Last Z Tactical Master — Badge Costs and Research Tree
Quick Answer
Tactical Master costs 6,000,590 badges across 33 nodes and 470 levels. Troop combat bonuses and faction hero ATK/DEF, ending in Crippling Strike and Bulwark.
These are full-node badge totals. For individual levels and remaining costs, use the Research Planner.
- Full branch: 6,000,590 badges
- Branch size: 33 nodes / 470 levels
Research Tree
Connections show parent technologies; each node displays the badge cost of all its levels.
Node Badge Costs
Each row covers the full level range shown for that node.
| Node | Levels | Total Badges |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Up | Lv. 1-10 | 33,810 |
| Armor Upgrade | Lv. 1-10 | 33,810 |
| Rose Bloom | Lv. 1-20 | 101,440 |
| Morning Star | Lv. 1-20 | 101,440 |
| Light of Order | Lv. 1-20 | 101,440 |
| Rose Barrier | Lv. 1-20 | 101,440 |
| Dawn's Light | Lv. 1-20 | 101,440 |
| Shield of Order | Lv. 1-20 | 101,440 |
| Rapid Casualty Care | Lv. 1-10 | 67,610 |
| Joint Operation | Lv. 1-10 | 67,610 |
| Combat Policy | Lv. 1-10 | 67,610 |
| Field Training | Lv. 1-10 | 67,610 |
| Mobile Defense | Lv. 1-10 | 67,610 |
| Interceptions | Lv. 1-10 | 67,610 |
| Camo Coating | Lv. 1-10 | 67,610 |
| Recharge Shield | Lv. 1-10 | 118,320 |
| Rose Bloom | Lv. 1-20 | 304,260 |
| Morning Star | Lv. 1-20 | 304,260 |
| Light of Order | Lv. 1-20 | 304,260 |
| Rose Barrier | Lv. 1-20 | 304,260 |
| Dawn's Light | Lv. 1-20 | 304,260 |
| Shield of Order | Lv. 1-20 | 304,260 |
| Propulsion | Lv. 1-5 | 84,510 |
| Destruction Crew | Lv. 1-5 | 84,510 |
| Joint Operation | Lv. 1-10 | 202,830 |
| Combat Policy | Lv. 1-10 | 202,830 |
| Field Training | Lv. 1-10 | 202,830 |
| Mobile Defense | Lv. 1-10 | 202,830 |
| Interceptions | Lv. 1-10 | 202,830 |
| Camo Coating | Lv. 1-10 | 202,830 |
| Recharge Shield | Lv. 1-20 | 507,060 |
| Crippling Strike | Lv. 1-20 | 507,060 |
| Bulwark | Lv. 1-20 | 507,060 |
Unlock Requirements
The branch entry requirements are listed below. Later nodes can require higher Laboratory levels.
- Lab Level 31
Largest Badge Commitments
Recharge Shield (Lv. 1-20) — 507,060 badges
Full cost of this node alone, excluding its parent technologies.
Crippling Strike (Lv. 1-20) — 507,060 badges
Full cost of this node alone, excluding its parent technologies.
Plan Your Next Levels
Mark completed and target levels in the Research Planner. Auto-fill budgets parent nodes to their maximum level; it does not add earlier branches or Laboratory upgrades.
Compare other branch totals in the Research Costs Atlas.
Use the Research Guide to choose between the UST/T10 route and late combat research.
Tactical Master FAQ
Does the total include earlier branches?
No. The total covers this branch only. Earlier research, building upgrades, other resources and speedups are excluded.