Space Empires V Tech Tree

In Space Empires V , the technology tree is a vast, iterative system where many techs can be researched up to level 99. To navigate it effectively, you must balance immediate survival (hull sizes and basic weapons) with long-term infrastructure (resource extraction and applied research). Core Technology Categories

• Temporal Technology: This tree lets you break the turn order. Components like Temporal Shifting allow a ship to "phase" out of combat for a few seconds, avoiding all damage. The ultimate Temporal tech, Time Distortion Burst, ages the target ship instantly, causing its components to decay.
• Psychic Technology: Perfect for pacifist or manipulative empires. The Mind Control component lets you take over enemy crewed ships in combat. The Allegiance Subverter is a late-game weapon that permanently flips an enemy ship to your control without firing a shot.

Understanding the Tech Tree

Most players use community-generated PDF versions designed to be printed across multiple sheets of heavy paper or light cardstock.

• Fixes: diminishing returns, tech sharing/trade, espionage that steals techs.

If you only want to print the "essential" tech paths to save paper, focus on these three: