In addition players will be able to research new technology with the help of high-level engineers at the evolving fringe settlements of Colonia. "That's a place that's very special to lots of people," says Woods. "I know you guys have done a lot of really interesting things out there, and we've tried to support you where we can."
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- Tom Senior (PCGamer)

Okay...  Now I'm keen to get back out to Colonia.  Will likely do that after The Gnosis jumps back from the Cone Sector. May also max out the Engineers local to the Bubble first too, just in case.