Description
Understanding the dynamics and interactions of the atomosphere is the first step in modifying the atmosphere.
Benefits
Trade capacity Empire-wide+1%
Sensor strength Empire-wide+2.5%
Fuel abundance Empire-wide+2.5%
Habitat Restoration Terraforming project
Strategy notes
Atmosphere Analysis develops the Terraforming discipline within Expansion and Terraforming. Open marginal systems early, then turn fragile settlements into durable and populous worlds. Its immediate value is +2% Trade; +5% Sensing; +5% Fuel Abundance. The principal counterpressure is that planetary programs mature slowly and expose expensive frontier infrastructure before it can defend itself.
Player hints
This is an inexpensive path entry. Research it early when you want to test this direction without sacrificing strategic flexibility. Favor this technology when its Terraforming benefits reinforce your current economy, fleets, or frontier. Pause the branch if its expected RP per tick is too diluted or its resource costs would stall higher-priority projects.
Research cost
1.5KRP
900Credits
375Common
187Rare
75Strategic
300Fuel