Skunkworks

"The popular stereotype of the researcher is that of a skeptic and a pessimist. Nothing could be further from the truth! Scientists must be optimists at heart, in order to block out the incessant chorus of those who say "It cannot be done.""

- Academician Prokhor Zakharov, University Commencement

Skunkworks is a base facility in Alpha Centauri.

Effect
Eliminates additional cost to prototype new units at this base.

Behind the scenes

 * According to Brian Reynolds, Lockheed Martin sent Firaxis a cease and desist letter over the inclusion of this facility, since Skunk Works was a prototype engineering unit of the company. Firaxis promptly ignored it.