Research

Your team has finished researching.

Research is a part of Archaeology during which players can send research teams on expeditions and acquire materials, Archaeology experience, and sometimes artefacts.

The research tutorial is unlocked by reaching the assistant qualification; the tutorial is started by managing the research notes table in the Exam Centre at the Archaeology Campus. After the tutorial players are required to use chronotes to pay researchers for their work by using the research notes. In the case an expedition is terminated before completion, the chronotes that were paid to send the research team will be forfeit and no experience, artefacts, or materials will be gained to compensate for elapsed time.

General research

General Research interface

After speaking with a dig site's manager, players can begin general research expeditions to the dig site. These expeditions will return after a chosen length of time, with options of 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, and 24 hours before any speed modifiers. The XP rewards and chronotes costs are scaled linearly based upon the selected time. The cost of general research increases with the player's Archaeology level and each site has a modifier related to the level required to start there.

In addition to Archaeology experience, materials required to restore the damaged artefacts obtainable from the dig site are rewarded, and more rarely damaged artefacts from the dig site.

It is recommended to complete special research expeditions first if any are available, as these can be done only once and provide proportionally better rewards than general research expeditions.

The Archaeology experience rates for general research is listed below. Experience earned and chronote cost for research in Infernal Source, Everlight Dig Site, and Senntisten Dig Site are 5% higher, and in Stormguard Citadel, Warforge, and Orthen Dig Site 10% higher than in Kharid-et Dig Site. The Stormguard / Warforge / Orthen column is left blank below level 70 since none of the dig sites are available before that level.

Level	XP/Hour				Level	XP/Hour				Level	XP/Hour
	Kharid-et	Infernal Source / Everlight / Senntisten	Stormguard Citadel / Warforge / Orthen			Kharid-et	Infernal Source / Everlight / Senntisten	Stormguard Citadel / Warforge / Orthen			Kharid-et	Infernal Source / Everlight / Senntisten	Stormguard Citadel / Warforge / Orthen
40	200	210	-		67	850	892	-		94	2,666	2,800	2,933
41	215	225	-		68	900	945	-		95	2,750	2,887	3,025
42	230	241	-		69	950	997	-		96	3,000	3,150	3,300
43	245	257	-		70	1,000	1,050	1,100		97	3,250	3,412	3,575
44	260	273	-		71	1,050	1,102	1,155		98	3,500	3,675	3,850
45	275	288	-		72	1,100	1,155	1,210		99	3,750	3,937	4,125
46	290	305	-		73	1,150	1,207	1,265		100	4,000	4,200	4,400
47	305	320	-		74	1,200	1,260	1,320		101	4,250	4,462	4,675
48	320	336	-		75	1,250	1,312	1,375		102	4,500	4,725	4,950
49	335	352	-		76	1,300	1,365	1,430		103	4,750	4,987	5,225
50	350	367	-		77	1,350	1,417	1,485		104	5,000	5,250	5,500
51	365	383	-		78	1,400	1,470	1,540		105	5,250	5,512	5,775
52	380	399	-		79	1,450	1,522	1,595		106	5,500	5,775	6,050
53	395	414	-		80	1,500	1,575	1,650		107	5,785	6,074	6,364
54	410	430	-		81	1,583	1,662	1,741		108	6,071	6,375	6,678
55	425	446	-		82	1,666	1,750	1,833		109	6,357	6,675	6,993
56	440	462	-		83	1,750	1,837	1,925		110	6,642	6,975	7,307
57	455	477	-		84	1,833	1,925	2,016		111	6,928	7,275	7,621
58	470	493	-		85	1,916	2,012	2,108		112	7,214	7,575	7,935
59	485	509	-		86	2,000	2,100	2,200		113	7,500	7,875	8,250
60	500	525	-		87	2,083	2,187	2,291		114	7,857	8,250	8,642
61	550	577	-		88	2,166	2,275	2,383		115	8,214	8,625	9,035
62	600	630	-		89	2,250	2,362	2,475		116	8,571	9,000	9,428
63	650	682	-		90	2,333	2,450	2,566		117	8,928.5	9,374.9	9,821.3
64	700	735	-		91	2,416	2,537	2,658		118	9,285	9,750	10,214
65	750	787	-		92	2,500	2,625	2,750		119	9,642	10,125	10,607
66	800	840	-		93	2,583	2,712	2,841		120	10,000	10,500	11,000

The chronotes cost for general research expeditions scales linearly by both the player's level in Archaeology and the duration of the expedition. For cost calculation a multiplier $M$ is used, which is defined to be the player's Archaeology level $L$ at even levels, and $L-1$ at odd levels. Each hour of research at Kharid-et Dig Site costs $5M$ chronotes. This increases to $5.25M$ chronotes for Infernal Source Dig Site, Everlight Dig Site, and Senntisten Dig Site, and further to $5.5M$ chronotes for Stormguard Citadel Dig Site, Warforge Dig Site, and Orthen Dig Site.

Special research

Special Research interface

While exploring the various dig sites, players will find studies that can be researched by sending the research team. These often give experience as well as an artefact from that dig site.

Each special research expedition can only be completed once. Special research progress and information about them can found in the Archaeology journal.

All the special research expeditions have a base duration of 40 minutes, except the tutorial expedition Mysterious Monolith: Existence, which reads 30 minutes on the interface but actually completes instantly, the rest of the general special research (taking 30 minutes each), Incomplete Portal Network I (taking 20 minutes), and Incomplete Portal Network III (taking an hour). The player's base level must meet the requirement in order to send an expedition; temporary boosts such as cups of soil tea do not work.

Completing all the special research in one of the following sections unlocks a corresponding achievement.

General (special research)

Sequence number	Mission name	Level	Where to start	Base cost (chronotes)	Rewards
1	Mysterious Monolith: Existence	40	Reach Assistant qualification.	Free	1,000 experience Ability to harness more energy from the monolith (+100 energy)
2	Mysterious Monolith: Architecture	70	Reach Associate qualification.	175	5,000 experience You can harness more energy from the Monolith (+150 energy)
3	Mysterious Monolith: Symbology	90	Reach Professor qualification.	225	11,666 experience You can harness more energy from the Monolith (+100 energy)
4	Philosophy	99	Purchase the energised meteorite shard.	245	18,750 experience Ability to make the Mattock of Time and Space.
5	Writings of the Walls: Kharid-et	99	Study strange writing on the east side of the maximum security area of the prison block of Kharid-et Dig Site while wearing the master archaeologist's outfit.	245	18,750 experience
6	Writings of the Walls: Infernal Source	99	Study strange writing on the western wall in the first room of the Dungeon of Disorder in Infernal Source Dig Site while wearing the master archaeologist's outfit.	245	18,750 experience
7	Writings of the Walls: Everlight	99	Study strange writing at the western end of an underground marble corridor, accessed by entering the door in the Acropolis of Everlight Dig Site while wearing the master archaeologist's outfit.	245	18,750 experience
8	Writings of the Walls: Stormguard	99	Study strange writing on the eastern wall of the building in Research & Development North-west area of Stormguard Citadel Dig Site while wearing the master archaeologist's outfit.	245	18,750 experience
9	Writings of the Walls: Warforge	99	Study strange writing in the elevated north-western corner of Thalmund's forge at Warforge Dig Site while wearing the master archaeologist's outfit.	245	18,750 experience

Armadylean culture research

Sequence number	Mission name	Level	Where to start	Base cost (chronotes)	Rewards
1	Ikovian Tragedy	70	Study the Ikovian temple by clicking either the northern or southern archway of the Temple of Ikov.	233	6,666.1−6,666.9 experience 1x Ikovian gerege (damaged)
2	Deer-ly Departed	81	Study the memorial megalith in the Stormguard Citadel - Keshik memorial excavation site.	266	10,555 experience 1x Aviansie dreamcoat (damaged)
3	The Aetherium Giant	98	Study the war golem arm in the middle of the south-western islands of Stormguard Citadel Dig Site. You'll need to be in flight, wearing the wingsuit v2 or higher to be able to reach this location.	326	23,809.1−23,809.9 experience 1x Golem instruction (damaged)
4	Night and Day	95	Study the keshik coat of arms at the Nightguard Tower (north-western island). You'll need the wingsuit v2 or higher to be able to reach this location.	313	20,238 experience 1x Stormguard gerege (damaged)
5	Howling Man	118	Study the theoretical blueprints in Howl's Floating Workshop. You'll need a Stormguard gerege in your tool belt to access this area.	393	61,904.1−61,904.9 experience 1x Chuluu stone (damaged)
6	Back to the Drawing Board	95	Study and search (right-click) the drafting bench inside Howl's Floating Workshop. You'll need a Stormguard gerege in your tool belt to access this area.	313	20,238 experience 1x Prototype godsword (damaged) 50x Torn blueprint fragments (Howl's workshop)

Bandosian culture research

Sequence number	Mission name	Level	Where to start	Base cost (chronotes)	Rewards
1	Melting Point	83	Study the grille in the middle of the Crucible arena.	273	11,666.6 experience 1x Thorobshuun battle standard (damaged)
2	Too Many Bones	100	Study the animal skull in the south-western corner of the tunnels of the Warforge Dig Site, immediately south-west of the southern entrance to Thalmund's Forge.	333	26,666.6 experience 1x Dorgeshuun spear (damaged)
3	Northside	97	Study the Big High War God shrine in the northern part of the tunnels of the Warforge Dig Site.	320	22,618.6 experience 1x Garagorshuun anchor (damaged)
4	Dwarven Forge	97	Study the hallmark on the western wall in the small room inside Thalmund's Forge.	320	22,618.6 experience 1x Ourg megahitter (damaged)
5	Big High War Chest	119	Study the weapons cache in the area behind Bandos's sanctum (reachable after solving You Have Chosen... mystery).	393	64,285.3 experience 1x 'Da Boss Man' sculpture (damaged)
6	Power Behind the Throne	100	Study Bandos's throne once you descend the lift at the Warforge Dig Site.	333	26,666 experience 1x 'Forged in War' sculpture (damaged)

Dragonkin culture research

Sequence number	Mission name	Level	Where to start	Base cost (chronotes)	Rewards
1	Incomplete Portal Network I	70	Activate the Orthen teleportation device outside the crypt of Varanus.	58	1,666 experience Ability to activate the Orthen teleportation device outside the observation outpost using 20 ancient vis (must be un-noted).
2	Incomplete Portal Network II	70	Activate the Orthen teleportation device outside the observation outpost after completing Incomplete Portal Network I.	116	3,333 experience Ability to activate the Orthen teleportation device within the Moksha ritual site using 20 orthenglass (must be un-noted).
3	Incomplete Portal Network III	70	Activate the Orthen teleportation device within the Moksha ritual site after completing Incomplete Portal Network II.	175	5,000 experience Ability to activate the Orthen teleportation device at the Anachronia Swamp Fortress using 20 quintessence (must be un-noted).
4	Let Sleeping Kin Lie	70	Study the hibernation pods in the Nodon Hibernatorium. The hibernatorium can be accessed during and after Desperate Measures.	268	7,666.6 experience 50x Orthenglass (noted)
5	Breath of Fire	99	Study the funeral pyre in the centre of the main area of the Crypt of Varanus.	375	28,750 experience 1x Death mask (damaged)
6	Necropsy	101	Study the autopsy table inside the ruins of the observation outpost.	383	32,583.3 experience 1x Dragon scalpel (damaged)
7	Mind Your Head	108	Study the Moksha device in the Moksha ritual site.	414	46,547.4 experience 1x Master control (damaged)
8	Xolo Dorado	120	Study the xolo temple pyramid in xolo city.	460	76,666.6 experience 1x 'Raksha' idol (damaged)

Saradominist culture research

Sequence number	Mission name	Level	Where to start	Base cost (chronotes)	Rewards
1	Lions and Unicorns and Centaurs, Oh My!	42	Study the mound of earth north-east of the scaffolding used to access the Everlight Dig Site.	140	1,533 experience 1x Hallowed lantern (damaged)
2	Ode to a Midsummer Morning	51	Study the amphitheatre stage.	166	2,433 experience 1x Everlight harp (damaged)
3	Stadio Ga Ga	69	Study the fallen stadium column at the Dominion Games stadium.	226	6,333 experience 1x Dominion torch (damaged)
4	Home, Sweet Home	72	Study the partial statue of a woman just west of the statue of Hebe and east of the oikos studio debris.	240	7,333 experience 1x Kantharos cup (damaged)
5	Ground of the Polis	92	Study the stone tablet on the northern platform of the Acropolis.	306	16,666 experience 1x Rod of Asclepius (damaged)
6	Battle of Optimatoi	105	Study the icyene skeletons in the underwater cave beneath Everlight.	346	35,000 experience 1x 'Hallowed Be the Everlight' painting (damaged)
7	Like Clockwork	84	Study the lighthouse mechanism in the underwater cave beneath Everlight. Once inside, head into the room all the way at the northern end, then dive underwater.	280	12,222 experience 1x Dominarian device (damaged)

Zamorakian culture research

Sequence number	Mission name	Level	Where to start	Base cost (chronotes)	Rewards
1	Starry Eyed	40	Study the Star Lodge sign in the northwest corner of the Star Lodge cellar (first level).	133	1,333.1–1,333.9 experience 1x Opulent wine goblet (damaged)
2	The Dark Underbelly	40	Study the sacrificial altar in the Dungeon of Disorder.	133	1,333 experience 1x Ritual dagger (damaged)
3	Abandon All Hope	40	Study the portal chamber you spawn by in Vestibule of Futility.	133	1,333 experience 1x Imp mask (damaged)
4	Deeper and Down	68	Study the hellhound marker on the southwest side near the byzroth remains in The Harrowing.	226	6,000 experience 1x Spiked dog collar (damaged)
5	Who Dis?	68	Study the trapped demon by clicking the Dagon portal from Dagon Overlook to the hydra portal in the Infernal Source.	226	6,000 experience 1x Chaos star (damaged)
6	Hell Mouths	98	Study the hydra gate at the hydra portal, which is the gate where Dagon the Gatekeeper is standing in at the bottom of the Infernal Source.	326	23,809 experience 1x Hellfire katar (damaged)

Zarosian culture research

Kharid-et research

Sequence number	Mission name	Level	Where to start	Base cost (chronotes)	Rewards
1	Demon Door	40	Study the outer wall debris just south-east of the inside entrance of the Kharid-et Dig Site, next to the imperial steel cache.	133	1,333 experience 1x Legionary gladius (damaged) 10x Pylon battery
2	Proving Grounds	40	Study the barracks rubble that form the doorway of the north-west building in the barracks at the Kharid-et Dig Site.	133	1,333.1–1,333.9 experience 1x Zarosian training dummy (damaged)
3	Cell, a Door	47	Study one of the cell doors in the prison block at the Kharid-et Dig Site.	153	2,033.1–2,033.9 experience 1x Legatus pendant (damaged)
4	Requiescat in Pace	86	Study the Orcus stained glass window in the chapel after passing the pontifex barrier at the Kharid-et Dig Site.	286	13,333 experience 1x Necromantic focus (damaged)
5	Where There's Smoke...	100	Study the oven in the kitchen at the Kharid-et Dig Site.	333	26,666.1–26,666.9 experience 1x 'Smoke Cloud' spell scroll (damaged)
6	Shadow Play	107	Study the war table inside the praetorium. The praetorium is accessible at the Kharid-et Dig Site, either when the pylons are 100% charged or after powering all eight shadow anchors. To gain access, interact with the praetorium war table, provided that the player is wearing the ring of visibility, or has the gift from Sliske.	353	38,571 experience 1x 'Animate Dead' spell scroll (damaged)
7	Lockdown	58	Study the central vault at the Kharid-et Dig Site, found during the first step of The Vault of Shadows mystery.	193	3,133.1–3,133.9 experience 1x Pontifex signet ring (damaged)
8	Nom-Nom-Nom-Nom	86	Unlocked automatically during the Tomes of the Warlock quest.	286	13,333 experience 1x Necromantic focus (damaged) Ability to complete the Resting Lich Place achievement

Senntisten research

Sequence number	Mission name	Level	Where to start	Base cost (chronotes)	Rewards
1	The Hidden Chamber	60	Study the cathedral bookcase found in the northwestern corner of the cathedral at the Senntisten Dig Site.	200	3,333 experience 1x Funerary urn of shadow (damaged)
2	Prime Real Estate	63	Study the market stall outside of the colosseum gateway at the Senntisten Dig Site.	206	4,333 experience 1x Funerary urn of ice (damaged)
3	Complete the Pattern, Solve the Puzzle	63	Study the table in a small house at the far south end of the Nodon Front, south-west from the cathedral and east of the house where Naressa is to unlock the Empty Children mystery and the research. Study the table again if the research is not unlocked, or alternatively talk to Jimmy about the Empty Children mystery.	206	4,333 experience 1x The message in the box
4	Are You Not Entertained?	66	Study the Gladiator Bones found in the middle of the Colosseum at the Senntisten Dig Site.	220	5,333 experience 1x Funerary urn of blood (damaged)
5	Crossing that Bridge	67	Study the scaffolding north of Jimmy. This requires obtaining the Inquisitior's Memoirs (page 5). See Secrets of the Inquisition for details.	220	5,666 experience 1x Funerary urn of smoke (damaged)

Hireable researchers

Researchers can be hired and added (for a price) to expeditions. These researchers each offer speed buffs to the expedition, generally with an extra cost.

Players can only hire researchers that are a tier below their current qualification.

Intern (student)

Requirements: Have the assistant qualification. The Dig Site must also be finished to recruit Katarina, Dorian, and Eduardo.

Researcher	Location	Cost to recruit	Speed buff	Cost modifier
Jimmy	Tutorial	N/A	0%	0%
Scarlet	Tutorial	N/A	1%	1%
Katarina	North Varrock Dig Site	Zarosian training dummy	1%	0%
Dorian	East Varrock Dig Site	Opulent wine goblet	1%	0%
Eduardo	West Varrock Dig Site	Ceremonial unicorn ornament	1%	0%

Assistant

Requirement: Have the associate qualification.

You must first show them a fully completed totem on Anachronia from your backpack. Totems placed on Anachronia will not work. Once the Associate qualification is obtained, these researchers will ask to join the research team when talked to with a totem (you may have to talk to them twice if you have never shown them a totem before).

Researcher	Location	Speed buff	Cost modifier
Alpheus	Anachronia	+2%	+3%
Eliza	Anachronia	+2%	+3%

Associate

Requirement: Have the professor qualification.

Researcher	Location	Speed buff	Cost modifier
Drew	(Automatically unlocked after getting Professor qualification)	+4%	+6%
Helen	(Automatically unlocked after getting Professor qualification)	+4%	+6%
Easty	(Automatically unlocked after getting Professor qualification)	+4%	+6%

Professor

Requirement: Have the guildmaster qualification.

Researcher	Location	Cost to recruit	Additional requirement	Speed buff	Cost modifier	Additional perk
Simon Templeton	Automatically unlocked after getting Guildmaster qualification	N/A	N/A	+6%	+9%	N/A
Anna Jones	North-east of Varrock, sitting on a bench	N/A	Quest What Lies Below	+6%	+9%	N/A
Asgarnia Smith	Near the rug merchant in the Bedabin Camp	Ourg megahitter	Quest Desert Treasure	+6%	+9%	Increases the amount of materials found
Elissa Giovanni	East Varrock Dig Site	Golem instruction	Quest The Golem	+6%	+9%	Increases the chance of discovering artefacts

Consultant

Requirement: Complete all mysteries at their dig site.

Researcher	Site	Minimum level	Speed buff	Cost modifier	Additional perk
Dr Nabanik	Kharid-et Dig Site	107	+8%	+12%	Third Age Expert: Guarantees the discovery of an artefact (2+ hours only)
Vanescula	Everlight Dig Site	105	+12%	+12%	Taskmistress: Significantly increases research speed
Movario	Infernal Source Dig Site	68	+8%	+12%	Extra Resourceful: Greatly increases the amount of materials found
Gee'ka	Stormguard Citadel Dig Site	95	+6%	+12%	Meticulous: 10% increase to Archaeology XP
Zanik	Warforge Dig Site	110	+8%	+0%	Zealous: Happily works free of charge
Mr Mordaut	Orthen Dig Site	120	+8%	+12%	Treasure Hoarder: Gives a chance to obtain a tetracompass piece (research time/24).

Achievements

• The Researcher I ( 5) – Send your research team out on field studies. Tracked in hours. (X/24)
• The Researcher II ( 10) – Send your research team out on field studies. Tracked in hours. (X/48)
• The Researcher III ( 10) – Send your research team out on field studies. Tracked in hours. (X/72)
• The Researcher IV ( 20) – Send your research team out on field studies. Tracked in hours. (X/168)
• The Researcher V ( 30) – Send your research team out on field studies. Tracked in hours. (X/336)
• The Researcher VI ( 50) – Send your research team out on field studies. Tracked in hours. (X/672)
• The Researcher VII ( 75) – Send your research team out on field studies. Tracked in hours. (X/1,440)
• Research - Kharid-et ( 0) – Complete all of the listed research.
• Research - Infernal Source ( 0) – Complete all of the listed research.
• Research - Everlight ( 0) – Complete all of the listed research.
• Research - Senntisten ( 0) – Complete all of the listed research.
• Research - Stormguard Citadel ( 0) – Complete all of the listed research.
• Research - Warforge ( 0) – Complete all of the listed research.
• Research - Orthen ( 0) – Complete all of the listed research.
• Dream Team ( 50) – Start a research contract with a full team of consultants.
• Research Director ( 40) – Unlock all researchers.

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Update history

This information has been compiled as part of the update history project. Some updates may not be included—see here for how to help out!

• patch 24 October 2022 (Update):
  • The Archaeology Research tutorial window disappears after the tutorial is done.

• hidden 1 August 2022 (Update):
  • The research report for Abandon All Hope research was changed to mention Wilderness Crater instead of Wilderness Volcano.

• hotfix 23 August 2021 (Update):
  • Clicking outside the interface no longer prevents players from unlocking the special research: Complete the Pattern, Solve the Puzzle.

• patch 2 November 2020 (Update):
  • The journal entry 'mind your head' and certain lore page entries have been updated to fix minor typos.

• update 19 October 2020 (Update):
  • Orthen Dig Site released, adding new special research.

• patch 6 July 2020 (Update):
  • Some Archaeology materials have been added to Archaeology Research and Tetracompass loot tables for better distribution.

• patch 26 May 2020 (Update):
  • Removed the 'Check findings' option from the Archaeology research table as the 'Manage research notes' option rendered it redundant.

• patch 27 April 2020 (Update):
  • Dig site imagery has been updated on the World Map tool-tips as well as their respective Archaeology Research.
  • The text of the special research on the Big High War Chest has been changed to refer to Bandos's tribe as the "Kal-i-kra" instead of the "Kal-i-kran".

• patch 14 April 2020 (Update):
  • Players are now properly informed when they add a researcher to their research team.

• patch 6 April 2020 (Update):
  • The chance of receiving an artefact from research has been increased.
  • Dr Nabanik's 'Third-age Expert' researcher perk has been modified to guarantee an artefact after researching 2 hours or more, down from 8 hours or more.
  • Fixed an issue where some research was not being unlocked.

Trivia

• The "Requiescat in Pace" research is Latin for "rest in peace" (commonly abbreviated, R.I.P.) and is probably a reference to Assassin's Creed character Ezio, who says this to the enemies he kills during the Assassin's Creed games.
• The "Where There's Smoke" research is a reference to the English idiom "Where there's smoke, there's fire".
• The "Abandon All Hope" research is a quote from Dante's Inferno, where the gate to hell bears the inscription "Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate" (Abandon all hope, ye who enter here).
• The "Who Dis?" research may be a reference to the "New phone, who dis?" meme.
• The "Lions and Unicorns and Centaurs, Oh My!" research is a reference to Dorothy's line in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, "Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my!"
• The "Ode to a Midsummer Morning" research may be a reference to Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream.
• The "Stadio Ga Ga" research is a reference to the Queen song Radio Ga Ga.
• The "Like Clockwork" research is a reference to the English idiom of the same name.
• The "Deer-ly Departed" research is a pun on the phrase "dearly departed", a respectful way of referring to those who have passed away.
• The "Back to the Drawing Board" research is a reference to the English idiom of the same name.
• The "The Aetherium Giant" research may be a reference to the 1999 film The Iron Giant.
• The "Howling Man" research shares its name with an episode of the 1960s television series The Twilight Zone.
• The "Are You Not Entertained?" research is a reference to the 2000 film Gladiator, where the line is spoken verbatim by Maximus.
• The "Crossing that Bridge" research is a reference to the English idiom of "Cross[ing] that bridge when one comes to it".
• The "Xolo Dorado" research is a reference to the 16th-century Spanish myth of El Dorado.
• The "Breath of Fire" research may be a reference to the Capcom RPG video game series of the same name.