Unlocks larger hull sizes (Escort, Frigate, Destroyer, Cruiser, Battleship, Dreadnought). Larger hulls offer more component space and higher structural hit points.
What or government type are you currently playing? What victory conditions or galaxy size are you targeting?
Beyond the standard sciences lie six unique racial technology trees that give your empire a distinct character and powerful advantages. Choosing the right ones is key to a successful strategy, as they often unlock the game's most potent components:
This branch dictates how well your species interacts with the physical universe. space empires v tech tree
Construction (3) → Weapons (2) → Weapon Mounts (2) → Heavy Mount (3).
: Grants access to stronger armours, shields, and structural regenerators. Propulsion & Space Exploration
Early game is dominated by smaller, faster ships. Investing in this allows you to build stronger, more versatile combat vessels early. What victory conditions or galaxy size are you targeting
These weapons bypass standard energy shields entirely, delivering massive kinetic damage directly to the enemy's physical armor.
: Slow-moving, unguided, but devastatingly powerful heavy ordnance. Intelligence & Social Sciences
The SEV research system relies on a decentralized, multi-tiered architecture. Understanding how points translate into physical hardware is your first step to victory. Research Centers and Points Construction (3) → Weapons (2) → Weapon Mounts
Which (Organic, Psychic, Crystalline, Temporal, or Standard) you are planning to use?
Unlocks basic and advanced engines. Higher levels reduce the space engines occupy on ships, leaving more room for weapons.