Bureau+of+Technology+EoT+1

Third revision, basically reverting my previous changes, with a couple minor tweaks to the Borehole/Venus projects split. There might be a fourth revision, but I'm kinda hoping not. >_< And here the right hand is asking if there even is a left hand.

(12) Research into more effective/efficient borehole construction. Specific fields of research include more effective high-temperature construction materials, high-temperature superconductors, more efficient construction, cheaper and efficient atmospheric cleaners and pumps, and generally methods to approach or surpass the estimated limit of 200 zJ. Primary spheres of scientific capability: Metallurgy, materials engineering, chemistry, geology, electrical engineering, atmospheric engineering, environmental dynamics.
 * Research: 30**

(8) Dispatch research team to New Haven to aid in identifying and combating unknown fungi in conjunction with New Haven's efforts. Primary spheres of scientific capability: metallurgy, biology, chemistry. Access to hot labs in trans-Helios station Persephone (Sol-Earth L1) for more detailed research as required, including transfer of fungal spores in stasis. Security precautions for transfer and research will include vacuum isolation, multiple layers of sealed containment with both conventional metals and a ceramic duo-material layer conventionally used for transfer of materials requiring a high magnetic reclutivity and/or high thermal/electrical resistance, and other methods taken to ensure that the spores cannot be released until confirmation of what materials they can and cannot mission-kill has been confirmed.

(5) Research into tapping and manipulating the Casimir effect. Possibilities include the development of zero-point energy and wormhole generation. Primary spheres of scientific capability: Physics.

(5) Research into optical computing capability. With the potential to surpass present electron-based quantum computers in specific visual and speed potential, the above methods allow for more rapid calculation and discovery. Primary spheres of scientific capability: Computer science, physics.

**Response**
Investment into Econ Investment into Morale Investment into Mil Ground Investment into Mil Space Investment into Internal Espionage Investment into External Espionage Investment into Research Investment into Public Opinion
 * Key**
 * Project | Stat Boost | Investment into | Comments**

Investment into Resource Extraction

Borehole Construction (12 Res) New Haven Fungus (8 Res) Casimir Effect (5 Res) Optical Computing (5 Res)