Overview
- " You're doing a great job out there, but as your challenges get more difficult you'll want to do some R&D to modify your equipment or even create some support items. The Lords of Order, Project Cadmus and Magnus Robotics have stepped up to offer a hand. [Magic Origin] Since you've got a knack with magic, why don't you go chat with the Phantom Stranger in the Magic Wing. He's not much into chit chat but he can give you the 411 on Research and Development. / [Meta Origin] Why don't you go chat with Mickey Cannon in the Meta Wing. He's the director of Project Cadmus and can give you the low-down on how to get an edge with Research and Development." —Oracle
- " So, kudos to you, you're not dead yet. You've already exceeded expectations. But as your exploits get trickier you'll want to do some R&D to beef up your equipment or even make some support items. The Lords of Chaos, the Agenda and Oolong have set up shop in the Hall of Doom. They can help you figure out how to modify your gear. [Magic Origin] Since you seem to have a knack for black magic, you should go speak with Tala in the Magic Wing, she can instruct you on Research and Development. And I'm sure she'd be pleased to see someone with your power." — Calculator
- Research & Development is a level 16 mission that serves as an introduction to the Research and Development system.
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Phantom Stranger · Mickey Cannon · Hall of Doom · Tala · Magic Wing · Calculator · mission · Research and DevelopmentHeroes
- Oracle has asked you to talk to Phantom Stranger in the Magic Wing / Will Magnus in the Tech Wing / Mickey Cannon in the Meta Wing. He's got information about the parts and labor involved with R&D.
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Oracle · Phantom Stranger · Magic Wing · Will Magnus · Tech Wing · Mickey Cannon · Meta WingVillains
- Calculator has asked you to talk to Tala in the Magic Wing. She's got information about the parts and labor involved with R&D.
Heroes
- Speak with Phantom Stranger / Will Magnus / Mickey Cannon in the Magic / Tech / Meta Wing to learn about R&D
Walkthrough
- The player must talk to the respective director of their faction, all found on the Hall of Doom or the Watchtower.
- Magic heroes must talk to Phantom Stranger of the Lords of Order. He is found at the north area of the Magic wing.
- Meta heroes must talk to Mickey Cannon of Project CADMUS. He is found at the east area of the Meta wing.
- Tech heroes must talk to Will Magnus of Magnus Robotics. He is found at the south area of the Tech wing.
- Magic villains must talk to Tala of the Lords of Chaos. She is found within the Armory.
- Meta villains must talk to Dabney Donovan of the Agenda. He is found at the south side of the Power Core.
- Tech villains must talk to Doctor Sivana of Oolong. He is found within the Hangar.
- Talking to one of the other faction's director will not work.
- After a short explanation of the Research and Development system, the mission is complete.
Source wiki detail links (11)
Hall of Doom · Watchtower · Phantom Stranger · Mickey Cannon · Project CADMUS · Will Magnus · Tala · Dabney Donovan · Doctor Sivana · Oolong · Research and DevelopmentRewards
- Plans: Soder Cola
- 4x Exo-Material
Trivia
- This mission is available after the player has completed Welcome to the Watchtower (heroes) or Intro the Hall of Doom (villains).
Source wiki detail links (1)
Welcome to the WatchtowerFIND YOUR WAY
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Precision: Source objective, route or mission introduction: The player must talk to the respective director of their faction, all found on the Hall of Doom or the Watchtower.. No coordinates have been inferred. Location evidence.
Video walkthroughs
- DC Universe Online - Crafting Guide - Research & Development
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- Base/Vault/Research & Development - DC Universe Online: Gameplay Ep. 6
YouTube's title explicitly names Research & Development. Title and availability checked through YouTube metadata on 2026-10-21. Faction, route, current mechanics and timestamps have not been verified by viewing the full video.