Adaptive Cortex
Biological
LithoidNot at creationAdaptive Cortex is a mutations species trait in Stellaris 4.5.2 that costs no trait points. It is for Biological and Lithoid species, added later, not at species creation. It gives +5% Researcher Workforce and +10% Researcher Workforce.
What Adaptive Cortex does
Modifier lines by where they apply, as the game prints them; then the trait's own effect text.
When modification offers it
species_potential_add and species_possible_add: when genetic or robotic modification shows and allows the trait (the wording is ours).
- Trait: Adaptive Mutations
- Never (switched off)
In the game
While an engorged central cortex is slightly uncomfortable, it dramatically accelerates problem-solving and innovation.
Adaptive Cortex: questions
How many trait points does Adaptive Cortex cost?
Adaptive Cortex costs no trait points (common/traits, Stellaris 4.5.2).
Can I pick Adaptive Cortex at species creation?
No — it is not offered when a species is created (initial = no); it comes from genetic or robotic modification, events or other effects.
What is the ID of Adaptive Cortex?
trait_adaptive_research
Source: common/traits/15_biogenesis_species_traits.txt, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776).