Laboratory

Of all the costs that creep up on players, the most common is laboratory upkeep, especially at higher upgrade levels.

Research Speed
Laboratories only affect research speed, which is a component of research. Laboratories do not have anything to do with tech point generation.

Upgrade Costs
A Laboratory V can be upgraded into a Research Complex I, but players should have a great power surplus and positive budget before deciding to move to the next tier, as the research bonuses are not nearly as efficient as upgrading a laboratory.
 * Laboratory I +(€ 10k, 25 Metal, 20 Research, €150 Upkeep )
 * Laboratory II +(€ 10k, 25 Metal, 20 Research, €150 Upkeep )
 * Laboratory III +(€ 10k, 25 Metal, 20 Research, €150 Upkeep )
 * Laboratory VI +(€ 10k, 50 Metal, 20 Research, €150 Upkeep )
 * Laboratory V +(€ 10k, 50 Metal, 20 Research, €150 Upkeep )