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Planetary Research is a type of [[Research|'''research''']] that is unlocked after destroying six [[Planets|planets]].
By sending a scientist Scientist to the current planet, the player can gather soil samples that will give random bonuses until the current planet is destroyed. On certain planets, '''gathering soil samples''' also has a chance to yield rare [[Minerals|'''mineralsMinerals''']] that give permanent bonuses.
Soil samples can be gathered up to <u>5 times per planet</u> and their effects stack.
=Sending Scientists=
Scientists take '''1 hour''' to travel to their destination. Planetary research is unavailable while scientists Scientists are travelling.
Travelling speed is not influenced by the [[Reduced Research Time|reduced research time]] effect, but it can be halved by researching the '''[[Scout]]''' technology in the [[Dark Matter Institute]].
By paying some [[Resources#Diamonds|diamonds]], it is possible to instantly send scientists Scientists to their destination. The price depends on the remaining travel time and the initial price is {{Diamond icon}}10.
When going to the current planet, scientists Scientists travel <u>one at a time</u>. When returning from a planet, scientists Scientists travel <u>together</u>.
All scientists Scientists instantaneously return to the player automatically:
* upon destroying the current planet
* upon entering a [[Black Hole]]
In all other instances the scientists Scientists will remain on the current planet until the player orders them to return.
=Research Time=
Research time depends on how many scientists Scientists are on the planet and it is influenced by the [[Reduced Research Time|reduced research time]] effect.
Research can also be completed instantly by paying some [[Resources#Diamonds|diamonds]].
==Finding Minerals==
On certain planets, there is a chance to find a [[Minerals|'''mineralMineral''']] whenever a scientist Scientist completes gathering soil samples.
