Overview
Science is a big catagory. It's mostly focused toward industrialists and other researching types, but also has more general use skills such as Infomorph Psychology and Cybernetics. Also a main catagory for explorers and salvagers.
All attributes except for Perception are important to learning scientific skills.
The following are the skills in the Science section (in alphabetical order):
- Advanced Laboratory Operation
- Amarr Encryption Methods
- Amarrian Starship Engineering
- Archaeology - Allows the use of relic analyzers.
- Astrogeology - Improves mining turret yield. Required for the use of mining barges.
- Astrometric Acquisition - Reduction to probe scan time.
- Astrometric Pinpointing - Reduction to maximum scan deviation.
- Astrometric Rangefinding - Increase to scan probe strength.
- Astrometrics - Allows the use of scan probes.
- Astronautic Engineering
- Biology - Bonus to attribute booster duration.
- Caldari Encryption Methods
- Caldari Starship Engineering
- Cloning Facility Operation
- Cybernetics - Used of more advanced implants
- Defensive Subsystem Technology
- Doomsday Operation
- Electromagnetic Physics
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Subsystem Technology
- Engineering Subsystem Technology
- Gallente Encryption Methods
- Gallentean Starship Engineering
- Graviton Physics
- Hacking - Allows the use of data analyzers.
- High Energy Phisics
- Hydromagnetic Physics
- Infomorph Psychology
- Jump Portal Generation
- Laboratory Operation
- Laser Physics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Minmatar Encryption Methods
- Minmatar Starship Engineering
- Molecular Engineering
- Neurotoxin Control
- Nanite Engineering
- Neurotoxin Recovery
- Nuclear Physics
- Offensive Subsystem Technology
- Plasma Physics
- Propulsion Subsystem Technology
- Quantum Physics
- Research
- Research Project Management
- Reverse Engineering
- Rocket Science
- Science - Basic science skill
- Scientific Networking
- Sleeper Technology
- Takmahl Technology
- Talocan Technology
- Thermodynamics
- Yan Jung Technology
Advanced Laboratory Operation
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 8x |
| Price: | 20M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Laboratory Operation V, Science III |
| Notes: |
Amarr Encryption Methods
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 100k – 1M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Hacking, Science Science, Electronics Upgrades III, CPU management II, Power Grid management II |
| Notes: | This skill is not seeded in NPC stations so prices will vary widely. |
Amarrian Starship Engineering
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | Amarrian Starship Engineering |
| Price: | <span style="cursor: help;" title="The skillbook for this skill costs Amarrian Starship Engineering ISK">Amarrian Starship Engineering ISK |
| Alpha max level: | <span style="cursor: help;" title="Alpha pilot can train and use this skill to at most level Unknown">Unknown |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, [[Skills:Mechanic Mechanic]] |
| Notes: |
Archaeology
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 3x |
| Price: | 250k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | III |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Survey III, CPU management I |
| Notes: |
Astrogeology
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 3x |
| Price: | 500k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Industry Mining |
| Notes: |
Astrometric Acquisition
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 1M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | II |
| Prerequisites: | Science Astrometrics |
| Notes: | Currently the least useful of the three Astrometric skills used for Exploration, and a holdover from previous versions of scanning. Scan times are already very short, so you may not want to train this skill at all past what is required by other skills or items. |
Astrometric Pinpointing
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 1M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Astrometrics |
| Notes: |
Astrometric Rangefinding
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 8x |
| Price: | 500k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | II |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science |
| Notes: |
Astrometrics
+5% scan strength per level.
-5% max scan deviation per level.
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 3x |
| Price: | 500k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | III |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science |
| Notes: | With the release of Odessey, by default all players can launch the maxiumum of 8 probes with Science Astrometrics |
Astronautic Engineering
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 5–20B ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, [[Skills:Mechanic Mechanic]] |
| Notes: | This skill is not seeded in NPC stations. |
Biology
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 1x |
| Price: | 37.5k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | III |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science |
| Notes: |
Caldari Encryption Methods
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 100–500k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Hacking, Science Science, Electronics Upgrades|III, CPU management II, Power Grid management II |
| Notes: | This skill is not seeded in NPC stations so prices will vary widely. |
Caldari Starship Engineering
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, [[Skills:Mechanic Mechanic]] |
| Notes: |
Cloning Facility Operation
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 10x |
| Price: | 125M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Spaceship Command Capital Ships, Spaceship Command Advanced Spaceship Command, Spaceship Command Spaceship Command |
| Notes: |
Cybernetics
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 3x |
| Price: | 100k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | III |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science |
| Notes: |
Defensive Subsystem Technology
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Research, Science Nanite Engineering, Science Science, CPU management V |
| Notes: |
Doomsday Operation
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 14x |
| Price: | 250M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, [[Skills:Engineering Energy Pulse Weapons]], Power Grid management II, Gunnery Advanced Weapons Upgrades, Gunnery Weapons Upgrades, Gunnery Gunnery |
| Notes: |
Electromagnetic Physics
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, CPU management V |
| Notes: |
Electronic Engineering
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, CPU management V |
| Notes: |
Electronic Subsystem Technology
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 10M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Research, Science Electronic Engineering, Science Science, CPU management V |
| Notes: |
Engineering Subsystem Technology
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 10M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Research, Science High Energy Physics, Science Science, CPU management V |
| Notes: |
Gallente Encryption Methods
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 100–500k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Hacking, Science Science, Electronics Upgrades III, CPU management II, Power Grid management II |
| Notes: | Theis skill is not seeded in NPC stations so prices will vary widely. |
Gallentean Starship Engineering
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | Gallentean Starship Engineering |
| Price: | <span style="cursor: help;" title="The skillbook for this skill costs Gallentean Starship Engineering ISK">Gallentean Starship Engineering ISK |
| Alpha max level: | <span style="cursor: help;" title="Alpha pilot can train and use this skill to at most level Unknown">Unknown |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, [[Skills:Mechanic Mechanic]] |
| Notes: |
Graviton Physics
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Power Grid management V |
| Notes: |
Hacking
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 3x |
| Price: | 250k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | III |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Electronics Upgrades III, CPU management II, Power Grid management II |
| Notes: |
High Energy Physics
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Power Grid management V |
| Notes: |
Hydromagnetic Physics
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Power Grid management V |
| Notes: |
Infomorph Psychology
Allows 1 jump clone per level.
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 1x |
| Price: | 1M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | I |
| Prerequisites: | none |
| Notes: |
Jump Portal Generation
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 14x |
| Price: | 75M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Science Astrometrics, Navigation Jump Drive Operation, Navigation Navigation, Navigation Warp Drive Operation |
| Notes: |
Laboratory Operation
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 1x |
| Price: | 500k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science |
| Notes: |
Laser Physics
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Power Grid management V |
| Notes: |
Mechanical Engineering
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Mechanics Mechanics |
| Notes: |
Metallurgy
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 3x |
| Price: | 500k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science |
| Notes: |
Minmatar Encryption Methods
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 100–500k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Hacking, Science Science, Electronics Upgrades III, CPU management II, Power Grid management II |
| Notes: | This skill is not seeded in NPC stations so prices will vary widely. |
Minmatar Starship Engineering
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, [[Skills:Mechanic Mechanic]] |
| Notes: |
Molecular Engineering
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Mechanics Mechanics |
| Notes: |
Neurotoxin Control
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 2x |
| Price: | 3–8M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Science Biology |
| Notes: | The Neurotoxin Control Skill is not seeded in NPC stations so prices will vary widely. You receive a 5% reduction of side effects per level. |
Nanite Engineering
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, CPU management V |
| Notes: |
Neurotoxin Recovery
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 20–60M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Neurotoxin Control I, Science Science, Science Biology |
| Notes: | This skill is not seeded in NPC stations so prices will vary widely. You receive a 5% reduction of negative side effect chance per skill level. |
Nuclear Physics
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Power Grid management V |
| Notes: |
Offensive Subsystem Technology
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Research, Science High Energy Physics, Science Science, Power Grid management V |
| Notes: |
Plasma Physics
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Power Grid management V |
| Notes: |
Propulsion Subsystem Technology
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Research, Science Graviton Physics, Science Science, Power Grid management V |
| Notes: |
Quantum Physics
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Power Grid management V |
| Notes: |
Research
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 1x |
| Price: | 500k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science |
| Notes: |
Research Project Management
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 8x |
| Price: | 40M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Laboratory Operation, Science Research, Science Science, |
| Notes: |
Reverse Engineering
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | Reverse Engineering |
| Price: | <span style="cursor: help;" title="The skillbook for this skill costs Reverse Engineering ISK">Reverse Engineering ISK |
| Alpha max level: | <span style="cursor: help;" title="Alpha pilot can train and use this skill to at most level Unknown">Unknown |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Science Metallurgy, Science Research, |
| Notes: |
Rocket Science
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 15M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Science, Mechanics Mechanics |
| Notes: |
Science
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 1x |
| Price: | 30k ISK |
| Alpha max level: | IV |
| Prerequisites: | none |
| Notes: |
Scientific Networking
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 3x |
| Price: | 10M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Laboratory Operation, Science Science |
| Notes: |
Sleeper Technology
The Sleepers were masters of virtual reality, neural interfacing and cryotechnology.
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 3–40M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Archaeology, Science Science, Science Survey, CPU management I |
| Notes: | This skill is not seeded in NPC stations so prices will vary widely. |
Takmahl Technology
The Takmahl nation excelled in cybernetics and bio-engineering.
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 7–50M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Archaeology, Science Science, Science Survey, CPU management I |
| Notes: | This skill is not seeded in NPC stations so prices will vary widely. |
Talocan Technology
The Talocan were masters of Spatial manipulation and Hypereuclidean Mathematics.
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 3–100M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Archaeology, Science Science, Science Survey, CPU management I |
| Notes: | This skill is not seeded in NPC stations so prices will vary widely. |
Thermodynamics
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 3x |
| Price: | 4.5M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | IV |
| Prerequisites: | Power Grid management V, Capacitor Management III, Science Science |
| Notes: |
Yan Jung Technology
The Yan Jung nation possessed advanced gravitronic technology and force field theories.
| Attributes: | |
| Multiplier: | 5x |
| Price: | 10–50M ISK |
| Alpha max level: | Alpha pilot can not train this skill. |
| Prerequisites: | Science Archaeology, Science Science, Science Survey, CPU management I |
| Notes: | This skill is not seeded in NPC stations so prices will vary widely. |