Question about scientist trait and role of the scientist

[2xT]

Hi everyone

Still learning some of the basics of this game, and i hope you can help me answer a question.

I was wondering, if i recruit a scientist for a new science ship, who has a trait regarding research, like spark of genius. Will this trait bonus apply generally, even tho my scientist is not assigned to do any research, but is instead on a science ship surveying systems ? and is the same true if i have a scientist researching technology, with a trait bonus to survey speed?

Best regards

[IPWIW]

leader bonus are applied to the subject they are working at
empire
research ｓｌｏｔ
ship/fleet
army
sector

ruler/empire bonus are applied to ｅｖｅｒｙｔｈｉｎｇ like your assumption,not like you can have more rulers...

[VoiD]

Also, scientist specialties also increase the chances of getting techs related to the scientist doing the research, so if you're looking for a certain tech, like psionic theory, having a psionic or maniacal scientist at the correct researcher slot can help you unlock it.

Same for every other kind of tech.

Also, doing lots of exploration is a decent way to level up scientists, but don't forget you can also place science ships over worlds to boost their research too.

[SpellSword0]

To answer your question, no. Some traits like spark of genius only apply to research, and survey speed traits will only apply to doing surveys.

That said, scientist have a chance of gaining new traits as they level up, and can acquire a mix of research and science ship related traits.

Also note the scientist level provides a general bonus to what ever they are doing, traits aside.