Computer Technology
Overview
Computer Technology increases the number of simultaneous fleet slots available. Each level grants +1 fleet slot. It is one of the most impactful quality-of-life researches in the game.
Base Stats
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Base cost | 0 Metal · 400 Crystal · 600 Deuterium |
| Cost factor | 2× per level |
| Prerequisites | Research Lab |
Cost Table
| Level | Crystal | Deuterium |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 400 | 600 |
| 2 | 800 | 1,200 |
| 4 | 3,200 | 4,800 |
| 6 | 12,800 | 19,200 |
| 8 | 51,200 | 76,800 |
| 10 | 204,800 | 307,200 |
Fleet Slots
| Level | Slots |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 2 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 8 | 9 |
| 10 | 11 |
Expeditions
Expedition slots are separate and scale with Astrophysics level, not Computer Technology.
Research Unlocks
| Level | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| 10 | Nanite Factory |
Tips
Early Investment Pays Off
Every fleet slot doubles your potential simultaneous activity. Farm 5 targets at once vs 2 — the difference in income is dramatic.
Level 4 Early
Computer 4 gives 5 slots — enough for comfortable early-game play. Level 10 is required for Nanite Factory, a long-term goal.
Fleet Saving
More fleet slots mean more fleet-save options. High Computer Technology lets you maintain multiple saves simultaneously during dangerous periods.
See Also
Nanite Factory · Astrophysics · Espionage Technology · Fleet Saving
Updated 18 May 2026