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Progression: Robotics

Biotech Mechanoids are now lore-accurate Spacer technology Exostrider no longer spawns on the map.











Biotech


  • Mechanoids are now lore-accurate Spacer technology
  • Exostrider no longer spawns on the map. You must first research mechanoids for the ship to crash and become a mechanitor.
  • New research project: "Agrihand"
  • New research project: "Airwire headset"
  • New research project: "Band node"
  • New research project: "Cleansweeper"
  • New research project: "Control pack"
  • New research project: "Militor"
  • New research project: "Control sublink"
  • New research project: "Array headset"
  • New research project: "Bandwidth pack"
  • New research project: "Cyclops"
  • New research project: "Mech gestation processor"
  • New research project: "Mechcommander helmet"
  • New research project: "Pikeman"
  • New research project: "Scorcher"
  • New research project: "Tunneler"
  • New research project: "Centipedes"
  • New research project: "Diabolus"
  • New research project: "Fabricor"
  • New research project: "Integrator headset"
  • New research project: "Mech booster"
  • New research project: "Paramedic"
  • New research project: "Mechlord suit"
  • New research project: "Repair probe"
  • New research project: "Control sublink (high)"
  • New research project: "War queen"
  • New research project: "Legionary"
  • All mech projects now require a hi-tech research bench and multi-analyzer


Biotech + Vanilla Quests Expanded - Drone Factory


  • "Basic mechtech" now requires "Dronetech" research


Alpha Mechs


  • New research project: "Artilleron"
  • New research project: "Bellicor"
  • New research project: "Blitzkrieg"
  • New research project: "Culinarius"
  • New research project: "Turbocleaner"
  • New research project: "Aura"
  • New research project: "Pristine biomechs"
  • New research project: "Lux"
  • New research project: "Munifex"
  • New research project: "Optio"
  • New research project: "Polychoron"
  • New research project: "Demolisher"
  • New research project: "Fireworm"
  • New research project: "Phalanx"
  • New research project: "Mech efficiency booster"
  • New research project: "Mech protection booster"
  • New research project: "Persistent mech booster"
  • New research project: "Mech disruptor"
  • New research project: "Beamcaster bandnode"
  • New research project: "Mech master helmet"
  • New research project: "Voidlink pack"
  • New research project: "Apoptosis"
  • New research project: "Infernus"
  • New research project: "Siegemelter"
  • Repurposed "Light alpha mechs" into a research project for "Daggersnout"
  • Repurposed "Standard alpha mechs" into a research project for "Saggitarius"
  • Repurposed "Heavy alpha mechs" into a research project for "Goliath"


Mechanoid Invaders


  • New research project: "Skirmisher"
  • New research project: "Ripper"
  • New research project: "Aide"
  • New research project: "Berserker"
  • New research project: "Bombardier"
  • New research project: "Constrictor"
  • New research project: "Infiltrator"
  • New research project: "Templar"
  • New research project: "System interlink"


Odyssey


  • Hunter drone research cost reduced from 1600 to 900 points


Surrogate Mechanoid


  • New research project: "Surrogate"


Mechanoid Waiter


  • New research project: "Waiter"


Excavator Mechanoid


  • New research project: "Excavator"




Biotech


  • Renamed "Basic mechtech" to "Mechanoids" (Simpler)
  • Renamed "Standard mechtech" to "Large mech gestator" (More tangible)
  • Renamed "High mechtech" to "Subcore ripscanner" (More tangible)


Vanilla Quests Expanded - Drone Factory


  • Autobroadcaster renamed to "Broadcaster" (Simpler)


Alpha Mechs


  • Removed mod configuration references from Daggersnout, Aura, Demolisher, Fireworm, Goliath, and Phalanx descriptions (Immersion, Vanilla-feel)



Best paired with


- Node Research, or some other research mod or else your research tree will make no sense.

Compatibility


- Anything in my modpack
- Should work well with most other stuff too

Performance


Zero impact.

Mid-save Compatible?


Should be good!

FAQ


  • Why split up all the researches? | This is part of a much grander project in the Progression ecosystem, to make the research tree feel like a more expansive and rewarding experience. If you disagree with it, feel free to fork the mod!
  • I'm from the UK and can't read this | Download a free VPN please. The entire internet can't and shouldn't bend the knee to your country's ban.


Credits


- Taranchuk - C#