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Arc

Arc damage is used by the Assembly, Syndicate and Oathbound factions.

	Technology	Tier	Prerequisite		Unlocks
	Magnetic Energy Storage	1		100	Static Buildup Module Arc Discharge
	Electron Impact	2	Tier I Weapons Research	150	Arc Retaliation Defense Arc Manifold
	Ionic Detachment	4	Tier II Weapons Research	520	Arc Impact Module Aeon Flux Charge
	Neuro-electric Disruptors	6	Tier IV Weapons Research	1200	Stun Module Arc Extension Module Pulse Disruption Lance
	Positron Technology	8	Tier VI Weapons Research	2200	Positron Arc Storm Projector Positron Discharge Shield Positron Converter

Biochemical

Biochemical damage is used by the Amazon and Kir'ko factions.

	Technology	Tier	Prerequisites		Unlocks
	Biochemical Applications	1		100	Acidic Composite Biochemical Maceration
	Volatile Afflictions	2	Tier I Weapons Research	150	Infusion: Ionic Corrosive Detonator
	Specialized Strains	4	Tier II Weapons Research	520	Viscous Strain Cerebral Strain
	Advanced Infections	6	Tier IV Weapons Research	1200	Blightworm Injector Virulent Canister
	Blight Plague	8	Tier VI Weapons Research	2200	Blight Bringer Acid Rain

Entropy

Entropy damage is used by the Oathbound faction.

	Technology	Tier	Prerequisites		Unlocks
	Entropic Foundations	1		100	Sedating Decay Component Localized Decay
	Entropy Inhibition	2	Tier I Weapons Research	150	Entropic Decomposer Isomer Stabilization
	Decay Chains	4	Tier II Weapons Research	520	Entropic Radiation Emitter Atrophy Spread
	Probabilistic Nature	6	Tier IV Weapons Research	1200	Entropic Retaliation Component Atomic Collapse
	Exponential Decay	8	Tier VI Weapons Research	2200	Maxwell's Puzzle Box Structural Integrity Diminisher Divide Half-Life

Explosive

Explosive kinetic damage is used by the Dvar faction.

	Technology	Tier	Prerequisites		Unlocks
	Enhanced Payloads	1		100	Flash Payload Advanced Munitions Provision
	Thermodynamics	2	Tier I Weapons Research	150	Explosives: Incendiary Time on Target
	Advanced Launchers	4	Tier II Weapons Research	520	Guided Delivery Mechanisms Creeping Barrage
	Augmented Payloads	6	Tier IV Weapons Research	1200	Explosives: Arc Overload Smart Payload
	Nuclear Solution	8	Tier VI Weapons Research	2200	Micro Nuclear Payload Tactical Nuclear Strike

Firearms

This type of kinetic damage is used by the Assembly, Dvar and Vanguard factions.

	Technology	Tier	Prerequisites		Unlocks
	Subjugation Ordnance	1		100	Ammunition: Flechette Shredder Bomb
	Electromagnetic Utilization	2	Tier I Weapons Research	150	Ammunition: Electrified Rail Accelerators
	Kinetic Force Manipulation	4	Tier II Weapons Research	520	Kinetic Phase Modulator Kinetic Vectoring Field
	Explosive Payloads	6	Tier IV Weapons Research	1200	Ammunition: Fire Burst Cluster Shell
	Relativistic Projectiles	8	Tier VI Weapons Research	2200	Shockwave Infuser Mass-Driver Cannon

Laser

Thermal damage is used by the Amazon, Shakarn, and Vanguard factions.

	Technology	Tier	Prerequisites		Unlocks
	Heavy Laser Applications	1		100	Ignition Module Laser Strike
	Photon Acceleration	2	Tier I Weapons Research	150	Hard Light Systems Photonic Countermeasures
	Non-Refracting Lasers	4	Tier II Weapons Research	520	Searing Module Laser Ablation
	Crystalline Technology	6	Tier IV Weapons Research	1200	Dazzler Systems Laser Precision Module
	Plasma Weaponry	8	Tier VI Weapons Research	2200	Plasma Disintegrator Module Starlight Projector

Psionics

Psionic damage is used by the Kir'Ko and Syndicate factions.

	Technology	Tier	Prerequisites		Unlocks
	Dominion of Purification	1		100	Mantra of Clarity Focus: Flames Cleansing Pulse
	Dominion of Affliction	2	Tier I Weapons Research	150	Focus Venom Mind Wipe
	Dominion of Vitality	4	Tier II Weapons Research	520	Mantra of Life Psionic Bolstering
	Dominion of Command	6	Tier IV Weapons Research	1200	Mantra of Control Psychic Control
	Dominion of Aether	8	Tier VI Weapons Research	2200	Aether Storm Mass Insanity

Sonic

Sonic weapons use a combination of thermal and kinetic damage and is used by the Shakarn faction.

	Technology	Tier	Prerequisites		Unlocks
	Deafening Frequencies	1		100	Deafening Amplifiers High-Frequency Projection
	Sonolysis Application	2	Tier I Weapons Research	150	Focused Sonolysis Module Shield Shattering Frequency
	Sound Augmentation	4	Tier II Weapons Research	520	Acute Pitch Cavitation Module
	Accelerated Sound Waves	6	Tier IV Weapons Research	1200	Reverbing Shields Rapid Cavitation
	Perfect Resonance	8	Tier VI Weapons Research	2200	Sono-Interference Module Field-Wide Resonant Frequencies