Combat Drone Attack Speed

Combat Drone Attack Speed is a combat-related statistic that increases the firing rate of both ground combat drones and space combat drones. By default, the value is 100% for both types, and researching this item raises that rate in stages.

Its progression is tied to Prototype as the prerequisite for level 1. The listed bonuses are:

• Level 1: +10% ground combat drone attack speed, reaching 110%; space combat drone attack speed remains at 100%
• Level 2: +10% more ground combat drone attack speed, reaching 120%; space combat drone attack speed remains at 100%
• Level 3: +20% ground combat drone attack speed, reaching 140%; +30% space combat drone attack speed, reaching 130%
• Level 4: +20% more ground combat drone attack speed, reaching 160%; +30% more space combat drone attack speed, reaching 160%
• Level 5: +40% ground combat drone attack speed, reaching 200%; +40% space combat drone attack speed, reaching 200%

Because the bonus is split between ground and space combat drones, early levels mainly improve ground units first, while later levels bring space combat drones up to the same cap. This makes the research especially valuable if a strategy relies on sustained drone fire rather than burst damage.