Imperial Science facilities are best constructed on unusual alien worlds. Scientsts stationed at such bases gather all manner of information regarding their surroundings and send it back to the homeworld for further study. This can sometimes lead to research bonuses, though it is important to note that such bonuses are rare and often quite minimal compared to the normal research center process that governs normal technological advancement (hint: don't build these facilities en masse with the hopes of outstripping potential enemy Empires in the technological race).
Useful for Warp surveys and exploration; only 1 needed in star system; improves scientist chance
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Content contributed by Raven Zachary.