Laser module
In brief:Laser module — an Xterium research: gives damage of laser gun +125% at maximum, up to 50 upgrade levels, cost 2–110 000 000 science.
(data current as of 2026-05-22, game version 2.12.7)
Description
The first laser technologies appeared at the dawn of the development of mankind, and in the beginning they were rarely used for military purposes. Over time, as a result of technological progress, laser installations became more powerful, consuming less and less energy. Modern lasers have practically reached perfection, they do not lose the beam power in the atmosphere, and various modifications of laser modules installed on FEC systems or spacecraft have impressive combat power.
What it gives
Levels: effect and price
| Level | Damage of Laser Gun | Science (price) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2.5% | 2 |
| 8 | +20% | 2 900 |
| 15 | +37.5% | 52 000 |
| 22 | +55% | 270 000 |
| 29 | +72.5% | 4 200 000 |
| 36 | +90% | 40 000 000 |
| 43 | +107.5% | 75 000 000 |
| 50 | +125% | 110 000 000 |
Reference levels are shown. The study price is in Science points (values, they grow with the level). It can be instantly sped up with Dark Matter.
Science price and calculator
How much science each level needs:
Calculator: time and instant speed-up
Enter your science and choose a level — we'll show how long the research takes and how much dark matter is needed to finish it instantly.
Formulas verified: time = science price ÷ your science per hour (but no less than price ÷ 5), divided by research speed. Instant completion is calculated by the dark matter for the remaining time. Overlock multiplies the science price (and thus the time and dark matter): each overlock level is pricier.
Overclock (honing)
After the maximum level, the research can be “honed” with star ore — this gives a super-bonus.
Damage of Laser Gun · first reset 150 star ore
Each reset adds the bonus on top of the max level; the star-ore price grows with every reset.
Requirements
To unlock this research, you need to raise the following to the required level:
Research is upgraded in the Laboratory and the Technopolis.
