Research Specialization Question

[Efaferal (OP)]

I noticed that if I use a scientist for a project not in their specialty, they still generate their research bonus. For instance I can start a game without a scientist having propulsion, so I just uncheck 'matching only' and can select any scientist to head up a propulsion project. It seems that no matter that scientists field his research bonus will be applied to any project he is on.

Is this a bug?
-or-
Is the intended game play that research is ONLY performed by scientists with specialization bonuses in the target field?

Thanks in advance for any input.

[nuclearslurpee]

The bonus generated by a scientist doing research in their field is 4x the listed percentage. The bonus for any project outside of their field is the listed percentage.

So a PP scientist with a 25% bonus will research Railgun tech at a 125% rate, whereas the same scientist will research Engine tech at a 200% rate (4 x 25% = 100% bonus).

[Efaferal (OP)]

Awesome, thanks!
I am just a newbie stumbling through the game trying to learn the mechanics.. so far I am loving it.