diff --git a/code/modules/research/techweb/all_nodes.dm b/code/modules/research/techweb/all_nodes.dm
index 41f42c9599..63619fe262 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/techweb/all_nodes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/techweb/all_nodes.dm
@@ -601,7 +601,7 @@
 	description = "Basic mechanical, electronic, surgical and botanical tools."
 	prereq_ids = list("base")
 	design_ids = list("screwdriver", "wrench", "wirecutters", "crowbar", "multitool", "welding_tool", "tscanner", "analyzer", "cable_coil", "pipe_painter", "airlock_painter", "scalpel", "circular_saw", "surgicaldrill", "retractor", "cautery", "hemostat", "cultivator", "plant_analyzer", "shovel", "spade", "hatchet")
-	research_costs = list(TECHWEB_POINT_TYPE_GENERIC = 1500)
+	research_costs = list(TECHWEB_POINT_TYPE_GENERIC = 500)
 	export_price = 5000
 
 /datum/techweb_node/basic_mining
@@ -655,7 +655,7 @@
 	description = "Standard equipment used by security."
 	design_ids = list("seclite", "pepperspray", "bola_energy", "zipties", "evidencebag")
 	prereq_ids = list("base")
-	research_costs = list(TECHWEB_POINT_TYPE_GENERIC = 1000)
+	research_costs = list(TECHWEB_POINT_TYPE_GENERIC = 750)
 	export_price = 5000
 
 /////////////////////////weaponry tech/////////////////////////