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Feature: Worker Research System UI (Feature Complete)

Added 8 new workers fully integrated into the Technology Research Center with a dedicated Worker Research tab.

• Research Center now has 2 tabs when pressing T:

  • Technologies: original 8 technologies (unchanged)

  • Worker Research: 9 research nodes used to unlock workers

• Worker Research nodes by tier:

  • Tier 1: Geological Analysis (Geologist), Terrain Mapping (Surveyor)

  • Tier 2: Archaeological Excavation (Archaeologist), Quantum Conversion (Quantum Analyst), Plasma Harnessing (Plasma Engineer)

  • Tier 3: Void Extraction (Void Miner), Temporal Manipulation (Temporal Technician), Singularity Theory (Singularity Keeper)

• Research cards now show:

  • Status (Completed / Researching / Available / Locked)

  • Depth requirements and research duration

  • Prerequisites with completion tracking

  • Resource costs (all 7 types) with affordability color-coding

  • Start Research button with full validation

• Progress tracking:

  • Live progress bar with time remaining for the current research

  • Stats for workers researched (X/9) and overall completion percentage