Focused Arc Emitters
ParticlesFocused Arc Emitters is a tier 4 physics technology (Particles) in Stellaris 4.5.2. Its base cost is 12,000 research. It needs Arc Emitters. It unlocks Focused Arc Emitter and Focused Lightning Emitter. Console: research_technology tech_arc_emitter_2.
Focused Arc EmittersParticles· tier 4
12,000What Focused Arc Emitters unlocks
Everything in the game files that lists this technology as a prerequisite; “condition” marks objects that check for it in their conditions instead.
How to get Focused Arc Emitters
Research in Stellaris is drawn: each area offers 3 cards at a time, weighted by each technology's draw weight (here 35) and its weight modifiers. Tier 4 opens after 6 tier 3 technologies of the same area.
The whole research path: 6 technologies, 37,750 base research with this one
Other names for some empires
technology_swap: the same research shows another name (and sometimes other effects) when its condition holds.
- Focused Lightning Emitter
- Uses bio-ships
In the game
These upgraded emitters are equipped with better focusing lenses, resulting in a more powerful energy discharge.
Console command
Typed in the game's console (the ~ key); achievements are off for that game.
research_technology tech_arc_emitter_2Draw weight script, as in common/technology/00_phys_weapon_tech.txt
modifier = {
factor = 1.25
has_ethic = ethic_militarist
}
modifier = {
factor = 1.5
has_ethic = ethic_fanatic_militarist
}Focused Arc Emitters: questions
How do I get Focused Arc Emitters in Stellaris?
Research Arc Emitters first (6 technologies in the whole chain); then Focused Arc Emitters can be drawn as one of the 3 physics research options.
What does Focused Arc Emitters do?
It unlocks Focused Arc Emitter (ship component) and Focused Lightning Emitter (ship component).
What is the ID of Focused Arc Emitters?
The technology's ID is tech_arc_emitter_2. To get it with the console: research_technology tech_arc_emitter_2 (Stellaris 4.5.2).
How much does Focused Arc Emitters cost?
12,000 physics research before modifiers. In game the cost grows with empire size (+0.2% per point above the base, common/defines) and the galaxy's tech cost setting.
Source: common/technology/00_phys_weapon_tech.txt and localisation/english, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776). Base numbers before empire-size and difficulty modifiers.