Research and Development can produce a set of different components, which are in turn needed to assemble items.
- Components are obtained by crafting them using the relevant R&D Materials, components may also be listed on the Exchange.
- Higher crafting skill results in a higher probability of a critical success outcome that will reward bonus components.
- Each Components requires materials equal to its rarity; a Rare components is crafted using Rare materials, for example.
- Very Rare components require Dilithium to craft in addition to Very Rare materials.
- Most components can be used in more than one research school.
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Omega Components[]
During the annual Anniversary Event the following components can be found. These will be moved into a new school for events, in an upcoming release:
