diff --git a/code/modules/research/techweb/all_nodes.dm b/code/modules/research/techweb/all_nodes.dm
index 23748a32ae..8f8ce9723e 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/techweb/all_nodes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/techweb/all_nodes.dm
@@ -610,7 +610,7 @@
 	description = "Unlocks new RCD designs."
 	design_ids = list("rcd_upgrade_silo_link")
 	prereq_ids = list("rcd_upgrade", "bluespace_travel")
-	research_costs = list(TECHWEB_POINT_TYPE_GENERIC = 25000)
+	research_costs = list(TECHWEB_POINT_TYPE_GENERIC = 5000)
 	export_price = 5000
 
 /////////////////////////weaponry tech/////////////////////////