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=Research & Development=
The main purpose of '''Research and Development''' (short R&D or RnD) is to provide upgrades to the various machines around the station, to contribute to the various station objectives, to equip the crew with better equipment and to offer robotics more possibilities through higher research levels. <br>
[[File:Cute Drone doing Research.png]]
 
The main purpose of Research & Development (short R&D or RnD) is to provide upgrades to the various machines around the station, to contribute to the various station objectives, to equip the crew with better equipment and to offer robotics more possabilities through higher research levels. <br>
To perform the R&D role, you will need to construct and deconstruct various items, in order, to get Research Levels, which in turn grants access to more complex and powerful items. <br>
To perform the R&D role, you will need to construct and deconstruct various items, in order, to get Research Levels, which in turn grants access to more complex and powerful items. <br>
Do note that some items require Toxins research, performed in the toxin test area (see [[Guide to Toxins]]), Illegal Technologies Research, acquired by deconstructing [[Syndicate Items]] and Alien Research, obtained by deconstructing [[Abductor|Abductor Gear]]. <br>
Do note that some items require Toxins research, performed in the toxin test area (see [[Guide to Toxins]]), Illegal Technologies Research, acquired by deconstructing [[Syndicate Items]], and Alien Research, obtained by deconstructing [[Abductor|Abductor Gear]]. <br>
 
[[File:Cute Drone doing Research.png|thumb]]


In order to use any of the machinery in R&D you will need to use the R&D console, which's interface looks like this:
To use any of the machinery in R&D, you will need to use the R&D console, the interface of which looks like this:


[[File:R&D Console Interface.png]]
[[File:R&D Console Interface.png]]


It contains the:
It contains the:
* Disk Operations            ([[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Tech Disks|Tech Disks]])
* [[Guide to Research and Development#Technology Disks|Disk Operations]]
* Destructive Analyzer Menu  ([[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Deconstruction|Deconstruction]])
* [[Guide to Research and Development#Deconstruction|Destructive Analyzer Menu]]
* Protolathe Menu            ([[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Protolathe|Protolathe]])
* [[Guide to Research and Development#Protolathe|Protolathe Menu]]
* Cicuit Imprinter Menu      ([[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Circuit Imprinter|Circuit Imprinter]])
* [[Guide to Research and Development#Circuit Imprinter|Cicuit Imprinter Menu]]
* Settings                  ([[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Server Saving|Server Saving]])
* [[Guide to Research and Development#Server Saving|Settings]]
* Research Branches with their current Research Levels
* Research Branches with their current Research Level
 


=[[Destructive Analyzer|Deconstruction]]=
==[[Destructive Analyzer|Deconstruction]] [[File:Destructive Analyzer.png]]==
[[File:Decon.png]]


The Destructive Analyzer deconstructs items in order to increase the Research Levels of the Console and therefore allows to unlock further technologies for the [[Protolathe]] and [[Circuit Imprinter]].<br>
The Destructive Analyzer deconstructs items to increase the Research Levels of the Console and therefore allows to unlock further technologies for the [[Protolathe]] and [[Circuit Imprinter]].<br>
The deconstruction process is as follows: <br>
The deconstruction process is as follows:  
* Place the item to be deconstructed into the Analyzer <br>
* Place the item to be deconstructed into the Analyzer  
* Use the R&D console and go under the tab 'Deconstructive Analyzer Menu' <br>
* Use the R&D console and go under the tab 'Deconstructive Analyzer Menu'  
* Use the 'Deconstruct Item' (D) button, to deconstruct the item or the 'Eject Item' (E) button, to eject the item
* Use the 'Deconstruct Item' button, to deconstruct the item or the 'Eject Item' button, to eject the item


[[File:Deconstructive_Analyzer_Interface_2.png]]
[[File:Deconstructive_Analyzer_Interface_2.png]]


There are also information given about the current item in the Deconstructive Analyzer:
There is also information given about the current item in the Deconstructive Analyzer:
* A: Research Branch
* A: Research Branch
* B: Research Levels of the item
* B: Research Levels of the item
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If the item is then deconstructed the Research Levels of the Database can be increased by 1:
If the item is then deconstructed the Research Levels of the Database can be increased by 1:
* If B and C are equal. (This is the suggested methode as items with higher tech levels can be deconstructed later on to archieve higher tech levels.)
* If B is larger than C.
* If B is larger than C.
* If B and C are equal.
The latter is the suggested method as items with higher Research Levels can be deconstructed later on to achieve higher tech levels.


There are also exceptions to this, like some tech notes from the [[Sol Traders]].
There are also exceptions to this, like some tech notes from the [[Traders]].


Basic research (Tech Levels up to 5) can be fully archieved by just deconstructing items from the [[Protolathe]] and [[Circuit Imprinter]], <br>
Basic research (Tech Levels up to 5) can be fully achieved by just deconstructing items from the [[Protolathe]] and [[Circuit Imprinter]], <br>
while advanced research (Tech Levels from 5 upwards) will most of the time require items from other departments (including [[Xenobiology]] and [[Robotics]]).
while advanced research (Tech Levels from 5 upwards) will most of the time require items from other departments (including [[Xenobiology]] and [[Robotics]]).


The [[RnD breakdown list]] allows the completion of basic research, do note however that this list is not necessarily the most efficient and experimentation and additional investigation is recommended. <br>
The <font size='4'> [[RnD breakdown list|'''R&D List''']] </font> allows for the completion of basic and advanced research, do note however that this list is not necessarily the most efficient and experimentation and additional investigation is recommended. <br>
The R&D List is what is often referred to when talking about performing R&D, instead of handing out items and upgrading machinery. <br>
Here is a [https://kyep.github.io/paratools/rndtool/RDT.html helpful tool] for simulating items you can deconstruct, should you wish to experiment. The 'filter' button will filter for items that will only improve the selected tech level.
Here is a [https://kyep.github.io/paratools/rndtool/RDT.html helpful tool] for simulating items you can deconstruct, should you wish to experiment. The 'filter' button will filter for items that will only improve the selected tech level.


= [[Protolathe]] =
==[[Protolathe]] [[File:Protolathe.png]]==
[[File:Protolathe.png]]
The Protolathe allows for the creation of a variety of items, ranging from bluespace constructions, medical tools and implants, stock parts for all kinds of machinery, over to weaponry. (See [[Protolathe]] for a full list) <br>
 
However, it only starts with the most basic items available, akin to an [[Autolathe]], which can be deconstructed to unlock better technologies. <br>
The Protolathe allows for the creation of a variety of items, ranging from bluespace constructions, medical tools and implants, stock parts for all kind of machinery, over to weaponry. (See [[Protolathe]] for a full list) <br>
The stronger/advanced/better the items, the more materials and a larger variety of them are required (resulting in R&D being dependent on mining), alongside higher Research Levels. <br>
However, it only starts out with the most basic items avaiable, akine to an [[Autolathe]], which can be deconstructed to unlock better technologies. <br>
The stronger/advanced/better the items, the more materials and a larger variety of them are required (resulting in R&D being dependent on mining), along side higher Research Levels. <br>


[[File:Protolathe_Interface.png]]
[[File:Protolathe_Interface.png]]


* A: Material/Chemical Storage (allows for the ejection of materials/chemicals in different quantities)<br>
* A: Material/Chemical Storage (allows for the ejection of materials/chemicals in different quantities)


[[File:Material_Storage_Interface.png|400px]]
[[File:Material_Storage_Interface.png|400px]]


* B: Search Bar (for tracking specific items)
* B: Search Bar (for tracking specific items)
* C: Different Categories (for producing multiple similiar items, e.g. stock parts or implants) <br>
* C: Different Categories (for producing multiple similar items, e.g. stock parts or implants)




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Items can also be printed once, five times or ten times.
Items can also be printed once, five times or ten times.


= [[Circuit Imprinter]] =
 
[[File:Circuitprinter.png]]
==[[Circuit Imprinter]] [[File:Circuit_imprinter.png]]==


The Circuit Imprinter allows for the creation of boards for different consoles and machinery. (See [[Circuit Imprinter]] for a full list) <br>
The Circuit Imprinter allows for the creation of boards for different consoles and machinery. (See [[Circuit Imprinter]] for a full list) <br>
Functions pretty much like the Protolathe, with the exception of only requiring glass and a handful of times metal for it's boards.
Functions pretty much like the Protolathe, except that it only requires glass and a handful of times metal, gold, or diamonds for its boards.


= Server Saving =
==Server Saving [[File:Rndserver.png]]==
[[File:Rndserver.png]]


Server Saving is an integral part of R&D, as it will update the server on station, creating a back-up of the Database. <br>
Server Saving is an integral part of R&D, as it will update the server on the station, creating a back-up of the Database. <br>
Syncing will save the best Research Levels of both the server and R&D console on both devices, meaning it can also be used to redownload the back-up on the server in case the R&D console got destroyed. <br>
Syncing will save the best Research Levels of both the server and R&D console on both devices, meaning it can also be used to redownload the back-up on the server in case the R&D console got destroyed. <br>
This back-up can also be used by Robotics and is essential for Robotics to operate successfully, as it will grand them better technologies for their exosuit fabricators. <br>
This back-up can also be used by Robotics and is essential for Robotics to operate successfully, as it will grand them better technologies for their exosuit fabricators. <br>
Furthermore the [[Research Director]] can access the R&D server management computer and either transfer or delete research blueprints to other computers on station. <br>
Furthermore, the [[Research Director]] can access the R&D server management computer and either transfer or delete research blueprints to other computers on the station. <br>




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[[File:R&D_Console_Settings.png]]
[[File:R&D_Console_Settings.png]]


From there everything is pretty self explanatory, with Device Linkage Menu allowing for the disconnecting and reconnecting from the nearby devices. (Destructive Analyzer etc.)
From there everything is pretty self-explanatory, with Device Linkage Menu allowing for the disconnecting and reconnecting from the nearby devices. (Destructive Analyzer etc.)
 
 
==[[Guide to Advanced Construction|Upgrading]]==
 
Upgrading is the process of improving machinery by replacing their components with their better counterparts, e.g. a matter bin being replaced with an advanced matter bin. <br>
In addition to stock parts, like matter bins, the term component includes beakers, wires, materials and igniters, of which the latter three have no better counterparts. <br>
The process of upgrading a machine improves the machinery's capabilities, along with enabling it in some cases to serve new functions. (See [[Guide to Advanced Construction|Advanced Constructions]] for more details) <br>
There are three methods available to upgrade machines, ordered from worst to best:
<br>
 
Reconstructing the machine [[File: Circuit_Frame.png]]
* Screw the panel of the machine open
* Use the crowbar to remove all the components along with the circuit board
* Reinsert the circuit board into the machine frame
* Insert the new components
* Screw the panel back in place
 
While this method consumes out of all methods the highest amount of time to perform, all components, that are not stock parts, can only be replaced via this method. <br>
However, it also resets the machine and ejects all the materials stored within the machine, potentially causing a loss of some materials, e.g. half a diamond. <br>
<br>
 
RPED (Rapid Part Exchange Device) [[File: Rped.gif]]
* Print an RPED via the protolathe
* Insert the stock parts into the RPED (you can just click on a pile of stock parts with the RPED in hand and they will be all inserted)
* Screw the panel of the machine open
* Click on the machine to replace the stock parts (you might have to use it several times if there are two better kinds of one stock part)
* Screw the panel back in place
 
The replacement step occurs instantaneously. <br>
On the other hand, the RPED can only be constructed at certain Research Levels and can only store stock parts instead of all components. <br>
In addition to that, it's storage limit is relatively easily reached when trying to upgrade the whole station and using this method resets the machine, like reconstructing does. In the case of the R&D machinery, they need to be reconnected to the console. <br>
<br>
 
Bluespace RPED (Bluespace Rapid Part Exchange Device) [[File: Bluespace_rped.gif]]
* Print a Bluespace RPED via the protolathe
* Insert the stock parts into the Bluespace RPED (you can just click on a pile of stock parts with the Bluespace RPED in hand and they will be all inserted)
* Click on the machine to replace the stock parts (you might have to use it several times if there are two better kinds of one stock part)
 
The replacement step occurs instantaneously and can be performed remotely. <br>
However, the Bluespace RPED can only be constructed at certain Research Levels and can only store stock parts instead of all components. <br>
In addition to that, it's storage limit is much greater than that of the RPED and using this method does not reset the machinery. <br>


= Technology Disks =
==Technology Disks [[File:Comp_design_or_tech_disk.png]]==
[[File:Comp_design_or_tech_disk.png|32px]]


Technology Data Storage Disks (short Tech Disks) are used to store Research Levels on a physical disk, they can be used to:
Technology Data Storage Disks are used to store Research Levels on a physical disk, they can be used to:  
* Transfer Research Levels between different devices (necessary to transfer Toxins Research from the tachyon-doppler array to the R&D console)
* Transfer Research Levels between different devices (necessary to transfer Toxins Research from the tachyon-doppler array to the R&D console)
* Complete your [[Scientist#Job_Tasks|Job Task]] (by letting [[Cargo]] ship Tech Disks with basic research off station)
* Complete your [[Scientist#Job Tasks|Job Task]] (by letting [[Cargo]] ship Tech Disks with basic research off station)




To load Research Levels on the Tech Disks (you can make more with the Protolathe):
To load Research Levels on the Tech Disks:
* Insert a Tech Disk into the R&D console
* Insert a Tech Disk into the R&D console
* Go under the tab 'Disk Operations'
* Go under the tab 'Disk Operations'
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[[File:Empty Disk Operations.png]]
[[File:Empty Disk Operations.png]]


* Use the 'Copy to Disk' button (B) to download the Research Levels of the respective Research Branch
* Use the 'Copy to Disk' button to download the Research Levels of the respective Research Branch


[[File:Disk Operations download.png]]  
[[File:Disk Operations download.png]]  
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* Clear the Disks research to copy new ones onto it
* Clear the Disks research to copy new ones onto it


= A Love Letter to R&D =
 
==A Love Letter to R&D==


Research and Development is one of the, if not the most tedious and repetitive task on the entire station. <br>
Research and Development is one of the, if not the most tedious and repetitive task on the entire station. <br>
Therefore, here are some ideas on how to make your stay in R&D more pleasant for yourself and others:
Therefore, here are some ideas on how to make your stay in R&D more pleasant for yourself and others:
* Be proactive about handing out items (This can range from giving out items to people, they didn't even ask for but are yet useful to them, to going around the station with a locker full of useful equipment)
* Take a more proactive approach to hand items out
* Don't only upgrade machinery, but also construct more
* Not only upgrade, but also construct new machines
* Remodel R&D (transform it into a more efficient set up and add more machines, so it is able to perform more different tasks)
* Remodel R&D into a more efficient setup
* Set up a [[Guide_to_Teleportation#Quantum_Pads|Quantum Pad network]]
* Set up a [[Guide to Teleportation#Quantum Pads|Quantum Pad]] network
* Construct a back-up [[Telecommunications|Telecomms]]
* Deliver upgraded tools to departments that may need them
* Experiment with the different items R&D can create
* Experiment with the different items R&D can create
R&D isn't only R&D, but also Telescience and Telecommunications, along with technically any department on the Cyberiad, giving you the chance to let it be whatever you want it to be.
As R&D can construct most of the machinery on the station along with everything on the [[Telecoms Satellite]], you are also able to redesign and improve R&D with new capabilities.


= Mad Scientist =
==Mad Scientist [[File:Swordred.gif]] ==


R&D can provide some of the best equipment on station, allowing you to use the newest cutting edge tools, implants and even weaponry, if you have an emagg to crack the lockboxes, containing them, open. <br>
R&D can provide some of the best equipment on the station, allowing you to use the newest cutting edge tools, implants and even weaponry, if you have an emagg to crack the lockboxes, containing them, open. <br>
Be aware, while it is unsuspicious for you to print jaws of life or advanced grenade casings for yourself, there will be questions if someone happens to witness you slipping a handheld crew monitor into your pocket. <br>
Be aware, while it is unsuspicious for you to print jaws of life or advanced grenade casings for yourself, there will be questions if someone happens to witness you slipping a handheld crew monitor into your pocket. <br>
Furthermore you are able to construct nearly any console and machine there is on station, allowing for a stealthy approuch to sabotaging the station and the construction of everything robotics is able to create.
Furthermore, you can construct nearly any console and machine there is on the station, allowing for a stealthy approach to sabotaging the station and the creation of everything other departments are capable of creating.
 
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The main purpose of Research and Development (short R&D or RnD) is to provide upgrades to the various machines around the station, to contribute to the various station objectives, to equip the crew with better equipment and to offer robotics more possibilities through higher research levels.
To perform the R&D role, you will need to construct and deconstruct various items, in order, to get Research Levels, which in turn grants access to more complex and powerful items.
Do note that some items require Toxins research, performed in the toxin test area (see Guide to Toxins), Illegal Technologies Research, acquired by deconstructing Syndicate Items, and Alien Research, obtained by deconstructing Abductor Gear.

Cute Drone doing Research.png

To use any of the machinery in R&D, you will need to use the R&D console, the interface of which looks like this:

R&D Console Interface.png

It contains the:


Deconstruction Destructive Analyzer.png

The Destructive Analyzer deconstructs items to increase the Research Levels of the Console and therefore allows to unlock further technologies for the Protolathe and Circuit Imprinter.
The deconstruction process is as follows:

  • Place the item to be deconstructed into the Analyzer
  • Use the R&D console and go under the tab 'Deconstructive Analyzer Menu'
  • Use the 'Deconstruct Item' button, to deconstruct the item or the 'Eject Item' button, to eject the item

Deconstructive Analyzer Interface 2.png

There is also information given about the current item in the Deconstructive Analyzer:

  • A: Research Branch
  • B: Research Levels of the item
  • C: Research Levels of the Database


If the item is then deconstructed the Research Levels of the Database can be increased by 1:

  • If B is larger than C.
  • If B and C are equal.

The latter is the suggested method as items with higher Research Levels can be deconstructed later on to achieve higher tech levels.

There are also exceptions to this, like some tech notes from the Traders.

Basic research (Tech Levels up to 5) can be fully achieved by just deconstructing items from the Protolathe and Circuit Imprinter,
while advanced research (Tech Levels from 5 upwards) will most of the time require items from other departments (including Xenobiology and Robotics).

The R&D List allows for the completion of basic and advanced research, do note however that this list is not necessarily the most efficient and experimentation and additional investigation is recommended.
The R&D List is what is often referred to when talking about performing R&D, instead of handing out items and upgrading machinery.
Here is a helpful tool for simulating items you can deconstruct, should you wish to experiment. The 'filter' button will filter for items that will only improve the selected tech level.

Protolathe Protolathe.png

The Protolathe allows for the creation of a variety of items, ranging from bluespace constructions, medical tools and implants, stock parts for all kinds of machinery, over to weaponry. (See Protolathe for a full list)
However, it only starts with the most basic items available, akin to an Autolathe, which can be deconstructed to unlock better technologies.
The stronger/advanced/better the items, the more materials and a larger variety of them are required (resulting in R&D being dependent on mining), alongside higher Research Levels.

Protolathe Interface.png

  • A: Material/Chemical Storage (allows for the ejection of materials/chemicals in different quantities)

Material Storage Interface.png

  • B: Search Bar (for tracking specific items)
  • C: Different Categories (for producing multiple similar items, e.g. stock parts or implants)


If you found the item you were searching for it can look like this:

Protolathe Printing Interface.png

  • A: Name of the Item
  • B: Materials required
  • C: Missing Materials

Items can also be printed once, five times or ten times.


Circuit Imprinter Circuit imprinter.png

The Circuit Imprinter allows for the creation of boards for different consoles and machinery. (See Circuit Imprinter for a full list)
Functions pretty much like the Protolathe, except that it only requires glass and a handful of times metal, gold, or diamonds for its boards.

Server Saving Rndserver.png

Server Saving is an integral part of R&D, as it will update the server on the station, creating a back-up of the Database.
Syncing will save the best Research Levels of both the server and R&D console on both devices, meaning it can also be used to redownload the back-up on the server in case the R&D console got destroyed.
This back-up can also be used by Robotics and is essential for Robotics to operate successfully, as it will grand them better technologies for their exosuit fabricators.
Furthermore, the Research Director can access the R&D server management computer and either transfer or delete research blueprints to other computers on the station.


To sync just head into the settings of the R&D console.

R&D Console Settings.png

From there everything is pretty self-explanatory, with Device Linkage Menu allowing for the disconnecting and reconnecting from the nearby devices. (Destructive Analyzer etc.)


Upgrading

Upgrading is the process of improving machinery by replacing their components with their better counterparts, e.g. a matter bin being replaced with an advanced matter bin.
In addition to stock parts, like matter bins, the term component includes beakers, wires, materials and igniters, of which the latter three have no better counterparts.
The process of upgrading a machine improves the machinery's capabilities, along with enabling it in some cases to serve new functions. (See Advanced Constructions for more details)
There are three methods available to upgrade machines, ordered from worst to best:

Reconstructing the machine Circuit Frame.png

  • Screw the panel of the machine open
  • Use the crowbar to remove all the components along with the circuit board
  • Reinsert the circuit board into the machine frame
  • Insert the new components
  • Screw the panel back in place

While this method consumes out of all methods the highest amount of time to perform, all components, that are not stock parts, can only be replaced via this method.
However, it also resets the machine and ejects all the materials stored within the machine, potentially causing a loss of some materials, e.g. half a diamond.

RPED (Rapid Part Exchange Device) Rped.gif

  • Print an RPED via the protolathe
  • Insert the stock parts into the RPED (you can just click on a pile of stock parts with the RPED in hand and they will be all inserted)
  • Screw the panel of the machine open
  • Click on the machine to replace the stock parts (you might have to use it several times if there are two better kinds of one stock part)
  • Screw the panel back in place

The replacement step occurs instantaneously.
On the other hand, the RPED can only be constructed at certain Research Levels and can only store stock parts instead of all components.
In addition to that, it's storage limit is relatively easily reached when trying to upgrade the whole station and using this method resets the machine, like reconstructing does. In the case of the R&D machinery, they need to be reconnected to the console.

Bluespace RPED (Bluespace Rapid Part Exchange Device) Bluespace rped.gif

  • Print a Bluespace RPED via the protolathe
  • Insert the stock parts into the Bluespace RPED (you can just click on a pile of stock parts with the Bluespace RPED in hand and they will be all inserted)
  • Click on the machine to replace the stock parts (you might have to use it several times if there are two better kinds of one stock part)

The replacement step occurs instantaneously and can be performed remotely.
However, the Bluespace RPED can only be constructed at certain Research Levels and can only store stock parts instead of all components.
In addition to that, it's storage limit is much greater than that of the RPED and using this method does not reset the machinery.

Technology Disks Comp design or tech disk.png

Technology Data Storage Disks are used to store Research Levels on a physical disk, they can be used to:

  • Transfer Research Levels between different devices (necessary to transfer Toxins Research from the tachyon-doppler array to the R&D console)
  • Complete your Job Task (by letting Cargo ship Tech Disks with basic research off station)


To load Research Levels on the Tech Disks:

  • Insert a Tech Disk into the R&D console
  • Go under the tab 'Disk Operations'
  • Use the 'Load Tech to Disk' button

Empty Disk Operations.png

  • Use the 'Copy to Disk' button to download the Research Levels of the respective Research Branch

Disk Operations download.png

A: The Research Branches required for the completion of the Scientists Job Task


Now you have a Tech Disk with research loaded onto it in the R&D console.

Loaded Disk Operations.png

In comparison to an empty Tech Disk you can now not only eject it but also:

  • Upload it to the Database
  • Clear the Disks research to copy new ones onto it


A Love Letter to R&D

Research and Development is one of the, if not the most tedious and repetitive task on the entire station.
Therefore, here are some ideas on how to make your stay in R&D more pleasant for yourself and others:

  • Take a more proactive approach to hand items out
  • Not only upgrade, but also construct new machines
  • Remodel R&D into a more efficient setup
  • Set up a Quantum Pad network
  • Deliver upgraded tools to departments that may need them
  • Experiment with the different items R&D can create

As R&D can construct most of the machinery on the station along with everything on the Telecoms Satellite, you are also able to redesign and improve R&D with new capabilities.

Mad Scientist Swordred.gif

R&D can provide some of the best equipment on the station, allowing you to use the newest cutting edge tools, implants and even weaponry, if you have an emagg to crack the lockboxes, containing them, open.
Be aware, while it is unsuspicious for you to print jaws of life or advanced grenade casings for yourself, there will be questions if someone happens to witness you slipping a handheld crew monitor into your pocket.
Furthermore, you can construct nearly any console and machine there is on the station, allowing for a stealthy approach to sabotaging the station and the creation of everything other departments are capable of creating.