Turn the ion branch into a lasting weapon bonus.
Raises Ion Cannon firepower by 2% per level while advancing the plasma-defence chain.
Ion Technology strengthens every existing and future Ion Cannon by 2% per level. It also bridges early laser systems and late plasma power.
Ion Cannons with permanent firepower scaling, Cruiser requirements and Plasma Technology progression.
Unlocks Ion Cannons and adds +2% Ion firepower per level. Required for Plasma Technology.
Research time depends on the Research Laboratory level, the Intergalactic Research Network and the universe speed.
Each level multiplies the previous cost by ×2, so each further level gets steadily more expensive the further you push it.
| To level | Metal | Crystal | Deuterium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 | 300 | 100 |
| 2 | 2,000 | 600 | 200 |
| 5 | 16,000 | 4,800 | 1,600 |
| 10 | 512,000 | 153,600 | 51,200 |
| 15 | 16,384,000 | 4,915,200 | 1,638,400 |
| Requirement | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Technology | Research | 4 |
| Laser Technology | Research | 5 |
Every one of these must be met before Ion Technology can be ordered.
| Unlocked | Type | At level |
|---|---|---|
| Cruiser | Ship | 2 |
| Ion Cannon | Defense | 4 |
| Ion Cannon (module) | Ship module | 4 |
| Plasma Technology | Research | 5 |
See the full technology list or return to the codex index.