Buildings/Population

Tier
0	1	2	3
4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11
12	13	14

• Overview: Population is the most basic and the very first mechanic that produces energy in Cosmos Quest. It is also known as a tool to unlock other buildings, upgrades or researches. Albeit important, Population usually has low contribution to production. There are 15 tiers of Population, each tier coincides with each Species:

Caveman		Tier 0
	Known as the first evolution of mankind, uses rudimentary tools made with stone, copper, iron, use fire as energy resources to cook and keep warm.
	Base Cost	4J
	Base Production	2W

Human	Tier 1
	The modern human. They are characterized by an erect posture and bipedal locomotion; manual dexterity and increased tool use, compared to other animals; and a general trend toward larger, more complex brains and societies.
	Requirements	Human evolved.

Prostheticman		Tier 2
	A species that can control all of the energy from their home planet and thus relies on fully renewable energy. They start colonizing planets to acquire energy and material.
	Requirements	Prostheticman evolved.

Geneticman		Tier 3
	A species that can control all of the energy from their home star.
	Requirements	Geneticman evolved.

Robot	Tier 4
	A species that has completely shed their organic bodies to avoid their limitations. They likely can control all of a galaxy's energy.
	Requirements	Robot evolved.

Posthuman		Tier 5
	A species that has evolved beyond their physical limits and can most likely control all of a universe's energy.
	Requirements	Posthuman evolved.

Entity	Tier 6
	A species no longer made of matter, that has ascended from the universe into the multiverse.
	Requirements	Entity ascended.

Primordial		Tier 7
	A post-multiversal species, that has gained the ability to travel between multiverses.
	Requirements	Primordial ascended.

Seer		Tier 8
	A species that has ascended to the omniverse and comprehend things that all below them cannot.
	Requirements	Seer ascended.

Guardian		Tier 9
	A species that can understand the other omniverses and see the future.
	Requirements	Guardian ascended.

Mastermind		Tier 10
	A species that has become a group consciousness, clever beyond the comprehension.
	Requirements	Mastermind ascended.

Creator	Tier 11
	A species that is effectively omnipotent and can do anything.
	Requirements	Creator ascended.

Corruptor		Tier 12
	A species that got consumed by the hubris caused by their omnipotent powers.
	Requirements	Corruptor ascended.

Destructor		Tier 13
	A godlike species that knows nothing but evil and spite.
	Requirements	Destructor ascended.

Drifter		Tier 14
	A species that can go to other dimensions.
	Requirements	Drifter ascended.