Description
Sentient Intelligence Networks Technology uses autonomous AI networks to gather and analyze intelligence independently, enhancing espionage capabilities.
Benefits
Sensor strength Empire-wide+0.86%-
Espionage output Empire-wide+15.14%
Strategy notes
Sentient Intelligence Networks develops the Spying discipline within Reconnaissance and Espionage. Win information asymmetry through persistent observation, covert access, and fleets that act on fresh intelligence. Its immediate value is +35% Espionage; +2% Sensing. The principal counterpressure is that counterintelligence, deception, compartmentalization, and cheap decoys can waste its expensive collection network.
Player hints
This is a major commitment. Secure its required resources and protect the supporting infrastructure before assigning Critical priority. Favor this technology when its Spying 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
160KRP
128KCredits
12KCommon
32KRare
24KStrategic
12KFuel