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Explore the Homeworld 2 research tree, detailing costs and requirements for all ship upgrades from Scouts to Capital Ships.

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Explore the Homeworld 2 research tree, detailing costs and requirements for all ship upgrades from Scouts to Capital Ships.

Walkthrough
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    Fighter Class:
    • Scout:
      • Enhanced Sensors (500 RU): Grants Ping ability. Requires Research Module.
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    EMP (1500 RU): Grants EMP Blast ability. Requires Research Module.
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    Interceptor:
    • Engine Level 1 (300 RU): Increases speed. Requires Fighter Facility and Research Module.
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    Engine Level 2 (500 RU): Further increases speed. Requires Fighter Facility and Advanced Research Module.
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    Bomber:
    • Improved Bombs (1500 RU): Unlocks anti-subsystem bombs. Requires Research Module.
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    Engine Level 1 (300 RU): Increases speed. Requires Fighter Facility and Research Module.
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    Engine Level 2 (500 RU): Further increases speed. .
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    Corvette Class:
    • Gunship Corvette:
      • Level 1 Hull (500 RU): Increases health. Requires Research Module and Corvette Facility.
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    Level 1 Engines (300 RU): Increases speed. .
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    Level 2 Hull (750 RU): Further increases health. .
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    Level 2 Engines (500 RU): Further increases speed. .
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    Pulsar Corvette:
    • Level 1 Hull (500 RU): Increases health. .
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    Level 1 Engines (300 RU): Increases speed. .
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    Level 2 Hull (750 RU): Further increases health. Requires Advanced Research Module and Corvette Facility.
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    Level 2 Engines (750 RU): Further increases speed. .
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    Minelayer Corvette:
    • Minelaying (750 RU): Unlocks minelayer ship capability. .
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    Frigate Class:
    • Torpedo Frigate:
      • Improved Torpedoes (1000 RU): Requires Research Module and Frigate Facility.
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    Level 1 Hull (800 RU): Increases health. .
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    Level 1 Engines (500 RU): Increases speed. .
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    Level 2 Hull (1400 RU): Further increases health. Requires Advanced Research Module and Frigate Facility.
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    Flak Frigate:
    • Level 1 Hull (800 RU): Increases health. .
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    Ion Cannon Frigate:
    • Level 1 Hull (800 RU): Increases health. .
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    Defence Field Frigate:
    • Defence Field Frigate Chassis (1500 RU): Requires Advanced Research Module.
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    Capital Class:
    • Carrier:
      • Level 1 Hull (750 RU): Increases health. Requires Research Module and Capital Ship Facility.
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    Level 2 Hull (1000 RU): Further increases health. Requires Advanced Research Module and Capital Ship Facility.
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    Level 2 Engines (1000 RU): Further increases speed. .
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    Improved Manufacturing (1000 RU): .
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    Destroyer:
    • Destroyer Chassis (1500 RU): .
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    Level 1 Hull (1000 RU): Increases health. .
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    Level 1 Engines (1000 RU): Increases speed. .
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    Level 2 Hull (1500 RU): Further increases health. .
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    Level 2 Engines (1500 RU): Further increases speed. .
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    Improved Torpedoes (1000 RU): Upgrade located on Torpedo Frigate Research Panel. Requires Advanced Research Module.
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    Shipyard:
    • Level 1 Hull (750 RU): Increases health. Requires Research Module, Capital Ship Facility, and Hyperspace Module.
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    . Requires Research Module, Capital Ship Facility, and Hyperspace Module.
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    Level 2 Hull (1500 RU): Further increases health. Requires Advanced Research Module, Capital Ship Facility, and Hyperspace Module.
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    . Requires Advanced Research Module, Capital Ship Facility, and Hyperspace Module.
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    Improved Manufacturing (1000 RU): Requires Advanced Research Module, Capital Ship Facility, and Hyperspace Module.
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    Battlecruiser:
    • Battlecruiser Chassis (1800 RU): .
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    Level 1 Hull (2000 RU): Increases health. .
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    Level 1 Engines (1000 RU): Increases speed. .
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    Level 2 Hull (3000 RU): Further increases health. .
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    Gatekeeper of SaJuuk (Dreadnought): No research options listed.
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    Platform Class:
    • Gun Platform:
      • Level 1 Hull (500 RU): Increases health. Requires Research Module and Platform Controller Facility.
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    Level 2 Hull (800 RU): Further increases health. Requires Advanced Research Module and Platform Controller Facility.
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    Ion Cannon Platform:
    • Platform Ions Chassis (600 RU): Requires Research Module and Platform Controller Facility.
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    Level 1 Hull (500 RU): Increases health. Requires Research Module and Platform Controller Facility.
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    Level 2 Hull (800 RU): Further increases health. Requires Advanced Research Module and Platform Controller Facility.
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    Utility Class:
    • Resource Collector:
      • Repair (750 RU): Allows Repair Ability. Requires Research Module.
Tips
  • Prioritize research that directly enhances your most used ship types or addresses critical weaknesses.
  • Engine upgrades are crucial for improving fleet maneuverability and response times.
  • Hull upgrades provide essential survivability for all ship classes.
  • Advanced Research Modules are required for the most significant improvements, so securing them early is beneficial.
  • Some unique upgrades, like the Destroyer's Improved Torpedoes, have specific research locations.

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