Research
Prospector Holds
Prospector Holds: Raises every Prospector hold; the Derrick’s capacity bonus applies on top.

How to use it
Raises every Prospector hold; the Derrick’s capacity bonus applies on top
Each level increases how much every Prospector can return with. The bonus multiplies with the Derrick satellite, and the third level opens a third Prospector slot on every world.
Requirements & connections
No prerequisite research.
This project has 5 paid levels. Completed research applies across your planets. Payment comes from the selected world’s Store. Funding from another world does not create another research queue. Started research cannot be cancelled.
Reference values
Each row is the separate cost of reaching that level. Research time uses your capital’s Core even when a colony pays the bill.
| Level reached | Alloy | Crystal | Deuterium | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6,230 | 3,834 | 0 | 1.25× mining capacity |
| 2 | 11,214 | 6,902 | 0 | 1.5× mining capacity |
| 3 | 20,185 | 12,422 | 0 | 1.75× mining capacity |
| 4 | 36,333 | 22,359 | 0 | 2× mining capacity |
| 5 | 65,400 | 40,246 | 0 | 2.5× mining capacity |
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Available after season starts | 0 h |
| Capital Core requirement | No additional level requirement |
| L1 time at capital Core 1 | 126.74 min |