Research Station

	An abandoned research station, built either to study some interesting local phenomenon or to study that which is best kept far, far away from inhabited worlds. A cursory scan indicates that it has been cold and dead for tens of cycles at the very least, possibly hundreds. Closer inspection may yield salvage.
–In-Game Description

Research Stations are discoverable derelicts commonly found orbiting Neutron Stars & Black Holes, but can also be found orbiting a Gas or Ice Giant in such a system. They can also be found in orbiting other system types, planets, within asteroid belts, or just in the middle of empty space.

Common commodities like Supplies, Fuel & Metals can also be found here.

Hullmod Specs and Gamma Cores & Beta Cores AI Cores may also be salvaged (though rarely Alpha Cores can also be found).

It is most notably the biggest source of Blueprints.

They can also rarely provide Special Colony Items.

It is highly recommended to salvage the debris field left behind as it shares a similar drop pool, allowing the player to potentially obtain the aforementioned rare loot.

Notes

• Research Stations found in [REDACTED] systems are capable of dropping all kinds of AI Cores, including Alpha Cores. Be wary of patrols around these stations.
• In contrast, Research Stations in other systems usually contain powerful weaponry characteristic of the various factions in the Sector.

Up to date for latest version, 0.97a.