|60x60px|center]] || 4 || 45 || General Construction
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| − | * General Rocketry<br>or
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| − | * Stability
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| − | |
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| − | * Fuel Systems<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Advanced Construction
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| − | * Aerodynamics<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * [[EAS-4 Strut Connector]]
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| − | * [[TT18-A Launch Stability Enhancer]]
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| − | * [[TT-70 Radial Decoupler]]
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| − | * [[TVR-1180C Mk1 Stack Tri-Coupler]]
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| − | |- id="Flight Control"
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| − | | [[File:Flight control.png|60x60px|center]] || 4 || 45 || Flight Control
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| − | |
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| − | * Stability<br>or
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| − | * Survivability
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| − | |
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| − | * Aerodynamics<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Advanced Flight Control
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| − | * Electrics<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * [[AV-R8 Winglet]]
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| − | * [[Mk1 Cockpit]]
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| − | * [[Stayputnik Mk. 1]]
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| − | * [[Inline Reaction Wheel]]
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| − | |- id="Science Tech"
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| − | | [[File:Science tech.png|60x60px|center]] || 4 || 45 || Science Tech
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| − | | Survivability ||
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| − | * Electrics<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Space Exploration
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| − | * Landing
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| − | * [[Z-100 Rechargeable Battery Pack]]
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| − | * [[SC-9001 Science Jr.]]
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| − | * [[Comms DTS-M1]]
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| − | |- id="Heavy Rocketry"
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| − | | [[File:Tech tree heavy rocketry.png|60x60px|center]] || 5 || 90 || Heavy Rocketry
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| − | | Advanced Rocketry ||
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| − | * Heavier Rocketry
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| − | * [[Rockomax "Poodle" Liquid Engine]]
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| − | * [[Rockomax "Skipper" Liquid Engine]]
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| − | * [[Rockomax X200-16 Fuel Tank]]
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| − | * [[Rockomax X200-32 Fuel Tank]]
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| − | * [[S1 SRB-KD25k]]
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| − | |- id="Fuel Systems"
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| − | | [[File:Fuel systems.png|60x60px|center]] || 5 || 90 || Fuel Systems
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| − | |
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| − | * Advanced Rocketry<br>or
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| − | * General Construction
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| − | * Heavier Rocketry
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| − | * Specialized Control
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| − | * [[Rockomax 48-7S]]
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| − | * [[Stratus-V Roundified Monopropellant Tank]]
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| − | * [[FL-R25 RCS Fuel Tank]]
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| − | * [[FTX-2 External Fuel Duct]]
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| − | * [[RV-105 RCS Thruster Block]]
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| − | |- id="Advanced Construction"
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| − | | [[File:Advanced construction.png|60x60px|center]] || 5 || 90 || Advanced Construction
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| − | | General Construction ||
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| − | * Specialized Control
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| − | * Specialized Construction
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| − | * [[Rockomax X200-8 Fuel Tank]]
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| − | * [[Structural Fuselage]]
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| − | * [[Rockomax Brand Decoupler]]
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| − | * [[Rockomax Brand Adapter]]
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| − | * [[Rockomax Brand Adapter 02]]
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| − | * [[Hydraulic Detachment Manifold]]
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| − | |- id="Aerodynamics"
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| − | | [[File:Tech tree aerodynamics.png|60x60px|center]] || 5 || 90 || Aerodynamics
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| − | |
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| − | * General Construction<br>or
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| − | * Flight Control
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| − | |
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| − | * Supersonic Flight
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| − | |
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| − | * [[Standard Control Surface]]
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| − | * [[Tail Connector]]
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| − | * [[Small Control Surface]]
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| − | * [[Swept Wings]]
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| − | * [[Tail Fin]]
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| − | * [[Basic Jet Engine]]
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| − | * [[Mk1 Fuselage - Jet Fuel]]
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| − | * [[XM-G50 Radial Air Intake]]
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| − | |- id="Advanced Flight Control"
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| − | | [[File:Tech tree advanced flight control.png|60x60px|center]] || 5 || 90 || Advanced Flight Control
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| − | | Flight Control ||
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| − | * High Altitude Flight
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| − | * Precision Engineering<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * [[Delta-Deluxe Winglet]]
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| − | * [[Inline Advanced Stabilizer]]
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| − | * [[Mk2 Cockpit]]
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| − | * [[Probodobodyne OKTO]]
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| − | |- id="Electrics"
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| − | | [[File:Tech tree electrics.png|60x60px|center]] || 5 || 90 || Electrics
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| − | |
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| − | * Flight Control<br>or
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| − | * Science Tech
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| − | |
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| − | * Precision Engineering<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Advanced Electrics
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| − | * Advanced Exploration<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * [[Z-200 Rechargeable Battery Bank]]
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| − | * [[OX-STAT Photovoltaic Panels]]
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| − | * [[Illuminator Mk1]]
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| − | * [[Illuminator Mk2]]
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| − | |- id="Space Exploration"
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| − | | [[File:Space exploration.png|60x60px|center]] || 5 || 90 || Space Exploration
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| − | | Science Tech ||
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| − | * Advanced Exploration<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * [[Pegasus I Mobility Enhancer]]
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| − | * [[2HOT Thermometer]]
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| − | * [[Mobile Processing Lab MPL-LG-2]]
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| − | |- id="Landing"
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| − | | [[File:Landing.png|60x60px|center]] || 5 || 90 || Landing
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| − | | Science Tech ||
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| − | * Advanced Landing
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| − | * [[LT-5 Micro Landing Strut]]
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| − | * [[Small Gear Bay]]
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| − | |- id="Heavier Rocketry"
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| − | | [[File:Heavier rocketry.png|60x60px|center]] || 6 || 160 || Heavier Rocketry
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| − | |
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| − | * Heavy Rocketry<br>or
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| − | * Fuel Systems
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| − | |
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| − | * Very Heavy Rocketry<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Nuclear Propulsion<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * [[Rockomax "Mainsail" Liquid Engine]]
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| − | * [[Rockomax Jumbo-64 Fuel Tank]]
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| − | * [[LFB KR-1x2]]
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| − | |- id="Specialized Control"
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| − | | [[File:Specialized control.png|60x60px|center]] || 6 || 160 || Specialized Control
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| − | |
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| − | * Fuel Systems<br>or
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| − | * Advanced Construction
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| − | * Nuclear Propulsion<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Large Control
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| − | * [[Advanced S.A.S Module, Large]]
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| − | * [[Mk1 Lander Can]]
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| − | * [[Mk1-2 Command Pod]]
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| − | * [[Stratus-V Cylindrified Monopropellant Tank]]
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| − | * [[Place-Anywhere 7 Linear RCS Port]]
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| − | * [[Mk16-XL Parachute]]
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| − | |- id="Specialized Construction"
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| − | | [[File:Specialized construction.png|60x60px|center]] || 6 || 160 || Specialized Construction
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| − | | Advanced Construction ||
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| − | * Advanced MetalWorks
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| − | * [[PPD-10 Hitchhiker Storage Container]]
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| − | * [[FL-A5 Adapter]]
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| − | * [[FL-A10 Adapter]]
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| − | * [[Modular Girder Adapter]]
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| − | * [[Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port]]
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| − | * [[Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port]]
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| − | * [[TVR-200 Stack Bi-Coupler]]
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| − | |- id="Actuators"
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| − | | [[File:Actuators.png|60x60px|center]] || 6 || 160 || Actuators
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| − | | Advanced Construction ||
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| − | * Advanced MetalWorks<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Composites
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| − | * Advanced Aerodynamics<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | |
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| − | * [[Advanced Grabbing Unit]]
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| − | |- id="Supersonic Flight"
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| − | | [[File:supersonic flight.png|60x60px|center]] || 6 || 160 || Supersonic Flight
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| − | | Aerodynamics ||
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| − | * Advanced Aerodynamics
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| − | * High Altitude Flight<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | |
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| − | * [[Delta Wing]]
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| − | * [[Mk2 Fuselage]]
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| − | * [[Mk2 to size 1 Adapter]]
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| − | * [[Engine Nacelle]]
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| − | * [[Radial Engine Body]]
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| − | * [[Circular Intake]]
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| − | |- id="Precision Engineering"
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| − | | [[File:Precision engineering.png|60x60px|center]] || 6 || 160 || Precision Engineering
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| − | |
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| − | * Advanced Flight Control<br>or
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| − | * Electrics
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| − | |
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| − | * Unmanned Tech
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| − | * Ion Propulsion<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * [[LV-1 Liquid Fuel Engine]]
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| − | * [[LV-1R Liquid Fuel Engine]]
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| − | * [[Rockomax 24-77]]
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| − | * [[Oscar-B Fuel Tank]]
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| − | * [[FL-R10 RCS Fuel Tank]]
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| − | * [[ROUND-8 Toroidal Fuel Tank]]
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| − | * [[TR-2V Stack Decoupler]]
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| − | |- id="Advanced Electrics"
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| − | | [[File:Advanced electrics.png|60x60px|center]] || 6 || 160 || Advanced Electrics
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| − | | Electrics ||
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| − | * Ion Propulsion<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Large Electrics
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| − | * Electronics
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| − | |
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| − | * [[Z-400 Rechargeable Battery]]
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| − | * [[SP-W 2x3 Photovoltaic Panels]]
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| − | * [[SP-L 1x6 Photovoltaic Panels]]
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| − | * [[OX-4W 2x3 Photovoltaic Panels]]
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| − | * [[OX-4L 1x6 Photovoltaic Panels]]
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| − | |- id="Advanced Exploration"
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| − | | [[File:Advanced exploration.png|60x60px|center]] || 6 || 160 || Advanced Exploration
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| − | |
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| − | * Electrics<br>or
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| − | * Space Exploration
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| − | |
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| − | * Field Science<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | |
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| − | * [[PresMat Barometer]]
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| − | * [[Telus Mobility Enhancer]]
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| − | * [[Telus-LV Bay Mobility Enhancer]]
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| − | |- id="Advanced Landing"
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| − | | [[File:Advanced landing.png|60x60px|center]] || 6 || 160 || Advanced Landing
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| − | | Landing ||
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| − | * Field Science<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | |
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| − | * [[LT-2 Landing Strut]]
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| − | * [[Mk25 Parachute]]
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| − | |- id="Nuclear Propulsion"
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| − | | [[File:Tech tree nuclear propulsion.png|60x60px|center]] || 7 || 300 || Nuclear Propulsion
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| − | * Heavier Rocketry<br>and
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| − | * Specialized Control
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| − | | N/A
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| − | * [[LV-N Atomic Rocket Motor]]
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| − | |- id="Large Control"
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| − | | [[File:Tech tree large control.png|60x60px|center]] || 7 || 300 || Large Control
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| − | | Specialized Control ||
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| − | * Very Heavy Rocketry<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Meta-Materials<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | |
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| − | * [[PPD-12 Cupola Module]]
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| − | * [[Mk2 Lander-can]]
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| − | * [[FL-R1 RCS Fuel Tank]]
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| − | * [[Launch Escape System]]
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| − | |- id="Advanced MetalWorks"
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| − | | [[File:Advanced metalworks.png|60x60px|center]] || 7 || 300 || Advanced MetalWorks
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| − | | Specialized Construction ||
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| − | * Meta-Materials<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * [[Modular Girder Segment XL]]
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| − | * [[Clamp-O-Tron Jr.]]
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| − | * [[BZ-52 Radial Attachment Point]]
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| − | * [[TVR-2160C Mk2 Stack Quad-Coupler]]
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| − | * [[TR-18D Stack Separator]]
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| − | * [[TR-XL Stack Separator]]
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| − | * [[TR-2C Stack Separator]]
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| − | |- id="Composites"
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| − | | [[File:Composites.png|60x60px|center]] || 7 || 300 || Composites
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| − | | Actuators ||
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| − | * Meta-Materials<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Heavy Aerodynamics<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | |
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| − | * [[M-Beam 650 I-Beam]]
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| − | * [[M-Beam 200 I-Beam]]
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| − | * [[M-Beam 200 I-Beam Pocket Edition]]
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| − | * [[The Not-Rockomax Micronode]]
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| − | * [[M-1x1 Structural Panel]]
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| − | * [[M-2x2 Structural Panel]]
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| − | * [[Cubic Octagonal Strut]]
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| − | * [[Octagonal Strut]]
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| − | |- id="Advanced Aerodynamics"
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| − | | [[File:Advanced aerodynamics.png|60x60px|center]] || 7 || 300 || Advanced Aerodynamics
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| − | | Supersonic Flight ||
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| − | * Heavy Aerodynamics<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Hypersonic Flight<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | |
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| − | * [[NCS Adapter]]
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| − | * [[Standard NC]]
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| − | * [[Wing Connector]]
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| − | * [[Structural Pylon]]
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| − | * [[Structural Wing]]
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| − | |- id="High Altitude Flight"
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| − | | [[File:High altitude flight.png|60x60px|center]] || 7 || 300 || High Altitude Flight
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| − | |
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| − | * Advanced Flight Control<br>or
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| − | * Supersonic Flight
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| − | ||
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| − | * Hypersonic Flight<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | |
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| − | * [[TurboJet Engine]]
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| − | * [[Small Hardpoint]]
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| − | * [[Ram Air Intake]]
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| − | |- id="Unmanned Tech"
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| − | | [[File:Unmanned tech.png|60x60px|center]] || 7 || 300 || Unmanned Tech
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| − | | Precision Engineering ||
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| − | * Advanced Unmanned Tech
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| − | * Large Probes<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | |
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| − | * [[Probodobodyne HECS]]
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| − | * [[Probodobodyne OKTO2]]
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| − | |- id="Ion Propulsion"
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| − | | [[File:Ion propulsion.png|60x60px|center]] || 7 || 300 || Ion Propulsion
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| − | |
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| − | * Precision Engineering<br>and
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| − | * Advanced Electrics
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| − | | N/A
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| − | |
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| − | * [[PB-ION Electric Propulsion System]]
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| − | * [[PB-X150 Xenon Container]]
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| − | * [[PB-X50R Xenon Container]]
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| − | |- id="Large Electrics"
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| − | | [[File:Large electrics.png|60x60px|center]] || 7 || 300 || Large Electrics
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| − | | Advanced Electrics ||
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| − | * Large Probes<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Specialized Electrics<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | |
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| − | * [[Z-1k Rechargeable Battery Bank]]
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| − | * [[Gigantor XL Solar Array]]
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| − | |- id="Electronics"
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| − | | [[File:Electronics.png|60x60px|center]] || 7 || 300 || Electronics
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| − | | Advanced Electrics ||
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| − | * Specialized Electrics<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Advanced Science Tech<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | |
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| − | * [[Communotron 88-88]]
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| − | * [[Double-C Seismic Accelerometer]]
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| − | |- id="Field Science"
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| − | | [[File:Field science.png|60x60px|center]] || 7 || 300 || Field Science
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| − | |
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| − | * Advanced Exploration<br>or
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| − | * Advanced Landing
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| − | |
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| − | * Advanced Science Tech<ref group="Note" name="multiple" />
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| − | * Advanced Motors
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| − | |
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| − | * [[EAS-1 External Command Seat]]
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| − | * [[Probodobodyne RoveMate]]
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| − | * [[RoveMax Model M1]]
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| − | * [[RoveMax Model S2]]
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| − | |- id="Very Heavy Rocketry"
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| − | | [[File:Tech tree very heavy rocketry.png|60x60px|center]] || 8 || 550 || Very Heavy Rocketry
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| − | |
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| − | * Heavier Rocketry<br>or
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| − | * Large Control
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| − | | N/A
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| − | |
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| − | * [[Kerbodyne KR-2L Advanced Engine]]
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| − | * [[TR-38-D]]
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| − | * [[S3 KS-25x4 Engine Cluster]]
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| − | * [[Kerbodyne S3-14400 Tank]]
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| − | * [[Kerbodyne S3-7200 Tank]]
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| − | * [[Kerbodyne S3-3600 Tank]]
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| − | * [[Kerbodyne ADTP-2-3]]
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| − | |- id="Meta-Materials"
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| − | | [[File:Meta-materials.png|60x60px|center]] || 8 || 550 || Meta-Materials
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| − | |
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| − | * Large Control<br>or
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| − | * Advanced MetalWorks
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| − | | N/A
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| − | |
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| − | * [[TVR-200L Stack Bi-Adapter]]
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| − | * [[TVR-400L Stack Quad-Adapter]]
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| − | * [[TVR-300L Stack Tri-Adapter]]
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| − | * [[Rockomax HubMax Multi-Point Connector]]
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| − | * [[Clamp-O-Tron Sr. Docking Port]]
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| − | * [[Inline Clamp-O-Tron]]
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| − | |- id="Heavy Aerodynamics"
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| − | | [[File:Heavy aerodynamics.png|60x60px|center]] || 8 || 550 || Heavy Aerodynamics
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| − | |
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| − | * Advanced Metal Works<br>or
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| − | * Advanced Aerodynamics
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| − | | N/A
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| − | |
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| − | * [[Protective Rocket Nose Mk7]]
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| − | * [[Mk3 Cockpit]]
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| − | * [[Mk3 Fuselage]]
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| − | * [[Mk3 to Mk2 Adapter]]
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| − | |- id="Hypersonic Flight"
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| − | | [[File:Hypersonic flight.png|60x60px|center]] || 8 || 550 || Hypersonic Flight
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| − | |
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| − | * Advanced Aerodynamics<br>or
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| − | * High Altitude Flight
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| − | | N/A
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| − | |
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| − | * [[Advanced Canard]]
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| − | * [[Standard Canard]]
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| − | * [[R.A.P.I.E.R. Engine]]
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| − | * [[Toroidal Aerospike Rocket]]
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| − | |- id="Advanced Unmanned Tech"
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| − | | [[File:Advanced unmanned tech.png|60x60px|center]] || 8 || 550 || Advanced Unmanned Tech
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| − | | Unmanned Tech || N/A
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| − | |
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| − | * [[Probodobodyne QBE]]
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| − | * [[RC-001S Remote Guidance Unit]]
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| − | * [[RC-L01 Remote Guidance Unit]]
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| − | |- id="Specialized Electrics"
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| − | | [[File:Specialized electrics.png|60x60px|center]] || 8 || 550 || Specialized Electrics
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| − | |
| |
| − | * Large Electrics<br>or
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| − | * Electronics
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| − | | N/A
| |
| − | |
| |
| − | * [[Z-4K Rechargeable Battery Bank]]
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| − | * [[PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator]]
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| − | |- id="Advanced Science Tech"
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| − | | [[File:Advanced science tech.png|60x60px|center]] || 8 || 550 || Advanced Science Tech
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| − | |
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| − | * Electronics<br>or
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| − | * Field Science
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| − | | N/A
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| − | |
| |
| − | * [[Sensor Array Computing Nose Cone]]
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| − | * [[GRAVMAX Negative Gravioli Detector]]
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| − | |- id="Advanced Motors"
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| − | | [[File:Advanced motors.png|60x60px|center]] || 8 || 550 || Advanced Motors
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| − | | Field Science || N/A
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| − | |
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| − | * [[RoveMax Model XL3]]
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| − | * [[TR-2L Ruggedized Vehicular Wheel]]
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| | [[Category:Technology tree nodes| ]] | | [[Category:Technology tree nodes| ]] |
There are two additional placeholder nodes in the stock game which are included in the table below, but have no parts currently assigned to them. The nodes appear towards the end of the Tech Tree, and are only displayed in-game when a mod is installed which use them. These nodes are: Nanolathing, costing 550 Science, and Experimental Motors, costing 1000 Science. While these cannot be unlocked via research, it is technically possible to unlock them via Green Monoliths.
The technology tree is displayed as a horizontal branching tree structure, with low tech research nodes on the left and higher tech nodes on the right. The root node of the technology tree, Start, is on the leftmost side of the tree and is unlocked by default in all new Career Mode games.
Most research nodes have dependencies upon earlier, lower technology nodes. For example, the General Rocketry node requires that the Basic Rocketry node is unlocked before the player may spend 20 Science points to unlock its parts. Some nodes have multiple dependencies that require several nodes to be unlocked before they become available. There are also research nodes that have multiple dependencies, but most only require one of them to be unlocked prior to becoming available. Within the stock tech tree, Nuclear Propulsion and Ion propulsion are the only nodes that require all dependencies.
In Career Mode there is also a further restriction depending on the level of the research facility. The starting building allows only nodes under 100 Science points, the mediocre allows up to 500 Science points, and the final facility has no limits. (These restrictions can be put into Science Mode by editing the save file to reduce the building level)
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