Technology Tree
This technology tree represents the logical progression of technologies needed to rebuild civilization from scratch. Each technology builds only on those that come before it in the tree.
Tier 0: Foundation
The most basic survival technologies requiring no prior technological knowledge.
Stone Age
Basic stone tool creation and usage techniques that form the foundation of all future technologies.
Prehistoric Technology
Early human technological innovations that enabled survival and the development of early societies.
Tools for Survival
Essential tools and techniques for meeting basic survival needs in a primitive environment.
Fire Making Techniques
Methods for creating and controlling fire using primitive materials and techniques.
Tier 1: Basic Materials
Early material processing and construction techniques.
Mechanical Weathering
Techniques for breaking down rocks and minerals into usable materials.
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Earthbag Construction
Building durable structures using earth-filled bags as a construction material.
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Ancient Egyptian Technology
Early engineering and construction techniques developed in ancient Egypt.
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Primitive Pottery Making
Techniques for creating clay vessels and containers using primitive methods.
Tier 2: Metal Working
Basic metallurgy and power generation.
Iron Smelting
Techniques for extracting iron from ore and processing it into usable metal.
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Metal Smelting
General techniques for extracting and processing various metals from ores.
Water Powered Mill
Harnessing water power for mechanical work through mill construction.
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Metallurgy
The science and craft of working with metals, including alloying and heat treatment.
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Tier 3: Advanced Materials
Sophisticated material processing and manufacturing.
Materials Science
Understanding and testing material properties for optimal use in various applications.
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Steel Manufacturing Processes
Advanced techniques for creating steel with specific properties for various applications.
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Metal Forging Techniques
Methods for shaping metal through hammering, pressing, and other mechanical processes.
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Tier 4: Mechanical Systems
Complex mechanical devices and power generation.
Mechanical Engineering
Principles and applications of mechanical systems, including simple machines and mechanisms.
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Steam Engine
Design and construction of engines that convert heat energy from steam into mechanical work.
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Tier 5: Advanced Mechanical
Precision mechanical components and systems.
Gear Manufacturing
Techniques for creating precise gear systems for mechanical power transmission.