Catalyst ores
Reduces main reresearch time by the unlocked value seconds for each resource deposited in a reactor.
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Overview
Catalyst ores is a Skill Tree bonus. Reduces main research time by the listed value seconds for each resource deposited in a reactor.
Use it when the effect supports your current build plan, then compare its Skill Token cost with nearby cells and other bonuses that could improve the same activity.
Values and Costs
| Path | Cell | Required level | Value | Cost | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trader | Cell 1 | 1 | -5 seconds per resource | 25 Skill Tokens | Universal |
| Trader | Cell 2 | 1 | -5 seconds per resource | 50 Skill Tokens | Universal |
| Trader | Cell 3 | 1 | -5 seconds per resource | 75 Skill Tokens | Universal |
| Total | 3 cells | — | -15 seconds per resource total | 150 Skill Tokens | Universal total |
How to Plan Around It
This bonus is strongest when it is planned together with Researches, Reactors, Uranium and Time Savers. It does not replace resource planning, but it can make long upgrades and reactor cycles easier to manage.
FAQ
Does it depend on ship class? The listed cells are universal unless the table says otherwise, but the path around them can still favor a specific class route.
Should I buy every cell for this effect? Not automatically. Buy the cells that match your current build, then check whether the next cell is still worth its Skill Token cost and connection path.
Related Articles
Skill Tree, Skill Tokens, Reactors, Researches, Uranium, Time Savers, Market.