General information[]
| “ | The Defense Lab conducts research on countering enemy units when they attack your base. Research each unit to weaken its attack! | ” |
With some Troops it reduces the damage by −10% of the Level-1 damage for each unit rounded up. Newer Troops and Troops that need cores (or Terraknor Controls) to build do not seem to follow the 'old' "Damage Reduction Formula". The cost of Platinum to defend against 'Core Troops' might be better spent on Gun Upgrades.
For example:
- The damage of a Titan is 15 at level 1. The damage reduction would be −10% of that, −1.5, rounded up to −2. Each additional Level decreases the damage by that much (10%) until Level 10.
- The damage of a Sentinel is 200 at level 1. The damage reduction would be −48% of that, −96. Each additional Level decreases the damage by 10% more until Level 6.
- The damage of a Decimator is 3000 at level 1. The damage reduction would be −20% of that, −600. Each additional Level decreases the damage by 100 more (3.3%) until Level 9, then 200 more (6.6%) until Level 13, then by 300 more (10%) each Level.
While building a Defense Lab to Level 14 does cost one Cerulean Core it allows you to Defense Research Decimators to Level 1 (which does not cost any Decimator Cores), so it may be a good investment.
Currently, the Defense Lab is only available for Building on the Main Base, it is not available for Building (despite a Defense Research Tab on the mid-right side of the Screen) on either the Aurora-1, the Caldera-2 or the Eclipse-3 Colonies.
Stats[]
| Level | Health | Unlock Research | Time | Cores | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | All except those listed | 12s | 50 | 50 | 50 | |
| 2 | 120 | 1m | 400 | 400 | 800 | ||
| 3 | 140 | 5m | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| 4 | 160 | 25m | 5,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | ||
| 5 | 180 | 8h20m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
| 6 | 200 | Berserker | 20h50m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| 7 | 220 | 1d7h15m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
| 8 | 240 | 1d20h6m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
| 9 | 300 | 2d8h57m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
| 10 | 400 | Chimera, Devastator | 2d21h48m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| 11 | 500 | Pulse Tank | 3d10h40m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| 12 | 600 | Bomba | 3d10h40m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| 13 | 700 | 3d10h40m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
| 14 | 1,000 | Decimator, Incineraptor | 3d10h40m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| 15 | 1,300 | Battle Cruiser | 3d10h40m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| 16 | 1,600 | 5d18h20m | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | ||
| 17 | 2,000 | 6d11h | 14,000 | 14,000 | 14,000 | ||
| 18 | 2,200 | 6d16h | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
Damage Reduction Stats: Levels 1 to 9[]
- DR: Damage Reduction
- RT: Research Time
| Unit Name | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | |
| Marine | -2 | 3m | -4 | 10m | -6 | 15m | -8 | 1h | -10 | 5h | -12 | 10h | -14 | 16h40m | -16 | 20h | -18 | 1d |
| Rhino | −1 | 1m | −2 | 1h | −3 | 5h | −4 | 10h | −5 | 16h40m | −6 | 1d | −7 | 1d | -8 | 1d | -9 | 1d |
| Raider | −2 | 15m | −4 | 1h | −6 | 5h | −8 | 10h | −10 | 16h40m | −12 | 1d | −14 | 1d | -16 | 1d | -18 | 1d |
| Pyro | −7 | 15m | −14 | 1h | −21 | 5h | −28 | 10h | −35 | 16h40m | −42 | 1d | −49 | 1d | -56 | 1d | -63 | 1d |
| Hornet | −3 | 2h30m | −6 | 5h | −9 | 10h | −12 | 16h40m | −15 | 1d | −18 | 1d | −21 | 1d | -24 | 1d09h20m | -27 | 1d09h20m |
| Specter | −4 | 1h40m | −8 | 4h | −12 | 10h | −16 | 20h | −20 | 1d | −24 | 1d | −28 | 1d | -32 | 2d | -36 | 2d |
| Titan | −2 | 1h40m | −4 | 4h | −6 | 10h | −8 | 20h | −10 | 1d | −12 | 1d | −14 | 1d | -16 | 2d | -18 | 2d |
| Shrike | −4 | 5h | −8 | 8h20m | −12 | 10h | −16 | 20h | −20 | 1d | −24 | 1d | −28 | 1d09h20m | -32 | 3d09h20m | -36 | 3d11h20m |
| Disruptor | −10 | 1d09h20m | −20 | 3d11h20m | −30 | 3d11h20m | −40 | 3d11h20m | −50 | 3d11h20m | −60 | 3d11h20m | −70 | 3d11h20m | -80 | 3d11h20m | -90 | 3d11h20m |
| Pulse Tank* | −11 | 4h | −22 | 6h40m | −33 | 10h | −44 | 16h40m | −55 | 1d | −66 | 1d | −77 | 2d | -104 | 2d | -140 | 2d16h |
| Lancer** | −34 | 4h | −68 | 6h40m | −102 | 10h | −136 | 16h40m | −170 | 1d | −204 | 1d | −238 | 2d | -272 | 2d | -306 | 2d16h |
| Chimera | −5 | 5h | −10 | 10h | −15 | 16h40m | −20 | 16h40m | −25 | 16h40m | −30 | 1d | −35 | 1d | -40 | 1d | -45 | 1d |
| Bomba | −10 | 4h | −11 | 8h | −14 | 16h | −17 | 1d08h | −20 | 2d16h | −23 | 3d11h20m | −27 | 3d11h20m | -33 | 3d11h20m | -40 | 3d11h20m |
| Devastator | −180 | 5h | −308 | 6h40m | −460 | 10h | −638 | 16h40m | −840 | 1d | −1068 | 1d | −1320 | 2d | -1598 | 2d | -1900 | 2d16h |
| Decimator*** | −600 | 5h | −788 | 10h | −1000 | 16h40m | −1238 | 1d09h20m | −1500 | 3d11h20m | −1788 | 3d11h20m | −2100 | 3d11h20m | -2438 | 3d11h20m | -2800 | 3d11h20m |
| Berserker*** | −154 | 4h | -192 | 8h | -234 | 16h | -280 | 20h | -330 | 1d | -384 | 1d | -442 | 1d08h | -540 | 2d16h | -684 | 3d11h20m |
| Sentinel | -60 | 2h | -67 | 5h | -75 | 10h | -77 | 1d09h20m | -86 | 1d09h20m | -91 | 2d12h | -103 | 2d12h | -156 | 2d12h | -192 | 2d12h |
| Incineraptor^ | -1600 | 5h | -2000 | 10h | -2450 | 16h40m | -3000 | 1d09h20m | -3750 | 3d11h20m | -4500 | 3d11h20m | -5500 | 3d11h20m | -6500 | 3d11h20m | -7680 | 3d11h20m |
| BattleCruiser^^ | -140 | 5h | -178 | 10h | -220 | 16h40m | -273 | 1d09h20m | -360 | 3d11h20m | -418 | 3d11h20m | -490 | 3d11h20m | -560 | 3d11h20m | -640 | 3d11h20m |
- *To research Pulse Tank you need 1 Pulse Core for level 2-9.
- **To research Lancer you need 1 Control Device for level 2-9.
- ***To research Decimator and Berserker you need 1 Decimator Core for level 2-9.
- ^To research Incineraptor you need 1 Synthetic Control Core for each level.
- ^^To research Battle Cruiser you need 1 Onyx Core for each level.
- ****Levels 10 and above require 1x Scarbide Ingot to research (except Incineraptor and Battle Cruiser).
Damage Reduction Stats: Levels 10 to 18[]
- DR: Damage Reduction
- RT: Research Time
| Unit Name | 10**** | 11**** | 12**** | 13**** | 14**** | 15**** | 16**** | 17**** | 18**** | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | DR | RT | |
| Marine | −23 | 1d | −29 | 1d | −37 | 1d | −45 | 1d | -57 | 1d | -65 | 1d | -75 | 1d | -82 | 1d06h00m | -90 | 1d07h40m |
| Rhino | −12 | 2d | −15 | 2d | −19 | 2d | −24 | 2d | −30 | 2d | -36 | 2d | -42 | 2d | -48 | 2d10h20m | -56 | 2d15h20m |
| Raider | −23 | 2d | −29 | 2d | −37 | 2d | −45 | 2d | −59 | 2d | -73 | 2d | -87 | 2d | -101 | 2d10h20m | -120 | 2d15h20m |
| Pyro | −79 | 2d | −99 | 2d | −124 | 2d | −155 | 2d | −194 | 2d | -233 | 2d | -272 | 2d | -311 | 2d10h20m | -350 | 2d15h20m |
| Hornet | −34 | 1d09h20m | −43 | 1d09h20m | −54 | 2d | −68 | 2d | −85 | 2d | -102 | 2d | -119 | 2d | -136 | 2d10h20m | -152 | 2d15h20m |
| Specter | −45 | 2d | −57 | 2d | −72 | 2d | −90 | 2d | −113 | 2d | -136 | 2d | -159 | 2d | -182 | 2d10h20m | -205 | 2d15h20m |
| Titan | −23 | 2d | −29 | 2d | −37 | 2d | −40 | 2d | −50 | 2d | -60 | 3d11h20m | -70 | 3d11h20m | -80 | 4d04h00m | -90 | 4d20h40m |
| Shrike | −45 | 3d11h20m | −57 | 3d11h20m | −72 | 3d11h20m | −90 | 3d11h20m | −113 | 3d11h20m | -136 | 3d11h20m | -159 | 3d11h20m | -182 | 4d04h00m | -205 | 4d20h40m |
| Disruptor | −113 | 3d11h20m | −142 | 3d11h20m | −178 | 3d11h20m | −223 | 3d11h20m | −279 | 3d11h20m | -335 | 3d11h20m | -391 | 3d11h20m | -447 | 4d04h00m | -500 | 4d20h40m |
| Pulse Tank* | −176 | 3d11h20m | −250 | 3d11h20m | −425 | 3d11h20m | −500 | 3d11h20m | −600 | 3d11h20m | -700 | 3d11h20m | -800 | 3d11h20m | -900 | 4d04h00m | -950 | 4d20h40m |
| Lancer** | −383 | 3d11h20m | −479 | 3d11h20m | −599 | 3d11h20m | −749 | 3d11h20m | −937 | 3d11h20m | -1125 | 3d11h20m | -1313 | 3d11h20m | -1500 | 4d04h00m | -1700 | 4d20h40m |
| Chimera | −57 | 2d | −72 | 2d | −90 | 2d | −113 | 2d | −142 | 2d | -171 | 2d | -200 | 2d | -230 | 2d10h20m | -260 | 2d15h20m |
| Bomba | −66 | 3d11h20m | −84 | 3d11h20m | −104 | 3d11h20m | −126 | 3d11h20m | −150 | 3d11h20m | -165 | 3d11h20m | -185 | 3d11h20m | -205 | 3d11h20m | -225 | 4d04h00m |
| Devastator | −2228 | 3d11h20m | −2730 | 3d11h20m | −3575 | 3d11h20m | −4550 | 3d11h20m | −5625 | 3d11h20m | -6800 | 3d11h20m | -8075 | 3d11h20m | -9350 | 4d04h00m | -10700 | 4d20h40m |
| Decimator*** | −3400 | 3d11h20m | −4050 | 3d11h20m | −4750 | 3d11h20m | −5500 | 3d11h20m | −6250 | 3d11h20m | -7000 | 3d11h20m | -7750 | 3d11h20m | -8500 | 4d04h00m | -8800 | 4d20h40m |
| Berserker*** | -960 | 3d11h20m | -1302 | 3d11h20m | -1716 | 3d11h20m | -2300 | 3d11h20m | -2976 | 3d11h20m | -3700 | 3d11h20m | -4400 | 3d11h20m | -5100 | 4d04h00m | -5600 | 4d20h40m |
| Sentinel | -516 | 3d11h20m | -643 | 3d11h20m | -701 | 3d11h20m | -768 | 3d11h20m | -960 | 3d11h20m | -1152 | 3d11h20m | -1344 | 3d11h20m | -1536 | 4d04h00m | -1700 | 4d20h40m |
| Incineraptor^ | -8925 | 3d11h20m | -10260 | 3d11h20m | -11700 | 3d11h20m | −13300 | 3d11h20m | −14250 | 3d11h20m | −15250 | 3d11h20m | −16250 | 3d11h20m | −17250 | 4d04h00m | -18000 | 4d20h40m |
| BattleCruiser^^ | -722 | 3d11h20m | -855 | 3d11h20m | -995 | 3d11h20m | -1150 | 3d11h20m | -1250 | 3d11h20m | -1350 | 3d11h20m | -1450 | 3d11h20m | -1550 | 4d04h00m | -1650 | 4d20h40m |
- *To research Pulse Tank you need 1 Pulse Core for level 2-9.
- **To research Lancer you need 1 Control Device for level 2-9.
- ***To research Decimator and Berserker you need 1 Decimator Core for level 2-9.
- ^To research Incineraptor you need 1 Synthetic Control Core for each level.
- ^^To research Battle Cruiser you need 1 Onyx Core for each level.
- ****Levels 10 and above require 1x Scarbide Ingot to research (except Incineraptor and Battle Cruiser).
Promotions[]
Defense Research Improved, 2013 Feb 11[]
| “ | Commander,
We've recently discovered new technology to help us combat enemy units. Defense research times have now been reduced and damage reductions have been increased for select units. |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
Research Times 75% OFF!, 2013 Apr 26 12:00 (3d12h)[]
| “ | For a Limited Time Only, all Unit offensive & defensive research times as well as Turret Control research times have been reduced by 75%! Take this opportunity to bring your Unit and Turret researches up to Level 16 today! | ” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
Decimator Defensive Research Event!, 2013 May 31[]
| “ | For this weekend only, we will be removing the Decimator Core Requirement needed for it's[sic] defensive Research! Make sure and take advantage of this event and increase your resilience towards Decimators before the next wave of enemies attack your base!
Visit your Defense Lab on your Main Base for more details, and begin your Decimator Defensive Research Today! |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
Build-A-Thon in HQ Base!, 2015 Oct 22 16:00 (1d23h)[]
| “ | Greetings Commander,
Arm your bases and get ready for a Build-A-Thon! Starting at 4:00pm on October 22nd until 3:00pm on October 24th we have a chance for you to win additional prizes for upgrading 5 specific buildings on your Headquarter Base. Buildings that are upgraded in Aurora-1, Caldera-2, or Eclipse-3 will not count toward this Build-A-Thon Buildings being tracked in the Build-A-Thon: Upgrade any 2 of these Buildings to Level 15 and win 3 Dark Matter Mystery Boxes! (Limit 1) Upgrade any 3 of these Buildings to Level 15 and win 2 Renegade Crates + above prizes! (Limit 1) Upgrade ALL 5 of these Buildings to Level 15 and win 2 Quintessential Crates + above prizes! (Limit 1) Limit One Prize per Tier. Prizes will be distributed by Friday, October 30th at 5:00pm PDT. At this time there will be no additional prizes for upgrading buildings to to level 16 or beyond. Remember, check out the store for resources and items to help with upgrading your Command Center, Defense Simulator, Engineering Lab, Tech Lab and General's Quarters in your Headquarter Base for this Build-A-Thon! So what are you waiting on? Here is your chance to win stellar prizes! Remember, this Build-A-Thon ends at 3:00pm PDT on October 24th, so don't miss out! Good Luck! |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
Build-A-Thon in HQ Base!, 2015 Nov 15 16:00 (2d23h)[]
| “ | Greetings Commander,
Arm your bases and get ready for a Build-A-Thon! Starting at 4:00pm on November 15th until 3:00pm on November 18th we have a chance for you to win additional prizes for upgrading EIGHT specific buildings on your Headquarter Base. Buildings that are upgraded in Aurora-1, Caldera-2, or Eclipse-3 will not count toward this Build-A-Thon Buildings being tracked in the Build-A-Thon: Upgrade any 2 of these Buildings to Level 20 and win 2 X-Factor Crate! (Limit 1) Upgrade any 4 of these Buildings to Level 20 and win 2 Rebellion Crates + above prizes! (Limit 1) Upgrade any 6 of these Buildings to Level 20 and win 3 Quintessential Crates + above prizes! (Limit 1) Limit One Prize per Tier. Prizes will be distributed by Wednesday, November 25th at 5:00pm PST. At this time there will be no additional prizes for upgrading buildings to to level 21 or beyond. Remember, check out the store for resources and items to help with upgrading your Command Center, Defense Simulator, Engineering Lab, Tech Lab, General's Quarters, Fleet Academy, Defense Lab, and Shield Generator in your Headquarter Base for this Build-A-Thon! So what are you waiting on? Here is your chance to win stellar prizes! Remember, this Build-A-Thon ends at 3:00pm PST on November 18th, so don't miss out! Good Luck! |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
Build-A-Thon in HQ Base!, 2015 Dec 4 16:00 (2d23h)[]
References[]
- ↑ Bot Splash
| “ | Greetings Commander,
Arm your bases and get ready for a Build-A-Thon! Starting at 4:00pm on December 4th until 3:00pm on December 6th we have a chance for you to win additional prizes for upgrading SIX specific buildings on your Headquarter Base. Buildings that are upgraded in Aurora-1, Caldera-2, or Eclipse-3 will not count toward this Build-A-Thon Buildings being tracked in the Build-A-Thon: Upgrade any 2 of these Buildings to Level 21 and win 2 Red Giant Crates Crates! (Limit 1) Upgrade any 4 of these Buildings to Level 21 and win 2 Renegade Crates + above prizes! (Limit 1) Upgrade any 6 of these Buildings to Level 21 and win 4 Tesseract Crates + above prizes! (Limit 1) Limit One Prize per Tier. Prizes will be distributed by Friday, December 11th at 5:00pm PST. At this time there will be no additional prizes for upgrading buildings to level 22. Remember, check out the store for resources and items to help with upgrading your Command Center, Engineering Lab, Tech Lab, General's Quarters, Fleet Academy, and Defense Lab in your Headquarter Base for this Build-A-Thon! So what are you waiting on? Here is your chance to win stellar prizes! Remember, this Build-A-Thon ends at 3:00pm PST on December 6th, so don't miss out! Good Luck! |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||








