Espionage Technology
Espionage Technology determines the depth of information your Espionage Probes can gather. Higher levels reveal resources, defence, fleet, and research of target planets. It also improves your counter-espionage detection ability.
Base Stats
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Base cost | 200 Metal · 1,000 Crystal · 200 Deuterium |
| Cost factor | 2× per level |
| Prerequisites | Research Lab level 3 |
Cost Table
| Level | Metal | Crystal | Deuterium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200 | 1,000 | 200 |
| 2 | 400 | 2,000 | 400 |
| 5 | 3,200 | 16,000 | 3,200 |
| 8 | 25,600 | 128,000 | 25,600 |
Information Depth
| Level | Reveals |
|---|---|
| 2 | Resources |
| 3 | Defences |
| 4 | Ships |
| 5 | Resources + Defences + Ships |
| 6+ | Research |
The amount of detail visible depends on your level minus the target's level. If the target has higher Espionage Technology, they detect your probe and you see less.
Counter-Espionage
When your planet is spied upon:
- You receive a notification with the probe count
- If your Espionage Tech is higher, you may see the spy's fleet
Tips
At level 5 you see resources, fleet, and defences in a single probe report. This is the practical minimum for effective raiding intel.
In competitive universes, players max Espionage Tech to detect scouts.
Sending 1 probe risks detection; sending 5–10 probes reduces counter-spy chance. See Farming guide for scouting strategies.
See Also
Espionage Probe · Sensor Phalanx · Computer Technology · Farming