PROJECT NAME
Description and effects
Comment
Android Personnel
You receive an android for free.
Grants the ability to buy more Androids.
Unlocks basic portfolio of projects associated with Assembly.
This is the first research project it’s possible for you to execute right after completing the prologue.
Modular Weapons
Agents can use Weapon Mods.
Allows you to purchase the first three Weapon Mods.
It’s one of the top priority projects at the beginning of the game.
Don’t postpone this project or delay its execution.
Weapons upgrades increase damage or accuracy.
Modular Armor
Agents can use Armor Mods.
Allows you to purchase first 3 Armor Mods.
It’s one of the top priority projects at the beginning of the game.
Don’t postpone this project or delay its execution.
Armor upgrades add additional armor points or resistances against particular attack types.
Modular Androids
Androids can use Android Mods.
This project allows you to buy the first 3 android upgrades.
After purchasing an upgrade all weapons of a specific category will get a +1 to damage bonus.
Mastercrafted [weapons]
Ability to re-upgrade all weapons of a particular throw in.
Each improved weapon will once again receive a +1 damage bonus.
Enhanced Armor
The ability to upgrade all armor types.
This is an important project especially if you play the game on higher difficulty levels.

After buying an upgrade (200 credits) all team members will receive enhanced armor.
Mastercrafted Armor
Grants the ability to upgrade all armor again.
This will help you survive, especially during the later missions.
Improved Field Teams
Unlocks the promotion of field teams to rank 2.
Expert Field Teams
Unlocks the promotion of field teams to rank 3.
Improved Medkits
All first aid kits are upgraded to Nanomedikits.
Execute this project as soon as it becomes available.
It will increase the effectiveness of first-aid kits.
Improved Spec Ops
Grants possibility to perform 2 Spec Ops activities simultaneously.
This is very useful especially after you recruit more agents.
Improved Training
Grants an ability to train 2 agents simultaneously.
Develop this technology once it becomes available.
It will make it easier for you to remove scars from the bodies of injured agents.
You won’t have to wait until the other scheduled training ends or interrupt it.
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