# Vatbrain research boost - Stage 1 (technology)

internal name `vatbrain-mk01` · tier 4 (pY science pack 2, [tier 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/4.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk01/

## Cost

1300 units of (1 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 2 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 3 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 6 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 90 s each.

## Requires (2)

- [Intermetallics - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/intermetallics-mk02.md)
- [Pyrite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/pyrite.md)

## Leads to (1)

- [Vatbrain research boost - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk02.md)

## Unlocks (3 recipes)

### Vatbrain cartridge MK 01 (`brain-cartridge-01`)

- 10 s · tier 4
- Ingredients: 15 × [Brain](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/brain.md), 50 × [Shale oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/scrude.md), 50 × [Fetal serum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/fetal-serum.md), 1 × [Niobium Aluminium Titanium Special Alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nbalti.md)
- Results: 1 × [Vatbrain cartridge MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/brain-cartridge-01.md)
- Made in: Gene lab MK 01, Gene lab MK 02, Gene lab MK 03, Gene lab MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Vatbrain research boost - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk01.md)

### Vatbrain cartridge MK01 (`brain-food-01`)

- 20 s · tier 4
- Ingredients: 1 × [Vatbrain cartridge MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/brain-cartridge-01.md)
- Results: none
- Made in: Vatbrain biocomputer
- Unlocked by: [Vatbrain research boost - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk01.md)

### Vatbrain biocomputer (`vat-brain`)

- 1 s · tier 4
- Ingredients: 15 × [Brain](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/brain.md), 1 × [Washer MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/washer.md), 20 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 35 × [Titanium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/titanium-plate.md), 10 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 50 × [Glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/glass.md), 25 × [Nickel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nickel-plate.md), 10 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md)
- Results: 1 × [Vatbrain biocomputer](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/vat-brain.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Vatbrain research boost - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk01.md)