Phoenix Project research

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1 Research lab generates 4 research points per hour. Costs of research in research points for each research are in brackets.

Research Projects

Researches are presented as they come into a new game. Research time is valid for 1 lab. The first five pieces of research unlock without doing anything.

Atmospheric analysis (50)

Prerequisites: none

Before research: We have managed to connect to some of the remaining weather satellites. We should use these to assess the extent of the new mist outbreak.

After research: Atmospheric Analysis Reprogramming of our satellite systems has revealed the extent of the new mist outbreak. The origin sites are in coastal sea region, as in the previous two incursions, but the activity level seems higher, posing a serious threat to remaining life on earth. Havens caught within the mist will be at risk of attack, so we should explore mist-covered regions thoroughly and defend any havens trapped within them. Our geoscape monitoring systems have been updated with current mist coverage.

Bonus effect: Global mist monitoring system available

Haven recruitment protocols (50)

Prerequisities: Atmospheric analysis

Before research: The leader of a reconnaissance team has proposed that we attempt to recruit capable people from the Havens. They might not share the technological know-how of Phoenix Project operatives but have been battle-hardened by the horrors of the world.

After research: We have created a set of biometric and psych-eval tests in order to identify potential recruits. We need to locate havens with leaders favorable to our cause and barter any resources they want in order to secure our recruitment choices. It will probably be cheaper and easier for us to get recruits from havens with higher populations. Bonus effects: We can now recruit soldiers from Havens.

Bonus effect: We can now recruit soldiers from Havens

Haven trade protocols (50)

Prerequisities: Haven recruitment protocols

Before research: Some trade between Havens occurs, but it is a difficult and dangerous process. With our access to transportation, we are in a unique position to assist the different settlements by providing supplies. This might be a perfect opportunity to establish trade relations that would benefit all sides. Bonus effects: We can know trade resources with Havens.

After research: We have established a series of diplomatic protocols for trading with Havens. While many settlements may have needs that we could Havens. While many settlements may have needs that we could meet, the sad truth is that in today's atmosphere of fear and paranoia, we will have to establish good relations with the Haven's leadership and show that we're not potential swindlers or raiders before they will consider engaging in trade with us.

Bonus effect: We can now trade resources with Havens

The Phoenix Archives (100)

Prerequisities: Atmospheric analysis

Before research: We have discovered a batch of encrypted files on the mainframe of the newly-reclaimed Phoenix Base. According to the filenames, these are the Phoenix Archives, or what remains of them.

After research: Randolph Symes III's notes indicate the existence of a private retreat owned by the Symes family, used as a place of meditation and research. It may contain information that could help us understand what Symes was trying to achieve in his final days.

After cinematics: Whatever happened to Dr. Symes? Randolph Symes's notes indicate the existence of a private retreat owned by the Symes family, used as a place of meditation and research. It may contain information that could help us understand what Symes was trying to achieve in his final days. Site added to escape: The Symes Retreat. We should send our operatives to investigate.

Bonus effects: cinematics about Randolph Symes the third. Site added to Geoscape: The Symes Retreat. Phoenix bases are revealed and can be activated.

Human population census (50)

Prerequisites: The Phoenix Archives

After research: The total human population gathered in the safety of havens can now be tracked on a daily basis. We have also calculated the survival threshold for human reproduction once the Pandoran threat is eliminated. If the population falls below this threshold, then humanity will not survive in the long term. It is imperative that we do not let this happen.

Bonus effect: Human population monitoring available

Disciples of Anu (50)

Prerequisities: Discover Disciples of Anu haven on Geoscape.

Before research: Said to have been a series of cultist sects before the Third World War, the Disciples of Anu have grown to become one of the greatest powers in what is left of our world. Not much is known about their religion other that they embrace the mutations brought by the Pandoravirus, and are ruled by a leader referred to only as 'The Exalted'.

After research: The Disciples of Anu are a syncretic religion formed out of several previous cults (the Children of the Black Tide, the Holy Disciples of the Xenoglossic Doctrine, and the Order of ANU) by the messianic figure known only as the Exalted. She forged the disparate elements of the cults into a unified belief system built around her visions of ANU, the Dead God.

The Disciples of Anu leadership follows a strict hierarchy, and access to the Exalted is reserved only for the most faithful. Should we seek out an alliance with her, we would first have to gain the approval of her servants: the Apostle to the Once-Born, the Keeper of the to the Exalted is reserved only for the most faithful. Should we seek out an alliance with her, we would first have to gain the approval of her servants: the Apostle to the Once-Born, the Keeper of the out an alliance with her, we would first have to gain the approval of her servants: the Apostle to the Once-Born, the Keeper of her servants: the Apostle to the Once-Born, the Keeper of the Threshold, the Voiceless Hierophant, the Blind Legate, the Shadowed Hierarch and finally the Synod of Yearning. The latter said to be a 'compound being' of some kind, effectively runs the day-to-day operations of the Disciples.

Rewards: FOOD +200 Disciples of Anu cinematics,

New Jericho (50)

Prerequisities: Discover New Jericho haven on geoscape.

Bonus effect: 250 materials. New Jericho cinematics.

Before research: New Jericho is a militaristic organization founded by the enigmatic billionaire Tobias West.

After research: New Jericho is a militaristic organization founded by Tobias West, the enigmatic billionaire founder of Vanadium Inc. Ideologically committed to West’s values of reason and meritocracy, New Jericho valorizes human will as the foundation of freedom and sees the Pandorans as a threat to the very core of human identity. West is said to have developed a long-term military strategy that will succeed where previous campaigns have failed. Some accuse him of having built a cult of personality around himself.

Rewards: MATERIALS +250, New Jericho cinematics

Synedrion (50)

Prerequisities: Discover Synedrion haven on geoscape.

Bonus effects: 150 Tech, Synedrion cinematics

Before research: An anarchist organization without leaders, dedicated to new technologies and freedom of thought. Synedrion aims to find a way of co-existing with the new ecosystem.

After research: Synedrion is an amalgamation of several political movements, with roots in social ecology, anarcho-syndicalism, and similar belief systems. Built on a strong opposition to hierarchies, Synedrion is egalitarian and radically democratic, with decisions being made via public assembly. Despite this, certain more prominent individuals do exist, and two streams of thought have begun to crystallize: the Polyphonic Tendency, who believe that the origin of humanity's dysfunctional relationship with the environment lies in hierarchies of dominance, and the Terraformers, who believe in putting humans first and are less opposed to the idea of leadership. The current official goal of Synedrion is finding a way of co-existing with the new ecosystem, but that goal is being challenged from within.

Rewards: TECH +150, Synedrion cinematics

Pandoran Evolution (600)

Prerequisities: Evolved Pandoran is killed or captured.

Before research: Field teams have reported seeing mutated versions of Arthrons and Tritons with evolved body parts. While similar in appearance to the original classifications, these new specimens are considerably tougher. We could be witnessing the emergence of several new types of Pandoran.

After research: Field reports are indicating that some Pandorans of the Arthron and Triton types are gradually developing resistances and counters to our weaponry. While this process in some ways resembles traditional evolution, it is clearly a much more directed process. Rather than adapting to evolutionary pressure, the Pandorans are being adapted with a goal in mind - the eradication of humanity.

Rewards: TECH +150, MATERIALS +300

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