Actual in-game tech cost will scale with the empire's size (number of colonized planets and population). The table denotes the base cost of a tech.If a tech has been available as a research option in the as part of the last choice then its (total) weight will be halved in the coming choice.Flavor entry is displayed if accompanied by a change to effects/requirements. The table shows the default names/icons of techs.Color indicators: Starter, Acquisition, Rare, Dangerous, Repeatable.