Advanced Research/J.E. Sawyer's Fallout RPG

Advanced Research is a perk in Van Buren (the cancelled Fallout 3 by Black Isle) and J.E. Sawyer's Fallout Role-Playing Game.

J.E. Sawyer's Fallout RPG
You might not know much about the guns and armor mouth-breathing grunts use, but you sure as hell know how to manufacture energy weapons, railguns, and power armor. You have +5 to your skill when making qualifying equipment. Requires a Science Lab.