编辑“种群修饰”（章节）

== Ascension paths ==
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Genetic modification can be used in conjunction with some of the [[ascension perk]]s.
* The '''biological''' ascension path focuses entirely on genetic modification. Each of the two ascension perks grants 3 additional trait points and reduces the cost of genetic modification projects by 25%, as well as unlocking early the {{iconify|Gene Seed Purification|21px}} and {{iconify|Genetic Resequencing|21px}} technologies.
* The '''psionic''' ascension path adds the {{iconify|Psionic}} trait, which cannot be acquired or removed through genetic modification. At first, only the founding species will get it, but other species living in the empire can get it through assimilation.
* Choosing the '''synthetic''' ascension path will first enhance all empire species with the {{iconify|Cybernetic}} trait. Cybernetic species are still organic enough to be genetically modified. Completing the synthetic ascension path will upload all {{iconify|Cybernetic}} pops into Robotic bodies, replacing genetic modification with cybernetic.