Research lab
From Rise: The Vieneo Province
The Research Lab is a critical facility in Rise that enables technological advancement, workforce training, and the development of new manufacturing capabilities. By investing in research, colonies can unlock more efficient production methods, improve infrastructure, and enhance overall colony performance.
Gameplay Purpose
A Research Lab allows players to develop new technologies that impact various aspects of colony management, including:
- **Technological Progression** – Unlocks advanced equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure.
- **Manufacturing Enhancements** – Enables colonists to produce specialized inventory items.
- **Workforce Optimization** – Improves worker efficiency and automation.
- **Environmental & Terraforming Research** – Develops solutions for hostile planetary conditions.
- **Defensive & Security Improvements** – Enhances colony protection against external threats.
Research Categories
Technological Progression
Research Labs unlock upgrades for core infrastructure and industry, including:
- **More Efficient Engines** – Reduces fuel consumption for ships and vehicles.
- **Advanced Mining Equipment** – Improves Extractors and Separators for better material yield.
- **Enhanced Power Generation** – Unlocks high-efficiency power plants and energy storage solutions.
Manufacturing & Inventory Production
Colonists can learn to manufacture new items, such as:
- **Utility Items** – Binoculars, flashlights, toolkits, batteries, and repair drones.
- **Medical Supplies** – First aid kits, oxygen tanks, trauma kits, and pharmaceutical production.
- **Tourism & Recreation** – Fireworks, arcade machines, VR headsets, and sports equipment.
- **Infrastructure Components** – ATM machines, automated cargo loaders, and self-checkout kiosks.
Workforce Optimization
Research can directly impact labor efficiency by unlocking:
- **Automation Systems** – Reduces the need for human workers in industrial buildings.
- **AI Logistics Assistants** – Improves transport coordination, reducing production delays.
- **Workforce Training Programs** – Enhances worker productivity in key industries like mining, farming, and power production.
Environmental & Terraforming Research
Advanced research allows colonies to adapt to and modify their surroundings:
- **Bio-Dome Construction** – Creates sealed environments for habitation and farming.
- **Xenobiology & Pharmaceuticals** – Unlocks new medicines and food sources from local flora and fauna.
- **Terraforming Initiatives** – Long-term projects that improve atmospheric and environmental conditions.
Defensive & Security Improvements
Research also contributes to colony defense and security measures:
- **Advanced Defensive Platforms** – Improves turret accuracy, range, and durability.
- **Stealth & Countermeasures** – Reduces vulnerability to theft, sabotage, or piracy.
- **Security Drones** – Deploys automated patrols to protect key colony assets.
Research Lab Strategy
Due to its ability to unlock crucial advancements, the Research Lab is a high-priority building for any well-developed colony. Players should: 1. Ensure adequate staffing to maximize research output. 2. Invest in research early to gain long-term economic and technological advantages. 3. Pair the lab with strong Processed Storage facilities to accommodate new manufactured goods. 4. Use research strategically to complement the colony’s primary focus, whether farming, mining, or industry.
The Research Lab is not just an optional expansion—it is essential for colonies seeking long-term sustainability and progression in Rise.
| Image | Details | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoned | 1 | ||
| Common Materials Required | 410.09 | MT | |
| Fabricated Required (MT) | 300.60 | MT | |
| Colonists Needed to Build | 9 | ||
| Colonists Needed to Run | 7 | ||
| Capacity Added (Beds) | 2 | ||
| Capacity Added (Storage) | 0 | MT | |
| Manufacturing Capacity Added | N/A | ||
