# Tech Trees ![](/files/qoqNYQGnlYKHjcT977Z9) ## Specialize your tech Tech Trees are ship specific upgrade trees that further define the role of a ship while focusing on certain growth parameters. Progressing through a ship's unique tech tree allows the player to choose upgrades that influence various ship stats such as that ship’s favorite weapon stats, damage, mining, agility, etc. While it takes time and resources to research and advance through the Tech Tree, the outcome will be worth it given all unlocks provide a net bonus to a ship’s playstyle. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://little-orbit.gitbook.io/stfu/the-ships/tech-trees.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.