Plasma module
In brief:Plasma module — an Xterium research: gives damage of plasma gun +125% at maximum, up to 50 upgrade levels, cost 25–163 000 000 science.
(data current as of 2026-05-22, game version 2.12.7)
Description
The power of the plasma plant was limited for a long time only by the absence of suitable cooling systems. The plasma power itself greatly exceeds both the laser and the ion beam, but a strong overheating of the system adversely affects the rate of fire. With the advent of improved plasma modules with magnetic traps, the problem has been partially solved, and experts say that continuing research in this area will further increase the rate of fire and power of the installations.
What it gives
Levels: effect and price
| Level | Damage of Plasma Gun | Science (price) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2.5% | 25 |
| 8 | +20% | 2 000 |
| 15 | +37.5% | 61 500 |
| 22 | +55% | 360 000 |
| 29 | +72.5% | 6 500 000 |
| 36 | +90% | 65 000 000 |
| 43 | +107.5% | 114 000 000 |
| 50 | +125% | 163 000 000 |
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 Plasma 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.
