# Vatbrain research boost - Stage 2 (technology) internal name `vatbrain-mk02` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk02/ ## Cost 700 units of (1 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 3 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 10 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 120 s each. ## Requires (2) - [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/chemical-science-pack.md) - [Vatbrain research boost - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk01.md) ## Leads to (1) - [Vatbrain research boost - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk03.md) ## Unlocks (2 recipes) ### Vatbrain cartridge MK 02 (`brain-cartridge-02`) - 10 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 1 × [Vatbrain cartridge MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/brain-cartridge-01.md), 15 × [Brain](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/brain.md), 2 × [Glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/glass.md), 1 × [Navens](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/navens.md), 50 × [Fatty Acids](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/fatty-acids.md), 50 × [Fetal serum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/fetal-serum.md) - Results: 1 × [Vatbrain cartridge MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/brain-cartridge-02.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 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk02.md) ### Vatbrain cartridge MK02 (`brain-food-02`) - 20 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 1 × [Vatbrain cartridge MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/brain-cartridge-02.md) - Results: none - Made in: Vatbrain biocomputer - Unlocked by: [Vatbrain research boost - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk02.md)