AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the intelligence exhibited by machines or software. It is also the name of the academic field of study which studies how to create computers and computer software that are capable of intelligent behavior. AI is mostly used by their developers to assist in some way.

By Species
Here are several notable examples of technologies that gave their creators incredible advantages in either power or resources.

Herschelli AI

 * ProtoPods - advanced robots that automate base construction and cyrogenitcs for interstellar travel

Sk'Oran

 * Shodai Aglon - an advanced rocket weapon that can travel at sub-warp speeds

Vitae AI
Vitae use AI for Astrabots and Astranoids.
 * Astrabots - machines and programs that maintain the Astrasphere
 * Astranoids - lower level simulated humanoids in the Astramatrix