Research and Development is a Codex featured in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction. It is unlocked by reaching Development Milestone 5.
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INDEX Analysis:
REACT's Research and Development branch is based on the PIONEER and headed by Dr. Elena María "Mira" Álvarez.
Responsible for "... the development of innovations necessary for the successful completion and continuation of operations." RE: Chimera - refers to instruments and equipment specific to incursion into environments overrun with the Parasite. (Cross-ref: Purpose Statement /R&D)
It is a multi-disciplinary branch that has oversight on various internal sub-branches including Engineering, Technology (Robotics, Al systems), Science and Medical.
Works in close conjunction with external partners on developmental projects. (QUERY: DARPA, NASA, REU)
EXTRAPOLATIONS:
Assessing role within REACT organization: R&D branch exemplifies REACT's mandate. Containment of exogenous organisms for study and advancement of knowledge.
Speculating on collaborations: Partnership with external agencies drives innovations. Also yields real-world applications. Probability High.