Blueprints for Tier II and above can be unlocked as Ryder levels up. Tier I blueprints can be researched as soon as Ryder activates a Research Center. Most Milky Way items and augmentations and all Heleus and Remnant items require research to unlock. Automatically as Ryder reaches certain levels ( see table).Completing a mission (e.g., Epilogue: Home and Away).
Blueprints are used for developing new weapons, armor, augmentations, ND1 Nomad upgrades, and special items.
