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clarify ME/TE of resulting bpcs |
intro: remove minus as ambiguous -- as TE and ME are always defined as reductions to original time/cost |
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A player using the invention process takes a blueprint copy (BPC) for a Tech 1 item, adds certain specialized equipment, and attempts to create a BPC for a corresponding Tech 2 item. Although it sounds simple, invention can be very expensive and difficult to do successfully. | A player using the invention process takes a blueprint copy (BPC) for a Tech 1 item, adds certain specialized equipment, and attempts to create a BPC for a corresponding Tech 2 item. Although it sounds simple, invention can be very expensive and difficult to do successfully. | ||
The (hopefully) created BPC will have a single run on a ship BPC, and 10 runs on everything else. Regardless of the research performed on the T1 BPC, the result will have ME | The (hopefully) created BPC will have a single run on a ship BPC, and 10 runs on everything else. Regardless of the research performed on the T1 BPC, the result will have exactly ME 2% and TE 4%. However, Runs, ME and TE levels on the created BPC can be adjusted using decryptors (see optional items below). | ||
For a quick history of Tech II manufacturing, see the section at the bottom of this page. | For a quick history of Tech II manufacturing, see the section at the bottom of this page. | ||