Scientist
Scientist (exploration) in the Stellaris encyclopedia: Scientists are research-focused Leaders who drive scientific progress, exploration, and technological innovation within an empire. They lead Research efforts, command Science Ships, and analyze Anomalies or Archaeology Site across the galaxy.
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Scientists are research-focused Leaders who drive scientific progress, exploration, and technological innovation within an empire. They lead Research efforts, command 
Science Ships, and analyze 
Anomalies or 
Archaeology Site across the galaxy.
The effectiveness of an Scientist may be influenced by Leader Traits, experience level, and area of expertise. Assigning skilled scientists to exploratory missions can accelerate progress, and as a Governor, they can also enhance colony administration.
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Source: common/game_concepts (concept_scientist, also concept_scientists) and localisation/english, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776).