Field biology

Field biology is the scientific process of studying and mapping biological processes on the terrain. 
Field biology is an important field in the Empire as Welt has an incredibly rich biosphere, made even greater when the Realms of Welt are taken into consideration. 
Field research is mostly used through the medium of a form of science tourism. Civilians in certain areas of the world are paid to photograph and make observations on endemic animal species, which is then collected and processed as data for scientists. If the data is particularly interesting, a science team will be sent on site to perfect the data. 
== Research tools ==
=== Research Camera ===
The Research Camera takes digital pictures that unlock biological weaknesses and hidden secrets through research programs and algorithms found in the machine. The information gathered is then built into a research tree, with several levels that require increasingly more photos to complete. The first, third, and fifth levels of completed research are dedicated to how to defeat the observed lifeform. Researchers will prioritize research on a permanent damage boost against the researched enemy type with current weapon systems. The second and fourth levels of completed research yield various bonuses that are extremely useful to the field of biology in general.
=== Recording Camera ===
The Recording Camera has the same function in the campaign as with the research camera, granting rewards for researching different lifeforms. However, unlike the original Camera, this new tool records videos instead of pictures and doesn't require any film to run.
=== Scanner ===
The Scanner is a tool capable of scanning, lifeforms and flora, which get added to the Databank. The Scanner scans life forms, adding their specific entries to the databank.
The Scanner has a range of five meters. If the user equips a Scanner and points the crosshair at a scannable object in range, a white circle (a progress indicator) appears in the middle of the screen. If the Scanner is not held and the user has not yet scanned the object, a small Scanner icon will appear in the bottom right of the HUD to inform the user.
It takes about ten seconds to finish scanning, depending on the size of the object. If scanning is interrupted (which can happen if the user looks away or the target moves out of range, for instance), the user can resume scanning later with no loss of progress.
=== Scanner room ===
The Scanner Room is an immobile observation room. It allows the user to generate a 3D map of the surrounding area, scan for resources, and conduct scouting via controllable Camera Drones.
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