Research

Research is the primary progression system that allows players to unlock new tiers of equipment for crafting, as well as Buildables for construction.

Intel is the currency used to unlock new schematics. Intel Points are acquired in two ways:

• Leveling up player characters, though this stops at Level 125.
• Collecting Intel packs found at Enemy Outposts and in Deep Desert Testing Stations, which refresh weekly.

There is an overall Intel cap equal to the total number of points required to unlock all available schematics. This cap automatically increases when new unlockable schematics are added.

Obtainable Schematics

Each tier has a minimum Intel spending prerequisite. Once met, all schematics within that tier become available for purchase. The thresholds are as follows:

Unlocked Tier	Total Intel Spent
Copper	19
Iron	22
Steel	100
Aluminum	300
Duraluminum	700
Plastanium	1,200

Uniques

Schematics for Unique items can also be found out in the world. These Unique schematics grant players a single crafting permit for the corresponding item. See Uniques for more information.