New Jericho Research

Reasearches one after another as faction researches them. New Jericho 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. The whole faction tech tree is available for Phoenix Project to research after reaching allied status.

In order to receive any shared research from a faction you need to finish their research (New Jericho research that is unlocked after you discover first haven).

Already researched

These five pieces of research are already finished at the start of the new game.

New Jericho Aircraft Technology

The Thunderbird is the pinnacle of New Jericho air transport technology.

The New Jericho Thunderbird is a third-generation quad-rotor VTOL transporter, designed specifically for the current battlefield and atmospheric conditions. Covered with reinforced external armor and coated with anti-corrosive material, it offers protection from enemy fire and organic attacks alike.

Despite its considerable weight, thanks to its four Vimana-2 engines the Thunderbird is capable of speeds exceeding 320 kph. At present the Thunderbird has a capacity of 7 people, but the design incorporates potential for improving this.

New item for manufacturing available: Thunderbird

New Jericho Combat Armor Research

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. 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.

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

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.

New items for manufacturing available: 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.

New items for manufacturing available: 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.

New items for manufacturing available: Synedrion laser assault rifle, laser sniper rifle and a laser pistol. Plus their ammo.