Research

Research is a Bunker procedure appearing in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Gunrunning update. It allows staff to be assigned to research projects, unlocking exclusive customization options and liveries for weapons and vehicles.

Description[]

When supplies are gained through Disruption Logistics, the player has the option to assign staff to managing stock, research, or both - if the player chooses the assign staff to research, they will begin to research into new projects, such as armor and weaponry, which can be unlocked. There are 51 projects to be researched, and the current research project is selected at random from the list. Only one research project can be done at a time. These research modifications can be applied to Weaponized Vehicles, or added to the MKII weapon conversions.

Assigning staff to both stock and research increases the research project time while assigning staff solely to research will halve the time research is completed in. The player will be notified when their current research project is complete, and they can check what has been unlocked - there is no specific order, research unlocks will be picked at random.

Each project will take hours and will consume supplies, and if there is more than 0% progress in researching the current project, its contents will be revealed. Alternatively, players can choose a Fast-track option to complete it immediately, though its cost depends on the research progress:

Research
Progress	0-20%	21-40%	41-60%	61-80%	Over 80%
Cost	$225,000	$180,000	$135,000	$90,000	$45,000

Following the completion of all 51 Research projects, the ability to assign bunker staff to managing research, or both weapons and research, will become permanently unavailable as there will be nothing left to research.

Request Bunker Research[]

“Alright, here we go... How does this sound? Unconfirmed reports of a pitched battle between law enforcement and an individual wearing heavy ballistic armor. I'm guessing the heatwave sent him over the edge. Or maybe he had to dip into his pension fund just to buy a tank of gas. Who knows? It's tough out there. What matters for you, is that if you can get some of this guy's suit back to your tech department, they'll be able to make some serious progress on the research side. Win-win.”

— Agent 14's introductory brief.

With The Criminal Enterprises update, players are now able to call Agent 14 to request a Bunker Research mission, which rewards the player with some cash and a boost to Research progress upon completion.

Agent 14 will inform the player of an ongoing shootout between the police and an individual equipped with Ballistic Equipment and a Minigun. The player must travel to the location of the shootout and take out the target, following which the research data must be retrieved from the target's body and taken back to the Bunker.

Upon approaching the location, the player will receive a 3-star wanted level. The wanted level must be lost before the research data can be delivered to the Bunker.

Occasionally, the target will instead be a Cliffford Juggernaut (identified by Agent 14 as an Avon Robot), but the mission is unchanged otherwise.

Possible locations[]

Location	Map	Image
Procopio Truck Stop, Procopio Beach
Sonar Collections Dock, Paleto Cove
Larry's RV Sales, Route 68
Tataviam Truckstop, Palomino Freeway
Earl's Mini-Mart, Senora Freeway

“Well, if he wanted to know how much punishment that armor could take, I guess you told him. Hopefully there's enough left for your research guys to work with.”

— Agent 14's post-mission text.

Upon completion of the mission, there is a 20-minute cooldown before another can be started.

The Bunker Research mission can be started even if the player has completed all 51 available Research items. The player does not need to be registered as a CEO or MC President to start the mission.

Gallery[]

Research[]

Vehicle Mods[]

RESEARCH COMPLETE: Unlocked vehicle modifications can be purchased at a Vehicle Workshop inside a Mobile Operations Center or Avenger. The Mobile Operations Center and Anti-Aircraft Trailer can be modified inside the Bunker.

Go to warstock-cache-and-carry.com to purchase the Mobile Operations Center.

“There's a new vehicle mod on your machine. That's what research gets you, another step on the road to becoming a domestic despot.”

— Agent 14's text

“Research complete. Your team have developed a new vehicle modification. Nothing like owning your own mobile war machine.”

— Agent 14's text

“Target achieved. Your research team worked out schematics for a new vehicle mod. Lucky you're one of the good ones.”

— Agent 14's text

Weapon Mods[]

RESEARCH COMPLETE: Unlocked weapon modifications can be purchased at a Weapon Workshop inside a Mobile Operations Center or Avenger.

“This is why you spend on research. Schematics for a new weapon mod are on your machine. Check it out when you can.”

— Agent 14's text

“Your weapon techs have delivered for you. A new weapon modification is good to go. Go back and take a look.”

— Agent 14's text

“Research complete. Your team have developed a new weapon modification. Next level firearm personalization.”

— Agent 14's text

Upgrades
Upgrade	Type	Image	Available in:
APC SAM Battery	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Ballistic Equipment	Gear		Warstock Cache & Carry
Half-track 20mm Quad Autocannon	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Weaponized Tampa Dual Remote Minigun	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Weaponized Tampa Rear-Firing Mortar	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Weaponized Tampa Front Missile Launchers	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Weaponized Tampa Heavy Chassis Armor	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Dune FAV 40mm Grenade Launcher	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Dune FAV 7.62mm Minigun	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Insurgent Pick-Up Custom .50 Cal Minigun	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Insurgent Pick-Up Custom Heavy Armor Plating	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Technical Custom 7.62mm Minigun	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Technical Custom Ram-bar	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Technical Custom Brute-bar	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Technical Custom Heavy Chassis Armor	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Oppressor Missile Launchers	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Fractal Livery Set	Weaponized Vehicle Livery		Weaponized Vehicle Customization
Digital Livery Set	Weaponized Vehicle Livery		Weaponized Vehicle Customization
Geometric Livery Set	Weaponized Vehicle Livery		Weaponized Vehicle Customization
Nature Reserve Livery Set	Weaponized Vehicle Livery		Weaponized Vehicle Customization
Naval Battle Livery Set	Weaponized Vehicle Livery		Weaponized Vehicle Customization
Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		Anti-Aircraft Trailer Customization
Anti-Aircraft Trailer Homing Missile Battery	Weaponized Vehicle Upgrade		Anti-Aircraft Trailer Customization
Mobile Operations Center Rear Turrets	MOC Upgrade		MOC Customization
Incendiary Rounds	Weapon Upgrade		Applicable Mk II weapons
Hollow Point Rounds	Weapon Upgrade		Applicable Mk II weapons
Armor Piercing Rounds	Weapon Upgrade		Applicable Mk II weapons
Full Metal Jacket Rounds	Weapon Upgrade		Applicable Mk II weapons
Explosive Rounds	Weapon Upgrade		Applicable Mk II weapons
Pistol Mk II Mounted Scope	Attachment		Pistol Mk II Customization
Pistol Mk II Compensator	Attachment		Pistol Mk II Customization
SMG Mk II Holographic Sight	Attachment		SMG Mk II Customization
SMG Mk II Heavy Barrel	Attachment		SMG Mk II Customization
Heavy Sniper Mk II Night Vision Scope	Attachment		Heavy Sniper Mk II Customization
Heavy Sniper Mk II Thermal Scope	Attachment		Heavy Sniper Mk II Customization
Heavy Sniper Mk II Heavy Barrel	Attachment		Heavy Sniper Mk II Customization
Combat MG Mk II Holographic Sight	Attachment		Combat MG Mk II Customization
Combat MG Mk II Heavy Barrel	Attachment		Combat MG Mk II Customization
Assault Rifle Mk II Holographic Sight	Attachment		Assault Rifle Mk II Customization
Assault Rifle Mk II Heavy Barrel	Attachment		Assault Rifle Mk II Customization
Carbine Rifle Mk II Holographic Sight	Attachment		Carbine Rifle Mk II Customization
Carbine Rifle Mk II Heavy Barrel	Attachment		Carbine Rifle Mk II Customization
Proximity Mines (vehicle)	Weaponized Vehicle Gadget		MOC Vehicle Workshop
Brushstroke Camo Mk II Weapon Livery	Livery		Mk II Weapon Customization
Skull Mk II Weapon Livery	Livery		Mk II Weapon Customization
Sessanta Nove Mk II Weapon Livery	Livery		Mk II Weapon Customization
Perseus Mk II Weapon Livery	Livery		Mk II Weapon Customization
Leopard Mk II Weapon Livery	Livery		Mk II Weapon Customization
Zebra Mk II Weapon Livery	Livery		Mk II Weapon Customization
Geometric Mk II Weapon Livery	Livery		Mk II Weapon Customization
Boom! Mk II Weapon Livery	Livery		Mk II Weapon Customization

Research

Contents

Description[]

Request Bunker Research[]

Possible locations[]

Gallery[]

Research[]

Vehicle Mods[]

Weapon Mods[]

Navigation[]

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