Special projects

Special projects are a mechanic introduced in patch 1.15 of HoI4 and accopanying compatibility patch 2.3.1 for EaW. They are intended to represent more complex research endeavours than regular research, requiring the construction of research facilities, hiring and assigning scientists to lead those projects, and even taking decisions when prompted.

To learn more about how this mechanic works in vanilla, we recommend reading HoI4 wiki's article about it.

EaW preserves most of vanilla's projects, while adding tons more on top. It also introduces the fifth field of research: Thaumaturgy, which appropriately requires their own scientists, breakthrough points, and facilities. Thaumaturgy breakthrough points are gained through researching racial technologies or magical weapons (the latter also giving land breakthrough progress). Furthermore, land breakthrough points can also be gained through researching most infantry technologies, which is appropriate, considering the addition of extra land special projects designed for infantry.

This article consists of three parts:

1. How that works section - attempts to explain how special project work behind the scenes. It is written in a loose editor's notes style, and attempts to summarize the most important points that may not be fully explained in game and are mostly based on in-game experimentation and documentation hidden in game files. You should be familiar the basics before delving into it.
2. Complexity and time section - talks more in depth about complexity and prototype time values of special projects and how to convert values from the tables into actual number of days. It's those variables that actually define in the game files how long a special project takes. To make updating this page easier for editors, we currently list those variables in the tables instead of converting them into number of days and percentage progress.
3. Tables with special projects - here you will find the list of all special projects available in game. Since this page has begun construction before the HoI4 wiki had their own article on special projects, the design of our tables is a bit different from what you may find there. Currently you won't find the information on traits that are applicable for specific special projects or nation-specific names for them. Instead, we included an in-game description for each one. The coloured bar represents which of the five categories the special project belongs to. Additionally, prototype stages that are unique for that project can be found by clicking the "Expand" button just below that special project's entry, on the right, rather than being listed separately at the bottom of the entire article. The description of outcomes tends to be more detailed for stuff unique to EaW compared to stuff that can be also found in vanilla.

We do not currently list "generic" prototype stages' outcomes, utilised by multiple different projects. Those never require you to make a decision and should be more or less identical to their vanilla equivalents.

How that works

Special projects work in iteration phases lasting some amount of days. Each one gives some amount of project progress expressed in percent of completion. You need 100% to complete the project.

Complexity of a project affects how much progress you can gain in each iteration phase, and by extension how many iteration phases are likely to be needed in total. More iterations phases also means more random events while researching a special project.

Random events have both positive and negative effects, such as increasing or reducing progress, granting XP to the scientist, granting research bonuses to specific technology categories, etc.

Prototype time of a project affects how much time is needed until the next iteration is completed. Lower is always better. This time can be further reduced by scientist's level, traits, etc.

How long the project is gonna take is a combination of the complexity and prototype time.

After each iteration, first you gain the base progress determined by project's complexity. If at this point the progress has reached 100%, the project concludes immediately without a random event or any note. Then, a random event is selected, depending on your current progress, and a note is made of the iteration's effects. If the random effect caused the project to gain extra progress and it reached 100% that way, the project will also conclude at this point, but a note will remain in the project's dossier. If the project has not yet reached 100%, the wait time for the next iteration begins.

Usually, the number of iteration notes in the project's history will be one less than the actual total number of iterations. The only exception is if the base progress gain was not sufficient to complete the project in its final iteration, but the random effect was, in which case the number of notes would equal the actual number of iterations. If the final iteration note has such an effect listed, then the only way to know for sure is to manually add progress gain and loss from each iteration from start to finish.

Likewise, if the project is near completion, and the base progress gain is sufficient to reach 100%, even on a low roll, then no amount of bad luck with random events would cause that project to not complete at the end of that iteration.

Complexity and time

Complexity:

Base progress gain per iteration is only affected by the complexity of a given special project. Number of iterations is obtained simply by dividing 100 by the upper bound of progress gained in order to obtain the minimum number of iterations, and vice versa for the maximum number. The actual number of iterations may in theory exceed those values depending on the random effects, but in practice it almost never does.

Complexity	progress per iteration	number of iterations
Small	15-25%	4-7
Medium	15-20%	5-7
Large	10-15%	7-10
Insane	5-10%	10-20

Prototype time:

Any external factors seem to only affect how long it takes to complete each iteration phase. We can't directly see how long each iteration takes, but there is an indirect way to calculate the length of the iteration, through dividing the base time of completion by the average number of iterations (rounded down), and then dividing it again by the multiplier for a given scientist level.

This table assumes that the resulting value is rounded to the nearest integer (either up or down). Further testing is needed to determine which way it's rounded, but level 5 scientist gives integer values, so it should be accurate either way.

Prototype time	base value	level 1 (0.95)	level 2 (1.05)	level 3 (1.10)	level 4 (1.15)	level 5 (1.25)
Short	45	47	43	41	39	36
Medium	60	63	57	55	52	48
Long	90	95	86	82	78	72
Very Long	180	189	171	164	157	144

Base estimated time (in days) to complete:

Values in the table below can be read in-game, when you click on the number of special project available for that department (on the colored bar, next to your breakthrough points counter), and then by clicking one of the special projects on the list.

Complexity is horizontal, time is vertical.

-	Small	Medium	Large	Insane
Short	225	270	360	675
Medium	300	360	480	900
Long	450	540	720	1350
Very Long	900	1080	1440	2700

Final estimated time to complete a special project by a particular scientist may be calculated by performing those calculations:

1. Take the base length of a single iteration phase and divide it by the scientist's factor (from their overall level and traits)
2. If the resulting number is not an integer, round it to the nearest integer (either up or down)
3. Calculate the average number of iterations needed for the project. For small complexity projects, round the result down to 5. For large complexity projects, round it up to 9.
4. Multiply the numbers from steps 2 and 3 together.
5. If you had to perform rounding down in step 2 (not up), add one extra day.

You may notice a large discrepancy if you attempt to use this method to calculate base completion times for large complexity projects. This is because the base values use a rounded down average number of iterations (like small complexity projects). For instance, a short prototype time project of large complexity has a base completion time of 45/1*8=360 days, but for a level 5 scientist the same project would be estimated to take 45/1.25*9=324 days.

This estimation has no in-game effect, and serves purely informational purpose for the player.

Thaumaturgy - generic

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Induced Telekinetic Fields		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology: Automatic Magic Rifles	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Short	Inspired largely by the telekinetic abilities of several different species, the concept behind induced telekinetic fields - colloquially known simply as 'shield generators' - is very simple. The aim is to replicate the ability to create a solid shield out of magic in much the same way as a unicorn might and automate the process so that it can be implemented in vehicle systems where such a system's portability is less of a concern.	If you do NOT have a DLC that unlocks a relevant model designer, adds +10% armour to your ships, tanks, and/or aircraft. Otherwise, you unlock a module called Telekinetic Shield Projector for each type of designer that you can use: Ship module: Armour: 4 Chance to receive a critical hit from enemy torpedoes: -5% Damage received from torpedoes: -5% Production cost: +7.5% HP: +5% Requires 2 Tank module: Armour: 10 Production cost: 6 Requires 2 Armour: +15% XP: 10 Plane module: Air defense: 12 Production cost: 10 Weight: 9 Requires 2 XP: 1
Magic-Assisted Quarries		DLC(s): Free Has research technology Standardised Mechanisation	3 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	Mining is an awful business. Certainly there are some creatures who yearn for the dark and sooty pits that we call safe workplaces, but the vast majority are rightfully unwilling to delve into - let alone operate machinery inside - such an environment. It seems only sensible that these are some of the first places that we experiment with magical machinery on a mass scale, be it in augmented drills or some level of automation in bringing material to the surface.	Unlocks building Magitech Quarry. This building multiplies the quantity of resources in the state in which it is built by 1.25x.
Magical Supply Organisation		DLC(s): Free Always available	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Short	Any soldier who has worked in maintenance will gladly inform you of the value of a properly organised stockpile, but there's only so efficient the vast majority of soldiers - especially conscripts - can realistically be. Having some variety of magically-assisted sorting machinery that does the time consuming organisation of surplus materiel and directs it to the correct individual or towards the appropriate storage location will make our lives considerably easier.	Grants Supply Efficiency: +10% Division Attrition: -10%
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Officers Request Focus As it turns out, the military does not appreciate a project seemingly overstepping its budgetary and time constraints. They have requested that we focus one one aspect of what could have been an all-inclusive logistical magification and by government contract we are obliged to comply with their request. 35-100% Hone in on FOB logistics. Supply range +10% Focus on efficiency in the field. Supply grace period: 12 hours The special forces need this most. Supply grace period for special forces: 36 hours
Magic Imperceptability Studies		DLC(s): Has an intelligence agency	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Short	Although somewhat controversial, the idea of using spells to make soldiers and operatives more difficult to perceive even in plain sight is obviously a concept that garners a lot of interest. We have found ways of using spells to manipulate the way light travels towards and bounces off items of clothing which could present opportunities for the technology's practical implementation, although it has proven somewhat challenging to keep track of said clothes after their enchantment.	Adds 1 operative slot
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Questions from the Shadows Although the potential in this project is obvious, the intelligence services are requesting that we clarify the purpose of these imperceptibility spells. It seems we need to offer them some direction regarding the capabilities of this thaumaturgical advancement and we are all too happy to oblige them with our work. 35-100% An invisible operative is an effective one. Chance that our operative is captured: -15% Chance that our operative is detected: -15% They will never know who found them. Chance to capture an enemy operative: +15% Chance to discover an enemy operative: +15%
Thaumaturgical Encryption Keys		DLC(s): Has an intelligence agency Has completed Form Department Agency Upgrade	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	Using an encryption key to encode and subsequently ungarble what might otherwise look like utter nonsense is nothing new in the field of information warfare. What makes this particular project interesting is the application of unique low-energy magic that can be used to interpret and subsequently scramble coded messages using spells only known to select individuals. As of now it's not known whether a brute force method - even a machine assisted one - could ever be used to break such methods of encryption.	Grants Cryptology level: +1 Gains two random agency upgrades
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Cryptic Cryptologic With great progress made on these near unbreakable keys, it has become apparent that the mathematicians and their bosses in the agency are struggling to fathom and to apply the intricacies of the technology. They have requested that we provide some training courses to show them just how useful this project will be to their department. 35-100% Theorise novel counters to these codes. Decryption Power: 10 Present exactly the requested course. Cryptology Level: 1
Magical Force Multiplication		DLC(s): Free Has unlocked one of the following special forces: marines, mountaineers, paratroopers, pegasi, knights, jaegers, or chargers Has researched technology: Automatic Magic Rifles Has completed special project Military Engineering Vehicles	3 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	For many, magical weaponry has already become the next logical step in modern warfare. Traditional firearms and support weapons remain more practical to produce en masse for the time being, but the introduction of especially potent battalion-level formations equipped with fully magirised materiel have proven to be effective force multipliers in the short-term. There is no doubt that this support element will provide a significant tactical edge on the battlefield.	Unlocks support company All-Magical Shock Company Great combat stats all around without slowing the division down, but there exist stronger options if you want to focus on a particular stat. No terrain bonuses or penalties. Can be parachuted Uses magical rifles, armoured support vehicles, support equipment, and trucks Increases defense of special forces brigades by 10%
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Supplying the Battalions The great challenge of implementing magical equipment is - as always - its production and distribution. Now that we have reached the testing phase, it comes as no surprise that the administration is requesting we liaise with industrial bodies in order to ease the production and introduction of more magical equipment. 35-100% We'll keep those costs down. All armoured support vehicles: Production cost: -15% Focus on production quality instead. All-Magical Shock Company Piercing: +200% The soldiers need more guidance. All-Magical Shock Company Organisation: +5
Synthetic Mineral Growth		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Synthetic Material Experiments Has researched technology Automatic Magic Rifles	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	Synthetic crystal manufacturing has been a possibility since the 900s, but was never pursued on an industrial scale. In the past it was only done by small businesses - usually in an effort to pass off their products as real for quick profits - but now that we understand the true potential in crystals there are new reasons to pursue their mass manufacture. The trickiest part will be trying to induce the energies present in naturally occurring crystals, but with enough determination and several replaced blast shields we will find a way.	Unlocks building Synthetic Crystal Refinery. This building provides the state with 3 per refinery.
Thaumaturgical Diagnoses		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Field Hospital I Has researched technology Automatic Magic Rifles	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Small Prototype time: Medium	Letting creatures diagnose themselves has always been problematic for doctors and general practitioners, if not for the almost constant inaccuracies then for the additional anxiety that said diagnoses typically cause. Pre-packaged diagnostic packages with instructions alongside a selection bewitched tools and substances will have a comparable impact to first-aid kits for both soldiers on the frontline and creatures at home, allowing our citizens to get accurate and detailed diagnoses from the comfort of their own home; or indeed from the discomfort of a trench.	Grants a single-use 2-year ahead of time 150% research bonus for field hospitals. For 210 days adds a national spirit Mass-Scale Diagnostics & Treatment granting 1000 weekly ponypower.
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Civilian Encroachment Although this project began as largely military in nature, it has rapidly become apparent that this technology could be just as impactful in the civilian sector. As a result, the administration has been pressuring the research team with additional scrutiny and occasional attempts to get the project out of their [Country.GetHands] entirely. We must find a way to deal with this. 35-100% We will concede to the health ministry. +15% monthly population. This technology is for both sectors! Field Hospitals and Helicopter Med-Evac: Trickleback & War Support Protection: +5% Exp. Loss: -5%
Energy Shatter Crystal Projectiles		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Magic Light Machine Gun	3 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	Although crystals typically carry a somewhat containable amount of energy which requires considerable effort to release, it seems as though it is possible - particularly with large crystals - to force additional energy inside them. The more energy contained, the more fragile the crystal and the greater propensity it has for detonating spectacularly. Perhaps unsurprisingly, some bright minds had the genius idea of turning these concerningly volatile crystals into projectile weapons that detonate shortly after impacting a surface like a HEAT or HESH shell.	Without : all light and heavy ships: Light piercing and heavy piercing: +10% Without : all tanks: Piercing: +10% Without : all CAS and medium bombers: Ground Attack: +10% Unlocks the following ship/tank/plane modules if you have relevant DLC's: Ship modules: Light Crystalline Naval Battery Light attack: 1.8 Production cost: 135 Speed: -2% Light piercing: 2.5 Costs 2 Medium Crystalline Naval Battery Light attack: 5.5 Production cost: 360 Speed: -4% Light piercing: 10 HP: 18 Costs 3 Heavy Crystalline Naval Battery Heavy attack: 20 Production cost: 1700 Speed: -6% Heavy piercing: 42 Costs 4 Tank modules: Light Crystalline Cannon Soft attack: 28 Hard attack: 22 Piercing: 80 Production cost: 6.5 Speed: -0.1 km/h Reliability: -20% Costs 1 XP: 1 Medium Crystalline Cannon Soft attack: 35 Hard attack: 28 Piercing: 100 Production cost: 6.5 Speed: -0.3 km/h Reliability: -20% Breakthrough: 5 Costs 3 XP: 1 Heavy Crystalline Cannon Soft attack: 35 Hard attack: 38 Piercing: 150 Production cost: 7 Speed: -0.4 km/h Reliability: -30% Costs 4 XP: 1 Plane module: Crystalline Munitions Package CAS weapon Reliability: -10% Production cost: 8 Costs 2 XP: 2 Agility: -22 (CAS, Logistics Strike, Naval Strike) Weight: 7 (CAS, Logistics Strike, Naval Strike) Ground attack: 12 (CAS) / 10 (Logistics Strike) Naval attack: 7 (Naval Strike) Naval targeting: 5 (Naval Strike)

Pony

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Cloud Based Naval Infrastructure		DLC(s): Free Country is NOT  Nimbusia Country race is pony. Has researched technology Early Carrier or Converted Deck Hulls	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Short	Pegasus cloud cities are the pinnacle of pegasi engineering, and the concept of a cloud ships has entered popular fiction. We can make it into reality if we resolve the difficulties surrounding enchanted clouds carrying heavy aircraft and weapons. Carefully rethinking the cloud-walking spell and how to apply it to make a flying ships a viable concept.	Unlocks Sea Cloud Carrier ship/hull. Without : Ponypower: 750 Sub detection: 5 Light Attack: 3 Anti-air: 2.5 Range: 2000 km HP: 125 Fuel consumption: 22 Production cost: 5474 Surface detection: 10 Surface visibility: 30 Light piercing: 5.5 Speed: 21.5 knots Weather penalty: 100% Reliability: 50% Deck size: 3 air wings Required resources: 2, 1, 4 With : Carrier hull 2x deck slots AA slot Radar slot Engine slot allows both cruiser and conventional carrier engines Secondary battery slot Range: 2000 km HP: 125 Fuel consumption: 10 Reliability: 65% Speed: 20 knots Production cost: 1500 Required resources: 2, 1 Ponypower: 750
Pegasi High-Altitude Gear		DLC(s): Free Country race is pony. Has researched technology Pegasus Division III NOTE: As of patch 2.4.1.1, the tooltip in the pony racial tree indicates that it's Pegasus Division V that unlocks this special project. This is likely the intended prerequisite technology, but this project is actually unlocked with Pegasus Division III instead.	3 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	Pegasi are capable of incredible feats of flight, but their bodies have limits. The realities of high-altitude flight prevent even the most athletic pegasus from flying without the assistance of a closed-cockpit aircraft. The Pegasus Void Suit is a flight suit that maintains the user's temperature, oxygen, and pressure levels, protecting them from hostile atmosphere conditions and allowing previously impossible operations at extreme altitudes.	Allows the production of Pegasus Void Suits Production cost: 0.9 Reliability: 80% Defense: 10 Breakthrough: 4.5 Soft attack: 5 Hard attack: 2 Requires 1, 1 Each pegasi battalion will now require 15 units of Pegasus Void Suits Independently of the new equipment, all pegasi battalions gain: Organisation: 5 A small amount of air attack Soft attack: +10% Defense: +10%
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Pockets, Protection and Performance Our research team has come to a crossroads regarding some design choices for the pegasi flight suits. Some engineers want the suit users to perform better by slimming down on the suit's weight and permitting more wing movement to increase their flight speed. Many want to add armour plates instead to offer better protection and pockets to carry extra equipment for an assault. One engineer even suggested making the suits as ergonomic and durable as possible, making life easier for the user and our logisticians. It seems that there is a deadlock to be broken. 35-100% Lighten the suits. All pegasi battalions gain +10% speed Add the armour plates and pockets. All pegasi battalions gain +15% breakthrough Refine the suits for ease of use. All pegasi battalions gain +25% HP

Griffon

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Magitech Knight Armour		DLC(s): Free Country race is griffon. Has researched technology Knights Division III	3 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	Despite its cultural significance and the many design iterations made over the years, current knight armour remains a largely traditional military uniform which is exactly as heavy and restrictive as it looks. In the modern era of tanks and mechanised infantry, the amount of protection this equipment can offer an individual is simply redundant; especially when weighed against its drawbacks. The time has come for something more protective, something that enhances a user's mobility and something that provides a platform to operate modern heavy weapons.	Allows the production of Heavy Knight Armor Production cost: 1.05 Reliability: 75% Defense: 20 Breakthrough: 2.5 Armor: 0.006 (this value is misleading, this results in roughly 10x increase for the battalion) Soft attack: 4 Hard attack: 1 Piercing: 3 Requires: 2, 1 Griffon knights will now require 15 units of Heavy Knight Armor per battalion.
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Soldiers at a Loss Whilst the project is making quick progress, some questions have been raised during testing. Primarily, the special forces that have had the privilege of using the new equipment have been wondering about what role this new armour is pushing them towards on the modern battlefield. Their officers - talented as they may be - do not seem to be sure themselves, so we may have to push them in a particular direction with design alterations. 35-100% Thicker armour gives them more options. Modify the stats of Heavy Knight Armor by: Reliability: -10% Production cost: +45% Defense: +20% Breakthrough: +5% Hardness: +5% Armor: +50% Griffon Knights will consume 10% more supplies Keeping the suits maintainable is critical. Modify the stats of Heavy Knight Armor by: Reliability: +10% Production cost: -15%
The Universal Translator		DLC(s): Free Country race is griffon. Has researched technology Magical Early Warning Systems	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	Griffons are perhaps the most linguistically diverse species on the entire planet. It is no surprise - for this and for other reasons - that historically we have relied more on conflict than conversation to resolve our disputes. To make some headway in rectifying this, scientists have proposed that a correctly enchanted radio headset and microphone could allow our kind to properly communicate regardless of their native language. Future miniaturisations of the technology could also produce a more compact device, but for now we'll settle for putting magitech inside our existing military radio equipment.	Adds the Universal Translator dynamic modifier, which grants bonuses depending how many significant regional capitals in Griffonia you or your puppets own. The regional capitals are as follows: — Griffenheim, Herzland: - Division Organisation: +5.00% — Aquila, Aquileia: - Research Speed: +5.00% — Karthin, Southern Griffonia: - Resource Gain Efficiency: +15.00% — Griffonstone, Central Griffonia: - Daily Political Power: +0.10 - Stability: +10% — Sydia, Evi Valley: - Monthly Population: +30.00% — Cloudbury, Northern Griffonia: - Supply Consumption: -10.00%

Zebra and yak

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Alchemical Toolbelt		DLC(s): Free Country race is zebra. Has researched technology Charger Division III	3 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Short	True to its name, this project is less one of theory and more one of application. Alchemical packs are a fairly common accessory for trained alchemists already, but for soldiers and untrained conscripts in particular it's much more challenging to create a toolbelt of regularly used concoctions and ingredients. Beyond its use we must also consider its safety as glass beakers that you might see in a more scientific setting tend not to enjoy the roughshod nature of combat. We'll have to draw up some new hardy and chemically unreactive containers.	Allows the production of Alchemical Toolbelts Production cost: 0.75 Reliability: 80% Defense: 10 Breakthrough: 3.5 Soft attack: 6 Hard attack: 1 Requires: 1, 1 Chargers will now require 15 units of Alchemical Toolbelts per battalion.
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Stocking the Shelves At this point in the project we have largely finalised the design of the unreactive containers needed to house the substances that soldiers will commonly be using. Unfortunately the question of which substances they will need most remains up for debate when there are so many alchemical reagents. Important decisions must be made. 35-100% Make sure they have offensive tools. Increase the stats of Alchemical Toolbelts by: Production cost: +15% Reliability: -5% Independently from the new equipment, all charger battalions gain: Soft attack: +15% Speed: +10% Focus on keeping them alive. Increase the stats of Alchemical Toolbelts by: Production cost: +15% Reliability: -5% Independently from the new equipment, all charger battalions gain: HP: +10% Defense: +25%
Synthetical Starmetal Alloy		DLC(s): Free Country race is either zebra or yak Has researched technology An Unequaled Tradition (zebra) or Unkillable (yak)	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	It seems that our scientists are becoming more and more confident that they can synthetically reproduce starmetal. The alloy - so named for its presence in meteorites and coveted for both its strength and rarity - was long thought to be impossible to create in a worldly environment for many years, but this appears to have been a false assumption. Thanks in no small part to recent thaumaturgical advancements, it is theorised that we may be able to reproduce the vacuous conditions of space that could enable the production of starmetal on an unprecedented scale.	All land units: +5% defense All aircraft: +10% air defense All ships except convoys: +15% armor

Hippogriff

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Underwater Rail Infrastructure		DLC(s): Free Country race is hippogriff Has researched technology High-Pressure Engineering Has researched technology Mechanised Construction If country is  Hippogriffia Neither seaponies nor hippogriffs declared independence The Sirens have NOT taken over Hippogriffia If country is  Winggarden Has completed focus Parallel Development	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	Although Seaquestria is far from underdeveloped, the realities of sea floor construction have traditionally made the implementation of transport networks very challenging. The ability to move in three dimensions through the water has alleviated the strain this restriction would otherwise put on city infrastructure, but it is clear that some kind of mass transit will be needed in the near future. It has been theorised that large boring machines could be used to create and seal up new tunnels a safe depth under the sea floor, providing a relatively dry space in which to construct a rail network.	Will grant 4 additional underwater building slots. Will reduce the time to construct all underwater buildings by 20 days
Submersible Aircraft		DLC(s): Free Country race is hippogriff Has researched technology Three-Dimensional Thinking	3 3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Short	Despite the seemingly oxymoronic name, a vehicle like this has shocking utility to a race of creatures that inhabits two different environments. In theory we have all the technological knowhow that would be needed to construct such a hybrid craft, but a capable design is not necessarily a practical one. Currently our engineers are attempting to figure out a way for the craft to smoothly transition between flight and underwater propulsion. Suggestions so far have ranged from explosive devices to break the water tension both ways to airbags or enormous parachutes for the descent.	Without : All naval bombers, including carrier variants: Surface detection: +15% Sub detection: +15% Naval Targeting: +50% Air defense: +15% Tactical bombers: Surface detection: +10% Sub detection: +25% Naval Targeting: +75% Air defense: +10% With : Unlocks modules Light/Medium/Heavy Aeromarine Conversion Light AC Production cost: 4 Weight: 8 Agility: -15 Surface detection: 10 Sub detection: 6 Naval Targeting: 10 (Port Strike/Naval Strike mission) Air defense: 5 (Port Strike/Naval Strike mission) Speed: -30% Costs 5 Medium AC Production cost: 6 Weight: 10 Agility: -10 Surface detection: 10 Sub detection: 6 Naval Targeting: 10 (Port Strike/Naval Strike mission) Air defense: 5 (Port Strike/Naval Strike mission) Speed: -30% Costs 5 Large AC Production cost: 8 Weight: 12 Agility: -5 Surface detection: 10 Sub detection: 6 Naval Targeting: 10 (Port Strike/Naval Strike mission) Air defense: 5 (Port Strike/Naval Strike mission) Speed: -30% Costs 5

Changeling

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Camouflage Cloak		DLC(s): Free Country race is changeling Has researched technology Jagers III	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	Creating a substance that has the capacity to visually adapt to its surroundings will be no easy task, but it is a concept worth pursuing. We have always enjoyed the ability to change visually into most creatures and objects at will, yet our equipment does not enjoy the same kind of instant visual protection. Moreover, even talented changelings cannot mimic things beyond or below certain sizes. If our scientists could identify the biological magic that allows us to visually camouflage ourselves and isolate it, subsequently applying the same magic to cloaks and tarpaulins could radically alter the way we utilise stealth on a tactical level.	Allows the production of Camouflage Cloak Production cost: 0.8 Reliability: 85% Defense: 15 Breakthrough: 3 Soft attack: 3 Hard attack: 2 Piercing: 1 Requires: 1, 1 Jagers will now require 15 units of Camouflage Cloaks per battalion. Independently from the new equipment, jager battalions will gain: Reconnaissance: +40% (actually +0.4 per battalion) Initiative: +2.4% (per battalion)
Temporary Chitinous Structures		DLC(s): Free Country race is changeling Has researched technology Specialised Engineer Drones	3 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Short	Changeling hives are not alive, but have often been described as such due to how reactive they can be to changeling magic, with tunnels closing and opening at a drone's will. Much of this is due to the chitin and mucal material biologically produced and used by changelings to construct hives and maintain their function and integrity. A recent proposal suggested that we experiment on this material through thaumaturgical genetic modification, potentially allowing a few changelings to establish a small hive quickly. This structure can then be used as a temporary forward operating base until it begins to deteriorate after a few weeks. This could provide our soldiers with a home away from home and a local love repository that will improve their morale and fighting capabilities for a short time.	Enables Field Marshal ability: Temporary Hives. Command Power Cost: - Base cost: 0.20 (each for 1 battalion) Duration: 10 days Cooldown: 10 days Supply Grace: +240.0 Hour(s) Deliver armies enough supply for 84 Hours Will give an upgraded version if the Field Marshal has the Logistics Wizard trait. Cannot be used when at war with resisting Everfree Forest.

Kirin

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Grand Astrological Orrery		DLC(s): Free Country race is kirin Has researched technology Astrology As Propaganda	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Small Prototype time: Medium	Astrology has long been employed by kirin to interpret the signs of the stars and the seasons, so it stands to reason that we would pursue the construction of a grand orrery with which to perform even more detailed predictions of the future. It will - of course - utilise the relevant and most up-to-date star charts, numerological and probability calculations in order to maximise the accuracy and utility of whatever answers we may find to our many burning questions.	Adds 80% of breakthrough progress in the Land, Naval, Air, and Nuclear fields.

Deer

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Spirit Grenade		DLC(s): Free Country race is deer. Has researched technology Magic Rifles Has researched technology Predictive Planning Has researched technology Support Equipment	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	One of our spiritually unfortunate scientists recently proposed this concept as a joke and it has since spiralled into a plausible idea. Using angry spirits as a tool of chaos against enemy formations is not a new strategy on its own, but using unicorn-inspired telekinetics to trap them inside grenade-sized containers certainly is. With such a device our forces could sow chaos anytime and anywhere, not to mention that being trapped in such a way would further infuriate the vengeful spirit contained within before they are set upon our enemies.	Allows the production of Spirit Grenades Production cost: 0.8 Reliability: 75% Defense: 10 Breakthrough: 5 Soft attack: 4 Hard attack: 1 Requires: 1, 1 Unlock the Spirit Grenadiers support battalion: Can be parachuted Uses 30 magical weapons, 15 spirit grenades, and 5 support equipment Increases breakthrough of infantry battalions (incl. mobile inf.) by 3%.
Long-Term Strategic Divination		DLC(s): Free Country race is deer. Has researched technology Mobile Infantry (in the deer racial tab)	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Small Prototype time: Medium	Whilst seers have historically afforded our soldiers a significant amount of tactical insight, the nature of their visions prevents them from generating useful information at a meaningful rate and at convenient times. Instead it has been theorised that we can apply their visions to a grander strategy, collecting as many seers as possible in one place and collating the information provided in order to formulate a pinpoint plan for the future. It has been suggested that we could introduce a variety of stimuli to experiment with speeding up the process, but for now at least we shall be satisfied by developing a proper system of collective visionary documentation.	All generals and field marshals gain 1 logistics and 1 planning skill. This includes ones that you may gain later.

Diamond Dog

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Assault Tunnel Vehicle		DLC(s): Free Country race is diamond dog. Has researched technology Ironpaws Division III.	3 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Short	Although tank-mounted dozer blades have proven effective, it has become clear to us that these are not wholly effective in mountainous regions where our forces regularly operate. Not wanting to resign armoured fortification and fire support to combat only in flat terrain, engineers have presented a prototype that our scientists are now pouring over. The blueprinted 'Assault Tunnel Vehicle' aims to clean up the engineers' haphazard work for field testing, alongside a number of safety improvements and the introduction of a semi-crystalline engine to reduce exhaust buildup when tunnelling.	Allows the production of Tunnel Drills Speed: 4 km/h Production cost: 9 Reliability: 75% Defense: 30 Hardness: 70% Armor 20 Breakthrough: 9 Soft attack: 1 Hard attack: 5 Piercing: 10 Requires: 3, 1 Unlocks Tunnel Drill Company support battalion. Can be parachuted Uses 10 tunnel drills and 15 support equipment Improves attack, defense, and movement of a division in hilly, urban, and mountainous terrain. Increases the breakthrough of other battalions by 3% Increases the organisation of Ironpaws (and any other race-specific special forces that you might potentially get) by 100%
Deep Rock Drill		DLC(s): Free Country race is diamond dog. Has researched technology Heavy Machinery In Mining (in the diamond dog tree).	3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	There is nothing fundamentally unique about the so-called 'Deep Rock Drill' in concept. Using a colossal mining platform to extra resources on a large scale is unusual, but not unheard of. What makes the DRD special is its energy source and its ability to extract almost any resource no matter the location. Advances in magical engines have allowed our scientists to begin developing an almost exhaustless power pack that also has the capacity to sustain thaumaturgical gyroscopes which will stabilise the drill when in operation.	Unlocks decisions to establish Drill Site in owned states. You can then select what resource to excavate for; the resource type can be changed with a decision at anytime. If the state transfers ownership to a non-diamond dog race country, then the Drill Site will be removed. It costs 100 and takes 80 days to establish a drill site in a state that you own. Each of your state can have at most one drill site. Afterwards, you can pick one of the six resources that you wish to drill for in that state: 10 6 4 3 of either , , or This is granted by a state modifier, and its value cannot be increased by infrastructure, but is increased by national spirits or technologies. You can freely and practically instantly switch a drill to a different resource. You can't get two or more different resources from a single drill, or upgrade it to give more of a given resource. Drills in different states are separate, and can drill for the same or different resources, depending on your needs.

Posada

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Project SALVO		DLC(s): Free Original country is  Hippogriffia Has completed focus Form The Exotic Weaponry Commission	4 8 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	One of Terrafin's dearest desires is to see every infantrygriff carrying a weapon of the future. This has already manifested in the use of magical weaponry, but we must go further. Imagine recoil-dampening spells, weapons firing three times as fast as traditional rifles, guns that fire small explosive charges to effectively shoot around corners! Although the venerable slugthrower will be very hard to improve on, our scientists are surely up to the task.	You get an event The Weapon of the Future. The result depends entirely on the choice made in the unique prototype phase iteration.
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Caseless or Flechettes? We need to lock in our preferred type of rifle. Two proposals are before us. Caseless rifles would be logistically cheaper, simpler, and consistently reliable. Flechette rifles, on the other claw, would be capable of incredible performance. 30-70% Caseless is cheaper and less risky. Upon completion of the special project: All Infantry and Motorized/Mechanized Supply Consumption: -0.01 Urban: Attack: +10% Defense: +10% Movement: +10% You will unlock either an MIO policy (with ) or unlock and hire a materiel designer (otherwise) which grants the following bonuses for your infantry and magical infantry equipment: Soft attack: +5% Defense: +5% Breakthrough: +5% Weapons and equipment research speed: +10%/+15% (with/without AAT respectively) Infantry division defense: +5% (only without AAT) Flechettes have enormous potential. Upon completion of the special project: All Infantry and Motorized/Mechanized Supply Consumption: +0.01 River: Attack: +5% Defense: +5% Marsh: Attack: +5% Defense: +5% Amphibious: Attack: +10% You will unlock either an MIO policy (with ) or unlock and hire a materiel designer (otherwise) which grants the following bonuses for your infantry and magical infantry equipment: Piercing: +25% Soft attack: +5% Hard attack: +25% Defense: +5% Breakthrough: +5% Production cost: +25% Reliability: -10% Weapons and equipment research speed: +10%/+15% (with/without AAT respectively) Infantry division defense: +5% (only without AAT)
Project SHATTER		DLC(s): Free Original country is  Hippogriffia Has completed focus Form The Exotic Weaponry Commission	8 8 8 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	Heavy tanks are obviously the future of armored warfare, but current heavies simply aren't powerful enough and run into problems with their transmissions and engines. A true super-heavy tank, not merely an upscaled heavy but a tank designed to kill them, will provide a powerful front-line advantage over heavy tanks and comfortable superiority against anything lighter. To be properly useful, of course, it will have to be amphibious as well.	Unless you decide otherwise during the unique prototype iteration phase: All Super-Heavy Armor: River: Attack: +10% Movement: +10% Marsh: Attack: +10% Defense: +10% Amphibious: Attack: +20%
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Conventional or Amphibious? Terrafin has suggested that we take the extensive data from the project and apply it to a more traditional super-heavy tank, as without all the extra weight and complexity he could design a good tank, but some within the project insist that the concept is possible. In particular they point to the double-tread idea which performed well in models but has not been rigorously tested and would take extensive redesigning. 30-70% Go with Terrafin's idea and abandon the amphibious requirement. Completely replaces this project's reward with a single-use 100% tech bonus for super-heavy tanks (or their chassis) with a 2-year reduction to the ahead-of-time penalty. We believe in our scientists! They can do it! You will continue this special project and gain its original reward when it completes.
Project TIDALWAVE		DLC(s): Free Original country is  Hippogriffia Has completed focus Form The Exotic Weaponry Commission Has completed special project Axial Jet Engine	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	Planes flying low over the water have reported a curious increase to their lift, dubbed the "ground effect". This may make possible larger plane/boat hybrids, capable of moving extremely fast and avoiding enemy RADAR by simply flying under it. Ideally such plane/boats would be able to hold missiles or torpedoes. Therefore, these "ground effect vehicles" must be investigated as soon as possible.	Spotting speed: +10% Night-time Spotting: +10%
Project BOTTOMFEEDER		DLC(s): Free Original country is  Hippogriffia Has completed focus Unconventional Nuclear Applications Has completed Nuclear Fission Bomb Project	12 8 12 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	Our current depth charges are effective, but due to their limited blast radius they often fail to disable their targets, particularly if the submarine detects the charge and changes depth before it goes off. The Exotic Weaponry Commission has come up with a solution to that problem which some are calling overkill: arming our depth charges with low-yield nuclear bombs, to kill every submarine in the area regardless of changing depth.	This will cost 1 Fission Nuclear Bomb every three months. All Planes: Naval Attack: +10% Without : Destroyers: Depth charges: +20 (actually +2000%) Reliability: -10% With : unlocks the module Variable-Yield Nuclear Depth Charge: Depth charges: 40 Production cost: 350 Speed: -2% Reliability: -5%
Project BARNACLE		DLC(s): Original country is  Hippogriffia Has completed focus Unconventional Nuclear Applications Has completed Nuclear Fission Bomb Project	12 8 12 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	While it may seem insane to leave nuclear weapons floating around in the ocean, the fact is that a single naval mine, if equipped with a nuclear payload, can sink entire flotillas of enemy vessels, and can effectively deny a much larger area to the enemy since enemy vessels those far away from the blast could be damaged or sunk.	Naval Mines Damage: +20%
Project FALLOUT		DLC(s): Free Original country is  Hippogriffia Has completed focus The Hydrogen Initiative or War Plan Hydrogen Has completed special project Flying Bomb	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	A single strategic bomber can rightfully be called a "Flying Fortress," and an entire formation of them is extremely difficult for our fighters to engage. Project FALLOUT would see some of our fighters armed with unguided air-to-air rockets tipped with a low-yield nuclear warhead: the massive blast wave would turn enemy bomber's formations against them, downing an entire wing in a single fireball.	This will cost 1 Fission Nuclear Bomb every three months. Without : Fighter & Heavy Fighter Air Attack: +10% Reliability: -10% With : Unlocks equipment module Unguided Nuclear Air-to-Air Rocket: Fighter weapon Limit 1 on small and carrier airframes Air attack: 40 Production cost: 20 Agility: -15 Weight: 15 XP: 4 Air attack: +7%
Project TATZLWURM		DLC(s): Free Original country is  Hippogriffia Has completed focus The Hydrogen Initiative or War Plan Hydrogen	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	Our pioneer corps could benefit from the recent explosion of new uses for nuclear technology. If we could engineer a safe, reliable demolition charge with a nuclear payload, it would make collapsing large buildings and clearing out the biggest minefields so much easier. They could also serve quite well as area-denial weapons.	Entrenchment Speed: +5% Engineers Urban: Attack: +10% Defense: +10% All Infantry and Motorized/Mechanized Defense: +5% Breakthrough: +5% This will cost 1 Fission Nuclear Bomb every three months.
Project TANKBUSTER		DLC(s): Free Original country is  Hippogriffia Has completed focus The Hydrogen Initiative or War Plan Hydrogen	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	Project TANKBUSTER aims to produce the smallest nuclear weapon yet: one capable of being fired out of a conventional rocket artillery system. The idea of equipping even our ground forces with nuclear weapons is tantalizing, although Terrafin is quick to point out the logistical and strategic limitations of such an endeavour. Still, if the project is successful its value in destroying armoured formations, area denial, attacking fortifications, and sheer Shock and Awe cannot be overstated.	All Rocket Artillery Hard Attack: +900% Piercing: +900% Rocket Artillery, Truck-Drawn Rocket Artillery, & Motorized Rocket Artillery Fort: Attack: +10% This will cost 1 Fission Nuclear Bomb every three months.
Project BOMBTHROWER		DLC(s): Free Original country is  Hippogriffia Has completed focus The Hydrogen Initiative or War Plan Hydrogen	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	An interesting request has come to us from below, from a commissar in an infantry battalion. She has raised issues with the range of rifle grenades, and has suggested a "personal grenade launcher", to be carried by one creature per platoon. More portable than a mortar, it would allow easy response to enemy situations and hefty firepower in a small package.	All Infantry and Motorized/Mechanized Defense: +5% Breakthrough: +5%
Project STARFIRE		DLC(s): Original country is  Hippogriffia Chose option We need a deep-penetration bomber! in the event The Bomber of the Future (only visible with installed) Has completed special project Intercontinental Bomber Has completed special project Turbofan Jet Engine NOTE: this special project is not technically coded to require Gotterdammerung, but its prerequisites do, and for this reason this special project is marked with that expansion's icon. An attempt to unlock this special project through cheats will likely cause the game to crash if you hover your mouse on it.	24 12 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Very Long	Traditional bombers remain highly vulnerable to fighters and interceptors. To counter this threat and truly become a global power, we will have to design something radically different. Flying far faster and higher than traditional bombers, our Valkyrie will be virtually invulnerable to conventional AA as well as interceptors. While this may necessitate some compromises in other parts of the design, it will surely prove worthwhile once completed.	Without : Unlocks Mach 3 Strategic Bomber: Range: 7000 km Speed: 3200 km/h Agility: 25 Air attack: 150 Air defense: 300 Strat. bombing: 150 Production cost: 300 Air superiority: 1% Reliability: 80% Naval attack: 1.5 Naval targetting: 0.6 Surface detection: 10 Sub detection: 2.5 Fuel consumption: 6.4 Ponypower: 320 Requires 8, 5, 3 With : Unlocks aircraft module 6x Supersonic Jet Engines: Thrust: 150 Production cost: 300 Fuel consumption: 6.0 Range: -60% Speed: +260% Agility: +10% Requires 4

Land

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Advanced Flamethrower Tank		DLC(s): Has researched technology Engineer Company II	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Small Prototype time: Short	An armored vehicle equipped with devastating close-range firepower, designed to unleash torrents of flames upon enemy positions.	Gain 100% discount for 1 design template. Can be used for: light, medium, and heavy flame tanks Gain 50% discount for 2 design templates. Can be used for: light, medium, and heavy flame tanks Unlocks Advanced Flamethrower tank module With : unlocks Flamethrower Turret land cruiser module Light, medium, heavy, super-heavy, and modern flame tanks gain 5% attack bonus in forests, hills, jungles, urban, and fort terrain. Note: in EaW, flame tanks are unlocked through regular research, not a special project.
Military Engineering Vehicles		DLC(s): Free Has research technology Engineer Company I	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Small Prototype time: Short	Specialized vehicles to enhance battlefield mobility, fortification construction and obstacle clearance under combat conditions.	Unlocks equipment Armored Support Vehicle Unlocks Assault Engineer Company Unlocks technologies for additional types of armored support companies. With : creates a unique equipment variant for armored support vehicle, having a single upgrade point in three out of four possible categories each, depending on your nation.
Land Cruiser		DLC(s): Has researched technology Basic Super-Heavy Tank Chassis or Super Heavy Tank	16 8 Breakthroughs: 3 Complexity: Insane Prototype time: Medium	A massive armored behemoth designed to dominate the battlefield. With unparalleled size and firepower, this vehicle represents the pinnacle of armored warfare.	Unlocks land cruisers With : Gain 100% discount for 1 design template. Can be used for: land cruisers Without : adds 1 land cruiser to your stockpile, and a production line with another land cruiser at 35% completion and 30% efficiency Unlocks additional technologies
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Overheating during Trials 0-100% sp_land_reward_option_land_cruiser_overheating Loses low amount of progress on this special project         Chassis Stress Failure During stress testing, the chassis of the [SpecialProject.GetName] was found to be unable to handle the immense weight, causing structural deformations. The design team is split on whether to add additional reinforcement, which would further increase the vehicle's weight, or to use lighter materials, potentially compromising durability. 20-70% Redesign the Chassis Entirely Your land cruisers gain 5% reliability Loses medium amount of progress on this special project Reinforce the Chassis Your land cruisers lose 3% reliability, but gain 5% armor Loses low amount of progress on this special project Use Lighter Materials Your land cruisers lose 5% armor Engine Output Insufficient Early trials show that the prototype's massive frame is putting a strain on the current engine, making the [SpecialProject.GetName] sluggish and unresponsive. The team suggests two options: develop a new, more powerful engine, or attempt modifications to boost the output of the existing one, risking engine failure. 20-70% Leave as Is Loses low amount of progress on this special project Modify Current Engine Your land cruisers gain 5% speed Loses medium amount of progress on this special project Develop a New Engine Your land cruisers gain 5% reliability and speed Loses high amount of progress on this special project Complex Turret Mechanism The enormous multi-turret design is causing severe alignment and aiming issues, delaying weapon integration. The engineering team recommends simplifying the turret layout to improve reliability, but doing so will reduce the [SpecialProject.GetName]'s planned firepower. 50-100% Keep Original Design Nothing changes Simplify Turret Design Your land cruisers lose 3% breakthrough, but their production cost is reduced by 2% You gain a small amount of progress on this special project Redesign Turret Mechanism Your land cruisers gain 3% breakthrough and speed, but their production cost is increased by 5% You lose a low amount of progress on this special project Track System Failure The weight of the [SpecialProject.GetName] has overwhelmed the track system, leading to constant breakdowns during testing. The options are to reinforce the tracks, which would require significant re-engineering, or reduce the vehicle’s armor to lighten the load. 30-80% Proceed with Current Tracks You lose a low amount of progress on this special project Reduce Armor Plating Your land cruisers lose 3% armor Reinforce the Track System Your land cruisers gain 5% reliability, but their production cost is increased by 3% You lose a medium amount of progress on this special project Communication System Issue The sheer size of the [SpecialProject.GetName] requires a complex internal communication system to coordinate its crew. The current system is proving inadequate, with orders getting delayed or lost. The team suggests redesigning the internal layout to improve communication flow, or installing a more advanced, yet untested system. 60-100% Leave Current System Nothing changes Install New Advanced System Your land cruisers gain 3% breakthrough You lose a low amount of progress on this special project Redesigned Internal Layout Your land cruisers gain 3% breakthrough and defense, but their production cost is increased by 2% You lose a medium amount of progress on this special project Precision Assembly During the assembly phase, engineers successfully refined a precision alignment technique for fitting the massive components of the [SpecialProject.GetName], such as the turret ring and hull plating, significantly reducing the risk of mechanical stress fractures. We can integrate this innovative technique throughout the project to increase structural reliability overall. How should we apply it? 20-60% Across All Assembly Stages Your land cruisers gain 7% reliability, but their production cost is increased by 5% You lose a low amount of progress on this special project Only to Key Components Your land cruisers gain 3% reliability     Hydropneumatic Suspension System The team has perfected a cutting-edge hydropneumatic suspension system that balances the immense weight of the [SpecialProject.GetName], ensuring stability and reducing strain on the tracks even when traversing rough terrain. [Character.GetName] is confident that this suspension can be reliably implemented for better performance in the field. 30-100% Full Hydropneumatic Suspension Your land cruisers gain 3% speed and reliability, but their production cost is increased by 5% You gain a low amount of progress on this special project Limit to Rear Units Your land cruisers gain 3% reliability     Ammunition Storage Solution During testing, concerns arose regarding safe storage and transport of the [SpecialProject.GetName]’s high-caliber ammunition, as the standard racks couldn’t handle the explosive shell weight safely. A novel compartmentalized storage system, using reinforced bulkheads and hydraulic loaders, has been proposed, allowing for safer handling and faster shell loading under combat conditions. 50-100% Maintain Current System Nothing changes Use a Simplified Version Your land cruisers gain 3% breakthrough, but their production cost is increased by 2% Adopt the New Storage System Your land cruisers gain 5% breakthrough and 3% reliability, but their production cost is increased by 5% You lose a low amount of progress on this special project
Super-Heavy Howitzer		DLC(s): Has researched technology Towed Artillery	4 8 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Short	A formidable artillery piece boasting a large caliber, that can wreak havoc on enemy defenses with unprecedented destructive force.	Unlocks Super-Heavy Artillery support company and their equipment Unlocks additional technology in combination with a different special project
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Design Focus As development progresses, a critical decision must be made: We can prioritize fast production and smaller-caliber guns, or we can invest in bigger and heavier guns, sacrificing production efficiency for unparalleled firepower and devastating impact. 30-100% Keep Balance Nothing changes Focus on Firepower Production cost: 10% Soft attack: 5% Extra collateral damage: 10% Focus on Fast Production Production cost: -15% Soft attack: -5% Extra collateral damage: -10%
Self-Propelled Super-Heavy Howitzer		DLC(s): Has completed special project Military Engineering Vehicles Has completed special project Super-Heavy Howitzer	2 8 2 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	A self-propelled massive artillery piece with greater maneuverability on the battlefield than its towed counterpart, while accommodating an even larger caliber.	Unlocks an associated support company and their equipment Unlocks an additional technology
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Design Focus As development progresses, a critical decision must be made: We can prioritize fast production and smaller-caliber guns, or we can invest in bigger and heavier guns, sacrificing production efficiency for unparalleled firepower and devastating impact. 30-100% Keep Balance Nothing changes Focus on Firepower Production cost: 10% Soft attack: 5% Extra collateral damage: 10% Focus on Fast Production Production cost: -15% Soft attack: -5% Extra collateral damage: -10%
Super-Heavy Railway Gun		DLC(s): Has researched technology Railway Gun	8 16 8 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	A colossal weapon of unmatched power and precision that will stand as a testament to the military superiority of any country capable of deploying it.	Unlocks Super-Heavy Railway Guns With : unlocks a Super-Heavy Railway Gun module for land cruisers Spawns one free Super-Heavy Railway Gun Unlocks an additional technology after also completing the Ballistic Missile special project
Multi-Charge Large Caliber Gun		DLC(s): Has completed special project Super-Heavy Howitzer	4 6 2 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Small Prototype time: Medium	With its multi-charge propulsion system and large caliber, this weapon is capable of delivering devastating bombardment over vast distances.	Unlocks the Multi-Charge Large Caliber Gun building
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Successful Firing Test The [SpecialProject.GetName] cannon has just successfully completed a milestone test firing, demonstrating its impressive range and accuracy. This achievement has boosted morale among the research team and garnered attention from high-ranking officials, providing momentum for the project and renewed optimism for its success. 0-70%   You gain a medium amount of progress for this special project The assigned scientist gains a low amount of experience     Catastrophical Explosion During a crucial test trial, a catastrophic explosion rocked the testing site, blowing up the cannon and causing significant damage to nearby infrastructure. [Character.GetName]'s team is investigating the cause of the explosion and managing the fallout from the incident, including public scrutiny and potential setbacks in the project timeline. 0-70%   The special project facility suffers 25% damage The infrastructure in the state suffers 15% damage You lose a medium amount of progress for this special project The assigned scientist gains a low amount of experience The assigned scientist is injured for 60 days     Breakthrough in Propulsion Technology [Character.GetName] has made an important breakthrough in propulsion technology, significantly increasing the velocity and power of the [SpecialProject.GetName]'s projectiles. This advancement opens up new possibilities for the weapon's effectiveness on the battlefield and accelerates progress towards completing the project. 60-100%   You gain a high amount of progress for this special project You gain a low amount of breakthrough progress in land faculty If your scientist didn't already have the Fast Learner trait, there is a 30% chance that they will gain it If your scientist already had the Fast Lerner trait before, but didn't have the Bright trait, there is a 20% chance that they will gain the Bright trait
Stronghold Network		DLC(s): Has researched technology Basic Fortification	1 4 2 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	A complex network of heavily fortified bunkers and strongpoints, built to withstand intense assaults and protect critical strategic locations from enemy incursions.	Unlocks the Stronghold Network building
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Structural Weakness Discovered 20-70%   You lose a medium amount of progress on this special project You will not see Collapse During Tunnel Construction prototype iteration on this special project         Delayed by Concrete Shortage 0-90%   You lose a low amount of progress on this special project The assigned scientist gains a low amount of experience         Underground Rail Systems 30-100%   You gain a single-use 10% research bonus for either fortifications or engineers You gain a low amount of progress on this special project         Integration of Anti-Blast Doors 30-100%   You gain a low amount of progress on this special project         Communication System Overhaul While testing the internal communication network of the testing complex, the team identified inefficiencies that could be used to refine similar systems in traditional fort designs. 50-100% Standardize You gain a single-use 25% research bonus for either fortifications or construction Further Study The assigned scientist gains a medium amount of experience     Leadership Approach As the project advances, [Character.GetName], the lead scientist, must decide how involved [Character.GetSheHe] will be in day-to-day operations. [Character.GetSheHeCap] can choose to oversee construction directly on the field, ensuring precise execution, or remain in the office, focusing on strategy and planning. 0-100% Oversee Work Personally You gain a low amount of progress on this special project The assigned scientist gains a low amount of experience This may affect the availability of other prototype iterations Office Planning You gain a low amount of breakthrough progress in land faculty This may affect the availability of other prototype iterations     Breakthrough in Concrete Reinforcement One of the junior engineers has discovered a new reinforcement method that could be applied to standard fortifications. Documenting it now could give our scientists and engineers an edge in future research. 50-100%, only happens if you chose to oversee work personally Apply and Document Discovery You gain a single-use 50% research bonus for either fortifications or construction You gain a low amount of progress on this special project Use in Current Project You gain a medium amount of progress on this special project The assigned scientist gains a low amount of experience     Breakthrough in Concrete Reinforcement A new reinforcement method discovered by one of the junior engineers has been forwarded to an outside research team for further evaluation. While the findings are still under review, the technique can still be applied to the current project if deemed suitable. 50-100%, only happens if you chose office planning Apply and Document Discovery You gain a single-use 75% research bonus for either fortifications or construction A random land faculty specialization scientist that is not assigned to a project gains a high amount of experience (if you have one) Use in Current Project A random land faculty specialization scientist that is not assigned to a project gains a medium amount of experience (if you have one) You gain a low amount of progress on this special project     Collapse During Tunnel Construction A tunnel under one of the main bunkers collapsed unexpectedly, trapping several workers and the lead scientist, [Character.GetName], who was overseeing operations, under the rubble. Emergency measures must be taken to rescue the trapped personnel, but the incident has already caused a delay in overall progress. 60-100%, cannot happen if you already discovered a structural weakness earlier, only happens if you chose to oversee work personally Prioritize our Lead Scientist You lose a high amount of progress on this special project The assigned scientist is injured for 30 days Prioritize Workers' Safety You lose a medium amount of progress on this special project The assigned scientist is injured for 60 days Continue Without Delay You lose a low amount of progress on this special project The assigned scientist is injured for 60 days The state in which the facility is located gains the following modifier for 60 days: Factory Repair Speed: -50% Free repair: -50% Infrastructure Repair Speed: -50% Railway Repair Speed: -50% Resource Gain Efficiency: -50% Local Construction Speed: -50% Collapse During Tunnel Construction A tunnel under one of the main bunkers collapsed unexpectedly, trapping several workers and stalling construction. Emergency measures must be taken to address the situation and safely extract the trapped personnel, but the incident has already caused a delay in overall progress. 60-100%, cannot happen if you already discovered a structural weakness earlier, only happens if you chose office planning Prioritize Workers' Safety You lose a medium amount of progress on this special project Continue Without Delay You lose a low amount of progress on this special project The state in which the facility is located gains the following modifier for 60 days: Factory Repair Speed: -50% Free repair: -50% Infrastructure Repair Speed: -50% Railway Repair Speed: -50% Resource Gain Efficiency: -50% Local Construction Speed: -50%
Hardened Missile Silos		DLC(s): Free Has researched technologies Semi-Modern Land Forts, Geochemical Prospecting, and National Rocket Program	1 4 2 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	Buried launch platforms in hardened bunkers, accompanied by a protected command and control, and maintenance facilities, will make the ultimate land-based ballistic missiles launch platform.	Unlocks the Hardened Missile Silo building Hardened missile positions are not vulnerable to conventional weapons and enemy strategic bombing. They protect our missile forces and allows then to retaliate even against an enemy that manages to attack our launch sites. They can be targeted by earthshaker bomb raids.
CREPADS		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Infantry Anti-Tank IV	Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	A creature-portable anti-air missile allows for infantry to have a fighting chance at frightening off or damaging enemy CAS.	All Infantry and Motorized/Mechanized will gain a small amount of Air Attack.
Heavy SAMs		DLC(s): Has researched technology Surface-to-Air Missile Launcher (in the artillery tab) Has completed special project Surface to Air Missiles	Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	With enemy bombers getting ever deadlier and faster, a strong response is required. Deploying the best anti-air missiles we have throughout our army will make striking our troops a truly daunting task.	Unlocks Self-Propelled Super-Heavy Anti-Air support company Uses 3 Self-Propelled Super-Heavy Anti-Air equipment Cannot be parachuted Unlocks equipment for that support company Soft attack: 25 Hard attack: 5 Piercing: 100 Anti-air: 175 Fuel consumption: 1.8 Production cost: 250 Requires: 4, 4
Infantry Mobility Vehicles		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Armoured Personnel Carrier	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	Recent advances in military doctrine have raised the question of a mine-protected ambush-resistant vehicle. Such a truck would be ideal for policing in low-intensity conflicts as well as carrying key supplies through dangerous territory. Dubbed an "infantry mobility vehicle", it may well be worth investigating.	Supply Range: +20% Supply Truck Attrition: -10% Unlocks the next tier of motorized equipment (yes, you need to research mechanized equipment up until APC's in order to unlock the ultimate motorized equipment) Hardness and breakthrough increase in line with what you would expect from TWO tiers above the previous one Same speed as previous tier Cost increases by one tier
Infantry Fighting Vehicles		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Armoured Personnel Carrier	Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	Mechanized infantry has become a cornerstone of our army. But by mounting an autocannon and installing firing ports on an APC, we could drastically increase our infantry's effectiveness, allowing them to use the vehicle as cover and firepower.	Unlocks the next tier of mechanized equipment called Infantry Fighting Vehicle Adds even more stats that mechanized equipment is expected to give, plus some soft attack and hard attack Unlocks technology Advanced Waterproofing With : unlocks technology Modern Amphibious Tractors II
Hydropneumatic Suspension		DLC(s): Has researched technology First-Generation Main Battle Tank Chassis	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	The ultimate in tank suspension, by using a combination of liquids and gasses we can create a reliable, fast, and stealthy system.	Unlocks tank module Hydropneumatic Suspension Production cost: 4 Breakthrough: 4 Reliability: +15% Speed: +20%
Composite Armor		DLC(s): Has researched technology Early Composite Armour	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Small Prototype time: Medium	As HEAT shells become more and more common, a new defense is required for our tanks. The idea of inserting silica glass between rolled steel is appealing, though it will likely prove expensive.	Unlocks tank module Composite Armor XP: 8 Defense: 6 Breakthrough: 6 Reliability: -10% Hardness: +4% Production cost: +40% Armor: +60% Requires: 2
Advanced Modern Turret		DLC(s): Has researched technology Second-Generation Main Battle Tank Chassis	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	As tanks continue to engage at farther and farther ranges, a modernized version of the modern turret is appealing. It would be able to mount even guns once restricted to super-heavy tanks, as well as allowing higher visibility.	Unlocks tank module Advanced Modern Turret Permits tank weapons of any weight, including super-heavy XP: 2 Production cost: 10 Breakthrough: 30 Soft attack: +10% Hard attack: +10% Piercing: +10%

Air

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Bouncing Bomb		DLC(s): Has researched one of those technologies: Heavy Bombs, Improved Tactical Bomber, or Improved Strategic Bomber	4 2 4 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	A bomb that can skip and bounce over water surfaces could be the perfect tool to breach dam defenses, and could prove useful in other situations as well.	Unlocks Dam Bombing Raid and Lock Bombing Raid
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Backspin Mechanism Our scientists have come up with an ingenious solution for stabilizing the bomb once dropped. The mechanism starts a backspin, which keeps it on track to the target. 0-80% Great Gains medium amount of progress on this special project The assigned scientist gains a high amount of experience     Training Accidents Unfortunately we have lost a few planes when we have tried low altitude approaches. We need to intensify security procedures and training regimen. 0-80% That's most unfortunate You lose 2% of progress on this special project You gain 25     Type of Explosives By using Torpex rather than TNT, we can significantly reduce the sice of the bomb while keeping the explosive power. 0-80% This can prove useful The assigned scientist gains a high amount of experience     Aircraft Modifications During the last test run, we finally managed to nail what modifications are needed to the airframe in order for the release mechanism to be properly fitted. 0-80% As long as it works now Gains small amount of progress on this special project You gain 25 {{{b}}} {{{b effect}}}
Earthshaker Bomb		DLC(s): Has researched technology Heavy Bombs or Improved Strategic Bomber	8 4 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	A heavy bomb that is constructed in such a way that it penetrates the ground before it detonates, causing massive structural damage to the target.	Unlocks Mega-Gun Emplacement Strike raids Unlocks Hardened Missile Silo Strike raids With : unlocks Earthshaker Bomb Release Mechanism aircraft module
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Design Direction During our development process we have realized that we can use our new findings to further enchance our bomb's destructive power. We could focus on improving bomb's precision, or focus on increasing their destructive strength. 40-90% Precision is the Key All strategic bombers (including those not equipped with the module) gain 10% Naval Targeting Destructive Power All strategic bombers (including those not equipped with the module) gain 5% Naval Attack and Strat. Bombing Why Not Both? All strategic bombers (including those not equipped with the module) gain 10% Naval Targeting, 5% Naval Attack and Strat. Bombing, but their production cost is increased by 5%
Intercontinental Bomber		DLC(s): Has researched technology Improved Large Airframe or Improved Strategic Bomber	24 12 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Very long	A huge aircraft loaded with bombs and fuel, designed specifically for long-distance high-altitude flying granting it the ability to cross oceans and continents.	Unlocks Intercontinental Bombers or their airframes Vastly increased range compared to regular strategic bombers NOTE: In EaW, Intercontinental Bombers can be modified in aircraft designers if you have
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Long-Range Delivery In order to make sure our bombers will be able to reach across the continents, we need to decide what should we focus on in order to achieve the most satisfactory results. 40-90% Small Improvements Intercontinental Bombers gain 5% reliability Greater Payload Intercontinental Bombers gain 15% strat. bombing, but lose 5% air defense and 10% air attack Greater Protection Intercontinental Bombers gain 15% air defense, but lose 10% air attack and 10% strat. bombing
Mothership Aircraft		DLC(s): Has researched technology Improved Large Airframe or Improved Strategic Bomber	18 8 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	A massive aircraft that carries fighter planes into battle, enabling deep escort missions into enemy territory—truly the swarm-lord of the skies.	Unlocks additional technologies Unlocks Mothership Aircraft A special type of fighter with a range comparable to that of a strat. bomber (but not intercontinental strat. bomber) CANNOT use aircraft designer. Regardless of whether you have BBA or not, it is upgraded in the same manner, through a non-DLC aircraft upgrade interface.
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Peak Mothership Performance In order to get peak performance from mothership aircraft, we could try to specialize them and increase their capabilities in certain aspects. Question is - on which aspect should we focus on? 40-90% Agility and Speed Motherships gain 10% agility and speed, but their fuel consumption increases by 15% Safety and Reliability Motherships gain 10% reliability Durability and Stronger Guns Motherships gain 10% air defense and air attack, but their production cost increases by 10%
Gunship		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Modern Transport Plane	18 8 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	Retrofitting high-capacity rotary machine guns and autocannons onto strategic airlifters would allow for incredible anti-infantry capabilities once air superiority is secured. While unlike to see widescale production, even a few would be extremely effective.	Close Air Support organization damage: 5% Without : all tactical bombers gain 20% ground attack. With : unlocks Gunship Armament aircraft module For tactical bombers Production cost: 12 XP: 2 Allows CAS mission (but not logistic strike) Ground attack: 30 (on CAS mission) Weight: 12 (on CAS mission) Agility: -30 (on CAS mission)
Jet Engine		DLC(s): Free Has researched one of the following technologies: Improved Small Airframe, Improved Medium Airframe, Improved Fighter, or Improved Tactical Bomber If is installed, has also researched Engines II	4 2 12 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	Jet engines are far more powerful than propeller engines, potentially revolutionizing aircraft design and sparking a new era of aeronautical engineering.	Unlocks first generation jet engine modules or airplane technologies With : grants one 75% and one 50% cost reduction bonuses for the next designs using small, medium, or large airframes. With both and : unlocks Centrifugal Jet technology (bonuses for helicopters) Without : all small and medium aircraft, regardless of their engine, gain 5% agility and speed. With : Unlocks Gas Turbine tank module
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Development Priority We need to make decision, whether we should concentrate our efforts on making the jet engines best suited to our fighters or bombers. We can also try to make them as universal as possible 40-90% Fighters With : grants a single-use 50% research bonus for light airframes Without : Jet tactical bombers lose 5% ground attack and range, and their production cost is increased by 5% Jet fighters gain 5% speed and agility, and their production cost is decreased by 5% Universal Engines With : grants two-use 25% research bonus for air technologies Without : jet fighters and jet tactical bombers gain 3% reliability Bombers With : grants a single-use 50% research bonus for medium airframes Without : Jet tactical bombers gain 5% ground attack and range, and their production cost is decreased by 5% Jet fighters lose 5% speed and agility, and their production cost is increased by 5%
Axial Jet Engine		DLC(s): Free Has completed special project Jet Engine Has researched one of the following technologies: Advanced Small Airframe, Advanced Medium Airframe, Basic Jet Fighter, or Basic Jet Tactical Bomber If is installed, has also researched Engines III	10 4 18 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	The first jet engines developed can only compress air to a limited degree. It might be possible to line multiple compressors in serial to boost the thrust even further.	Unlocks axial jet engine modules or second tier jet airplane technologies With : grants one 75% and one 50% cost reduction bonuses for the next designs using small, medium, or large airframes. Without : All small and medium aircraft, regardless of their engine, gain 10% range All large aircraft, regardless of their engine, gain 5% agility and speed, and 10% range
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Development Déjà Vu It is happening again. It is happening AGAIN. We are once again standing at the dilemma - should we focus on one type of the planes or try to have a more universal solution 40-90% Fighters With : grants a single-use 50% research bonus for light airframes Without : Jet tactical bombers lose 3% ground attack and range, and their production cost is increased by 3% Jet fighters gain 3% speed and agility, and their production cost is decreased by 3% Universal Solution With : grants two-use 33% research bonus for air technologies Without : jet fighters and jet tactical bombers gain 5% reliability Bombers With : grants a single-use 50% research bonus for medium airframes Without : Jet tactical bombers gain 3% ground attack and range, and their production cost is decreased by 3% Jet fighters lose 3% speed and agility, and their production cost is increased by 3%
Turbofan Jet Engine		DLC(s): Free Has completed special project Axial Jet Engine	16 8 24 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	A new design for jets promises to be even faster and more powerful, letting our jets fly further as well. However, it won't come cheap.	Without : unlocks the final tier of jet airplane technologies With : unlocks turbofan jet engine modules Number of engines: 1/2/3/4/6/8 Thrust: 35/52/69/84/130/150 Production cost: 25 per engine Fuel consumption: 0.4/0.8/1.2/1.6/2.4/3.0 Range: -20% Speed: +80% Agility: +10% Requires 1/2/2/3/4/5
Supersonic Jet		DLC(s): Has completed special project Axial Jet Engine Has researched technology Improved Jet Fighter or Modern Small Airframe	24 8 16 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	Advancements in jet engine technology are paving the way for aircraft capable of reaching Mach 1 and breaking the sound barrier.	Unlocks Supersonic Small Airframe module or Supersonic Fighter With : grants a single-use 100% discount on designing an airplane using Supersonic Small Airframe
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Cost Concerns We realized that the potential costs of supersonic jets may be quite staggering. We could try to lower the costs, stay on the current projected costs or we could go all-in, and use the highest quality materials 40-90% Lowered Costs Supersonic fighters lose 5% range and speed, and 10% reliability, but their production cost is reduced by 10% This is Fine With : supersonic jets gain 3% reliability Without : supersonic jets gain 5% reliability Costs Do Not Matter Supersonic fighters gain 5% reliability, agility, and defense, but their production cost is increased by 10%
Super Large Airframe		DLC(s): Has completed special projects Intercontinental Bomber and Turbofan Jet Engine Has researched technology Modern Large Airframe or Modern Jet Strategic Bomber	24 12 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Very Long	The idea of a Super-Large Airframe has long been a dream of our more radical scientists: a bomber so massive it is virtually indestructable by anything short of an enemy nuclear anti-air missile, carrying so many bombs nothing can survive a bombardment.	Unlocks Heavy Jet Strategic Bomber or Super Large Airframe This is the longest-range and most devastating strategic bomber in the game, but it will cost you
Helicopter		DLC(s): Always available	12 8 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	The development of a helicopter, with its unique ability to hover in place, could offer critical tactical advantage in military operations.	Unlocks helicopter brigades and their equipment Helicopter brigades fulfill the roles of logistics, recon, and field hospital companies without excelling at any of them. Unlocks additional technologies These allow you to research specialized logistics, recon, and medevac helicopter brigades. They are for the most part stronger than their regular counterparts, though there may be a small drawback in some area. With : Unlocks Helipad module for land cruisers A slightly better alternative to the Aircraft Catapult
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Safety Concerns This new equipment will be quite exposed to all kinds of danger, making us concerned about it's longevity on the battlefield. We could try to address that by focusing on helicopter... 40-90% Speed and Maneuverability Helicopters gain 10% speed, but their fuel consumption and production cost increases by 5% NOTE: This option is mostly a trap. Only the initial multi-role helicopter brigade affects division's speed. The three specialized brigades do not benefit from this. This should result in the speed of multi-role helicopter brigades increasing from 10 to 11 km/h. General Safety Precautions Helicopters gain 5% reliability Increased Armor Helicopters gain 10% armor, defense, and breakthrough, but their fuel consumption increases by 15%, and their production cost by 10% NOTE: Those stats on helicopters aren't that high to begin with. Unfortunately, attack helicopters don't benefit from it.
Advanced Helicopter		DLC(s): Has completed special project Helicopter Has researched technology Centrifugal Jet	12 8 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	The first helicopters were hesitant forays into the field. With centrifugal jet engines, improved armor, and heavier armament, the next generation of helicopters will revolutionarize warfare.	Unlocks technology Attack Helicopter With : unlocks technology Anti-Sub Helicopter Unlocks Advanced Helicopter equipment for helicopter companies Double the equipment stats at double the production cost. This includes the speed increase from 10 to 20 km/h, which means that multi-role helicopter brigades should not slow down even the fastest of divisions. With unlocks Improved Helipad module for land cruisers Twice as much stats and cost of the previous Helipad

Rocketry

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Flying Bomb		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology National Rocket Program	8 2 8 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	An unmanned aircraft, using a rocket engine, carrying a significant payload, should be able to strike fear in the hearts of our enemy, demoralizing them.	Unlocks additional technologies, some of which require Unlocks Basic Guided Missiles
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Range versus Payload? When designing our flying bomb, our engineers argue that it is important to decide what the main aim of the design of the bomb is. Do we want to maximize range, or is the payload the most important issue. 0-50% Balanced No change Range All guided missiles: Speed: +5% Range: +10% Strat. Bombing: -5% Payload All guided missiles: Strat. Bombing: +15% Range: -5% Technical Breakthrough in Pulse jet Design Our engineers have overcome significant hurdles in designing the missile's pulse jet engine, crucial for its range and speed. 0-50% Upward and Onward! All guided missiles: Speed: 3% Range: 3%         Launch Ramp Innovations Our engineers have made significant improvements in the specialized launch ramps necessary for the deployment of the missiles. 0-75% Good news You gain a low amount of progress on this special project         Mass Production Scaling We've successfully managed to to come up with production improvements, that will allow us to scale up to mass production much faster. 0-75% Most beneficial Production cost of guided missiles is reduced by 5%         Engine Optimization Breakthrough Our engineers have managed to significantly improve the pulse jet's range and reliability, enhancing the missile's operational capability. 0-75% Some call it luck Range of guided missiles is increased by 3%         Technological Innovation in Guidance Systems During the latest round of prototyping, significant improvements have been made to the guidance system's accuracy and jam resistance, advancing our technological edge. 0-75% We are getting closer to achieving our goal All guided missiles: Range: 3% Strat. Bombing: +3%         Test Flight Failures Early test flights have resulted in failures due to guidance system malfunctions and structural weaknesses. Our scientists have learned a lot from it, but we need to take a step back and rethink. 0-75% They say you learn the most from your failures You lose a low amount of progress on this special project The assigned scientist gains a very high amount of experience
Air-to-Air Missile		DLC(s): Has completed special project Flying Bomb Has researched technology Heavy Rocket Propelled Bombs	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Insane Prototype time: Long	As electronics become smaller, the once-absurd idea of a guided missile able to be carried by a fighter is in reach of becoming real. This would also open the door to other guided munitions.	Unlocks technology Guided Air-to-Surface Missile Unlocks Guided Air-to-Air Missile module: Fighter weapon Air attack: 33 + 7% Production cost: 15 Weight: 12 XP: 5
Anti-Radiation Missile		DLC(s): Has completed special project Air-to-Air Missile Has researched technology Heavy Rocket Propelled Bombs	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	While the destructive power of our strike aircraft remains unmatched, they have unfortunately become more and more vulnerable as they carry more and more weaponry. An interesting solution has been proposed: a missile that will home in on active radar signals and destroy them. This would give our pilots a large amount of breathing room!	Escort Efficiency: +10% Unlocks Guided Anti-Radiation Missile modules for small/medium aircraft Goes into a special module slot, not armament slot Production cost: 7.5/10 Weight: 2 Defense: 15/20 (on CAS and logistics strike) XP: 5
Project STANDOFF		DLC(s): Has completed special project Air-to-Air Missile Has researched technology Heavy Rocket Propelled Bombs NOTE: It's useless if you haven't completed intercontinental bomber special project	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	The potential of air-launched cruise missiles to strike enemy silos and airbases cannot be overstated. If successful, these will allow our strategic bombers to essentially act as mobile missile silos, safe from enemy fire and impossible to counter.	Unlocks Air-Launched Cruise Missile module For super-heavy airframes (intercontinental bombers) Production cost: 30 XP: 5 Speed: 5% Thrust: 5% Fuel consumption: 0.1 Defense: 20 Strat. Bombing: 30 Weight: 20
Ballistic Missile		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology National Rocket Program	9 9 9 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	A guided ballistic missile, capable of delivering a warhead from great distances with unprecedented speed and accuracy.	With : unlocks Basic Ballistic Missile Without : unlocks Early Guided Ballistic Missile With : in combination with the Super-Heavy Railway Gun special project, unlocks technology Tactical Missile System Identical to super-heavy railway guns, but 60% stronger and with 50% higher production cost
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Engineers Request Wind Tunnel Engineers on the ballistic missile project have requested the construction of a supersonic wind tunnel to test scale models of their designs earlier. This would rapidly speed up their iteration process and save resources in the long run. 0-20% The resources are needed elsewhere. No change Allocate the resources. For 365 days you gain a 5% consumer goods factor You gain a medium amount of progress on this special project Ice Forming on Reentry During the re-entry phase of the rocket's flight, ice seems to be forming around the fuel tanks and interfering with the rocket's internals. Although a setback, our engineers have suggested adding glass wool around the tanks to prevent this from happening in future. 70-90% Unfortunate, but necessary. You lose a low amount of progress on this special project The assigned scientist gains a low amount of experience     Guidance System Our engineers are debating the guidance system for the rocket. Some wish to stick with a tested mechanical computer while others wish to utilize new radio technologies to control and monitor the rocket post launch. 30-60%, if you have both Mass Adoption of FM Radio and Modern Analytical Engines technologies Mechanical is reliable. -specific ballistic missiles: -10% production cost Non- missiles: probably no effect Radio is the future! -specific ballistic missiles: +5% strat. bombing +10% production cost Non- missiles: probably no effect
MRBM		DLC(s): Free Has completed Ballistic Missile special project	9 12 9 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	Medium range ballistic missiles shall enable us to deliver a warhead across a continent with astonishing accuracy and devastating impact.	With : unlocks Medium Range Ballistic Missile Without : unlocks Improved Guided Missile
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Turbopump Frothing Issue During high altitude testing, an issue regarding the turbopump was isolated. It seems that the lubricant inside the pumps begins to froth under the strenuous conditions which impacts the overall performance and reliability of the current design. 40-70% We have to figure this out! You lose a medium amount of progress on this special project The assigned scientist gains a low amount of experience     Relay Failure A defective relay used for the internal control systems of the rocket was detected while preparing for our test launch. Engineers believe we should replace the relay before carrying on, but concerns are mounting over political ramifications of a delay. 70-95% Get those relays fixed. You lose a low amount of progress on this special project We can delay no longer. Vastly increases the chance of receiving the Onsite Explosion prototype iteration result on rocketry special projects. It's a 0-70% threshold iteration, so it is unlikely to affect this specific special project, but you will likely experience it on your next one. This chance is reset back to normal after your next Onsite Explosion. Picking this option is only recommended if you do not intend to research any rocketry special projects after this one.
ICBM		DLC(s): Has completed special projects MRBM and Nuclear Warheads	12 12 12 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	An intercontinental ballistic missile, likely the largest missile we need ever build, capable of delivering a warhead with great accuracy basically anywhere on the globe.	Unlocks Intercontinental Nuclear Missile Can only perform nuclear raids, but nuclear raids using missiles are almost impossible for the enemy to defend against, except with the Anti-Ballistic Missile System building 14000 km range
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Rocket Rust Concerns have been raised regarding the external casing of the rocket. When left for an extended period, the materials often rust and corrode. This could leave the rocket inoperable if a solution is not found. 40-90% Perhaps a lubricant could be applied? You gain a low amount of progress on this special project     Launch Site Issues The sheer scale of the new rocket is causing constraints at the intended launch site. The project managers are therefore requesting funding for a new purpose built site to be constructed elsewhere. 30-60% Find a way to make the current site work. You lose a low amount of progress on this special project We shall invest in a new facility. Significantly increases the chance of receiving the Onsite Explosion prototype iteration result on rocketry special projects. This increase in chance is lower that with the Relay Failure choice in the MRBM special project, but is PERMANENT. Also, due to a lower threshold, you will likely experience that result on this specific special project, possibly multiple times. Each occurrence damages the facility by 15%, but the scientist gains a medium amount of experience. It is possible that this result was intended for picking option A, or was only meant to happen once. For 365 days you gain a 2.5% consumer goods factor You gain a medium amount of progress on this special project Instantly constructs a level 2 rocket site in a random state that you control that has none or only a level 1 rocket site
Surface to Air Missiles		DLC(s): Always available	9 6 6 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	A large rocket powered anti-air missile, capable of knocking a bomber out of the sky with a single hit. This will shape the future of air defense, for sure.	Unlocks Surface-to-Air Missile I
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Ground Control Improvements [Character.GetName] managed to solve several outstanding issues with the ability to track and control the missile from the ground. This marks a significant step towards being able to target enemy high flying aircraft. 0-75% Good news You gain a low amount of progress on this special project     Vertical Launch System After a few failed attempts, [Character.GetName] finally managed to solve the problems around vertical launching of these missiles. The new system should allow the missiles to be launched without problems and reach high altitudes without delay. 0-30% Good news You gain a low amount of progress on this special project The assigned scientist gains a low amount of experience     High Speed Flight Control We have finally managed to get a working control system that can function at high speeds and react to changing flight dynamics. This knowledge can certainly be useful in other areas as well. 25-80% Good news You gain a single-use 15% research bonus for aircraft technologies     Warhead Detonation Mechanisms An important part of the whole development is to get the weapon to explode at the right point. It appears that [Character.GetName] has managed to come up with a solution that allows us to detonate it at as favorable time as possible. 30-100% Good news Surface to Air Missiles gain 10% air attack The assigned scientist gains a low amount of experience
Anti-Ballistic Missile		DLC(s): Has completed special project ICBM Has completed special project Surface to Air Missiles Has completed special project AEW&C	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	With the new, terrifying age of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles, a daunting proposal has reached us: mounting nuclear warheads on our largest surface-to-air missiles. Theoretically, this would be able to vaporize enemy ICBMs before impact.	Unlocks Surface-to-Air Missile II Unlocks Anti-Ballistic Missile System building A combination of missile sites, command and control facilities and advanced phased array radars will protect the area it is installed from enemy ballistic missiles. Reduces the success chance of enemy nuclear missile strikes by 60 percentage points (from 80% to 20%, before intel bonus)
Rocket Interceptor		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology National Rocket Program	12 6 6 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	Combining the power of a rocket with the maneuverability of a small chassis, we will create an unmatched interceptor aircraft.	Unlocks additional technologies Without : unlocks Rocket Interceptors With : Unlocks rocket engine module Grants a premade rocket interceptor aircraft design propelled by a rocket engine, and armed with either 2x2 or 2x4 light machine guns (depending on your researched technologies) or 1x2 cannons (if the country is  Changeling Lands)

Radar

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Radar		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Early Electromechanics	6 6 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	By using pulsed radio waves and detecting their reflections, we will be able to monitor enemy movements from land, air and sea.	Unlocks Radar building Unlocks additional technologies Constructs a level 1 radar in the state where the special facility is located Unlocks radar modules for land cruisers (with both and ) and ships (with )
AEW&C		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Thaumaturgic Bistatic RADAR	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Small Prototype time: Short	An Airborne Early Warning and Control system, essentially a flying radar array, would allow for early detection of enemy nuclear strikes, thus providing precious time for our citizens to get to safety. It would also help with locating enemy planes in adverse weather.	Air detection +5% Naval detection +5% Bad weather penalty -5% Our Casualties from Enemy Nuclear Strikes -20% (in EaW, nuclear strikes can reduce a nation's manpower. This modifier reduces the amount of manpower lost) Unlocks technology Counter-Battery Radar in the infantry folder, which increases breakthrough and defense of all artillery units, and grants signal companies the ability to boost those bonuses even further.
Over-the-Horizon Radar		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology RADAR Imaging and Mapping	Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	Perhaps the ultimate in long-range radar, Over-the-Horizon would be capable of detecting the enemy from extreme distances by bouncing radar waves off the ionosphere.	Increases maximum level of Radar buildings to 12 Constructs a level 12 radar in the state where the special facility is located Coordination +1% Static Anti Air hit chance factor +20% With unlocks Anti-Air Radar module for SPAA Production cost: 5.5 XP: 1 Reliability: -10% Fuel consumption: +10% Air attack: +40% With unlocks the Air-Air Radar IV module Production cost: 10 XP: 1 Weight: 4 Air attack: +10% Night penalty: -60%/-40% (on interception/air superiority mission) With unlocks the Air-Ground Radar IV module Production cost: 6.5 XP: 1 Weight: 2 Strat. bombing: 10 Surface detection: 40 Sub detection: 20 Ground attack: 5 Night penalty: -60% (for naval strike, port strike, strategic bombing, naval patrol) Night penalty: -40% (for CAS and logistics strike)

Nuclear

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Nuclear Reactor		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Atomic Research	3 6 6 6 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	Experiments have proven that splitting atoms through fission releases vast amounts of energy, which could be used for power generation. Or perhaps as fuel for bombs...	Unlocks one of the two variants of the nuclear reactor building, depending on your choice during a unique iteration phase Constructs said building in the state where the special project facilty is located NOTE: only one nuclear reactor of any kind is allowed per state.
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Reactor Design When trying to design a reactor, we need to chose what material to use for the moderator. This will dictate the design of the entire reactor. We can use Heavy Water, or we can use Graphite, both of which have their pros and cons... 25-45% Purified graphite is the better moderator You will unlock a regular nuclear reactor at the end of this special project. They are more expensive and require more crystals, but are better. Heavy water will be cheaper You will unlock a heavy water nuclear reactor at the end of this special project. They are cheaper and require less crystals, but are weaker. Isotope Separation Facilities In order to supply our reactors with nuclear fuel, we need to decide on a process for separating the useful isotopes of uranium from the rest. There are a number of proposals for separation facilities but the two frontrunners are gaseous and centrifugal. 0-20% Gaseous is a proven technique. Nothing changes. Centrifuges will be more efficient in the long-run. Nuclear and Thermonuclear Bomb Research Speed: +5% Nuclear Bomb Production Rate: +50% For 365 days you gain a national sprit that increases consumer goods factories factor by 10% You gain a high amount of progress on this special project First Successful Nuclear Reactor Test Our first nuclear reactor has been successfully tested, proving the feasibility of controlled nuclear fission. This breakthrough promises a new era of energy production, and potentially much more. 60-90%, only one country per playthrough can get this Keep the information classified for now Nothing happens Celebrate the achievement publicly Adds 10% popularity for the ruling party Gains 100 Other countries might benefit from this Any country that has already researched the Atomic Research technology gains 10% progress on the Nuclear Reactor special project Any country that has not yet researched Atomic Research gets a 25% research bonus for that technology Major Breakthrough in Nuclear Reactions A controlled experiment with some of our limited nuclear material has demonstrated the feasibility of our intended design. This has propelled the project forward with renewed enthusiasm. 10-50%   You gain a medium amount of progress on this special project
Commercial Nuclear Reactor		DLC(s): Has completed special project Nuclear Reactor Has researched technology The Moment Distribution Method	4 6 7 6 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	Nuclear reactors are good for producing materials for bombs. But the amount of energy produced could instead supply civilian and military industry with power.	Unlocks commercial nuclear reactors. They are more expensive than regular nuclear reactors, consume more crystals, don't provide research speed bonuses, and produce nuclear bombs at the same rate, but in a state they are built in, they increase construction speed, local resources, and building slots. In a state where the special facility is located, replaces an already existing nuclear reactor with a commercial one. If none existed, one is constructed if there is a free building slot available. NOTE: only one nuclear reactor of any kind is allowed per state.
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Concerns Over Nuclear Safety [Character.GetName] has raised concerns over the lack of filters in the cooling towers of our new reactors. [Character.GetSheHeCap] insists that filters must be added to prevent radiation escaping from the reactor during an emergency. The engineers meanwhile argue they will delay the project significantly. 30-90% Add the filters. The ruling party gains 5% popularity You gain 50 You lose a medium amount of progress on this special project Increases the chance of certain negative prototype iterations occuring in the future This is likely a bug, and this effect should be applied to the other option Utter folly! The ruling party loses 5% popularity
Generation II Civilian Nuclear Reactor		DLC(s): Has completed special project Commercial Nuclear Reactor Has researched technology Second-Generation Nuclear Reactors	6 9 10 9 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	The first civilian nuclear reactors were rather impractical, serving more as proofs of concept than true industrial powerhouses. A new generation of reactor will reshape the civilian economy and military strategic planning alike!	Unlocks the Generation II Civilian Nuclear Reactor building State modifier is twice as strong as regular commercial reactors, at a somewhat higher construction cost and crystal consumption. Production rate of nuclear bombs is also increased, though it's not as fast as in non-civilian Second-Generation Nuclear Reactors. Each reactor consumes 18 If there are not enough available, nuclear bomb production speed will slow down. Removes the ability to construct first-generation commercial reactors Constructs a Generation II Civilian Nuclear Reactor in the state where the facility is located, or replaces an already existing nuclear reactor with this one. NOTE: only one nuclear reactor of any kind is allowed per state.
Nuclear Engines		DLC(s): Has researched technology Nuclear Naval Power	2 4 5 4 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	Engines that can run forever - without needing to refuel. This is the promise of atomic energy. A promise our engineers say that we are very close to fulfilling.	Unlocks nuclear engine ship modules. Nuclear engines in EaW are very different compared to their vanilla counterparts. Nuclear engines are available for all types of ships, including destroyers and cruisers. Much lower fuel consumption than regular engines, but they don't eliminate the need for fuel completely. Increase the ship's range by 50,000 km, making it essentially unlimited. Submarine nuclear engines include most of the benefits (and cost) of High Speed Walter Engines, though the latter are slightly faster. Only nuclear submarines can be equipped with one. Surface ships can upgrade their regular naval engines to nuclear (though the cost of that is still high). Any generation of a ship can in theory equip one. Cost 1-3 to build.
Nuclear Fission Bomb Project		DLC(s): Free Has completed special project Nuclear Reactor	8 2 2 3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	A bomb using the process of nuclear fission to release the stored energy of the atom in one apocalyptic moment. With such a weapon in our arsenal, who would dare oppose us?	You get 1 free nuclear bomb Nuclear reactors start producing Nuclear Bombs.
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Prototype Bomb A Prototype Bomb has been produced by [Character.GetName]'s team. Making, and evaluating, a successful test would improve our progress significantly. On the other hand, we have a nuclear bomb now... 70-84% Test it under controlled forms You gain a medium amount of progress on this special project We can put this to use against our enemies You get 1 free nuclear bomb NOTE: even though you can get a free nuclear bomb this way, it cannot actually be used in a nuclear raid, because they require the completion of this special project. There is some niche uses for it, though, such as the underground nuke decision in one of Yakyakistan's paths. And it's still a free nuke, so you will have two when you are done with the project, instead of only one. Espionage Threats Security officers argue that there is a need to increase security at the site of ¨[SpecialProject.GetName] project and all surrounding activities. The researchers, with [Character.GetName] in the lead, argues that freedom to move about and communicate is vital for the progress. 0-80%, more likely if you are at war Don't increase security The assigned scientist gains a low amount of experience Increases the chance of certain negative prototype iterations Increase Security Increased Security lowers the risk of information theft Decreases the chance of certain prototype iterations, mostly negative ones You lose a low amount of progress on this special project Information Leak One of the workers at the [SpecialProject.GetName] has apparently been leaking information to foreign agents. Whether this was intentional or not is as of yet not known. Is is likewise hard to determine the damage this has done to the project 30-100%, never happens when at peace, chances depend on whether you made your nuclear reactors public knowledge and your choice in the Espionage Threats iteration   One of your enemies that hasn't yet completed the Nuclear Fission Bomb Project gains 10% progress on that special project     Breakthrough in Plutonium Production Our scientists have made a significant breakthrough in Plutonium production techniques, increasing the efficiency of bomb production. This can hopefully accelerate the development timeline. 20-60%, less likely if have increased security in the Espionage Threats iteration phase   You gain a low amount of progress on this special project
Miniaturized Nuclear Bomb		DLC(s): Has completed special project Nuclear Fission Bomb Project	8 2 1 3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	A low-yield and relatively 'clean' bomb, still capable of vaporizing enemy tanks and airfields while not leaving excessive lingering radiation, has come to our attention. Ideal for tactical use, this would increase our versatility significantly.	When deploying an Atomic Bomb, the Nuclear Fallout will be shorter and less severe. Allows for deploying Atomic Bombs by Tactical Bomber! Doubles our production of Atomic Bombs!
Thermonuclear Bomb		DLC(s): Has completed special project Nuclear Fission Bomb Project	10 2 3 3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Insane Prototype time: Long	It is truly hard to imagine anything beyond the fission bomb, but with nuclear fusion, it is possible to create an explosion far larger than anything built before.	Nuclear reactors start producing Thermonuclear Bombs.
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Test Proposal In order to confirm the theory behind a thermonuclear bomb, our scientists have requested the opportunity to carry out a test detonation. This would require the allocation of an existing atomic bomb to initiate the chain reaction but would significantly accelerate the progress of the project. 50-80%, only available if you have at least 5 nuclear bombs in storage We can't spare the material. Nothing happens Carry out a test. You spend 1 nuclear bomb You gain a high amount of progress on this special project If you don't have a nuclear bomb available, nothing happens
Salted Thermonuclear Bomb		DLC(s): Has completed special project Thermonuclear Bomb	4 4 3 3 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	Even the thermonuclear bomb now may be outclassed, as a disturbing new proposal has come to us: the creation of a radiological weapon to deliberately create huge amounts of fallout. Such a weapon would expand its reach beyond the area targeted and irradiate a huge region. This weapon would grant tremendous clout to the one wielding it, though hopefully we'd never have to actually use it...	When deploying a Thermonuclear Bomb, all neighboring states will receive radiation as well. Should we irradiate a neutral country, they may retaliate. NOTE: Any country that suffers the radiation effect that wasn't the primary target gains a puppet wargoal against you. This can be useful if you are doing a world conquest without the adiplo cheat.
Nuclear Warheads		DLC(s): Has completed special projects Nuclear Fission Bomb Project and MRBM	4 4 2 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	By creating condensed nuclear weapons, we will be able to utilize them as a payload upon a wide range of rocket-based launch systems, allowing us to strike across vast distances.	Unlocks nuclear missiles. Nuclear raids that utilize missiles have a high chance of success and there is very little that your enemy can do against them. Prioritize them against high-value targets that are also well protected.

Submarines

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Cruiser Submarine		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Modernised Coastal Submarine Hull or Modernised Coastal Submarine	8 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	A submarine with superior range, designed for traversing long distances, without support, would be ideal for attacking enemy shipping.	Unlocks cruiser submarines or their hulls With : Gives a 100% single-use design cost reduction for cruiser submarines
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Raiding Protocol The impotence of our various naval treaties have collectively rendered any real restrictions on submarine deck armament moot. The question remains however, whether we should prioritize prestige armaments over tactical range? 40-90% Flexible Operations Without : all cruiser submarines gain 10% range With : unlocks Extra Fuel Tanks modules for certain submarines Range: 1000 km Production cost: +5% Armaments Without : all cruiser submarines gain 10% torpedo attack This is an abstraction, as submarines in HoI4 only attack with torpedos With : unlocks ship module 200mm Battery Raiding Efficiency: +20% Sub Visibility: +5% Production Cost: 110
Fleet Submarine		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Diesel-Electric Submarine Hull or Diesel-Electric Submarine Has completed special project Cruiser Submarine	12 4 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	A long-range submarine capable of acting as a fleet escort but without the flaws inherent in the design of the previous cruiser submarines.	Unlocks fleet submarines or their hulls With : Gives a 100% single-use design cost reduction for fleet submarines NOTE: There is also a "fleet submarine" available through regular research. It's a completely different type of sub that simply happens to share the name.
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Design Principles We have to know on what we need to focus our efforts when designing our new type of long-range submarines. Should our submarines be silent and deadly hunters, or do we want for them to be a more reliant and resilient to dangers 40-90% Attack Capability All fleet submarines gain: +5% speed +5% torpedo attack -3% visibility Sturdier Structure All fleet submarines gain: +5% reliability +5% HP -10% bad weather penalty
Nuclear Submarine		DLC(s): Has completed special projects Fleet Submarine and Nuclear Engines	8 20 8 Breakthroughs: 3 Complexity: Insane Prototype time: Long	We should be able to make nuclear engines small enough to fit in a specialized submarine, making the vessel silent and providing it with extreme range.	Unlocks nuclear submarines or their hulls With : Gives a 100% single-use design cost reduction for nuclear submarines
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Cost Concerns As we are working on a completely new type of submarine, there are growing concerns that the ship production costs will ultimately be too high. How should we proceed with the design? 40-90% Cut Corners Nuclear submarines gain: Production cost: -10% Reliability: -5% Visibility: +10% Range: -10% Current Plans Nothing happens Highest Quality Nuclear submarines gain: Production cost: +10% HP: +10% Reliability: +5% Visibility: -5%
Missile Launching Submarine		DLC(s): Has completed special projects Fleet Submarine and Ballistic Missile	12 12 4 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	By equipping our submarines with missiles, and launch systems, we should be able to hit our enemies' strategic targets anywhere, and with no prior warning.	Without : unlocks missile launching submarines With : unlocks Submarine Missile Launcher module
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Question of Payload Delivery We need to answer a pressing question, what is the best method to ensure our missiles launched from submarines will reach our foes? 40-90% Range With : fleet submarines[sic] gain: Range: 10% Visibility: 5% Production cost: 7% Without : missile launching submarines gain: Range: 15% Visibility: 5% Production cost: 10% Reliability With : fleet submarines[sic] gain: Reliability: 3% Without : missile launching submarines gain: Reliability: 5% Stealth With : fleet submarines[sic] gain: Range: -5% Visibility: -5% Production cost: 10% Without : missile launching submarines gain: Range: -5% Visibility: -15% Production cost: 10%
Nuclear Missile Submarine		DLC(s): Has completed special projects Nuclear Submarine and Missile Launching Submarine	16 16 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Very Long	If we are able to surface a submarine, fire a missile with a nuclear charge, and then submerge again, our first-strike potential becomes almost limitless.	Without : unlocks nuclear missile submarines With : unlocks Submarine Nuclear Missile Launcher module
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Escaping the Hunt If the information about our planned nuclear strike would reach our enemies, they would start a massive search for our nuclear missile submarines. In order to escape hunters, we need to... 40-90% Lay Low With : nuclear missile submarines gain: Surface detection: 2% Visibility: -5% Production cost: 5% Without : nuclear missile submarines gain: Surface detection: 5% Visibility: -10% Production cost: 10% Remain Calm Nothing changes Endure Storm With : nuclear missile submarines gain: HP: 2% Bad weather penalty: -20% Production cost: 5% Without : nuclear missile submarines gain: HP: 5% Bad weather penalty: -20% Production cost: 10%
Nuclear Torpedo		DLC(s): Has researched technology Modern Ship Torpedo Launcher Has completed special project Nuclear Submarine	12 8 12 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	With the advent of low-yield tactical warheads, long-range torpedos with these warheads attached could theoretically be deployed by any conventional submarine.	Unlocks Nuclear Torpedo module
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B New Torpedo Course With the nuclear torpedoes being close to hitting end target of the project, we must aim for... 40-90% Powerful Warheads All submarines, regardless of whether they use the module, gain: Torpedo hit chance: 2% Torpedo attack: 10% Reliability: -10% Safer Storages All submarines, regardless of whether they use the module, gain: Production cost: 10% Reliability: 10%
Midget Submarine		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Modernised Coastal Submarine or Modernised Coastal Submarine Hull	6 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Short	There exists a niche in our naval capabilities for a lightweight, cheap, and versatile submarine, that could be used for anything from harbor sabotage to convoy raiding.	Unlocks midget submarines or their hulls With : Gives a 100% single-use design cost reduction for midget submarines If country is  Wingbardy: creates the CB Class midget submarine variant with slightly upgraded torpedos and engine creates a production line of two CB Class midget submarines (with the first one being 35% completed), and assigns one dockyard to it
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Squeezeing in More We have realized that we can potentially specialize parts of our midget submarines, though that will have a few trade-offs. 40-90% Bit Stealthier Midget submarines gain: Range: -20% Visibility: -10% Bit Less Prone to Explode Midget submarines gain: Reliability: 10% Bit Longer Range Midget submarines gain: Range: 20% Visibility: 10%
Air-Independent Propulsion		DLC(s): Has researched technology Fleet Submarine or Fleet Submarine Hull NOTE: this refers to the fleet submarines obtained through regular research, not the special project	8 8 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	A new propulsion system that could eliminate the weakness of submarines needing to resurface in order to recharge their batteries and replenish oxygen supply.	Without : Enables Submarine Engine Upgrade value of 6 and 7 With : Unlocks additional technologies Unlocks Air-Independent Propulsion module
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Independent Improvements Our scientists working on this technology, shared their findings with their colleagues, working on improving more conventional engines. Don't hold your breath yet, as the resulting improvements likely won't be breathtaking. 40-90% Quieter Engines All submarines gain: Visibility: -5% Fuel consumption: 10% Faster Engines All submarines gain: Speed: 10% Fuel consumption: 10% Less Fuel-Consuming Engines All submarines gain: Fuel consumption: -5%
Anechoic Tiles		DLC(s): Has researched technology Fleet Submarine or Fleet Submarine Hull NOTE: this refers to the fleet submarines obtained through regular research, not the special project	12 8 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	This special rubber tiled coating for submarines, which contains small empty spaces between them; reduce the threats of detection by enemy sonars.	Without : Enables Submarine Stealth Upgrade value of 6 and 7 With : Unlocks Anechoic Tiles module
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C New Learnings - Submarine Hull Construction During the development of anechoic tiles, we realized that we can adapt our findings to conventional submarine construction in order to enchance our stealth capabilities, or save a bit on costs, while maintaining the current levels of visibility 40-90% Aggressive Patrol Patterns All submarines, regardless of whether they use the module, gain: Production cost: 5% Surface detection: 10% Reduced Acoustic Signature All submarines, regardless of whether they use the module, gain: Production cost: 10% Visibility: -5% Reduced Hull Costs All submarines, regardless of whether they use the module, gain: Production cost: -5%

Surface ships

Name		Prerequisites	Cost	Description	Reward
Torpedo Cruiser		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Scout Cruiser or Scout and Armoured Cruisers	2 8 2 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Small Prototype time: Medium	We can inflict significant damage on our enemies' most important and expensive ships, utilizing Torpedo Cruisers, according to the last century's concept - Jeune École.	Unlocks torpedo cruisers or their hulls With : Gives a 100% single-use design cost reduction for torpedo cruisers
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Second Chance - Torpedo Cruiser With the reviving of the old concept of a Torpedo Cruiser, we need to make an important decision about its role within our fleet: should we focus on their strength - torpedoes; or should we address their primary weakness - fighting Destroyers? 40-90% Strength - Torpedoes Torpedo cruisers gain: Torpedo hit chance: 10% Torpedo attack: 15% Weakness - Destroyers Torpedo cruisers gain: Light gun hit chance: 15% Light gun attack: 10% Light gun piercing: 10%
Super Heavy Battleship		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Late Dreadnought or Fast Battleship and Dreadnought Hulls	6 12 6 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	The naval arms race may have diversified in recent years, yet it is hard to deny the sheer majesty of the battleship, and the potential for building even greater behemoths.	Without : Unlocks additional technologies Unlocks Battleship Killer With : Unlocks Battleship Killer Hull Unlocks 450mm Belt/210mm Deck module Gives a 100% single-use design cost reduction for battleship killers
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Matter of Priorities - Attack Designing a new class of battleships allows us the opportunity to focus our efforts on improving our ability to dominate naval battlefield. What should we prioritize? 10-50% Heavy Guns Super Heavy Battleships (both Battleship Killers and their successors) gain: Heavy gun hit chance: 15% Heavy gun attack: 15% Heavy gun piercing: 10% Speed Super Heavy Battleships (both Battleship Killers and their successors) gain: Speed: 10% Surface detection: 15% Surface visibility: -5% Light Guns Super Heavy Battleships (both Battleship Killers and their successors) gain: Light gun hit chance: 10% Light gun attack: 10% Light gun piercing: 10% Matter of Priorities - Defense Our top naval commanders gave us an impossible task, to make this ship neigh invincible - and while we know it to be impossible, we can at least try to make it so. This time, what should be our priority? 55-95% Reinforced Armor and Hull Super Heavy Battleships (both Battleship Killers and their successors) gain: Armor: 10% HP: 10% Anti-Air Artillery Super Heavy Battleships (both Battleship Killers and their successors) gain: Anti-air attack: 25% Reliability: 5% Anti-Torpedo Measures Super Heavy Battleships (both Battleship Killers and their successors) gain: Enemy Torpedo critical chance: 15% This value actually works kind of like a multiplier of a stat that is typically below zero, and it has to be positive to get the desired effect. You get some base negative amount of it from the armor module. Positive number multiplied by negative gives a negative number. Enemy Torpedo damage reduction: 15%
Supercarrier		DLC(s): Has researched technology Early Supercarrier or Modern Fleet Carrier Hull	24 16 Breakthroughs: 3 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	The ultimate in naval power projection, a Supercarrier would be capable of holding many more planes than even the largest of our current carriers. Of course, it would also cost far more.	Unlocks supercarriers or their hulls With : Gives a 100% single-use design cost reduction for supercarriers
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C sp_naval_supercarrier_unique_reward_a Some localisations are missing. 10-50% Awareness Supercarriers gain: Surface detection: 20% Sub detection: 20% Speed and Weatherproof Supercarriers gain: Speed: 10% Bad weather penalty: -25% Light Ship Detterence Supercarriers gain: Light gun hit chance: 10% Light gun attack: 15% Light gun piercing: 15% sp_naval_supercarrier_unique_reward_b Some localisations are missing. 55-95% Enemy Artillery Supercarriers gain: Armor: 15% HP: 10% Enemy Aircraft Supercarriers gain: Anti-air attack: 25% Reliability: 7% Enemy Torpedoes Supercarriers gain: Enemy Torpedo critical chance: 15% This value actually works kind of like a multiplier of a stat that is typically below zero, and it has to be positive to get the desired effect. You get some base negative amount of it from the armor module. Positive number multiplied by negative gives a negative number. Enemy Torpedo damage reduction: 20%
Ice Aircraft Carrier		DLC(s): Has researched technology Fleet Carrier or Fleet Carrier Hull	32 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Very Long	In order to assert our air superiority over the vast oceans, we need carriers that could store and launch long-range regular airplanes, and not just carrier aircraft.	Unlocks ice carriers or their hulls With : Gives a 50% single-use design cost reduction for ice carriers Creates a free ice carrier design, whose exact specifications depends on the technologies that have been researched. The best variant is granted if you have researched High-Altitude Ammunition, Cavity Magnatron[sic], and All-or-Nothing Armor Scheme If you also have , this design will be considered to be the work of the following MIO: If country is  Hippogriffia, Northpoint National Shipbuilding If country is  Equestria, Seaward Shoals Dockyard No MIO if none of the above Creates a production line of a single ice carrier which is 95% towards completion and assigns a single dockyard to it
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Reinforcing Ice-Aircraft Carrier While investing a tremendous amount of time into constructing this gigantic carrier, we need to be sure that we are giving the best protetction we could for it. What is our biggest concern? 40-90% Forces of Nature Ice carriers gain: With : bad weather penalty: -15% Without : bad weather penalty: -20% Enemy Forces Ice carriers gain: Production cost: 5% HP: 10%
Underway Replenishment		DLC(s): Has chosen either Base Strike or Fleet in Being naval doctrine	8 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Medium	Supplying navies far from their home bases were always a limiting factor. With our fleets operating on extreme ranges, we need to develop a new methods for resupply.	Unlocks additional technologies Unlocks the ability to use underway replenishment. It allows you to increase the range of your task force in exchange for some convoys.
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Option C Scale of Resupply While we are still working on making the system of underway replenishments run as smoothly as possible, we have to make one more decision - do we want to alter our original estimations or not? 40-90% Longer Range Underway Replenishment effect is changed: Range: 20% Convoy cost: 10% Find a Balance Nothing changes Lower Convoy Usage Underway Replenishment effect is changed: Range: -10% Convoy cost: -20%
Proximity Fuze		DLC(s): Has researched technology Specialised Radio Bands	12 12 4 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Large Prototype time: Long	With improved and more reliable radio technology, we can develop new kind of fuzes, that would explode by just being in the proximity of the target, and damaging it.	Unlocks additional technologies Naval AA attack: +25%
Unique prototype stages Title and description Threshold Option A Option B Efficiency or Effectiveness Proximity Fuzes greatly reduce the amount of shells needed to score a hit against enemy aircraft. As we prepare to use them in our mobile anti-air units, we can adjust amount of ammo supplied, while retaining the expected daily 'hit' ratio. 40-90% Adjust Ammo Supplies Towed Anti-air gain: Production cost: -5% Retain Current Ammo Supply Towed Anti-air gain: Anti-air attack: 15% Production cost: 5%
Hovercraft		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Dock Landing Ships	8 8 Breakthroughs: 2 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Long	The hovercraft aims to 'fly' just above any level surface - be it land or sea - essentially by pushing away from it with an air cushion. Currently our prototypes are capable of transporting troops across the water far faster than traditional landing craft whilst maintaining a low profile. Additionally, a mounted machine gun or grenade launcher may make this vehicle relatively formidable in an infantry support role during landing operations.	Unlocks Early Transport Hovercraft equipment Can be upgraded through the same interface as mechanized equipment or non-NSB tanks Some combat stats Hardness: 65% Production cost: 12 Requires 3 and 2 Fuel consumption: 1.8 Unlocks Hovercraft Pioneers support company Increases breakthrough of marine battalions by 25% Uses 10 infantry equipment, 40 support equipment, and 15 hovercraft Can be parachuted Provides bonuses in marshes, jungles, rivers, and amphibious terrain types Mutually exclusive with other pioneer support companies
Close-In Weapon System		DLC(s): Free Has researched technology Surface-to-Air Missile Launcher (in the artillery folder)	8 8 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	A radar-controlled system of air defense will be capable of shooting down missiles and planes alike.	Without : Improves naval air attack somewhat With : Unlocks Close-In Weapon System module Essentially another tier of naval anti-air, but also adds some extra HP
Anti-Submarine Missile Torpedo		DLC(s): Has researched technology Anti-Submarine Rocket	8 8 Breakthroughs: 1 Complexity: Medium Prototype time: Medium	A long-range missile to deploy a torpedo capable of tracking an enemy submarine with immense accuracy.	Unlocks Anti-Submarine Missile Torpedo module Essentially another tier of depth charges, but also adds some extra HP