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Research Stations

2026-05-02T07:04:09Z

Bunky:

= Research Stations =

''Research progression and station unlocks.''

[[Main Page|← Back to Main Page]]

== Overview ==
Research stations gate technologies or recipes. Document tiers, costs, and unlock order when known.



== Stations ==

=== Community Farms ===
<blockquote>The Community Farms is the primary source of Loftia's food supply. This station will conduct research on all garden-based crops, aiming to discover new sustainable planting methods and tools to ensure a lasting and balanced food source for the community.</blockquote>Location: The Grove in the Hanging Gardens (flower fields between Herb and Arlo)

'''Page Reward: Drip Irrigator (Recipe)'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Root Veggies
|1
|Carrot
|[[File:Loftia carrot.png|36x36px]]
|-
|1
|Potato
|[[File:Loftia potato.png|37x37px]]
|-
|1
|Onion
|[[File:Loftia onion.png|36x36px]]
|-
|'''Reward:'''
|'''Trowel (Recipe)'''
|[[File:Loftia trowel.png|35x35px]]
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Seedy Stories
|1
|Eggplant
|[[File:Eggplant.png|35x35px]]
|-
|1
|Yellow Squash
|[[File:Yellow squash.png|35x35px]]
|-
|1
|Tomato
|[[File:Tomato.png|35x35px]]
|-
|1
|Watermelon
|[[File:Watermelon.png|35x35px]]
|-
|'''Reward:'''
|'''Advanced Watering Can (Recipe)'''
|[[File:Adv watering can.png|41x41px]]
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Leafs and Greens
|1
|Lettuce
|[[File:Lettuce.png|35x35px]]
|-
|1
|Cauliflower
|[[File:Cauliflower.png|36x36px]]
|-
|1
|Wheat
|[[File:Wheat.png|35x35px]]
|-
!Reward:
!Beehive (Recipe)
![[File:Beehive.png|35x35px]]
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Sweet and Spicy
|1
|Cumin
|[[File:Cumin.png|49x49px]]
|-
|1
|Cinnamon
|[[File:Cinnamon.png|36x36px]]
|-
|1
|Pineapple
|[[File:Pineapple.png|37x37px]]
|-
!Reward:
!Trellises (Recipe)
![[File:Arched trellis.png|35x35px]]
|}

=== Central Lake ===
<blockquote>The Central Lake area contains a vibrant ecosystem with local fauna and flora. Research here will identify new ways to interact with and benefit from nature harmoniously. </blockquote>Location: Central Lake of the Hanging Gardens (near Kun)

'''Page 1 Reward: Bounce Shoes (Recipe)'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Anadromous Odyssey
|1
|Allis Shad
|-
|1
|Atlantic Salmon
|-
|1
|Atlantic Sturgeon
|-
|1
|Leafy Sea Dragon
|-
!Reward:
!Tool Upgrades (Recipe)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Eco Weave
|1
|Plant Fiber
|-
|1
|Jute
|-
|1
|Rattan
|-
|1
|Flax
|-
!Reward:
!Station Upgrades (Recipe)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Craftcore
|1
|Plank
|-
|1
|Plastic Sheet
|-
|1
|Metal Plate
|-
|1
|Rubber
|-
!Reward:
!Refining Station Lvl. 2 (Recipe)
|}
'''Page 2 Reward: 50 Mastery Points''' [[File:Mastery Points.png|32x32px]]
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Masters of Disguise
|1
|European Mudminnow
|-
|1
|Bia Goby
|-
|1
|Splendid Toadfish
|-
|1
|Rainbow Trout
|-
!Reward:
!Small Hydro Station (Recipe)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Still Standing
|1
|Japanese Spiky Sea Cucumber
|-
|1
|Bahia Brain Coral
|-
|1
|Ivell's Sea Anemone
|-
|1
|Sunflower Sea Star
|-
!Reward:
!Small Biofuel Station (Recipe)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Sightless Seekers
|1
|Haditha Cavefish
|-
|1
|Blind Cave Eel
|-
|1
|Texas Blind Salamander
|-
|1
|Blind Cave Brotula
|-
!Reward:
!Medium Solar Panel (Recipe)
|}

=== Overgrowth ===
<blockquote>The Overgrowth is a preserved area, home to hidden wonders, some originating from unexpected sources. Research might discover eco-friendly energy storing methods, as well as enhance farming and culinary processes.</blockquote>Location: The Overgrowth in the Hanging Gardens (at the entrance)

'''Page Reward: Battery Lv.3 (Recipe)'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Tropical Sustainability
|1
|Banana
|-
|1
|Cacao
|-
|1
|Coconut
|-
!Reward:
!Tree Plot (Recipe)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Forest Cook
|2
|Oyster Mushrooms
|-
|2
|Enoki Mushrooms
|-
|2
|Portobello Mushrooms
|-
!Reward:
!Cooking Station Lvl. 2 (Recipe)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Elemental Earth
|2
|Resin
|-
|2
|Salt
|-
|2
|Bauxite Ore
|-
|2
|Copper Scraps
|-
|2
|Bioluminescent Ivy
|-
!Reward:
!Lignin (Recipe)
|}

=== Museum ===
<blockquote>The Museum is a living reminder of the way people lived in the past. Research is conducted on how people lived, and what trends and technologies they used.</blockquote>Location: Museum Island on The Gridfall (to the right after crossing the bridge)

'''Page 1 Reward: Refining Station Lvl.3 (Recipe)'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Advanced Mechanics
|1
|Electronic Scraps
|
|-
|1
|Rusted Metal
|
|-
|1
|Gears
|
|-
|1
|Rust Resistant Alloy
|
|-
!Reward:
!Hammer Lvl.3 (Recipe)
!
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Nurturing Nature
|1
|Vines
|
|-
|1
|Cardboard
|
|-
|1
|Wild Greens
|
|-
|1
|Sand
|
|-
!Reward:
!Pruner Lv. 3 (Recipe)
!
|}
'''Page 2 Reward: Display Case (Recipe)'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Sturdy Foundations
|1
|Bricks
|
|-
|1
|Eco Plank
|
|-
|1
|Glass
|
|-
|1
|Circuit Boards
|
|-
!Reward:
!Carpentry Station Lv. 3 (Recipe)
!
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Thrifty Textiles
|1
|Seaweed Leather
|
|-
|1
|Upcycled Fabric
|
|-
|1
|Vine Fabric
|
|-
|1
|Cardboard Fabric
|
|-
!Reward:
!Tailoring Station Lv. 3 (Recipe)
!
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Urban Eats
|1
|Radish
|
|-
|1
|Spinach
|
|-
|1
|Rice
|
|-
!Reward:
!Cooking Station Lv.3 (Recipe)
!
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Electric Dreams
|1
|Used Floppy Disk
|
|-
|1
|Used Game Cartridge
|
|-
|1
|Used Boombox
|
|-
!Reward:
!Rail Boots (Recipe)
!
|}
'''Page 3 Reward: Seed Maker (Recipe)''' [[File:Seed maker.png|38x38px]]
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Spinning Machines
!Reward:
!Medium Hydro Station (Recipe)
!
|-
|1
|Used Fidget Spinner
|
|-
|1
|Used Puzzle Cube
|
|-
|1
|Used Gone Fishin'
|
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Fluffy and Squishy
|1
|Used Rubber Duck
|
|-
|1
|Used Lofufu
|
|-
|1
|Used Fooby
|
|-
!Reward:
!Collector Rod Lv. 2 (Recipe)
!
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Groovy Gadgets
|1
|Used Blockia 3310
|
|-
|1
|Used YouPod
|
|-
|1
|Used Walkboy
|
|-
|1
|Used Game Guy
|
|-
!Reward:
!Medium Biofuel Station (Recipe)
!
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Toy Friends
|1
|Used Action Figure
|
|-
|1
|Used Ruby Doll
|
|-
|1
|Used Pet Pal
|
|-
!Reward:
!Battery Lv. 4 (Recipe)
!
|}
{{#invoke:HubTable|main|topic=research_stations|page={{FULLPAGENAME}}}}

'''Note:''' Pre-beta data may live under ''PreBetaResearch Stations'' in the workbook; merge carefully.

== See also ==
Other hubs from the [[Main Page]] quick links:

* [[Resources]]
* [[Crafting]]
* [[Locations]]
* [[Cooking]]
* [[Gardening]]
* [[Fishing]]
* [[Clothing]]
* [[Furniture]]
* [[Contribution Bins]]

Research Stations

2026-05-02T06:53:37Z

Bunky: Added images to items and made tables collapsible.

= Research Stations =

''Research progression and station unlocks.''

[[Main Page|← Back to Main Page]]

== Overview ==
Research stations gate technologies or recipes. Document tiers, costs, and unlock order when known.



== Stations ==

=== Community Farms ===
<blockquote>The Community Farms is the primary source of Loftia's food supply. This station will conduct research on all garden-based crops, aiming to discover new sustainable planting methods and tools to ensure a lasting and balanced food source for the community.</blockquote>Location: The Grove in the Hanging Gardens (flower fields between Herb and Arlo)

'''Page Reward: Drip Irrigator (Recipe)'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Root Veggies
|1
|Carrot
|[[File:Loftia carrot.png|35x35px]]
|-
|1
|Potato
|[[File:Loftia potato.png|38x38px]]
|-
|1
|Onion
|[[File:Loftia onion.png|36x36px]]
|-
|'''Reward:'''
|'''Trowel (Recipe)'''
|[[File:Loftia trowel.png|35x35px]]
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Seedy Stories
|1
|Eggplant
|[[File:Eggplant.png|35x35px]]
|-
|1
|Yellow Squash
|[[File:Yellow squash.png|35x35px]]
|-
|1
|Tomato
|[[File:Tomato.png|35x35px]]
|-
|1
|Watermelon
|[[File:Watermelon.png|35x35px]]
|-
|'''Reward:'''
|'''Advanced Watering Can (Recipe)'''
|[[File:Adv watering can.png|41x41px]]
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Leafs and Greens
|1
|Lettuce
|[[File:Lettuce.png|35x35px]]
|-
|1
|Cauliflower
|[[File:Cauliflower.png|36x36px]]
|-
|1
|Wheat
|[[File:Wheat.png|35x35px]]
|-
!Reward:
!Beehive (Recipe)
![[File:Beehive.png|35x35px]]
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Sweet and Spicy
|1
|Cumin
|[[File:Cumin.png|49x49px]]
|-
|1
|Cinnamon
|[[File:Cinnamon.png|36x36px]]
|-
|1
|Pineapple
|[[File:Pineapple.png|37x37px]]
|-
!Reward:
!Trellises (Recipe)
![[File:Arched trellis.png|35x35px]]
|}

=== Central Lake ===
<blockquote>The Central Lake area contains a vibrant ecosystem with local fauna and flora. Research here will identify new ways to interact with and benefit from nature harmoniously. </blockquote>Location: Central Lake of the Hanging Gardens (near Kun)

'''Page 1 Reward: Bounce Shoes (Recipe)'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Anadromous Odyssey
|1
|Allis Shad
|-
|1
|Atlantic Salmon
|-
|1
|Atlantic Sturgeon
|-
|1
|Leafy Sea Dragon
|-
!Reward:
!Tool Upgrades (Recipe)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Eco Weave
|1
|Plant Fiber
|-
|1
|Jute
|-
|1
|Rattan
|-
|1
|Flax
|-
!Reward:
!Station Upgrades (Recipe)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Craftcore
|1
|Plank
|-
|1
|Plastic Sheet
|-
|1
|Metal Plate
|-
|1
|Rubber
|-
!Reward:
!Refining Station Lvl. 2 (Recipe)
|}
'''Page 2 Reward: 50 Mastery Points''' [[File:Mastery Points.png|32x32px]]
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Masters of Disguise
|1
|European Mudminnow
|-
|1
|Bia Goby
|-
|1
|Splendid Toadfish
|-
|1
|Rainbow Trout
|-
!Reward:
!Small Hydro Station (Recipe)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Still Standing
|1
|Japanese Spiky Sea Cucumber
|-
|1
|Bahia Brain Coral
|-
|1
|Ivell's Sea Anemone
|-
|1
|Sunflower Sea Star
|-
!Reward:
!Small Biofuel Station (Recipe)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Sightless Seekers
|1
|Haditha Cavefish
|-
|1
|Blind Cave Eel
|-
|1
|Texas Blind Salamander
|-
|1
|Blind Cave Brotula
|-
!Reward:
!Medium Solar Panel (Recipe)
|}

=== Overgrowth ===
<blockquote>The Overgrowth is a preserved area, home to hidden wonders, some originating from unexpected sources. Research might discover eco-friendly energy storing methods, as well as enhance farming and culinary processes.</blockquote>Location: The Overgrowth in the Hanging Gardens (at the entrance)

'''Page Reward: Battery Lv.3 (Recipe)'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Tropical Sustainability
|1
|Banana
|-
|1
|Cacao
|-
|1
|Coconut
|-
!Reward:
!Tree Plot (Recipe)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Forest Cook
|2
|Oyster Mushrooms
|-
|2
|Enoki Mushrooms
|-
|2
|Portobello Mushrooms
|-
!Reward:
!Cooking Station Lvl. 2 (Recipe)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Elemental Earth
|2
|Resin
|-
|2
|Salt
|-
|2
|Bauxite Ore
|-
|2
|Copper Scraps
|-
|2
|Bioluminescent Ivy
|-
!Reward:
!Lignin (Recipe)
|}

=== Museum ===
<blockquote>The Museum is a living reminder of the way people lived in the past. Research is conducted on how people lived, and what trends and technologies they used.</blockquote>Location: Museum Island on The Gridfall (to the right after crossing the bridge)

'''Page 1 Reward: Refining Station Lvl.3 (Recipe)'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Advanced Mechanics
|1
|Electronic Scraps
|
|-
|1
|Rusted Metal
|
|-
|1
|Gears
|
|-
|1
|Rust Resistant Alloy
|
|-
!Reward:
!Hammer Lvl.3 (Recipe)
!
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Nurturing Nature
|1
|Vines
|
|-
|1
|Cardboard
|
|-
|1
|Wild Greens
|
|-
|1
|Sand
|
|-
!Reward:
!Pruner Lv. 3 (Recipe)
!
|}
'''Page 2 Reward: Display Case (Recipe)'''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Sturdy Foundations
|1
|Bricks
|
|-
|1
|Eco Plank
|
|-
|1
|Glass
|
|-
|1
|Circuit Boards
|
|-
!Reward:
!Carpentry Station Lv. 3 (Recipe)
!
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Thrifty Textiles
|1
|Seaweed Leather
|
|-
|1
|Upcycled Fabric
|
|-
|1
|Vine Fabric
|
|-
|1
|Cardboard Fabric
|
|-
!Reward:
!Tailoring Station Lv. 3 (Recipe)
!
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Urban Eats
|1
|Radish
|
|-
|1
|Spinach
|
|-
|1
|Rice
|
|-
!Reward:
!Cooking Station Lv.3 (Recipe)
!
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Electric Dreams
|1
|Used Floppy Disk
|
|-
|1
|Used Game Cartridge
|
|-
|1
|Used Boombox
|
|-
!Reward:
!Rail Boots (Recipe)
!
|}
'''Page 3 Reward: Seed Maker (Recipe)''' [[File:Seed maker.png|38x38px]]
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Spinning Machines
!Reward:
!Medium Hydro Station (Recipe)
!
|-
|1
|Used Fidget Spinner
|
|-
|1
|Used Puzzle Cube
|
|-
|1
|Used Gone Fishin'
|
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Fluffy and Squishy
|1
|Used Rubber Duck
|
|-
|1
|Used Lofufu
|
|-
|1
|Used Fooby
|
|-
!Reward:
!Collector Rod Lv. 2 (Recipe)
!
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Groovy Gadgets
|1
|Used Blockia 3310
|
|-
|1
|Used YouPod
|
|-
|1
|Used Walkboy
|
|-
|1
|Used Game Guy
|
|-
!Reward:
!Medium Biofuel Station (Recipe)
!
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+Toy Friends
|1
|Used Action Figure
|
|-
|1
|Used Ruby Doll
|
|-
|1
|Used Pet Pal
|
|-
!Reward:
!Battery Lv. 4 (Recipe)
!
|}
{{#invoke:HubTable|main|topic=research_stations|page={{FULLPAGENAME}}}}

'''Note:''' Pre-beta data may live under ''PreBetaResearch Stations'' in the workbook; merge carefully.

== See also ==
Other hubs from the [[Main Page]] quick links:

* [[Resources]]
* [[Crafting]]
* [[Locations]]
* [[Cooking]]
* [[Gardening]]
* [[Fishing]]
* [[Clothing]]
* [[Furniture]]
* [[Contribution Bins]]

File:Arched trellis.png

2026-05-02T06:50:31Z

Bunky: