Particle analyzer
The research for particle technology: it unlocks the particle shield, the particle cannon and the interval cannon.

Role
The Particle analyzer is a requirement: Particle shield from level 2, Interval cannon from level 4 and Particle cannon from level 5. For the research itself you need a Research lab at level 6 and Shield technology level 5.
With the Particle shield you protect a planet, with the Particle cannon you attack other planets' defenses directly (Particle attack). You charge both with surplus energy (Economy).
Background
Particle research makes it possible to form small, relatively dense particle cores. Particles are used in the particle cannon to create an extremely dense beam, which is used to destroy defensive buildings on enemy planets. This technology is also used in the particle shield to form a dense network which is held together in the planetary orbit by gravitation. This technology is also used as a platform for the interval technology.
Levels at a glance
| Level | Metal | Kryptonite | Spice | Research time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,000 | 8,000 | 10,000 | 32 min 38 s |
| 2 | 10,000 | 16,000 | 20,000 | 1 h 5 min |
| 3 | 20,000 | 32,000 | 40,000 | 2 h 10 min |
| 4 | 40,000 | 64,000 | 80,000 | 4 h 21 min |
| 5 | 80,000 | 128,000 | 160,000 | 8 h 42 min |
| 6 | 160,000 | 256,000 | 320,000 | 17 h 24 min |
| 7 | 320,000 | 512,000 | 640,000 | 1 d 10 h 48 min |
| 8 | 640,000 | 1,024,000 | 1,280,000 | 2 d 21 h 37 min |
| 9 | 1,280,000 | 2,048,000 | 2,560,000 | 5 d 19 h 15 min |
| 10 | 2,560,000 | 4,096,000 | 5,120,000 | 11 d 14 h |
| 11 | 5,120,000 | 8,192,000 | 10,240,000 | 23 d 5 h |
| 12 | 10,240,000 | 16,384,000 | 20,480,000 | 35 d 23 h |
| 13 | 20,480,000 | 32,768,000 | 40,960,000 | 35 d 23 h |
| 14 | 40,960,000 | 65,536,000 | 81,920,000 | 35 d 23 h |
| 15 | 81,920,000 | 131,072,000 | 163,840,000 | 35 d 23 h |
| 16 | 163,840,000 | 262,144,000 | 327,680,000 | 35 d 23 h |
| 17 | 327,680,000 | 524,288,000 | 655,360,000 | 35 d 23 h |
| 18 | 655,360,000 | 1.05 B | 1.31 B | 35 d 23 h |
| 19 | 1.31 B | 2.10 B | 2.62 B | 35 d 23 h |
| 20 | 2.62 B | 4.19 B | 5.24 B | 35 d 23 h |
| 21 | 5.24 B | 8.39 B | 10.49 B | 35 d 23 h |
| 22 | 10.49 B | 16.78 B | 20.97 B | 35 d 23 h |
| 23 | 20.97 B | 33.55 B | 41.94 B | 35 d 23 h |
| 24 | 41.94 B | 67.11 B | 83.89 B | 35 d 23 h |
| 25 | 83.89 B | 134.22 B | 167.77 B | 35 d 23 h |
| 26 | 167.77 B | 268.44 B | 335.54 B | 35 d 23 h |
| 27 | 335.54 B | 536.87 B | 671.09 B | 35 d 23 h |
| 28 | 671.09 B | 1.07 T | 1.34 T | 35 d 23 h |
| 29 | 1.34 T | 2.15 T | 2.68 T | 35 d 23 h |
| 30 | 2.68 T | 4.29 T | 5.37 T | 35 d 23 h |
Values without speed-up. Set your research lab level above and the research times adjust.