* Type: Build 8
* Chassis types: Hovertank (3)
* Comes from: Monopole magnets, organic superlubricant
* Leads to: Matter compression, industrial nanorobotics

Neural Grafting
With the bioenhancement center, a player can begin producing +2 morale military units immediately. Move through mind-machine interface to reach one of the more powerful advances.

* Type: Conquer 4
* Base facilities: Bioenhancement center
* Secret projects: The Neural Amplifier
* Comes from: Secrets of the Human Brain, industrial automation
* Leads to: Mind-machine interface, bio-engineering

Nonlinear Mathematics
As a low technology, nonlinear mathematics can quickly provide a decent weapon for early skirmishes or base defenses.

* Type: Conquer 2
* Weapons: Particle impactor (4)
* Comes from: Applied physics, information networks
* Leads to: Superstring theory

Optical Computers
Move to advanced subatomic theory to construct the skunkworks, which provides free prototyping at the base in which in was built. Moving to superconductor can provide a new weapon and lead to fusion power.

* Type: Discover 3
* Comes from: Applied physics, polymorphic software
* Leads to: Superconductor, advanced subatomic theory

Orbital Spaceflight
Arriving from Doctrine Air Power, the player who researches orbital spaceflight can gain missiles, planet busters, and move on to advanced spaceflight.

* Type: Discover 6
* Chassis types: Missile (12)
* Weapons: Planet buster (99), conventional payload (12)
* Base facilities: Sky hydroponics lab
* Comes from: Doctrine Air Power, Presentient algorithms
* Leads to: Advanced spaceflight