Espionage
In brief:Espionage — an Xterium research: gives protection from espionage +50 at maximum, up to 50 upgrade levels, cost 1–1 000 000 000 science.
(data current as of 2026-05-22, game version 2.12.7)
Description
Advanced engineering always introduces new components and parts for ships. Modern on-board equipment for espionage probes greatly improves their characteristics, such as: sensor efficiency, resistance to radiation and heat, and module response time. As a result, probes have better durability, enhanced navigational systems, and are able to gather more information.
What it gives
Levels: effect and price
| Level | Protection from espionage | Science (price) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | 1 |
| 8 | +8 | 1 295 |
| 15 | +15 | 27 825 |
| 22 | +22 | 158 480 |
| 29 | +29 | 532 175 |
| 36 | +36 | 2 000 000 |
| 43 | +43 | 80 000 000 |
| 50 | +50 | 1 000 000 000 |
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.
What else strengthens these bonuses
Senators 1
The colony's permanent command staff. Each senator has a specialization and, once assigned, gives the colony a set of permanent bonuses that grow with their level.
Alliance Skills 1
Permanent alliance skills. Leveled up by the alliance using shared points and applied to all members.
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.
Protection from espionage · 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.
