What does researching a blueprint do?
Spending ORE to research a blueprint raises its tier, from T1 up to T5.
You'll need
ORE- Get ORE by recycling modules and minerals in the Recycler tab of your stash, at any hub.
- In the Forge, right-click the blueprint to research it.
- 'T2-T4' in the queue means research, not a craft.
What a higher tier gives you:
- Better odds of high quality. From T4 you can't roll Flawed.
- For modules, more ports.
- No rise in material costs (rarer blueprints do cost more).
Tip
Quartermaster blueprints start at T1, so research one before you build in bulk.