Research and technology are the driving forces behind the advancement and progress of your empire in AgeOfSpace. By investing in research, you can unlock new technologies, improve existing capabilities, and gain strategic advantages over your rivals. This section explores the various aspects of research and technological development in the game.

The Research Lab is the cornerstone of scientific research within your empire, providing the infrastructure and resources needed to conduct groundbreaking experiments and discoveries.

Research Labs enable your empire to explore new technologies and advancements across a wide range of fields, including energy, weaponry, defense, and more. By allocating resources and personnel to research projects, you can unlock new buildings, ships, and defensive structures, as well as improve existing capabilities.

Upgrading your Research Lab increases its research capacity and efficiency, allowing for faster progress and more advanced discoveries. Investing in research lab upgrades is essential for maintaining a competitive edge and staying at the forefront of technological innovation.

As you research new technologies, you unlock access to more advanced capabilities and opportunities. Progressing through the Technology Tree allows you to expand your empire's capabilities, develop specialized strategies, and unlock powerful new assets for your fleet and defenses.

Certain technologies play a pivotal role in the development and expansion of your empire, providing significant strategic advantages and unlocking new opportunities for growth and expansion.

Advancements in energy technology improve your empire's energy production and efficiency, enabling you to sustain larger fleets, power advanced research projects, and support the operation of critical infrastructure.

Researching weapons technology enhances your empire's offensive and defensive capabilities, providing access to more powerful weapons systems, improved defensive structures, and advanced combat tactics.

Progress in propulsion technology increases the speed and maneuverability of your fleet, allowing for faster travel times, more agile combat maneuvers, and enhanced exploration capabilities across the galaxy.

Shielding technology improves the resilience and durability of your fleet and defensive structures, providing protection against enemy attacks and minimizing damage in combat situations.

Specialized technologies offer unique strategic advantages and capabilities tailored to specific areas of interest, such as espionage, resource management, and colonization. Investing in specialized research can give your empire a competitive edge and open up new avenues for expansion.