The first step is to acquire a plan for a research project.

Scanning an object results in adding a plan to your database which can then be processed further.

Each mission usually has one or two objects which can be scanned for acquire new plans.

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Notice that to make it unlock access to the laboratory you’ll have to recruit doctor Mordin Solus.

You must use research terminals after you’ve recruited Mordin and gained access to the laboratory.

Process of developing a new technology:

  1. You must acquire a plan.

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You also have to check that that you have a sufficient number of resources.

Element zero is the most difficult one to find so you won’t have a lot of it.

Thankfully you shouldn’t have any problems with other minerals - iridium, platinum and palladium.

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Check theResourcessection for more information.

Technologies can also be purchased in stores.

As a result you always have to check what you’re buying before you’ve finalized the transaction.

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ensure to go to the section namedTechnologies sold my merchantsfor more info.

  1. I wouldn’t recommend buying the most expensive upgrades in the early stages of the game.

In some rare cases you may also receive other bonuses, including gaining access to unique items.

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Extra ammo will always come in handy, especially in most of the primary missions.

You’ll need the extra medi gel units, especially if you’re playing on a higher difficulty setting.

Unlocking the scanner will make the entire process of scanning planets for minerals much faster.

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The technology can be bought from Harrot’s Emporium store located in Omega’s market district.

you’re able to purchase this technology from Serrice Technology store found on the planet Illium.

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