Research

In the aftermath, much of mankind’s knowledge was either lost or outright destroyed. Fragments can still be recovered from various locations on the World Map to aid the colony. The locations with valuable knowledge can be searched for Science Points which, unlike other resources, are immediately available to the colony. The higher your Specialists' Research skill is, the faster they can find all the usable knowledge a location has to offer.

Science Points can be spent in the Tech Tree, which is divided into five parts.
 * "Food" offers both improvements to production speeds, completely new forms of cultivation and even breeding alternate Food sources.
 * "Production" increases production capabilities and unlocks new structures.
 * "Colony" adds more options to shelters and the general comfort of the colony.
 * "Security" adds more options to keep your people safe and sound.
 * "Exploration" improves your efficiency and possibilities on the World Map.

The further down the tree a particular advancement is, the more it costs, so always keep an eye on Museums, old Radar Stations, Observatories and other valuable locations while exploring the World Map. Science is what takes your colony from mere survival to reclaiming what was lost.