Scientific and Technological research is an integral part of the game. Players can research ways to improve resource production, construction, military construction and much more. Players can also improve their military strength, consumption and other factors through research.

Certain technologies require other technologies to be researched first. High level arms also require players to research several technologies. Technological advances can also make a player’s small army more powerful than a larger one.

Scientific research requires time and resources but all of a player’s cities share the same scientific and technological achievements. However, Research Centers in other cities need to be of the required level to have access to a particular technology.