# Vatbrain research boost - Stage 3 (technology)

internal name `vatbrain-mk03` · tier 7 (Production science pack, [tier 7](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/7.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk03/

## Cost

1200 units of (1 × [Production science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/production-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-3.md), 3 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 10 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 20 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 30 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md), 6 × [Military science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/military-science-pack.md)), 300 s each.

## Requires (2)

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

## Leads to (1)

- [Vatbrain research boost - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk04.md)

## Unlocks (2 recipes)

### Vatbrain cartridge MK 03 (`brain-cartridge-03`)

- 10 s · tier 7
- Ingredients: 1 × [Vatbrain cartridge MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/brain-cartridge-02.md), 15 × [Brain](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/brain.md), 1 × [Molybdenum plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenum-plate.md), 50 × [Flavonoids](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/flavonoids.md), 100 × [Pluripotent stem cells](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/psc.md), 1 × [Rayon](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rayon.md), 2 × [Phosphate glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/phosphate-glass.md), 1 × [EVA (Ethylene-vinyl acetate)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/eva.md)
- Results: 2 × [Vatbrain cartridge MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/brain-cartridge-03.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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk03.md)

### Vatbrain cartridge MK03 (`brain-food-03`)

- 20 s · tier 7
- Ingredients: 1 × [Vatbrain cartridge MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/brain-cartridge-03.md)
- Results: none
- Made in: Vatbrain biocomputer
- Unlocked by: [Vatbrain research boost - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vatbrain-mk03.md)