Intergalactic Research Network

Overview

The IGN links Research Labs across your planets, combining their levels to accelerate research. Each IGN level allows one additional lab to contribute. This is the key multiplier for mid-to-late game research speed.

Base Stats

Property	Value
Base cost	240,000 Metal · 400,000 Crystal · 160,000 Deuterium
Cost factor	2× per level
Prerequisites	Research Lab level 10 · Computer Technology level 8 · Hyperspace Technology level 8

Cost Table

Level	Metal	Crystal	Deuterium
1	240,000	400,000	160,000
2	480,000	800,000	320,000
3	960,000	1,600,000	640,000
4	1,920,000	3,200,000	1,280,000

Research Speed Formula

T = \frac{\text{Base time}}{1 + \text{highest lab level} + \sum_{\text{next } N \text{ best labs}} \text{lab level}_i}

where $N$ = IGN level.

Example with IGN Level 3

If you have labs at levels: 12, 10, 9, 8, 7 (best first):

T = \frac{\text{Base}}{1 + 12 + (10 + 9 + 8)} = \frac{\text{Base}}{40}

vs without IGN: $\frac{\text{Base}}{13}$ — 3× faster.

Tips

Build Labs on All Colonies

IGN only helps if your colonies have Research Labs. Level all colony labs to 6–10 for meaningful contribution.

Prerequisites Are Late-Game

Computer 8, Hyperspace 8, and Research Lab 10 are mid-game milestones. The IGN is a reward for a developed account.

Research Lab on Main

Always research from your main planet (highest lab level). The IGN adds colony labs on top — it doesn't replace the best lab.

Intergalactic Research Network

Base Stats

Cost Table

Research Speed Formula

Example with IGN Level 3

Tips

See Also