Space Torpedoes

Tier 1 engineering technology · Propulsion

EngineeringTier 1

Propulsion

Space Torpedoes is a tier 1 engineering technology (Propulsion) in Stellaris 4.5.2. Its base cost is 1,250 research. It needs Corvettes. It unlocks Advanced Combat Computer (Siege), Advanced Neurochips (Siege), Autonomous Neurochips (Siege) and 9 more and leads to Armored Torpedoes. Console: research_technology tech_torpedoes_1.

Space Torpedoes

Propulsion· tier 1

1,250

Base cost: 1,250
Area: Engineering
Tier: 1
Draw weight: 95
Path from start: 1 techs, 1,250 research
ID: tech_torpedoes_1

What Space Torpedoes unlocks

Everything in the game files that lists this technology as a prerequisite; “condition” marks objects that check for it in their conditions instead.

Ship component · 15

Ship size · 1

Frigate

How to get Space Torpedoes

Research in Stellaris is drawn: each area offers 3 cards at a time, weighted by each technology's draw weight (here 95) and its weight modifiers.

Needs first

Corvettes

Voidcraft· tier 0start

Conditions (potential)

Any of
- Not: Uses bio-ships
- Tradition: Flood of Supremacy
- Has crisis level: Risk
- Technology: Riddle Escort

What Space Torpedoes leads to

Technologies that list it as a prerequisite.

Armored Torpedoes

Propulsion· tier 3

5,000

In the game

These torpedoes are essentially very large, slow-moving missiles. They are equipped with more powerful warheads and shield modulators that let them slip unmolested through energy screens.

Console command

Typed in the game's console (the ~ key); achievements are off for that game.

research_technology tech_torpedoes_1

Draw weight script, as in common/technology/00_eng_weapon_tech.txt

modifier = {
	factor = 1.25
	has_ethic = ethic_militarist
}
modifier = {
	factor = 1.5
	has_ethic = ethic_fanatic_militarist
}

Space Torpedoes: questions

How do I get Space Torpedoes in Stellaris?

Research Corvettes first; then Space Torpedoes can be drawn as one of the 3 engineering research options. It also has conditions (see Requirements on this page).

What does Space Torpedoes do?

It unlocks Advanced Combat Computer (Siege) (ship component), Advanced Neurochips (Siege) (ship component), Autonomous Neurochips (Siege) (ship component), Autonomous Ship Intellect (Siege) (ship component), Bio-Torpedoes (ship component), Combat Computer (Siege) (ship component) and 6 more. It leads to Armored Torpedoes.

What is the ID of Space Torpedoes?

The technology's ID is tech_torpedoes_1. To get it with the console: research_technology tech_torpedoes_1 (Stellaris 4.5.2).

How much does Space Torpedoes cost?

1,250 engineering 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_eng_weapon_tech.txt and localisation/english, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776). Base numbers before empire-size and difficulty modifiers.