Synedrion Research

Reasearches one after another as faction researches them. Synedrion starts the game with the first five researches already finished. Every finished research is available for the player when he reaches alligned status with the faction.

Nuclear Fusion Technology

Energy production via nuclear fusion is the backbone of Synedrion's technological ambitions. Bonus effects: Power plant energy production is increased by 50%.

In its early days, Synedrion relied on sodium-cooled fast reactors, but this technology was eventually replaced with even safer and equally zero-emission nuclear fusion. Second-generation fusion technology now powers everything from homes to factories, providing clean energy at low cost.

Sentinent AIs

While true AI was secretly developed before World War III, it was used primarily for military purposes. Synedrion, however, recognizes the artificial intelligences developed by its scientists as full citizens.

Bonus effects: Research point output is increased by 25%.

Research into artificial intelligence was a controversial subject in the early days of Synedrion, but scientific freedom meant that inevitably, artificial sentient lifeforms were eventually developed.

The AI developed by Dr. Marco Matterani and his team, known as Barnabas, has produced several copies and versions of itself, and these, in turn, have created further offspring. All of these entities are recognized as full citizens of Synedrion, participating in political and social life much like a human being would. Many of them are active in research, which they find stimulating, but others work as artists, entertainers, or even (in one case) psychologists.

Synedrion Battle Armor

Development of armor.

Synedrion scientists developed advanced armor designed more for agility and stealth rather than heavy protection. The Synedrion combat philosophy is oriented towards deep reconnaissance and rapid deployment rather than direct engagement.

Bonus effects: Unlocks Synedrion sniper and assault armor.

Synedrion Aircraft Technology

Synedrion aircraft are powered by fusion cell technology and can carry a squad of 5, as well as a land vehicle. They are optimized for speed over carrying capacity.

Synedrion aircraft are based on fourth-generation hovercrafts modified for air travel. Powered by fusion cell technology, the aircraft can carry a squad of 5, or a land vehicle with 2 soldiers. The vehicle's relatively small capacity is compensated for by its high acceleration and maximum velocity.

Bonus effects: Unlocks manufacturing Helios.

Laser Weapons

Thanks to advanced miniaturization and new materials developed by Synedrion, lightweight laser weaponry has become a possibility.

Lightweight and silent, these weapons are capable of emitting directed bursts of a high-intensity laser that will cause significant damage to living and non-living targets alike. Each laser weapon is powered by a universal fusion power cell that can be swapped between all existing weapons.

Bonus effects: Unlocks manufacturing of Synedrion laser assault rifle, laser sniper rifle and a laser pistol. Plus their ammo.