The description for Ancient says 10% for each relic. What I observe is 10% per each constructor module attached to the relic. That's up to 50% per planet per relic. I also observe 1 research point per Ascension Crystal is 1 research per Ascension Crystal constructor module. The overall effect is staggering. I am playing on gigantic maps and I can get gigantic research on the crummiest of planets.
One crystal is 5 points. One crystal and one relic is 7.5 points. Two crystals and two relics is 20 points. 4 crystals and 10 relics is 100 points per planet per turn with no other research enabled. And it is 500% on all other research. Yikes!
I hate to use the term overpowered, because it is such a cliche, but this seems overpowered even by Stardock standards. 
At least I think so. I think it is supposed to be 1 bonus per relic/crystal. I also think the description for Ancient should mention the Ascension Crystal effect, since that is an interesting synergy.
Does anyone else experience this effect> What do you think?