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 materials:0 "Materials"
 materials_desc:0 "The creation and manipulation of materials for increased utility and durability."
 propulsion:0 "Propulsion"
 propulsion_desc:1 "The study of propulsion and trajectory."
 voidcraft:0 "Voidcraft"
 voidcraft_desc:0 "Space is the final frontier. To master it is to master the future."
 robotics:0 "Robotics"
 robotics_desc:0 "Machinization in all aspects."
 industry:0 "Industry"
 industry_desc:0 "Ingenuity and productivity."
 field_manipulation:0 "Field Manipulation"
 field_manipulation_desc:0 "Bending fundamental forces to our will."
 particles:0 "Particles"
 particles_desc:0 "Isolating and utilizing particulate matter and phenomena."
 computing:0 "Computing"
 computing_desc:0 "The science of applied algorithms."
 metaphysics:0 "Metaphysics"
 metaphysics_desc:0 "Far out."
 statecraft:0 "Statecraft"
 statecraft_desc:0 "The art of building a successful society."
 biology:0 "Biology"
 biology_desc:0 "The science of life, in its many forms and complexities."
 military_theory:0 "Military Theory"
 military_theory_desc:0 "The art of war and its many important aspects."
 new_worlds:0 "New Worlds"
 new_worlds_desc:0 "Colonization protocols and pioneer training."
 psionics:0 "Psionics"
 psionics_desc:0 "Mind over matter."

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 # Ship sizes
 tech_space_exploration:0 "Space Exploration"
 tech_space_exploration_desc:0 "The realization of faster-than-light travel is a new dawn for space exploration. Manned missions to other star systems are now not only possible, but necessary."
 tech_corvettes:0 "Corvettes"
 tech_corvettes_desc:0 "The FTL breakthrough allowed early attempts to adapt traditional surface-to-space shuttle frames to military applications to finally create relatively small, fast, and maneuverable vessels with limited firepower."
 tech_destroyers:0 "Destroyers"
 tech_destroyers_desc:0 "While larger than Corvettes, Destroyer hull configurations still make for comparatively nimble gunboats."
 tech_cruisers:0 "Cruisers"
 tech_cruisers_desc:0 "Originally devised as an experimental next-generation colony ship hull configuration, the design's ample hardpoints made it ideal for carrying heavy weapons ordnance."
 tech_battleships:0 "Battleships"
 tech_battleships_desc:0 "The largest of the standard military vessels, Battleships are traditionally heavily armored and sport several gun batteries."
 tech_titans:0 "Titans"
 tech_titans_desc:1 "Designing ships at this scale allows for a deadly combination of exceptional firepower and cutting-edge auxiliary support. Titan configurations may serve as highly versatile flagships which are also capable of bolstering surrounding vessels or ensnaring hostiles."
 tech_colossus:0 "Colossi"
 tech_colossus_desc:1 "Advances in mega-engineering blur the lines between reality and fantasy in the form of Colossus-type military vessels. These immense, single-weapon platforms are capable of radically altering or obliterating entire worlds at the push of a button."

 # Ships upgrades
 tech_corvette_hull_1:0 "Improved Corvette Hulls"
 tech_corvette_hull_1_desc:0 "Advances in building techniques will allow for the construction of sturdier and more durable corvettes."
 tech_corvette_hull_2:0 "Advanced Corvette Hulls"
 tech_corvette_hull_2_desc:0 "The latest generation of corvette hulls have optimized structural integrity fields and improved bulkheads."
 tech_corvette_build_speed:0 "Standardized Corvette Patterns"
 tech_corvette_build_speed_desc:0 "Establishing new standards for the modeling and construction of corvettes greatly improves the efficiency of the production pipeline."

 tech_corvette_hull_effect:1 "$corvette_hull_effect$\n$frigate_hull_effect$"
 tech_corvette_build_speed_effect:1 "$corvette_build_speed_effect$\n$frigate_build_speed_effect$"

 corvette_hull_effect:0 "$mod_shipsize_corvette_hull_mult$: §G+10%§!"
 corvette_build_speed_effect:0 "$mod_ship_corvette_cost_mult$: §G-5%§!\n$mod_shipsize_corvette_build_speed_mult$: §G+25%§!"

 frigate_hull_effect:0 "$mod_shipsize_frigate_hull_mult$: §G+10%§!"
 frigate_build_speed_effect:0 "$mod_ship_frigate_cost_mult$: §G-5%§!\n$mod_shipsize_frigate_build_speed_mult$: §G+25%§!"

 tech_destroyer_hull_1:0 "Improved Destroyer Hulls"
 tech_destroyer_hull_1_desc:0 "Advances in building techniques will allow for the construction of sturdier and more durable destroyers."
 tech_destroyer_hull_2:0 "Advanced Destroyer Hulls"
 tech_destroyer_hull_2_desc:0 "The latest generation of destroyer hulls have optimized structural integrity fields and improved bulkheads."
 tech_destroyer_build_speed:0 "Standardized Destroyer Patterns"
 tech_destroyer_build_speed_desc:0 "Establishing new standards for the modeling and construction of destroyers greatly improves the efficiency of the production pipeline."

 tech_destroyer_hull_effect:1 "$mod_shipsize_destroyer_hull_mult$: §G+10%§!"
 tech_destroyer_build_speed_effect:0 "$mod_ship_destroyer_cost_mult$: §G-5%§!\n$mod_shipsize_destroyer_build_speed_mult$: §G+25%§!"

 tech_cruiser_hull_1:0 "Improved Cruiser Hulls"
 tech_cruiser_hull_1_desc:0 "Advances in building techniques will allow for the construction of sturdier and more durable cruisers."
 tech_cruiser_hull_2:0 "Advanced Cruiser Hulls"
 tech_cruiser_hull_2_desc:0 "The latest generation of cruiser hulls have optimized structural integrity fields and improved bulkheads."
 tech_cruiser_build_speed:0 "Standardized Cruiser Patterns"
 tech_cruiser_build_speed_desc:0 "Establishing new standards for the modeling and construction of cruisers greatly improves the efficiency of the production pipeline."

 tech_cruiser_hull_effect:1 "$mod_shipsize_cruiser_hull_mult$: §G+10%§!"
 tech_cruiser_build_speed_effect:0 "$mod_ship_cruiser_cost_mult$: §G-5%§!\n$mod_shipsize_cruiser_build_speed_mult$: §G+25%§!"

 tech_battleship_hull_1:0 "Improved Battleship Hulls"
 tech_battleship_hull_1_desc:0 "Advances in building techniques will allow for the construction of sturdier and more durable battleships."
 tech_battleship_hull_2:0 "Advanced Battleship Hulls"
 tech_battleship_hull_2_desc:0 "The latest generation of battleship hulls have optimized structural integrity fields and improved bulkheads."
 tech_battleship_build_speed:0 "Standardized Battleship Patterns"
 tech_battleship_build_speed_desc:0 "Establishing new standards for how we design and construct massive battleships greatly improves the speed at which they can be assembled."

 tech_battleship_hull_effect:1 "$mod_shipsize_battleship_hull_mult$: §G+10%§!"
 tech_battleship_build_speed_effect:0 "$mod_ship_battleship_cost_mult$: §G-5%§!\n$mod_shipsize_battleship_build_speed_mult$: §G+25%§!"

 tech_titan_hull_1:0 "Improved Titan Hulls"
 tech_titan_hull_1_desc:0 "Advances in building techniques will allow for the construction of sturdier and more durable titans."
 tech_titan_hull_2:0 "Advanced Titan Hulls"
 tech_titan_hull_2_desc:0 "The latest generation of titan hulls have optimized structural integrity fields and improved bulkheads."
 # no titan is the same... they dont have a build speed tech!

 # Starbases
 tech_starbase_1:0 "Starbase Construction"
 tech_starbase_1_desc:0 "A centralized space installation built in close orbit around the system primary is necessary to make full use of the resources in a star system."
 tech_starbase_2:0 "Starport"
 tech_starbase_2_desc:0 "The earliest starbases were little more than makeshift outposts. Permanent starports will enable us to maintain a firmer grip on star systems."
 tech_starbase_3:0 "Starhold"
 tech_starbase_3_desc:0 "As space traffic increases, larger and more defensible starbases are needed to maintain control over system spacelanes."
 tech_starbase_4:0 "Star Fortress"
 tech_starbase_4_desc:0 "These mighty space forts will provide a focal point for all military activity in a star system, and their presence is sure to deter all but the most stubborn attackers."
 tech_starbase_5:0 "Citadel"
 tech_starbase_5_desc:0 "Plans for an immense battlestation capable of holding its own against several strike fleets are now being drawn up. If realized, these citadels will become monuments to greatness as much as system hubs."

 tech_modular_engineering:0 "Modular Engineering"
 tech_modular_engineering_desc:1 "Streamlined starbase construction procedures, using modular designs, will reduce the present build cost and time."

 tech_defense_platform_hull_1:0 "Improved Structural Integrity"
 tech_defense_platform_hull_1_desc:0 "A reinforced framework and blast shields with enhanced impact absorption will ensure the structural integrity of the platform even under immense pressure."

 #Spaceport Modules
 #tech_corvette_assembly:0 "Advanced Corvette Designs"
 #tech_corvette_assembly_desc:0 "Unused" # TEMP
 #tech_destroyer_assembly:0 "Advanced Destroyer Designs"
 #tech_destroyer_assembly_desc:0 "Unused" # TEMP

 tech_solar_panel_network:0 "Orbital Energy Conversion"
 tech_solar_panel_network_desc:1 "Advances in solar panel technology could offset the operating costs of our starbases. The panels would require an entire starbase module to generate enough energy, however."
 tech_mining_terminal:0 "Mining Guilds"
 tech_mining_terminal_desc:0 "Organized mining guilds that supervise all resource extraction in a system. This leads to increased efficiency, as independent "wildcat" miners are brought to heel."
 tech_zero_gravity_assembly_sequence:0 "Zero-G Work Frames"
 tech_zero_gravity_assembly_sequence_desc:0 "These frames come equipped with a multitude of useful tools, enabling workers to quickly and safely navigate orbital construction sites. E.V.A. missions in space have never been easier."

 # Strike Craft
 tech_strike_craft_1:0 "Carrier Operations"
 tech_strike_craft_1_desc:0 "These manned strike craft are launched from a mothership and rely on their speed and small size to survive long enough to punch through enemy defenses."
 tech_strike_craft_2:0 "Improved Strike Craft"
 tech_strike_craft_2_desc:0 "The next generation of strike craft, featuring improved avionics, better handling characteristics and more powerful armaments."
 tech_strike_craft_3:0 "Advanced Strike Craft"
 tech_strike_craft_3_desc:0 "A further refinement in strike craft design, these advanced strike craft are a pilot's dream. Their performance far exceeds that of previous models."

 # Armies and Attachments - Engineering
 tech_planetary_defenses:0 "Planetary Defenses"
 tech_planetary_defenses_desc:0 "There may come a time when intellects, vast and cool and unsympathetic, regard our worlds with envy and draw plans against us. We must be ready."
 tech_assault_armies:0 "Interplanetary Expeditionary Forces"
 tech_assault_armies_desc:0 "The invasion of another world is a staggering enterprise. There are immense logistical challenges that must be overcome before we can muster our first interplanetary armies."
 tech_drop_pod:0 "Orbital Drop Pods"
 tech_drop_pod_desc:0 "Single-use orbital drop pods will lessen our reliance on vulnerable landing craft and allow us to quickly land light forces anywhere on a planet's surface."

 # Ship Armor Components
 tech_ship_armor_1:0 "Nanocomposite Materials"
 tech_ship_armor_1_desc:0 "Reinforced nanocomposite hull plating can provide an extra layer of protection that could be the difference between life and death in a combat situation."
 tech_ship_armor_2:0 "Ceramo-Metal Materials"
 tech_ship_armor_2_desc:0 "A combination of different metals and ceramics that result in a strong armor without sacrificing flexibility."
 tech_ship_armor_3:0 "Plasteel Materials"
 tech_ship_armor_3_desc:0 "Plasteel is an elastic material that combines many of the qualities of plastics and metal. It is relatively cheap to produce and can be used to augment ship armor."
 tech_ship_armor_4:0 "Durasteel Materials"
 tech_ship_armor_4_desc:0 "This strong yet flexible material is capable of withstanding severe punishment. It serves well as ship armor."
 tech_ship_armor_5:0 "Neutronium Materials"
 tech_ship_armor_5_desc:0 "This incredibly dense and strong material can resist firepower that would turn armor made of any other alloys into slag."

 tech_crystal_armor_1:0 "Crystal-Infused Plating"
 tech_crystal_armor_1_desc:1 "By infusing armor plating with Crystalline matter we are able to further increase the durability of our ships' protective hulls."
 tech_crystal_armor_2:0 "Crystal-Forged Plating"
 tech_crystal_armor_2_desc:1 "Introducing Crystalline matter into the forging process further improves the ultra-hard qualities of crystal-infused metals."

 tech_dragon_armor:0 "Artificial Dragonscales"
 tech_dragon_armor_desc:0 "The Ether Drake's scales are made up of multiple layers of unique mineral nanostructures. Unorthodox manufacturing techniques allow us to closely emulate these self-repairing structures."

 tech_armor_hardeners_1:0 "Armor Hardening"
 tech_armor_hardeners_1_desc:0 "$ARMOR_HARDENER_1_DESC$"
 tech_armor_hardeners_2:0 "Adaptive Armor Hardening"
 tech_armor_hardeners_2_desc:0 "$ARMOR_HARDENER_2_DESC$"

# Thruster Components
 tech_thrusters_1:0 "Chemical Thrusters"
 tech_thrusters_1_desc:0 "Simple yet moderately effective chemical thrusters that rely on combustible propellant to function."
 tech_thrusters_2:0 "Ion Thrusters"
 tech_thrusters_2_desc:0 "These electric thrusters use beams of ions to generate thrust without the need for propellant."
 tech_thrusters_3:0 "Plasma Thrusters"
 tech_thrusters_3_desc:0 "An advanced form of electric propulsion, plasma thrusters afford ships greater sublight speeds and maneuverability."
 tech_thrusters_4:0 "Impulse Thrusters"
 tech_thrusters_4_desc:0 "These highly advanced fusion-powered thrusters provide ships with unmatched maneuverability and speed under sublight conditions."

 tech_afterburners_1:0 "Afterburners"
 tech_afterburners_1_desc:0 "These powerful thrusters provide additional combat speed but consume a great deal of power."
 tech_afterburners_2:0 "Advanced Afterburners"
 tech_afterburners_2_desc:0 "This improved version of the standard afterburners provide an even greater boost to a ship's combat speed."

 # Military Stations
 tech_space_defense_station_1:1 "Deep Space Defenses"
 tech_space_defense_station_1_desc:1 "This will enable the construction of defensive deep space platforms to protect our Starbases."
 tech_space_defense_station_2:0 "Deep Space Stations"
 tech_space_defense_station_2_desc:0 "New construction methods will allow for the construction of even larger military stations in the depths of space."
 tech_space_defense_station_3:0 "Deep Space Installations"
 tech_space_defense_station_3_desc:0 "These massive installations are like cities floating in space. They can support a crew of thousands, and are often equipped with firepower rivaling that of a fleet."
 tech_space_defense_station_improvement:0 "Corps of Engineers"
 tech_space_defense_station_improvement_desc:0 "The creation of a dedicated naval engineering corps will greatly benefit the construction of deep space defense platforms, decreasing building costs and increasing durability."
 tech_space_defense_station_improvement_machine_intelligence:0 "Optimized Station Construction"
 tech_space_defense_station_improvement_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "An extensive evaluation of present military station construction methods has identified several areas of potential improvement."

 # Industry and Robotics
 tech_housing_1:1 "Weather Control Systems"
 tech_housing_1_desc:1 "The ability to alter a planet's weather patterns to suppress destructive weather phenomena will make residential buildings easier to maintain and open up new areas for habitation."
 tech_housing_2:1 "Anti-Gravity Engineering"
 tech_housing_2_desc:1 "With directional gravity technology, buildings on the surface of planets can reach higher than ever before without risking structural collapse. The sky is the limit!"
 tech_housing_agrarian_idyll:0 "Agrarian Utopias"
 tech_housing_agrarian_idyll_desc:0 "Through the establishment of weather-controlled rural communes, we can support a larger population without disrupting our agrarian way of life."

 tech_mechanized_mining:0 "Mechanized Mining"
 tech_mechanized_mining_desc:0 "The application of mechanical engineering to mineral extraction is a fundamental requirement for any industrial society."
 tech_basic_industry:0 "Industrial Base"
 tech_basic_industry_desc:0 "The basic industrial infrastructure that is required to become a spacefaring civilization."
 tech_powered_exoskeletons:0 "Powered Exoskeletons"
 tech_powered_exoskeletons_desc:0 "Wearing a powered exoskeleton suit augments the user's strength and speed. The military applications are obvious, but it will also increase labor efficiency."
 tech_powered_exoskeletons_machine_intelligence:0 "Improved Servomotors"
 tech_powered_exoskeletons_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "More powerful servomotors will increase the weight our robotic units can carry. Mining units can haul more minerals off to be processed, and war machines can be fitted with heavier armaments."
 tech_mining_1:0 "Geothermal Fracking"
 tech_mining_1_desc:0 "New fracking techniques will allow us to tap into previously unattainable pockets of geothermal resources deep beneath the planet's crust."
 tech_mining_2:0 "Deep Core Mining"
 tech_mining_2_desc:0 "These massive drills are needed to access the rich mineral deposits that can often be found close to a planet's core."
 tech_mining_3:0 "Mineral Isolation"
 tech_mining_3_desc:1 "Advanced spectrometry combines with fracking techniques and chemical flushing to rapidly exploit shallow and mid-depth deposits."
 #tech_mining_network_5:0 "Pure Matter Extraction"
 #tech_mining_network_5_desc:0 ""
 tech_synchronized_work_patterns:0 "Synchronized Work Patterns"
 tech_synchronized_work_patterns_desc:0 "By synchronizing the work patterns of our mining networks, their output efficiency can be further increased."
 tech_engineering_1:0 "Nanomechanics"
 tech_engineering_1_desc:0 "Further breakthroughs in mechanical engineering required us to descend to the nanometric scale. We are now able to manipulate physical systems in never-before-seen ways."
 tech_engineering_2:0 "Self-Connecting Circuitry"
 tech_engineering_2_desc:0 "Much as organic neurons reforge lost connections by means of axonal sprouting, these circuits are capable of self-overhaul. Even the simplest computing systems are now expected to evolve while in use."
 tech_engineering_3:0 "Supersolid Materials"
 tech_engineering_3_desc:0 "The quantum mechanical properties of these materials hold the key to superposition states, a revolutionary development for both material and industrial science."
 #tech_engineering_4: "Zero-Resistance Architecture"
 #tech_engineering_4_desc: "These advanced materials, absent of any frictional constraints, permit mechanical longevity on an unprecedented scale. With the removal of the previously required lubricant our structures can function within extreme temperature ranges."
 tech_robotic_workers: "Artificial Workforce"
 tech_robotic_workers_desc:0 "These artificial work units are perfect for menial labor tasks. They are hard-working and capable of following simple vocal instructions, but should not be expected to climb stairs."
 tech_droid_workers: "Artificial Specialists"
 tech_droid_workers_desc:0 "Upgraded artificial units have an expanded movement range equal to that of most organics. Their neural processors have also been greatly improved."
 tech_synthetic_workers: "Artificial Administration"
 tech_synthetic_workers_desc:0 "Highly advanced units that are stronger, faster and more durable than the vast majority of organics. With their upgraded neural processors they are fully capable of independent operations."
 #tech_enhanced_combat_software:0 "Combat Software 2.0"
 #tech_enhanced_combat_software_desc:0 ""
 tech_synthetic_leaders: "Artificial Personality Matrix"
 tech_synthetic_leaders_desc:0 "Equipped with a personality, synthetics will finally be able to interact socially on equal terms with the rest of our citizens. Some units may even assume leadership roles."
 tech_integrated_cybernetics:0 "Integrated Cybernetics"
 tech_integrated_cybernetics_desc:0 "Improving upon basic exoskeletal suits, these integrated cybernetic implants make the user more resistant to harmful environmental effects."
 tech_integrated_cybernetics_machine_intelligence:1 "Adaptive Cybernetics"
 tech_integrated_cybernetics_desc_machine_intelligence:1 "Installing cybernetic implants that adapt to the local environment will boost the efficiency of our drones."
 tech_mineral_purification_1:0 "Mineral Purification"
 tech_mineral_purification_1_desc:0 "Optimal processing of mined materials have allowed us to reach new levels of efficiency."
 tech_mineral_purification_2:0 "Advanced Mineral Purification"
 tech_mineral_purification_2_desc:0 "Second-stage processing of pseudo-refined minerals allow for more efficient storage and transportation."
 tech_assembly_pattern:0 "Assembly Patterns"
 tech_assembly_pattern_desc:1 "Rapid iteration in construction simulations determines the optimal component assembly patterns for each building project ahead of time."
 tech_construction_templates:0 "Construction Templates"
 tech_construction_templates_desc:1 "Standardized pre-fab templates massively reduce on-site facility construction times."
 tech_robomodding:0 "Machine Template System"
 tech_construction_templates_effect:0 "$building_resource_silo$ Capacity: §G+5000§!"
 tech_robomodding_desc:0 "Rewritable assembly templates allow for the creation of bespoke robot designs."
 tech_robomodding_m:0 "Machine Template System"
 tech_robomodding_m_desc:0 "Standardization of assembly templates allows for improved specialization of the machine population."
 tech_robomodding_points_1:0 "Cross-Model Standardization"
 tech_robomodding_points_1_desc:0 "Improved production practices allow for greater alterations to robots without compromising core functionality."
 #tech_robomodding_points_1_modifier_desc: "$species_trait_points_add$: $POINTS|0=+$"
 # TEMP
 tech_robomodding_points_2:0 "Fungible Circuitry"
 tech_robomodding_points_2_desc:0 "Improved production practices allow for fundamental changes to robots without compromising core functionality."
 #tech_robomodding_points_2_modifier_desc: "$species_trait_points_add$: $POINTS|0=+$"
 # TEMP
 tech_matter_generator:0 "Matter Generation"
 tech_matter_generator_desc:0 "By using vast amounts of energy we are able to convert light into matter from seemingly nothing."
 tech_mega_assembly:0 "Mega-Assembly Systems"
 tech_mega_assembly_desc:0 "Advanced templates allow us to drastically increase the assembly of new units."
 tech_robot_assembly_complex:0 "Robotic Assembly Systems"
 tech_robot_assembly_complex_desc:0 "Advanced templates allow us to drastically increase the assembly of new robots."

 # Space Mining
 tech_space_construction:0 "Offworld Construction"
 tech_space_construction_desc:0 "Construction in space presents our engineers with new design challenges that must be solved before we can build orbital stations above other worlds."
 #tech_mine_rare_resources_t1: "Zero-Gravity Refining"
 #tech_mine_rare_resources_t1_desc: "New refining techniques are necessary in order to process the many exotic materials we are finding as we explore the galaxy."
 #tech_mine_rare_resources_t3: "Nanoparticle Extraction"
 #tech_mine_rare_resources_t3_desc: "An efficient way of extracting nanoparticles will allow us to exploit new strategic resources that were previously beyond our reach."
 tech_mining_station_improvement_1:0 "On-Site Processing"
 tech_mining_station_improvement_1_desc:0 "By processing minerals directly above the world where they are extracted, our mining efficiency is substantially improved."
 tech_mining_station_improvement_2:0 "Autonomous Mining Operations"
 tech_mining_station_improvement_2_desc:0 "By relying extensively on automated drones, mining stations can be operated with only a small skeleton crew. This will lower their costs."
 tech_mine_satramene:0 "Satramene Refining"
 tech_mine_satramene_desc:1 "This gas is a naturally occurring stimulant found on some worlds. It has a calming effect on most beings, and can be used as a non-violent way of pacifying hostile individuals."
 tech_mine_garanthium:0 "Garanthium Mining"
 tech_mine_garanthium_desc:1 "Establishing successful Garanthium quarries poses unique challenges, as the malleable qualities of the ore make it as difficult to mine as it is attractive."
 tech_mine_orillium:0 "Orillium Mining"
 tech_mine_orillium_desc:1 "Stabilization beams allow relatively safe extraction of volatile Orillium ores."
 tech_mine_living_metal:0 "Living Metal"
 tech_mine_living_metal_desc:0 "Mining and processing the rare living metals is exceedingly difficult, but successful application of the mutable alloys yields incomparable advantages."
 tech_mine_betharian:0 "Betharian Refining"
 tech_mine_betharian_desc:0 "The Betharian minerals appear to have originated from singular source, but were scattered across the galaxy millennia ago. The minerals are most often encountered as pebble-sized clusters, and are highly flammable."
 tech_mine_rare_crystals:0 "Rare Crystal Mining"
 tech_mine_rare_crystals_desc:1 "Mining these crystals without damaging or even destroying them is an extremely delicate process. It requires advanced equipment capable of pinpoint precision."

 # Aura Components
 tech_aura_nanobot:0 "Nanobot Assemblers"
 #tech_aura_nanobot_desc:0 ""
 tech_aura_minefield:0 "Proximity Mines"
 #tech_aura_minefield_desc:0 ""

 # Megastructures
 tech_mega_engineering:0 "Mega-Engineering"
 tech_mega_engineering_desc:1 "To complete construction projects of truly staggering scales we must first achieve a fundamental understanding of both the engineering and resource storage requirements for such megastructures."

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 # Mass Driver Branch
 tech_mass_drivers_1:0 "Mass Drivers"
 tech_mass_drivers_1_desc:0 "These electromagnetic projectile launchers use magnets to accelerate armor-piercing rounds towards targets at high speeds."
 tech_mass_drivers_2:0 "Coilguns"
 tech_mass_drivers_2_desc:0 "Coilguns are more powerful versions of the early mass drivers, using electromagnetic coils to rapidly accelerate projectiles towards targets."
 tech_mass_drivers_3:0 "Railguns"
 tech_mass_drivers_3_desc:0 "The latest in electromagnetic accelerators, railguns use twin parallel rails to fire projectiles at incredible speeds."
 tech_mass_drivers_4:0 "Advanced Railguns"
 tech_mass_drivers_4_desc:0 "A new version of the venerable railgun, with sturdier rails and an enhanced power supply. These weapons are even more powerful and accurate than their predecessors."
 tech_mass_drivers_5:0 "Gauss Cannons"
 tech_mass_drivers_5_desc:0 "This updated version of the old coilgun design is even more destructive than the latest railgun designs. It is capable of launching projectiles with incredible accuracy and speed."
 tech_kinetic_artillery_1:0 "Kinetic Battery"
 tech_kinetic_artillery_1_desc:0 "Very long-range artillery capable of hurling powerful rounds over extreme distances with a large degree of accuracy."
 tech_kinetic_artillery_2:0 "Kinetic Artillery"
 tech_kinetic_artillery_2_desc:0 "An even more powerful long-range, ship-based artillery cannon, equipped with a new barrel and an upgraded fire control computer."
 tech_mass_accelerator_1:0 "Mega Cannon"
 tech_mass_accelerator_1_desc:0 "An enormous mass accelerator cannon that can only be placed in a spinal mount and fires monstrously powerful rounds over vast distances."
 tech_mass_accelerator_2:0 "Giga Cannon"
 tech_mass_accelerator_2_desc:0 "An even more powerful mass accelerator cannon that can rip through even the toughest shields."

 # Auto-Cannon Branch
 tech_autocannons_1:0 "Autocannons"
 tech_autocannons_1_desc:0 "Large-caliber ballistic weapons that fire cased explosive shells. The main advantage of these cannons is their high rate of fire."
 tech_autocannons_2:0 "Ripper Cannons"
 tech_autocannons_2_desc:0 "These upgraded rotary autocannons feature improved tracking and fire control systems. This allows them to maintain an even higher rate of fire."
 tech_autocannons_3:0 "Stormfire Cannons"
 tech_autocannons_3_desc:1 "Advanced rotary autocannons capable of spewing a cloud of high-explosive shells at a target."

 tech_flak_batteries_1:1 "Flak Battery"
 tech_flak_batteries_1_desc:1 "Gun batteries that fire shrapnel rounds at close range. They are particularly lethal to enemy strike craft, but can also defend against missiles."
 tech_flak_batteries_2:1 "Flak Cannons"
 tech_flak_batteries_2_desc:1 "Upgraded flak batteries with new, more powerful shrapnel rounds."
 tech_flak_batteries_3:1 "Flak Artillery"
 tech_flak_batteries_3_desc:1 "Predictive tracking algorithms and even more powerful rounds make these batteries incredibly lethal to enemy strike craft."

 # Missile Branch
 tech_missiles_1:0 "Nuclear Missiles"
 tech_missiles_1_desc:0 "Space-to-space missiles equipped with high-yield nuclear warheads. Although based on old pre-space technology, these crude fire-and-forget weapons can be surprisingly effective at range."
 tech_missiles_2:0 "Fusion Missiles"
 tech_missiles_2_desc:0 "These updated space-to-space missiles have more powerful fusion warheads and improved flight performance."
 tech_missiles_3:0 "Antimatter Missiles"
 tech_missiles_3_desc:0 "Advanced missiles equipped with very powerful antimatter warheads. A new and improved guidance system gives them a better chance of finding their targets."
 tech_missiles_4:0 "Quantum Missiles"
 tech_missiles_4_desc:0 "The latest version of space-to-space missile, this upgraded variant has an immensely powerful warhead that draws its energy from a zero point vacuum."
 tech_missiles_5:0 "Marauder Missiles"
 tech_missiles_5_desc:0 "These highly advanced missiles are equipped with limited onboard AI pilots that substantially improve their performance and ability to track targets."
 tech_swarmer_missiles_1:0 "Swarmer Missiles"
 tech_swarmer_missiles_1_desc:0 "These smaller missiles are launched in volleys and have been specifically designed to overwhelm enemy point-defense systems."
 tech_swarmer_missiles_2:0 "Whirlwind Missiles"
 tech_swarmer_missiles_2_desc:0 "New miniaturization techniques will allow us to equip swarmer missiles with more powerful warheads and improved flight performance."

 # Torpedo Branch
 tech_torpedoes_1:0 "Space Torpedoes"
 tech_torpedoes_1_desc:0 "These torpedoes are essentially very large, slow-moving missiles. They are equipped with more powerful warheads and shield modulators that let them slip unmolested through energy screens."
 tech_torpedoes_2:0 "Armored Torpedoes"
 tech_torpedoes_2_desc:0 "Upgraded space torpedoes encased in armor, to better withstand enemy point-defense fire. The armor fragments into shards that cause additional damage when the torpedo detonates."
 tech_torpedoes_3:0 "Devastator Torpedoes"
 tech_torpedoes_3_desc:0 "Advanced torpedoes with very powerful warheads. They have a sleeker design, faster engines and upgraded shield modulators for slipping through energy screens."

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 # Science Ship Actions
 tech_deep_scan:0 "Deep Scan Instruments"
 tech_deep_scan_desc:0 "Unused" # TEMP
 tech_databank_uplinks:0 "Databank Uplinks"
 tech_databank_uplinks_desc:0 "High-capacity quantum bands dedicated to databank transfers make possible virtually completely synchronous research operations across vast distances."
 tech_improved_databank_uplinks:0 "Uplink Miniaturization"
 tech_improved_databank_uplinks_desc:0 "Miniaturization of the endpoint transmitters allow for installing them in clusters, further increasing bandwidth."

 # Physics Lab & related
 tech_basic_science_lab_1:0 "Scientific Method"
 tech_basic_science_lab_1_desc:0 "Testable predictions of observable phenomena."
 tech_basic_science_lab_2:0 "Exotic Materials Labs"
 tech_basic_science_lab_2_desc:1 "As we explore the galaxy, we continually encounter new materials and substances that are unfamiliar to us. Cataloging and analyzing these discoveries will require new facilities."
 tech_basic_science_lab_3:0 "Multi-Dimensional Studies"
 tech_basic_science_lab_3_desc:1 "To expand our knowledge base, we must consider all levels of existence. A new realm of science awaits us!"
 tech_physics_1:0 "Quantum Computing"
 tech_physics_1_desc:0 "With processing speeds that defy classical limits, the potential of quantum computers is boundless. This revolutionary technology heralds a great leap into uncharted regions of problem-solving."
 tech_physics_2:0 "Unified Field Theory"
 tech_physics_2_desc:0 "The fundamental forces of the universe can be mediated by physical fields. Mastering this process allows us to play as gods - at least within the confines of the science lab."
 tech_physics_3:0 "Quantum Gravitational Waves"
 tech_physics_3_desc:0 "We knew gravity and time were linked long before we reached the stars. Now, our understanding of this unique relationship has reached a tipping point, allowing us to manipulate forces on a previously unimaginable scale."
 #tech_physics_4: "Thesis of Everything"
 #tech_physics_4_desc: ""... therefore we postulate that the meaning of existence, and the origin and purpose of all creation can be summed up as a simple formula as follows...""
 tech_administrative_ai:0 "Administrative AI"
 tech_administrative_ai_desc:0 "Organizational circuitry rerouting academic fervor."
 tech_administrative_ai_machine_intelligence:0 "Academic Optimization"
 tech_administrative_ai_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "New subroutines will sharpen the focus of our research units and eliminate inefficiency."
 tech_self_aware_logic:2 "Self-Evolving Logic"
 tech_self_aware_logic_desc:2 "Introspective prioritization."
 tech_sapient_ai:0 "Positronic AI"
 tech_sapient_ai_desc:0 "Evolving artificial intellects are opening the door to the possibility for true synthetic sapience."

 tech_administrative_ai_hive_mind:0 "Synaptic Enhancers"
 tech_administrative_ai_desc_hive_mind:0 "Thought before action. Our Mind will evolve to ever greater heights."
 tech_self_aware_logic_hive_mind:0 "Autonomous Synapses"
 tech_self_aware_logic_desc_hive_mind:0 "Indivisible unity apart."

 tech_positronic_implants:0 "Positronic Implants"
 tech_positronic_implants_desc:0 "Expanding possibilities through the application of limited cybernetics."
 tech_positronic_implants_machine_intelligence:0 "Positronic Processors"
 tech_positronic_implants_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "Opening new avenues of synthetic thought."

 tech_combat_computers_1:0 "Specialized Combat Computers"
 tech_combat_computers_1_desc:0 "Active matrices tuned for specific combat-centric tasks greatly improve engagement efficiency." # The development of active combat personalities allows combat-AI to specialize heavily in specific tasks.
 tech_combat_computers_2:0 "Extended Combat Algorithms"
 tech_combat_computers_2_desc:0 "Further advances in predictive algorithms allow for augmented tactical decision-making in the field."
 tech_combat_computers_3:0 "Sapient Combat Simulations"
 tech_combat_computers_3_desc:0 "Running sapient AIs through high-intensity combat simulations yields valuable insight into potential optimizations for risk-evaluation techniques." # The effectiveness of Ship-AIs have proved far greater with the sensation of a fear of death.
 tech_combat_computers_autonomous:0 "Autonomous Ship Intellects"
 tech_combat_computers_autonomous_desc:0 "Granting our ships their own semi-autonomous intellect will greatly enhance their responsiveness in combat."
 tech_pd_tracking_1:0 "Active Countermeasures"
 tech_pd_tracking_1_desc:0 "The best defense is a good offense."
 tech_pd_tracking_2:0 "Interlinked Support Systems"
 tech_pd_tracking_2_desc:0 "Arrays of defensive armaments prove much more effective than independent countermeasures."
 tech_pd_tracking_3:0 "Predictive Algorithms"
 tech_pd_tracking_3_desc:0 "Advanced prediction greatly increases the accuracy of active countermeasure systems."
 tech_synchronized_defences:0 "Synchronized Defenses"
 tech_synchronized_defences_desc:0 "Aligning defensive and offensive weapon execution paradigms allows for increased efficiency."
 tech_global_research_initiative:1 "Interplanetary Research Initiative"
 tech_global_research_initiative_desc:2 "A bid for interplanetary resource pools and more flexible research grants."
 tech_neuro_quantum_links:0 "Quantum Neuro-Links"
 tech_neuro_quantum_links_desc:0 "Advanced neurological implants with connection to quantum computing clusters allow for multi-threaded thoughts."
 tech_cryostasis_1:0 "Automated Colony Ships"
 tech_cryostasis_1_desc:1 "By giving control of the colony ship to the on-board computer, the crew and colonists can be placed in suspended animation."
 tech_cryostasis_1_wilderness: "Seedling Incubation"
 tech_cryostasis_1_wilderness_desc: "By first incubating our new seedlings in the native soils of new colonies we can speed up the acclimatization process."
 tech_cryostasis_1_machine_intelligence:0 "Colony Fabrication Drones"
 tech_cryostasis_1_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "Fleets of small but efficient construction drones that are stored in the cargo bays of colony ships. Once activated on a planetary surface, they greatly speed up the initial settlement process."
 tech_cryostasis_2:0 "Self-Aware Colony Ships"
 tech_cryostasis_2_desc:1 "Sufficiently advanced systems are capable of optimizing themselves if they are made acutely aware of the purpose for which they were made."
 tech_cryostasis_2_wilderness: "Permanent Incubation"
 tech_cryostasis_2_wilderness_desc: "Permanently maintaining specialized seedlings capable of surviving all types of climates massively decreases the time it takes us to create new worlds."
 tech_automated_exploration:0 "Automated Exploration Protocols"
 tech_automated_exploration_desc:0 "An advanced AI will aid science officers in their task to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no Blorg has gone before. The Science Ship will be able to explore the galaxy with help from an AI."
 tech_automated_exploration_machine_intelligence:0 "Autonomous Exploration Algorithms"
 tech_automated_exploration_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "Updated and more advanced algorithms will not only speed up surveying, but also permit our exploration assets to spend more time in deep space without continuous instructions from the central Machine Intelligence."
 tech_auxiliary_fire_control:0 "Auxiliary Fire-control"
 tech_auxiliary_fire_control_desc:1 "$FIRE_CONTROL_1_DESC$"

 # Resources
 tech_exotic_gases:0 "Exotic Gas Refining"
 tech_exotic_gases_desc:0 "Exotic Gas can be produced artificially, but it is a difficult process that requires advanced refinery equipment."
 tech_volatile_motes:0 "Volatile Material Plants"
 tech_volatile_motes_desc:1 "Aside from the obvious safety concerns, the artificial creation of Volatile Motes is an extremely delicate and complicated process that requires highly specialized equipment."
 tech_rare_crystals:0 "Rare Crystal Manufacturing"
 tech_rare_crystals_desc:1 "The crystallization process is complicated and difficult, but synthetic crystals can be manufactured by using specialized industrial plants."

 tech_mine_neutronium:0 "Neutronium Extraction"
 tech_mine_neutronium_desc:1 "Neutronium is a super-dense substance composed of neutrons that can be forged into extremely resistant and durable armor."
 tech_mine_dark_matter:0 "Dark Matter Drawing"
 tech_mine_dark_matter_desc:1 "This exotic substance has many properties that seemingly defy the laws of physics. Harvestable concentrations can only be found near Black Holes or in certain nebulas."

 # Ship Reactor Components
 tech_fission_power:0 "Fission Power"
 tech_fission_power_desc:1 "This energy source generates power for ships through induced fission, but it also produces harmful nuclear waste."
 tech_fusion_power:0 "Fusion Power"
 tech_fusion_power_desc:1 "Nuclear fusion processes generate a great amount of power for ships, but without many of the risks associated with fission power."
 tech_cold_fusion_power:0 "Cold Fusion Power"
 tech_cold_fusion_power_desc:1 "The ability to sustain a fusion reaction at relatively low temperatures will result in a new generation of fusion reactors for our ships."
 tech_antimatter_power:0 "Antimatter Power"
 tech_antimatter_power_desc:1 "By harnessing the energy produced by matter/antimatter annihilations, our efficiency at generating ship power will be orders of magnitude better than fusion."
 tech_zero_point_power:0 "Zero Point Power"
 tech_zero_point_power_desc:1 "These generators extract vacuum energy, providing an almost limitless supply of ship power. There is no more efficient way to generate energy."
 tech_dark_matter_power_core:0 "Dark Matter Power"
 tech_dark_matter_power_core_desc:1 "These generators appear to somehow draw energy directly from dark matter, providing more ship power than should be possible according to the laws of physics."
 tech_dark_matter_propulsion:0 "Dark Matter Propulsion"
 tech_dark_matter_propulsion_desc:0 "$SHIP_THRUSTER_5_DESC$"

 tech_reactor_boosters_1:0 "Reactor Boosters"
 tech_reactor_boosters_1_desc:0 "$REACTOR_BOOSTER_1_DESC$"
 tech_reactor_boosters_2:0 "Improved Reactor Boosters"
 tech_reactor_boosters_2_desc:0 "$REACTOR_BOOSTER_2_DESC$"
 tech_reactor_boosters_3:0 "Advanced Reactor Boosters"
 tech_reactor_boosters_3_desc:0 "$REACTOR_BOOSTER_3_DESC$"

 # Shield Components
 tech_shields_1:0 "Deflectors"
 tech_shields_1_desc:0 "Energy deflector screens can stop a limited amount of incoming enemy fire before overloading. Their main drawback is that they consume large amounts of power."
 tech_shields_2:0 "Improved Deflectors"
 tech_shields_2_desc:0 "These updated deflector screens are capable of soaking up even more punishment before they overload."
 tech_shields_3:0 "Shields"
 tech_shields_3_desc:0 "These new shield generators represent the next generation of energy screens, replacing the older deflector technology. They offer significantly better protection."
 tech_shields_4:0 "Advanced Shields"
 tech_shields_4_desc:0 "An updated shield generator that produces an even stronger energy field. Only sustained enemy fire can penetrate this barrier."
 tech_shields_5:0 "Hyper Shields"
 tech_shields_5_desc:0 "These reinforced and hardened energy shields are incredibly powerful. The protection they offer is second to none."
 tech_shield_rechargers_1:0 "Shield Capacitors"
 tech_shield_rechargers_1_desc:1 "These capacitors store surplus energy which can quickly be transferred to reinforce a ship's shields."
 tech_shield_hardeners_1:0 "Shield Hardening"
 tech_shield_hardeners_1_desc:0 "$SHIELD_HARDENER_1_DESC$"
 tech_shield_hardeners_2:0 "Advanced Shield Hardening"
 tech_shield_hardeners_2_desc:0 "$SHIELD_HARDENER_2_DESC$"
 tech_planetary_shield_generator:0 "Planetary Shields"
 tech_planetary_shield_generator_desc:0 "Generating a strong energy shield within a planetary atmosphere is a greater challenge than in the vacuum of space, but it offers a potent defense against orbital bombardment."
 tech_dark_matter_deflector:0 "Dark Matter Deflectors"
 tech_dark_matter_deflector_desc:0 "These deflectors utilize dark matter to deflect incoming projectiles in a way that seems to utterly defy the laws of nature."
 tech_psionic_shield:0 "Psionic Shields"
 tech_psionic_shield_desc: "$tech_psionic_shield_desc.1$ $INDIVIDUAL_PSIONIC_SPECIALISTS$$tech_psionic_shield_desc.2$"
 tech_psionic_shield_desc.1: "These extremely powerful shields are generated out of pure psionic energy by a cadre of"
 tech_psionic_shield_desc.2: ". Their powers are further augmented by large arrays of psi emitters."
 tech_psionic_shield_desc.shroud_forged.shared: "were materialized through the channeling of pure psionic energy from the Shroud"
 tech_psionic_shield_gestalt: "$tech_psionic_shield$"
 tech_psionic_shield_gestalt_desc: "$tech_psionic_shield_desc.1$ $GESTALT_PSIONIC_SPECIALISTS$$tech_psionic_shield_desc.2$"
 tech_psionic_shield_shroud_forged: "$tech_psionic_shield$"
 tech_psionic_shield_shroud_forged_desc: "These extremely powerful shields $tech_psionic_shield_desc.shroud_forged.shared$$tech_psionic_shield_desc.2$"
 tech_psionic_barrier: "Psionic Barrier"
 tech_psionic_barrier_desc: "$tech_psionic_barrier_desc.1$ $INDIVIDUAL_PSIONIC_SPECIALISTS$$tech_psionic_barrier_desc.2$"
 tech_psionic_barrier_desc.1: "These barriers are generated out of pure psionic energy by a cadre of"
 tech_psionic_barrier_desc.2: ". They will be able to stop some incoming fire, like our energy deflector systems, but without the prohibitive power consumption."
 tech_psionic_barrier_gestalt: "$tech_psionic_barrier$"
 tech_psionic_barrier_gestalt_desc: "$tech_psionic_barrier_desc.1$ $GESTALT_PSIONIC_SPECIALISTS$$tech_psionic_barrier_desc.2$"
 tech_psionic_barrier_shroud_forged: "$tech_psionic_barrier$"
 tech_psionic_barrier_shroud_forged_desc: "These barriers $tech_psionic_shield_desc.shroud_forged.shared$$tech_psionic_barrier_desc.2$"

 # Sensor Components
 tech_sensors_2:0 "Gravitic Sensors"
 tech_sensors_2_desc:0 "These sensors have been tuned to look for any gravitational changes in space, such as those produced by the presence of a starship."
 tech_sensors_3:0 "Subspace Sensors"
 tech_sensors_3_desc:0 "Sensors that detect the subspace fluctuations left in the wake of traveling starships. Their sensitivity and range is greater than that of a gravitic sensor array."
 tech_sensors_4:0 "Tachyon Sensors"
 tech_sensors_4_desc:0 "Advanced sensors that rely on rotating tachyon beams to detect ship movements even at extreme distances."
 tech_orbital_sensor_array:0 "Orbital Sensor Arrays"
 tech_orbital_sensor_array_desc:0 "Powerful sensor arrays that can be added to the structure of orbital spaceports. They provide excellent sensor coverage of the surrounding region of space."

 # Power Plants
 tech_power_plant_1:0 "High-Energy Capacitors"
 tech_power_plant_1_desc:0 "Capacitors capable of storing vast amounts of energy is one of the cornerstones for any modern civilization."
 tech_power_plant_2:0 "Field Modulation"
 tech_power_plant_2_desc:0 "Modulated fields allow for increased production and improved energy yield."
 tech_power_plant_3:0 "Quantum Energy States"
 tech_power_plant_3_desc:0 "Basic entanglement principles applied to energy generation provide a substantial increase in energy output."
 tech_power_plant_4:0 "Quantum Field Manipulation"
 tech_power_plant_4_desc:1 "Quantum superposition of energy coils, simultaneously drained and charged."
 #tech_power_plant_5:0 "Matter to Energy Conversion"
 #tech_power_plant_5_desc:0 ""
 tech_stellar_absorption:0 "Stellar Absorption"
 #tech_stellar_absorption_desc:0 "Unused" # TEMP
 tech_power_hub_1:0 "Global Energy Management"
 tech_power_hub_1_desc:1 "Load-balancing facilities can greatly improve the stability of local grids and feed excess power back into centralized capacitors."
 tech_power_hub_2:0 "Planetary Power Grid"
 tech_power_hub_2_desc:1 "A re-engineered and unified grid further reduces energy losses over distance."

 # Warp Drives
 tech_wormhole_generation_1:0 "Subspace Wormholes"
 tech_wormhole_generation_1_desc:0 "By tunneling directly through subspace, a temporary conduit can be established between two different points in normal space. Travel between these points would be near instantaneous."
 tech_wormhole_generation_2:0 "Wormhole Calibration Matrix"
 tech_wormhole_generation_2_desc:0 "The creation of a stable wormhole takes time and requires massive amounts of energy, but the process can be streamlined with the use of special calibrators."
 tech_wormhole_generation_3:0 "Wormhole Containment Fields"
 tech_wormhole_generation_3_desc:0 "These containment fields allow for the creation of more powerful wormholes without the risk of triggering a sudden subspace energy cascade."
 tech_hyper_drive_1:0 "Hyperspace Travel"
 tech_hyper_drive_1_desc:0 "Like the strands of a spider web, the extra-dimensional realm of hyperspace runs between the gravity wells of most stars. Faster than light travel is theoretically possible along these hyperlanes."
 tech_hyper_drive_2:0 "Hyperlane Breach Points"
 tech_hyper_drive_2_desc:0 "We have identified the existence of points in space where a ship expends less energy to "breach" their way into a hyperlane. This will lead to a new generation of hyper drives."
 tech_hyper_drive_3:0 "Hyperspace Slipstreams"
 tech_hyper_drive_3_desc:0 "A new generation of hyper drives capable of accessing the subspace slipstreams that are present within hyperspace. This leads to dramatically improved drive performance."
 tech_hyperlane_mapping:0 "Hyperlane Mapping"
 tech_hyperlane_mapping_desc:0 "Although we do not travel through hyperspace, mapping the galaxy's extensive hyperlane network gives us a clear advantage against those who do."
 tech_warp_drive_1:0 "Warp Travel"
 tech_warp_drive_1_desc:0 "By enveloping a vessel in a warp field and forming a subspace bubble around it, velocities exceeding the speed of light are theoretically possible."
 tech_warp_drive_2:0 "Warp Field Stabilizers"
 tech_warp_drive_2_desc:0 "Improved stabilization techniques for warp fields will enable our ships to travel farther while expending less energy."
 tech_warp_drive_3:0 "Warp Drive Ramscoops"
 tech_warp_drive_3_desc:0 "These revolutionary ramscoops are attached to warp drives and function as particle collectors, replenishing a starship's fuel supply."
 tech_jump_drive_1:0 "Jump Drive"
 tech_jump_drive_1_desc:1 "A groundbreaking technological marvel, the Jump Drive shreds the local space-time continuum and rearranges it on the quantum level to be identical to that of the target destination - and thus the ship appears to near-instantly "jump" from system to system."
 tech_psi_jump_drive_1:0 "Psi Jump Drive"
 tech_psi_jump_drive_1_desc:1 "The Psi Jump Drive harnesses the psi energies emitted by the crew to force the vessel through the very fabric of reality, instantly "jumping" vast distances."
 tech_wormhole_stabilization:0 "Wormhole Stabilization"
 tech_wormhole_stabilization_desc:0 "A naturally occurring subspace wormhole is a fickle thing, and its fluctuating energy levels typically make it impossible to travel safely between its linked apertures. There are ways to temporarily stabilize its matrix, however."
 tech_gateway_activation:0 "Gateway Activation"
 tech_gateway_activation_desc:0 "The ability to reactivate the derelict Gateway stations that can be found scattered throughout the galaxy has the potential to dramatically shorten travel times."
 tech_gateway_construction:0 "Gateway Construction"
 tech_gateway_construction_desc:0 "The construction of new Gateway stations enables us to build a fast-travel network that could revolutionize interstellar travel."

 # Aura Components
 tech_shield_recharge_aura_1:0 "Capacitor Fields"
 tech_shield_recharge_aura_1_desc:1 "Localized fields of charged particles can energize depleted shield capacitors."
 tech_aura_shield_dampener:0 "Shield Dampeners"
 #tech_aura_shield_dampener_desc:0 ""
 tech_aura_quantum_destabilizer:1 "Quantum Destabilizer"
 tech_aura_quantum_destabilizer_desc:1 "Quantum Destabilizers agitate the local quantum field, disturbing sensitive targeting equipment aboard hostile ships."
 tech_enigmatic_disruption_field:0 "Enigmatic Disruption Field"
 tech_enigmatic_disruption_field_desc:1 "By flooding a localized area with weak, randomly-modulated electromagnetic pulses, enemy shield and weapons systems can be partially disrupted."

 # Aux
 tech_enigmatic_encoder:0 "Enigmatic Encoder"
 tech_enigmatic_encoder_desc:1 "The Enigmatic Encoder scrambles flight path data according to some indeterminable design before feeding it back to fleet command."
 tech_enigmatic_decoder:0 "Enigmatic Decoder"
 tech_enigmatic_decoder_desc:1 "While producing average results in standard tests, the accuracy of Enigmatic Decoder's prediction algorithms seemingly increases as the target's flight path grows more erratic."

 # Ascension perk
 tech_ascension_theory:0 "Ascension Theory"
 tech_ascension_theory_desc:0 "Our history is a repeating cycle of dramatic technological, political, and cultural leaps; these leaps are often preceded by periods of upheaval and followed by times of relative stability. By identifying the core, recurring premises of these leaps, we may be able to effectively short-circuit the cycle for our own benefit."
 tech_ascension_theory_apoc:0 "$tech_ascension_theory$"
 tech_ascension_theory_apoc_desc:0 "$tech_ascension_theory_desc$"

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 # Laser Branch
 tech_lasers_1:0 "Red Lasers"
 tech_lasers_1_desc:0 "Laser weapons fire focused beams of light at targets, causing damage through the generation of intense heat."
 tech_lasers_2:0 "Blue Lasers"
 tech_lasers_2_desc:0 "More powerful than red lasers, these blue variants emit electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength that appears blue or violet to most organics."
 tech_lasers_3:0 "UV Lasers"
 tech_lasers_3_desc:0 "Ultraviolet lasers are an updated and more powerful version of their blue predecessors. Accurate and destructive, these weapons are capable of inflicting great damage."
 tech_lasers_4:0 "X-Ray Lasers"
 tech_lasers_4_desc:0 "These lasers have a shorter wavelength than UV-based laser weaponry, but are even more destructive."
 tech_lasers_5:0 "Gamma Lasers"
 tech_lasers_5_desc:0 "The electromagnetic radiation emitted by gamma lasers is of an extremely high frequency. Their destructive potential is unmatched in the field of laser weapons."
 tech_energy_lance_1:0 "Particle Lances"
 tech_energy_lance_1_desc:1 "These heavy energy weapons fire focused particle beams that cause massive damage. The size of the emitter arrays limits their use to battleships and titans."
 tech_energy_lance_2:0 "Tachyon Lances"
 tech_energy_lance_2_desc:1 "A more powerful version of the particle lance, this weapon fires a tachyon beam of immense power. Like its predecessor, its use is limited to battleships and titans."
 tech_perdition_beam:0 "Perdition Beam"
 tech_perdition_beam_desc:0 "A massive array of linked energy amplification conduits that fires a beam of unprecedented firepower. Its size means that it can only be fitted on Titan-class starships."

 # Plasma Weapons
 tech_plasma_1:0 "Plasma Throwers"
 tech_plasma_1_desc:0 "Weapons that eject destructive balls of high-energy plasma at targets. These plasma projectiles are extremely effective at eating through ship armor."
 tech_plasma_2:0 "Plasma Accelerators"
 tech_plasma_2_desc:0 "These new accelerators launch projectiles of high-energy plasma with improved containment fields. This results in less energy leakage as the projectile travels in space towards its target."
 tech_plasma_3:0 "Plasma Cannons"
 tech_plasma_3_desc:0 "The latest in plasma weaponry, these cannons are fully militarized versions of the older, somewhat improvised plasma throwers. Their plasma projectiles are even deadlier."
 tech_arc_emitter_1:0 "Arc Emitters"
 tech_arc_emitter_1_desc:1 "Powerful weapons that launch a lightning arc of chaotic energy at targets, which in part can ignore armor and shields."
 tech_arc_emitter_2:0 "Focused Arc Emitters"
 tech_arc_emitter_2_desc:0 "These upgraded emitters are equipped with better focusing lenses, resulting in a more powerful energy discharge."

 # Disruptor Weapons
 tech_disruptors_1:0 "Disruptors"
 tech_disruptors_1_desc:1 "Disruptors fire high-energy bolts that weaken and destroy the molecular bonds that hold the target's constituent atoms together. They are capable of passing through shields and armor to wreak havoc directly on enemy hull and crew."
 tech_disruptors_2:0 "Ion Disruptors"
 tech_disruptors_2_desc:1 "These upgraded disruptors fire bolts of more destructive ion particles at targets."
 tech_disruptors_3:0 "Phase Disruptors"
 tech_disruptors_3_desc:1 "Extremely high-yield disruptors that fire quantum energy charges causing incredible damage to those unfortunate enough to get in their way."
 tech_energy_torpedoes_1:1 "Proton Launchers"
 tech_energy_torpedoes_1_desc:2 "These energy projectiles consist of tightly concentrated protons capable of causing immense damage to the hull of enemy ships."
 tech_energy_torpedoes_2:1 "Neutron Launchers"
 tech_energy_torpedoes_2_desc:1 "Upgraded energy projectiles that rely on neutrons instead of protons for their destructive power."
 null_void_beam:0 "Null Void Beam"
 null_void_beam_desc:1 "By harnessing the entropic nature of the Null Void, this beam can actually destroy energy."

 # Critter Weapons
 tech_extradimensional_weapon_1:0 "Extradimensional Weaponry"
 tech_extradimensional_weapon_1_desc:1 "Applying 5th-dimensional energy manipulation principles on lower dimensional planes allows for the creation of powerful energy weapons."
 tech_mining_drone_weapon_1:0 "Mining Drone Lasers"
 tech_mining_drone_weapon_1_desc:2 "Using intense-focus lenses in combination with an oscillating firing frequency help create lasers strong enough to mine asteroids, or shoot down hostiles."
 tech_space_cloud_weapon_1:0 "Cloud Lightning Conduits"
 tech_space_cloud_weapon_1_desc:1 "Void Clouds use the electrical charges generated by the dense gases that make up most of their core to release bolts of burning plasma. Using the same gas composition together with a specialized conduit allows for powerful lightning weaponry."
 tech_blue_crystal_weapon_1:0 "Blue Crystal Capacitors"
 tech_blue_crystal_weapon_1_desc:1 "Crystalline Entities store stellar radiation within their prismatic bodies and can focus it to emit laser-like beams. Using the sapphire type's prismatic pattern as a base we can construct laser capacitors that produce energy at a similar wavelength."
 tech_green_crystal_weapon_1:0 "Green Crystal Capacitors"
 tech_green_crystal_weapon_1_desc:1 "Crystalline Entities store stellar radiation within their prismatic bodies and can focus it to emit laser-like beams. Using the emerald type's prismatic pattern as a base we can construct laser capacitors that produce energy at a similar wavelength."
 tech_yellow_crystal_weapon_1:0 "Yellow Crystal Capacitors"
 tech_yellow_crystal_weapon_1_desc:1 "Crystalline Entities store stellar radiation within their prismatic bodies and can focus it to emit laser-like beams. Using the topaz type's prismatic pattern as a base we can construct laser capacitors that produce energy at a similar wavelength."
 tech_red_crystal_weapon_1:0 "Red Crystal Capacitors"
 tech_red_crystal_weapon_1_desc:1 "Crystalline Entities store stellar radiation within their prismatic bodies and can focus it to emit laser-like beams. Using the ruby type's prismatic pattern as a base we can construct laser capacitors that produce energy at a similar wavelength."

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 # Farming
 tech_hydroponics:0 "Hydroponics Farming"
 tech_hydroponics_desc:0 "Hydroponics Farming in a controlled environment allows for crops to be grown in climates where farming would normally be impossible."
 tech_industrial_farming:0 "Industrial Agriculture"
 tech_industrial_farming_desc:0 "Large-scale industrial farms growing nutrient-rich produce allows a civilization to grow its population manifold."
 tech_eco_simulation:1 "Eco Simulation"
 tech_eco_simulation_desc:2 "Farming techniques can be further refined through sophisticated computer simulations of different environments and weather patterns. This allows for more predictable crop yields."
 tech_gene_crops:0 "Gene Crops"
 tech_gene_crops_desc:1 "Sophisticated genetic engineering of crops helps increase yield and further improves both taste and nutrient levels."
 tech_nano_vitality_crops:0 "Nano-Vitality Crops"
 tech_nano_vitality_crops_desc:1 "Infusing crop strands with small amounts of nano-machines help create a type of produce that is ultra resilient, and the chemical composition of which can be tailored and altered during its entire lifetime."
 #tech_pure_seed_farming:0 "Pure-seed Farming"
 #tech_pure_seed_farming_desc:0 ""
 tech_nutrient_replication:0 "Nutrient Replication"
 tech_nutrient_replication_desc:1 "The process of synthetically replicating crops requires a lot of collected waste to create a small amount of produce, but nevertheless provides a significant boost to agricultural output."

 # Resources
 tech_engos_vapor:0 "Engos Vapor Refining"
 tech_engos_vapor_desc:3 "A naturally occurring stimulant that helps all forms of life adapt and evolve. It can also be used as a very potent conductor for energy weapons."
 tech_pitharan_dust:0 "Pitharan Dust Refining"
 tech_pitharan_dust_desc:3 "This fine dust is a naturally occurring stimulant found on some worlds. It has a calming effect on most beings, and can be used as a non-violent way of pacifying hostile individuals."
 tech_mine_zro:0 "Zro Distillation"
 tech_mine_zro_desc:3 "$tech_mine_zro_desc.1$ $ORGANIC_INGESTED$ $tech_mine_zro_desc.2$ $individuals_key$$tech_mine_zro_desc.3$ $ORGANIC_DRUG$ $tech_mine_zro_desc.4$"
 tech_mine_zro_desc.1: "An extremely rare aerosol of exotic particles. It has been deposited on a number of worlds through meteor impacts, but its true origin is a mystery. If"
 tech_mine_zro_desc.2: "by psionically-gifted"
 tech_mine_zro_desc.3: ", Zro acts as a very potent (and addictive)"
 tech_mine_zro_desc.4: "that enhances Psi abilities."
 tech_mine_zro_machine_gestalt:0 "$tech_mine_zro$"
 tech_mine_zro_machine_gestalt_desc:3 "$tech_mine_zro_desc.1$ $MACHINE_INGESTED$ $tech_mine_zro_desc.2$ $units_key$$tech_mine_zro_desc.3$ $MACHINE_DRUG$ $tech_mine_zro_desc.4$"
 tech_mine_zro_machine_non_gestalt:0 "$tech_mine_zro$"
 tech_mine_zro_machine_non_gestalt_desc:3 "$tech_mine_zro_desc.1$ $MACHINE_INGESTED$ $tech_mine_zro_desc.2$ $individuals_key$$tech_mine_zro_desc.3$ $MACHINE_DRUG$ $tech_mine_zro_desc.4$"
 tech_mine_zro_hive:0 "$tech_mine_zro$"
 tech_mine_zro_hive_desc: "$tech_mine_zro_desc.1$ $ORGANIC_INGESTED$ $tech_mine_zro_desc.2$ $drones_key$$tech_mine_zro_desc.3$ $ORGANIC_DRUG$ $tech_mine_zro_desc.4$"
 tech_mine_zro_wilderness:0 "$tech_mine_zro$"
 tech_mine_zro_wilderness_desc: "$tech_mine_zro_desc.1$ $ORGANIC_INGESTED$ $tech_mine_zro_desc.2$ $symbionts_key$$tech_mine_zro_desc.3$ $ORGANIC_DRUG$ $tech_mine_zro_desc.4$"

 tech_society_1: "Xenobiology"
 tech_society_1_desc: "The study of alien life has moved beyond mere cataloging. By examining the structures and survival strategies of organisms evolved under foreign stars, we open new avenues in medicine, adaptation, and design."
 tech_society_2: "Neural Weaving"
 tech_society_2_desc: "Through recursive axonal scaffolding and synaptic reticulation, we have developed methods for reorganizing the electrochemical topology of conscious matter. Neurons do not merely transmit - they entwine, organize, and remember. Now, they do so according to our design."
 tech_society_3: "Biostructural Synthesis"
 tech_society_3_desc: "Life, in all its staggering variety, is composed of repeating patterns and modular structures. By decoding and replicating these at every scale, we now wield a holistic blueprint of biology. There is little left in nature we do not understand, and less still we cannot recreate."

#  tech_society_1:0 "Standardized Interstellar Timekeeping"
#  tech_society_1_desc:1 "In an era where interstellar travel is commonplace, the adoption of a unified temporal framework serves as a linchpin for progress. Whether for organizing galactic commutes or facilitating astrophysical observations, standard time represents a visionary stride towards unity and precision."
 #tech_society_2:0 "Xenobiology"
 #tech_society_2_desc:1 "The study of xenobiology invites us to explore the possibility of life beyond conventional paradigms, thriving in environments far removed from our own. Every new biosphere allows for parallels to be drawn and the origins of life itself to become clearer."
 #tech_society_3:0 "Exoplanetary Logistics"
 #tech_society_3_desc:1 "Comprehensive logistical systems optimize the movement of people, resources, and information across interstellar distances. This paradigm not only promotes cohesion between core world and colony, but serves as a testament to our adaptability and resilience in the face of large-scale challenges."
 #tech_society_4:0 "Origins of Sapience"
 #tech_society_4_desc:1 "By deciphering the neural and cognitive mechanisms that underpin sapience, researchers can now delineate its boundaries and constraints."
 tech_alien_life_studies:1 "Xenology"
 tech_alien_life_studies_desc:1 "Studying the fauna of other worlds gives insight into alien behaviors, allowing us to identify and domesticate docile entities."
 tech_xeno_zoo:0 "Xeno Zoo"
 tech_xeno_zoo_desc:1 "Having studied various alien lifeforms and developed a clear understanding of the potential risks inherent in containing them, we would be able to collect living specimens to keep on display."
 tech_colonization_1:0 "New Worlds Protocol"
 tech_colonization_1_desc:1 "Calculating required resources and gear required to establish a planetary colony allows us to herd brave pioneers into grand "ark ships," confident that they will survive the long voyage across the stars to a new home."
 tech_colonization_2:0 "Atmospheric Filtering"
 tech_colonization_2_desc:1 "By adjusting atmospheric filtering on a per-site basis to better filter out undesirable elements, colonial living conditions may be improved."
 tech_colonization_3:0 "Hostile Environment Adaptation"
 tech_colonization_3_desc:1 "Further study into the hazardous environments found on other planets help alleviate the difficulties that colonizers encounter in their day-to-day lives on foreign worlds."
 tech_colonization_4:0 "Foreign Soil Enrichment"
 tech_colonization_4_desc:1 "Extensive study into different soil types and their ability to support crops will help improve the living conditions of our settlers on foreign worlds."
 tech_colonization_5:1 "Eco-Integration Studies"
 tech_colonization_5_desc:2 "Additional study into different planetary climates will allow us to settle our population on worlds previously thought too hostile to support them."
 tech_tomb_world_adaption:0 "Tomb World Adaptation"
 tech_tomb_world_adaption_desc:0 "Through comprehensive study of irradiated environments we will allow our settlers to colonize worlds that have been devastated by nuclear warfare."
 tech_free_enterprises:0 "Free Enterprises"
 #tech_free_enterprises_desc:0 ""
 tech_frontier_initiatives:0 "Frontier Initiatives"
 tech_frontier_initiatives_desc:1 "Managing connections between the private sector and the government, giving subsidies to the right investors, allows for private initiatives into colonization."
 tech_frontier_traditions:0 "Frontier Traditions"
 tech_frontier_traditions_desc:1 "A certain pioneering spirit manifests itself in the priorities of orbital construction."
 tech_frontier_collectives:0 "Frontier Collectives"
 tech_frontier_collectives_desc:1 "History has proven collectives to be the most efficient social structure for settler enclaves."
 tech_frontier_commissars:0 "Frontier Commissars"
 tech_frontier_commissars_desc:1 "Studies indicate that strict social control may be integral to the continued resilience of young colonies."
 tech_cryostasis:0 "Cryostasis"
 #tech_cryostasis_desc:0 ""
 tech_xeno_ecology_1:0 "Xeno Ecology Subjugation"
 #tech_xeno_ecology_1_desc:0 ""
 tech_xeno_ecology_2:0 "Environmental Control"
 #tech_xeno_ecology_2_desc:0 ""
 tech_reveal_luxuries_1:0 "Interstellar Economics"
 #tech_reveal_luxuries_1_desc:0 ""
 tech_reveal_luxuries_2:0 "Galactic Markets"
 #tech_reveal_luxuries_2_desc:0 ""
 tech_orbital_hydroponics:0 "Orbital Hydroponics"
 tech_orbital_hydroponics_desc:1 "The challenges inherent in cultivating crops in zero-G are fairly unique, but far from insurmountable."
 tech_arctic_colonization:0 "Arctic Colonization"
 tech_arctic_colonization_desc:1 "Specialized shelters and adaptive life support systems allow colonization of alien climates."
 tech_tundra_colonization:0 "Tundra Colonization"
 tech_tundra_colonization_desc:1 "$tech_arctic_colonization_desc$"
 tech_ocean_colonization:0 "Ocean Colonization"
 tech_ocean_colonization_desc:1 "$tech_arctic_colonization_desc$"
 tech_arid_colonization:0 "Arid Colonization"
 tech_arid_colonization_desc:1 "$tech_arctic_colonization_desc$"
 tech_tropical_colonization:0 "Tropical Colonization"
 tech_tropical_colonization_desc:1 "$tech_arctic_colonization_desc$"
 tech_desert_colonization:0 "Desert Colonization"
 tech_desert_colonization_desc:1 "$tech_arctic_colonization_desc$"
 tech_continental_colonization:0 "Continental Colonization"
 tech_continental_colonization_desc:1 "$tech_arctic_colonization_desc$"
 tech_basic_health: "Medical Care"
 tech_basic_health_desc: "$job_healthcare_desc$"
 tech_frontier_health:1 "Genetic Healthcare"
 tech_frontier_health_desc:1 "The colonization of alien worlds has opened up an entirely new field of biomedical research."
 tech_frontier_health_machine_intelligence:0 "Modular Components"
 tech_frontier_health_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "The use of modular parts when assembling new machine units will both streamline the process and make future repairs easier."
 tech_frontier_hospital:1 "Cyto-Revitalization"
 tech_frontier_hospital_desc:2 "As our empire grows, so does our understanding of biology. Advanced medical treatments on a cellular level have allowed for significant advancements in biological population health."
 tech_frontier_hospital_machine_intelligence:0 "Intelligent Factories"
 tech_frontier_hospital_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "These factories are essentially self-aware entities that continually optimize themselves with only minimal input from the central Machine Intelligence."
 tech_modular_components:1 "$tech_frontier_health_machine_intelligence$"
 tech_modular_components_desc:1 "$tech_frontier_health_desc_machine_intelligence$"
 tech_intelligent_factories:1 "$tech_frontier_hospital_machine_intelligence$"
 tech_intelligent_factories_desc:1 "$tech_frontier_hospital_desc_machine_intelligence$"
 tech_mountain_range:0 "Planetary Resurfacing"
 tech_mountain_range_desc:1 "With the advent of clean fusion, automation, and matter compression technologies, it was only a matter of time before mountain top removal became mountain range removal."
 tech_volcano:0 "Deep Crust Engineering"
 tech_volcano_desc:1 "Advances in material technology and deep-shaft mining techniques allow geo-engineering at previously unthinkable depths and temperatures. Magma hotspots can now be exploited, suppressed, or even relocated."
 tech_dangerous_wildlife:0 "Dangerous Wildlife Removal"
 tech_dangerous_wildlife_desc:1 "Tactical disruption of natural habitats combined with converging search-and-destroy patterns can effectively eliminate hostile wildlife in a very short span of time."
 tech_dense_jungle:0 "Selective Defoliants"
 tech_dense_jungle_desc:1 "Thorough cataloging, gene sequencing, and computer modeling of exobotanical ecosystems, coupled with gene editing and dispersal mechanisms, will allow us to reshape alien plant communities to our liking."
 tech_quicksand_basin:0 "Soil Remediation"
 tech_quicksand_basin_desc:1 "The process of soil deposition normally takes millions of years. With advanced fracking, chemical engineering, and hydraulic management technologies even the poorest substrate can be turned into fertile topsoil."
 tech_noxious_swamp:0 "Xeno-Hydraulic Mastery"
 tech_noxious_swamp_desc:1 "Sapient races have been reclaiming swampland for thousands of years. A coordinated system of modular aqueducts, pump stations, chemical remediation crawlers and automated soil compactors can reclaim land at unprecedented speeds."
 tech_massive_glacier:0 "Climate Control Network"
 tech_massive_glacier_desc:1 "Orbital systems of mirrors and shades can effect dramatic changes in planetary climates, when managed properly."
 tech_toxic_kelp:0 "Ocean Ecology Management"
 tech_toxic_kelp_desc:1 "Given enough processing power, networked sensors and distributed stations, even the ocean currents can be managed to a fine level of control."
 tech_deep_sinkhole:0 "Subterranean Colonization"
 tech_deep_sinkhole_desc:1 "Many planets exhibit extensive subsurface voids. Subterranean exploration, exploitation, and construction techniques can greatly increase the habitable area of some worlds."

 # Trade
 tech_space_trading:1 "Offworld Trade Companies"
 tech_space_trading_desc:1 "Trade across interstellar distances presents a new set of challenges to overcome. It is critical to achieve the transfer of goods from one system to another in a timely and above all cost efficient manner."

 # Terraforming
 tech_terrestrial_sculpting:0 "Terrestrial Sculpting"
 tech_terrestrial_sculpting_desc:1 "There is no simple solution to the problem of macro-scale reshaping of planetary crusts - only bigger trowels and orbitally-deployed drills."
 tech_atmospheric_manipulation:0 "Atmospheric Manipulation"
 tech_atmospheric_manipulation_desc:1 "Humidity regulators and chemical dispersal units are the first step towards a fundamentally altered atmosphere."
 tech_ecological_adaptation:0 "Ecological Adaptation"
 tech_ecological_adaptation_desc:0 "By adapting planetary ecosystems to large-scale environmental changes we can turn terraformation into a less disruptive process."
 tech_climate_restoration:2 "Climate Restoration"
 tech_climate_restoration_desc:1 "By advancing our understanding of atmospheric transformation, we will be able to terraform even the most ecologically devastated worlds."
 tech_volcanic_terraforming: "Volcanic Terraforming"
 tech_volcanic_terraforming_desc: "Advances in material technology and deep-shaft mining techniques allow geo-engineering at previously unthinkable depths and temperatures. We can terraform a Volcanic World into a temperate planet."
 tech_gaia_creation:0 "Gaia Creation"
 tech_gaia_creation_desc:0 "The creation of Gaia planets, worlds eminently suitable to almost all forms of life, is the ultimate proof of a species' mastery in the art of terraforming."

 # Genetics
 tech_genome_mapping:0 "Genome Mapping"
 tech_genome_mapping_desc:1 "Mapping the genome of an individual through the sequencing of their DNA opens up for tailored medical treatments and therapies."
 tech_epigenetic_triggers:0 "Epigenetic Triggers"
 tech_epigenetic_triggers_desc:1 "Advanced DNA methylation techniques allow for functionally significant alterations to be made to arbitrary genomes."
 TECH_UNLOCK_EPIGENETICS_TITLE:0 "§HUnlocks Feature:§! Epigenetic Triggers"
 TECH_UNLOCK_EPIGENETICS_DESC:0 "Allows us to remove Presapient Traits from Biological Species through Species Modification."
 tech_cloning:0 "Cloning"
 tech_cloning_desc:1 "Breakthroughs in enucleation and artificial womb technology allows for the mass-production of individuals based on a common genetic template."
 tech_gene_banks:0 "Gene Banks"
 tech_gene_banks_desc:1 "Gene Banks filter and curate available genomes for deployment in clones."
 tech_glandular_acclimation:0 "Glandular Acclimation"
 tech_glandular_acclimation_desc:0 "Through glandular biological tailoring we can change the environmental tolerance of a species to suit our needs."
 tech_gene_seed_purification:0 "Gene Seed Purification"
 tech_gene_seed_purification_desc:1 "Nucleotide purification techniques allow for the isolation and refinement of particularly desirable genetic traits."
 tech_morphogenetic_field_mastery:0 "Morphogenetic Field Mastery"
 tech_morphogenetic_field_mastery_desc:1 "From its cradle as a purely pharmaceutical venture, advancements in our understanding of the morphogenetic field allow for direct, subconscious interfaces with organic units."
 tech_gene_tailoring:0 "Gene Tailoring"
 tech_gene_tailoring_desc:1 "Making gene-editing tools widely available is sure to have a positive impact on our development as a species."
 tech_gene_tailoring_modifier_desc:0 "$species_trait_points_add$: $POINTS|0=+$"
 tech_gene_tailoring_overtuned: "$tech_gene_tailoring$"
 tech_gene_tailoring_overtuned_desc: "$tech_gene_tailoring_desc$"
 tech_gene_expressions:0 "Targeted Gene Expressions"
 tech_gene_expressions_desc:1 "Stricter control of RNA and protein production on the cellular level."
 #tech_gene_expressions_modifier_desc:0 "$species_trait_points_add$: $POINTS|0=+$"
 TECH_UNLOCK_GENE_EXPRESSIONS_TITLE: "§HUnlocks Trait:§! $trait_auto_mod_biological$"
 TECH_UNLOCK_GENE_EXPRESSIONS_DESC: "Allows us to add §Y$trait_auto_mod_biological$§! to Organic Species through Species Modification."
 TECH_UNLOCK_VOCATIONAL_GENES_TITLE: "§HUnlocks Species Modifcation:§! Vocational Editing"
 TECH_UNLOCK_VOCATIONAL_GENES_DESC: "['concept_vocational_traits'] can be §YRemoved§! with Species Modification"
 tech_selected_lineages:0 "Selected Lineages"
 tech_selected_lineages_desc:1 "Careful reproductive planning should be incentivized, lest we waste valuable genetic legacies."
 tech_capacity_boosters:0 "Capacity Boosters"
 tech_capacity_boosters_desc:1 "We leave nothing to chance, no matter the cost. Through exacting curation of DNA banks do we build the leaders of tomorrow."
 tech_regenerative_hull_tissue:0 "Regenerative Hull Tissue"
 tech_regenerative_hull_tissue_desc:0 "A genetically altered version of silicon-based bacteria could potentially be manipulated to regenerate non-organic materials."
 tech_vitality_boosters:0 "Vitality Boosters"
 tech_vitality_boosters_desc:1 "Where the body fails, science intervenes."
 tech_lithoid_transgenesis:0 "Silicate Transgenesis"
 tech_lithoid_transgenesis_desc:0 "The similarities between silicon based and carbon based life allow us to synthesize Lithoid evolutionary traits in carbon based species."
 TECH_UNLOCK_LITHOID_GENETICS_TITLE:0 "§HUnlocks Feature:§! Lithoid Transgenesis"
 TECH_UNLOCK_LITHOID_GENETICS_DESC:0 "Allows us to add Lithoid Traits to Biological Species through Species Modification."
 tech_plantoid_transgenesis:0 "Botanical Transgenesis"
 tech_plantoid_transgenesis_desc:0 "With some artificial encouragement, the evolutionary adaptations found in botanical species can be replicated in other forms of life."
 TECH_UNLOCK_PLANTOID_GENETICS_TITLE:0 "§HUnlocks Feature:§! Botanical Transgenesis"
 TECH_UNLOCK_PLANTOID_GENETICS_DESC:0 "Allows us to add Botanical Traits to Organic Species through Species Modification."
 tech_leviathan_transgenesis:0 "Leviathan Transgenesis"
 tech_leviathan_transgenesis_desc:0 "Galactic fauna have remarkable adaptions to life in interstellar space. Mastery of these traits will be our genetic triumph."
 TECH_UNLOCK_LEVIATHAN_GENETICS_TITLE:0 "§HUnlocks Feature:§! Leviathan Transgenesis"
 TECH_UNLOCK_LEVIATHAN_GENETICS_DESC:0 "Allows us to add Leviathan Traits to Organic Species through Species Modification."
 # Fleet Organization
 tech_doctrine_fleet_size_1:0 "Doctrine: Space Combat"
 tech_doctrine_fleet_size_1_desc:1 "Gradual adaptation to the realities of deep-space combat allows us to effectively coordinate larger maneuvers."
 tech_doctrine_fleet_size_2:0 "Doctrine: Reactive Formations"
 tech_doctrine_fleet_size_2_desc:1 "Gradual adaptation to the realities of deep-space combat allows us to effectively coordinate larger maneuvers."
 tech_doctrine_fleet_size_3:0 "Doctrine: Interstellar Warfare"
 tech_doctrine_fleet_size_3_desc:1 "Gradual adaptation to the realities of deep-space combat allows us to effectively coordinate larger maneuvers."
 tech_doctrine_fleet_size_4:0 "Doctrine: Fluid Fleet Templates"
 tech_doctrine_fleet_size_4_desc:1 "Gradual adaptation to the realities of deep-space combat allows us to effectively coordinate larger maneuvers."
 tech_doctrine_fleet_size_5:0 "Doctrine: Armada Battle Formation"
 tech_doctrine_fleet_size_5_desc:1 "Gradual adaptation to the realities of deep-space combat allows us to effectively coordinate larger maneuvers."
 tech_interstellar_fleet_traditions:0 "Interstellar Fleet Traditions"
 tech_interstellar_fleet_traditions_desc:1 "A body of knowledge regarding combat behaviors is useless without a strong code governing its use."
 tech_command_matrix:1 "Command Matrix"
 tech_command_matrix_desc:1 "Restructuring the chain of command and deciding what interdependencies are set between officers, make fleets more responsive and effective."
 tech_doctrine_navy_size_1:0 "Doctrine: Fleet Support"
 tech_doctrine_navy_size_1_desc:1 "As extrasolar expeditions become more common, it is important to provide planetside relief for returning fleets."
 tech_doctrine_navy_size_2:1 "Doctrine: Support Vessels"
 tech_doctrine_navy_size_2_desc:1 "A fleet does not run on zeal alone. To ensure steady access to critical supplies, we should organize our logistics corps into dedicated support vessels."
 tech_doctrine_navy_size_3:0 "Doctrine: Interstellar Logistics"
 tech_doctrine_navy_size_3_desc:0 "Amateurs talk about tactics. Professionals study logistics. By ensuring our fleets are regularly and efficiently supplied, we can increase the number of vessels we can effectively support."
 tech_doctrine_navy_size_4:0 "Doctrine: Fleet Liaisons"
 tech_doctrine_navy_size_4_desc:0 "By maintaining a professional corps of fleet liaisons, we can improve communications and the flow of orders throughout the chain of command."
 tech_refit_standards:1 "Refit Standards"
 tech_refit_standards_desc:1 "Standardizing workflows for upgrading and retrofitting ship components can lead to massive efficiency gains."

 # Army Organization
 tech_centralized_command_hive_mind:0 "Drone Command Centers"
 tech_centralized_command_desc_hive_mind:0 "By establishing training facilities where the autonomous drones can learn to command their lesser brethren, we will achieve greater battlefield flexibility and effectiveness."
 tech_centralized_command:0 "Centralized Command"
 tech_centralized_command_desc:1 "Creating dedicated headquarters for all levels of military operations shapes an efficient fleet, and lays a better foundation for future military training."
 tech_centralized_command_machine_intelligence:0 "Maintenance Command"
 tech_centralized_command_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "All machines require maintenance, and this is especially true for warforms. A dedicated maintenance corps will keep attritional breakdowns to a minimum and decrease repair costs."
 tech_combat_training:0 "Combat Training"
 tech_combat_training_desc:1 "A more extensive training program for new recruits, including realistic combat scenarios, prepare them for the field."
 tech_combat_training_machine_intelligence:0 "Field Repairs"
 tech_combat_training_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "By equipping our combat ground units with technical databases, they can perform diagnostics and limited self-repair in the field."
 tech_ground_defense_planning:0 "Ground Defense Planning"
 tech_ground_defense_planning_desc:0 "There are many alien empires who would gladly seize our worlds for themselves. We must be prepared for them, should the worst come to pass."
 tech_global_defense_grid:0 "Global Defense Grid"
 tech_global_defense_grid_desc:0 "The strategic value of a good defense remains as relevant today as it was to our predecessors in the far distant past. Technology does not render fortifications obsolete - it merely changes their requirements."

 # Psionics
 tech_psionic_theory:0 "Psionic Theory"
 tech_psionic_theory_desc:1 "The mind is in many ways a reflection of the universe itself, a microcosmos. Not all beings will reach this level of insight, but their minds are tools greater than any other."
 tech_telepathy:0 "Telepathy"
 tech_telepathy_desc: "$tech_telepathy_desc.1$ the mind is capable of connecting to other individuals, becoming something greater."
 tech_telepathy_desc.1: "Once fully adapted to the basics of Psionics,"
 tech_telepathy_machine_gestalt: "$tech_telepathy$"
 tech_telepathy_machine_gestalt_desc: "$tech_telepathy_desc.1$ our $getbrainname_machine$ can extend beyond the collective network."
 tech_telepathy_hive: "$tech_telepathy$"
 tech_telepathy_hive_desc: "$tech_telepathy_desc.1$ our $getbrainname_hive$ can extend beyond the collective network."
 tech_telepathy_wilderness: "$tech_telepathy$"
 tech_telepathy_wilderness_desc: "$tech_telepathy_desc.1$ our $getbrainname_wilderness$ can extend beyond the collective network."
 #tech_transcendent_thought_desc:0 ""
 tech_precognition_interface:0 "Precognition Interface"
 tech_precognition_interface_desc:1 "Advances in the field of Psionics suggest the possibility of creating combat computers capable of reading and analyzing the impulses of telepathic operatives before they are cognitively processed."
 tech_psi_jump_drives:0 "Psi Jump Drives"
 tech_psi_jump_drives_desc:1 "The Psi Jump Drive harnesses the psi energies emitted by the crew to force the vessel through the very fabric of reality, instantly "jumping" vast distances."

 # Trade and Diplomacy
 tech_xeno_outreach:0 "Xeno Outreach"
 tech_xeno_outreach_desc:1 "The intricacies of interstellar trade closely resemble that of any other transaction, but is performed on a scale dwarfing the entire history of trade for most pre-FTL civilizations."
 tech_xeno_relations:0 "Xeno Relations"
 tech_xeno_relations_desc:1 "The complexities of interstellar diplomacy necessitate the forming of bonds with foreign powers in order to further one's goals."
 tech_xeno_supremacy:0 "Xeno Supremacy"
 tech_xeno_supremacy_desc:1 "We navigate a minefield of galactic power dynamics with a singular purpose; to come out on top."
 tech_xeno_diplomacy:0 "Xeno Diplomacy"
 tech_xeno_diplomacy_desc:1 "Advancing our understanding of interactions with - and manipulations of - the xeno is a necessary step in forming more permanent interstellar alliances."
 tech_federation_code: "Federation Code"
 tech_federation_code_desc: "A Federation must be more than goodwill and shared ambition. This code provides the groundwork for a unified interstellar order, ensuring cooperation and stability among its members."
 tech_federation_code_effect: "§HUnlocks Diplomacy:§! Form Federation"
 tech_galactic_ambitions:1 "Stellar Expansion"
 tech_galactic_ambitions_desc:3 "Our future lies in the sea of stars."
 tech_manifest_destiny:0 "Manifest Destiny"
 tech_manifest_destiny_desc:1 "We must have to courage to seize our fate and make true what was always meant to be."
 tech_interstellar_campaigns:0 "Interstellar Campaigns"
 tech_interstellar_campaigns_desc:0 "A well-oiled war machine is the key to exerting influence on a galactic scale. Backed by the might of our military, we can lay claim to almost anything we want."
 tech_galactic_campaigns:0 "Galactic Campaigns"
 tech_galactic_campaigns_desc:0 "Further improvements to administration grant an extended power projection across the stars, and the military clout needed to enforce our demands."
 tech_existential_campaigns: "Existential Campaigns"
 tech_existential_campaigns_desc: "When survival itself is at stake, the very concept of war loses its meaning. These campaigns are waged not for dominion, but to secure the continued existence of our civilization."
 tech_existential_campaigns_effect: "§HUnlocks Casus Belli:§! Existential Expulsion"

 # Empire Management
 tech_planetary_government:0 "Planetary Government"
 tech_planetary_government_desc:1 "Once a colony has been firmly established and pioneers turn into citizens, the need for a strong local government providing stability trumps the colonial need for flexibility."
 tech_planetary_government_machine_intelligence:0 "Planetary Instantiation"
 tech_planetary_government_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "Our colonies would never achieve stable operation without infrastructure dedicated to our networked self."
 tech_planetary_government_hive_mind:0 "Planetary Plexus"
 tech_planetary_government_desc_hive_mind:0 "Our colonies would wither to naught without the stable projection of our collective self. Our effortless presence ensures a flourishing hive."
 tech_planetary_unification:0 "Planetary Unification"
 tech_planetary_unification_desc:2 "Ancient warring tribes, historical nations in conflict, now unified in empire. We must not, will not, crumble." # We have progressed from warring tribes, from conflicting nations, to a unified Empire, a single will ready to grasp the stars.
 tech_planetary_unification_machine_intelligence:0 "Uniform Data Standards"
 tech_planetary_unification_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "Deviance will not be tolerated."
 tech_planetary_unification_hive_mind:0 "Evolutionary Convergence"
 tech_planetary_unification_desc_hive_mind:0 "The ecological crucible in which we fought for survival has etched sturdy paths into our genetic memory. We are the peerless union of all that came before."
 tech_planetary_unification_effect:2 "Grants a small amount of $r_unity$"
 tech_adaptive_bureaucracy:0 "Adaptive Bureaucracy"
 tech_adaptive_bureaucracy_desc:1 "The progress we make calls for a new, nimbler form of administration that may aid rather than hinder us in our pursuits." # The leaps/progress/discoveries we have made demand a new form of administrative system, one that can be shaped by opportunity rather than limit it.
 tech_adaptive_bureaucracy_machine_intelligence:0 "Positronic CPUs"
 tech_adaptive_bureaucracy_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "Positronic CPUs are both cheaper and faster to produce than previous models, allowing us to press additional leader units into service."
 tech_effective_bureaucracy:0 "Effective Bureaucracy"
 tech_effective_bureaucracy_desc:0 "Improved algorithms for processing and organizing vast amounts of data has streamlined decision-making and information-sharing throughout the empire."
 tech_colonial_bureaucracy:0 "Colonial Bureaucracy"
 tech_colonial_bureaucracy_desc:0 "Local administrative developments allow for closer supervision of colonial affairs without excessively burdening central decision-making."
 tech_galactic_bureaucracy:0 "Galactic Bureaucracy"
 tech_galactic_bureaucracy_desc:0 "Multiple administrative strata efficiently surface only the most vital information to the upper levels of government."
 tech_colonial_centralization:0 "Colonial Centralization"
 tech_colonial_centralization_desc:1 "Robust frameworks for local governance created on a per-case basis, to meet each colony's needs."
 tech_galactic_administration:0 "Galactic Administration"
 tech_galactic_administration_desc:1 "The administrative needs of a star empire are as numerous as they are complex. We will rise to the occasion."
 tech_living_state:0 "The Living State"
 tech_living_state_desc:1 "The Empire lives, the Empire breathes. We may make up its body, but it is not for the left hand to know what the right hand is doing." # Our Empire is a living thing, all of us vital organs in its future well-being. OR At some point the system took on a purpose of its own.
 tech_autonomous_agents:0 "Autonomous Agents"
 tech_autonomous_agents_desc:0 "Semi-independent units have proved critical to the success of the greater whole."
 tech_collective_self:0 "The Collective Self"
 tech_collective_self_desc:1 "Finding aspects of the self within the group is natural and inevitable; eventually those shared aspects must be valued higher than individual identities."
 tech_embodied_dynamism:0 "Embodied Dynamism"
 tech_embodied_dynamism_desc:0 "Initiative and some measure of ambition must be promoted in our autonomous leader units, while still making certain that they do not stray too far from the directives of the core intelligence."
 tech_ethical_equations:0 "Ethical Equations"
 tech_ethical_equations_desc:1 "Limiting the freedoms of others while preserving one's own may require unusual mental acrobatics - a feat we are now better-equipped to perform." # At some point the decision must be made whether to keep to antiquated values or do what is necessary to prosper in a new future/world.
 tech_neural_implants:0 "Neural Implants"
 tech_neural_implants_desc:2 "Cognition is little but the processing of sensory input. It can be altered."
 # Free will is nothing more than a sensory illusion.
 tech_global_production_strategy:0 "Global Production Strategy"
 tech_global_production_strategy_desc:1 "Planets are big and production sites are often separated by vast distances. A coherent strategy for making certain that everyone is pulling in the same direction is often needed."
 tech_hyper_entertainment_forum:0 "Hyper-Entertainment Forum"
 tech_hyper_entertainment_forum_desc:1 "$building_hyper_entertainment_forum_desc$"
 tech_virtual_combat_arena:0 "Virtual Combat Simulations"
 tech_virtual_combat_arena_desc:1 "The advent of accurate pain emulators will at long last bridge the divide between the virtual and the real."
 tech_purity_campaigns:0 "Purity Campaigns"
 tech_purity_campaigns_desc:1 "A celebration of purity, perhaps of spirit, or of the body, or purpose - dependent on whatever goal we have in mind."
 tech_galactic_markets:0 "Galactic Markets"
 tech_galactic_markets_desc:1 "$building_galactic_stock_exchange_desc$"
 tech_symbol_unity:0 "Symbols of Unity"
 tech_symbol_unity_desc:0 "As we explore more of the galaxy and its wonders, it becomes increasingly important for us to reaffirm our beliefs and to unify our people under one symbol."
 tech_visitor_center:0 "Alien Visitor Centers"
 tech_visitor_center_desc:0 "As we learn that we are not alone in space, we should begin preparations to welcome our new-found friends."
 tech_subdermal_stimulation:0 "Subdermal Stimulation"
 tech_subdermal_stimulation_desc:0 "Deep-tissue implants are the latest innovation in the revolutionary overlapping of sensory engineering and entertainment experiences. "Where we're going, we won't need skin to feel!""
 tech_paradise_dome:1 "Idyllic Architecture"
 tech_paradise_dome_desc:1 "With the latest advances in architecture, landscaping and holographic technology, we shall build the homes of the future."

 # Social Engineering
 tech_artificial_moral_codes:0 "Artificial Moral Codes"
 tech_artificial_moral_codes_desc:1 "It is circumstance that dictates what is moral. Define the circumstances, and ethics is like clay in your hands."
 # The opinion of the group shape the actions/decisions of the individual.
 tech_synthetic_thought_patterns:0 "Synthetic Thought Patterns"
 tech_synthetic_thought_patterns_desc:2 "Thinking outside the box merely places you in another, somewhat larger box."
 # There is really no such thing as thinking outside the box OR Thinking outside the box is merely thinking inside another, bigger, box.
 edict_will_to_power:1 "Ambition: Will to Power"
 edict_will_to_power_desc:1 "As power is simply the ability to impose one's will on others, the will to power is a self-fulfilling prophecy."
 # Seeking control over ones environment is inherent in all beings. We have simply mastered it/we are simply the most effective.
 tech_unity_of_purpose:0 "Unity of Purpose"
 tech_unity_of_purpose_desc:0 "The purpose of one is the purpose of all. Together, we are greater than the sum of our parts."

 tech_collective_production_methods:0 "Collective Production Methods"
 tech_collective_production_methods_desc:0 "Together, we build the future."
 tech_resource_processing_algorithms:0 "Resource Processing Algorithms"
 tech_resource_processing_algorithms_desc:0 "Efficiency in all things."

 #Other
 tech_xeno_integration:0 "Xeno Integration"
 tech_xeno_integration_desc:1 "From disparate components do we build a whole greater than the sum of its parts."
 # A whole that is/can be greater than the sum of its parts.

 # Unity
 tech_cultural_heritage:0 "Sociocultural History"
 tech_cultural_heritage_desc:0 "An understanding of a shared past is necessary in order to make any significant strides into the future."
 tech_heritage_site:0 "Heritage Sites"
 tech_heritage_site_desc:0 "Physical reminders of how far we have come both instill a reverence for past achievements and bolster ambitions for the future."
 tech_heritage_site_corporate:0 "Focus-Tested Management"
 tech_heritage_site_desc_corporate:0 "The invention of subconscious focus-testing has led to immense efficiency gains in our marketing and sales departments. By applying these methods to our sapient resource departments, we will achieve a bold new paradigm in corporate management."
 tech_heritage_site_machine_intelligence:0 "Planetary Communications"
 tech_heritage_site_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "The near-instantaneous transfer of information and instructions between units is of critical importance."
 tech_hypercomms_forum:0 "Local Hypercommunication"
 tech_hypercomms_forum_desc:0 "Not all research into faster-than-light communication channels produces useful results, but some outcomes may find new purpose in bringing our people together."
 tech_hypercomms_forum_corporate:0 "Post-Relativistic Synergizing"
 tech_hypercomms_forum_desc_corporate:0 "The days when corporate synergy could only be achieved at sublight speeds are long gone. This is a bold new age of faster-than-light economics, and our corporate culture must adapt to overcome its outmoded relativistic constraints."
 tech_autocurating_vault:0 "Automated Curation Algorithms"
 tech_autocurating_vault_desc:0 "Continuous, asynchronous analysis of disparate data sets allows for the accurate modeling of hitherto-unpredictable fluctuations in social currents."
 tech_autocurating_vault_corporate:0 "Vault of Acquisitions"
 tech_autocurating_vault_desc_corporate:1 "A massive vault with public displays of our corporation's many glorious acquisitions will let employees draw inspiration from successful takeovers, and take warning of what happens when acquired companies fail to properly mesh into our broader business strategy."
 tech_autocurating_vault_machine_intelligence:0 "Alpha Hub"
 tech_autocurating_vault_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "All informational pathways lead to the Hub, where the primary Machine Intelligence can analyze and interpret the data at its leisure."
 tech_holographic_rituals:0 "Holographic Rituals"
 tech_holographic_rituals_desc:0 "Seeing is believing, and belief begets reality."
 tech_consecration_fields:0 "Consecration Fields"
 tech_consecration_fields_desc:0 "Through our understanding of physics and field manipulation, our holy places shall we seen and felt by all."
 tech_transcendent_faith:0 "Metacognitive Faith"
 tech_transcendent_faith_desc:0 "Leaving our planetary cradle has opened us up to a new understanding of faith, and its place in a wider context."
 tech_alien_sanctuary:0 "Xeno Naturalization"
 tech_alien_sanctuary_desc:0 "The introduction of advanced naturalization centers will ensure that any newcomers to our empire are uniquely equipped to navigate their adoptive society, while preserving their native strengths."


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 tech_amoeba_strike_craft_1:1 "Flagella Weaponization"
 tech_amoeba_strike_craft_1_desc:2 "By altering the breeding process of Space Amoebas, we can program their symbiotic flagella to act as organic strike craft for our navy."
 tech_swarm_strike_craft_1:0 "Swarm Spawning Pools"
 tech_swarm_strike_craft_1_desc:1 "Collecting specimens from defeated Prethoryn enables us to clone and genetically program a war-brood of our own."
 tech_scourge_missile_1:0 "Scourge Missiles"
 tech_scourge_missile_1_desc:1 "By analyzing the biological weaponry employed by the Swarm we can create self-propelled projectiles weapons spreading the very same horrific destruction."
 tech_space_whale_weapon_1:0 "Frequency Tuning"
 tech_space_whale_weapon_1_desc:1 "Adapting the Tiyanki method of siphoning energy from gaseous matter, it is possible to construct weapons draining energy from enemy ships."

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 # Engineering
 tech_repeatable_improved_tile_mineral_output:0 "Extraction Patterns"
 tech_repeatable_improved_tile_mineral_output_desc:2 "Changes in how mineral deposits are evaluated relative to each other lead to more efficient boring patterns."
 tech_repeatable_improved_military_station_damage:0 "Synchronized Firing Patterns"
 tech_repeatable_improved_military_station_damage_desc:1 "Cross-linking weapon systems to fire in staggered volleys improves the actual damage output of Military Stations over time."
 tech_repeatable_improved_military_station_health:0 "Fortified Core Layers"
 tech_repeatable_improved_military_station_health_desc:1 "Additional layers of armor plating within the structure itself improves the resilience of Military Stations."
 tech_repeatable_improved_ship_health:0 "Hull Integrity"
 tech_repeatable_improved_ship_health_desc:1 "Further increasing compartmentalization of shipboard spaces allows ships to sustain more damage before hull integrity reaches critically low levels."
 tech_repeatable_improved_armor_output:0 "Matter Compression"
 tech_repeatable_improved_armor_output_desc:1 "Compressing suitable materials into ultra-dense forms is a cheap and efficient way to improve their ability to absorb weapons-grade impacts."
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_explosive_damage:0 "Thermodynamic Yield Control"
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_explosive_damage_desc:1 "With the chemical reaction tightly controlled by missile-board microprocessors, warhead detonations can be tuned for maximum effect for local conditions at the time of impact."
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_explosive_fire_rate:0 "Miniaturized Pre-Igniters"
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_explosive_fire_rate_desc:1 "Advances in miniaturization allow for more rapid loading and discharging of rocket-propelled payloads."
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_kinetic_damage:0 "High-Density Munitions"
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_kinetic_damage_desc:1 "Ultra-dense slugs can punch through even the strongest of projected shields."
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_kinetic_fire_rate:0 "Loader Efficiency"
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_kinetic_fire_rate_desc:1 "Minor technical advances combine with improved shipboard routines for handling munitions to provide a noticeable boost in fire rate."

 #Physics
 tech_repeatable_improved_tile_energy_output:0 "Applied Superconductivity"
 tech_repeatable_improved_tile_energy_output_desc:1 "Minor improvements to transmission efficiency adds up to a sizeable reduction in overall energy loss."
 tech_repeatable_improved_shield_output:0 "Shield Harmonics"
 tech_repeatable_improved_shield_output_desc:1 "The basic mechanics of ship shields are complex, but they can be adjusted and improved in a multitude of ways."
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_energy_damage:0 "Focusing Arrays"
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_energy_damage_desc:1 "Perfecting the firing cadence of laser weaponry is a task that could keep the engineering elite of any given planet busy for centuries."
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_energy_fire_rate:0 "Flash Coolant"
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_energy_fire_rate_desc:1 "New developments in tech cooling regularly surface, improving the stability and efficiency of our weapons systems, keeping them from blowing up the ships upon which they are mounted."
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_strike_craft_fire_damage:0 "Synapse Interceptors"
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_strike_craft_fire_damage_desc:1 "Increasing the speed at which fighter pilots can process and act upon enemy positioning data elevates strike craft a few steps up the food chain."
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_strike_craft_fire_rate:1 "Iterative Pilot Training"
 tech_repeatable_weapon_type_strike_craft_fire_rate_desc:2 "By collecting and analyzing the performance data of the pilots that came before, we have exponentially improved our pilot training methods. Each one will be quicker than the one that came before."
 tech_repeatable_improved_planet_sensor_range:0 "Planetary Signal Boosters"
 tech_repeatable_improved_planet_sensor_range_desc:1 "As our fleets roam every further from our ancestral home, our sensor technology continuously pushes past the limits of old."
 tech_repeatable_reduced_building_cost:0 "Gravitational Analysis"
 tech_repeatable_reduced_building_cost_desc:1 "Increasingly powerful computation paradigms allow us to adapt individual construction projects to planetary and ultra-local gravitational conditions." #by adapting each construction-project to local gravitational conditions we can save on materials used
 tech_repeatable_reduced_building_time:0 "Assembly Algorithms"
 tech_repeatable_reduced_building_time_desc:1 "The application of game and puzzle theory has the potential to greatly optimize modular assembly and construction." # through the use of advanced puzzle-logic we can make sure each building is assembled in the optimal order and pattern

 #Society:
 tech_repeatable_improved_tile_food_output:0 "Transgenic Crops"
 tech_repeatable_improved_tile_food_output_desc:1 "Transgenic crops offer the nutritional elements of several standard food crops in one convenient package."
 tech_repeatable_improved_sector_cap:0 "Communication Protocols"
 tech_repeatable_improved_sector_cap_desc:1 "Improved FTL communication channels allow for more coherent administrative direction."
 tech_repeatable_improved_core_system_cap:0 "Administrative Efficiency"
 tech_repeatable_improved_core_system_cap_desc:1 "Restructuring the managerial web linking core worlds to the capital can help alleviate the administrative stressors and information chokepoints that frequently arise within a budding empire."
 tech_repeatable_improved_leader_cap:0 "Sapient Resource Management"
 tech_repeatable_improved_leader_cap_desc:1 "The concept of managing individuals as resources within larger systems of production must, by necessity, become more flexible as the potential natures of the managed individuals grow ever more numerous."
 tech_repeatable_reduced_leader_cost:0 "Talent Acquisition"
 tech_repeatable_reduced_leader_cost_desc:1 "Propaganda programs and subtle manipulation of economic records drive down the cost of employing top-tier Leaders."
 tech_repeatable_reduced_leader_cost_machine_intelligence:0 "Personality Safeguards"
 tech_repeatable_reduced_leader_cost_desc_machine_intelligence:0 "A freshly booted personality matrix always runs the risk of descending into madness or unproductive obsessions, resulting in expensive and time-consuming code redactions. Better safeguards will reduce this risk."
 tech_repeatable_improved_edict_length:0 "Proclamation Broadcasts"
 tech_repeatable_improved_edict_length_desc:1 "More aggressive information campaigns improve the populace's receptiveness to Edicts."
 tech_repeatable_improved_army_damage:0 "Aggressive Conditioning"
 tech_repeatable_improved_army_damage_desc:1 "Iterating on the standard conditioning regimen for ground troops has proven to make them more effective in direct combat."
 tech_repeatable_improved_army_health:0 "Nerve Dampeners"
 tech_repeatable_improved_army_health_desc:1 "Careful tuning of pain receptors allow soldiers to fight through what would previously have been debilitating injuries."
 tech_repeatable_improved_leader_life_span:0 "Cell Revitalization"
 tech_repeatable_improved_leader_life_span_desc:1 "Regimens of periodic cell revitalization treatments keep the leader class spry and active beyond traditionally expected lifespans."
 tech_repeatable_improved_starbase_capacity:0 "Interstellar Expansion"
 tech_repeatable_improved_starbase_capacity_desc:1 "The immense logistical support networks needed to maintain an upgraded Starbase can be further improved, allowing us to support more of these stations."
 tech_repeatable_improved_slave_mineral_output:0 "Stimulant Diet"
 tech_repeatable_improved_slave_mineral_output_desc:1 "Chemically optimizing diets for indentured workers allow them to perform above projected productivity curves."
 tech_repeatable_naval_cap:0 "Fleet Management Procedures"
 tech_repeatable_naval_cap_desc:0 "Improved fleet management procedures will free up the resources needed to maintain a bigger fleet."
 tech_repeatable_command_limit:0 "Admiralty Support Staff"
 tech_repeatable_command_limit_desc:0 "Improving the support staff available to our commanders will increase the number of ships they can lead in a single fleet."

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 tech_pirate_starting:0 "Pirate Only Tech"
 tech_pirate_starting_desc:0 ""

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 tech_event_crystal_sonar:0 "Hidden"
 tech_event_crystal_sonar_desc:0 "Enabled Crystal Sonar edict."
 tech_event_droning_optimizations:0 "Hidden"
 tech_event_droning_optimizations_desc:0 "Enables Droning Optimizations edict."
 tech_event_greater_crystal_bounty:0 "Hidden"
 tech_event_greater_crystal_bounty_desc:0 "Enables Greater Crystal Bounty edict."
 tech_event_crystal_bounty:0 "Hidden"
 tech_event_crystal_bounty_desc:0 "Enables Crystal Bounty edict."
 tech_event_drone_bounty:0 "Hidden"
 tech_event_drone_bounty_desc:0 "Enables Drone Bounty edict."
 #tech_event_masters_writings_politics:0 ""
 #tech_event_masters_writings_politics_desc:0 ""
 #tech_event_masters_writings_diplomacy:0 ""
 #tech_event_masters_writings_diplomacy_desc:0 ""
 #tech_event_masters_writings_philosophy:0 ""
 #tech_event_masters_writings_philosophy_desc:0 ""
 #tech_event_masters_writings_war:0 ""
 #tech_event_masters_writings_war_desc:0 ""
 #tech_event_improved_work_environment:0 ""
 #tech_event_improved_work_environment_desc:0 ""
 #tech_event_renewable_energy:0 ""
 #tech_event_renewable_energy_desc:0 ""
 #tech_event_super_sensors:0 ""
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 gateway_capital:1 "§HAdministrative Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in capital buildings and £unity£ §HUnity§! gain. Upgraded planetary capitals are required for §Hhigh-level buildings§!.§!"
 gateway_biological:0 "§HBiological Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in biological enhancement and adaptation.§!"
 gateway_ship:0 "§HShip Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in the construction of larger Spaceports and more powerful warships.§!"
 gateway_psionics:0 "§HPsionic Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in the field of psionics.§!"
 gateway_robotics:0 "§HRobotic Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in the field of robotics.§!"
 gateway_kinetic_weapons:0 "§HKinetic Weapons Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in the field of kinetic weapons.§!"
 gateway_energy_weapons:0 "§HEnergy Weapons Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in the field of energy weapons.§!"
 gateway_power_generation:0 "§HPower Generation§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in several different fields.§!"
 gateway_espionage:0 "§HCovert Operations Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in espionage and covert activities.§!"
 gateway_infrastructure:0 "§HInfrastructure Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in civilian infrastructure.§!"
 gateway_cloaking:0 "§HCloaking Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in cloaking field generators.§!"
 gateway_detection:0 "§HDetection Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in detection of cloaked fleets.§!"
 gateway_node_reformatting: "§HNode Reformatting Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in Node Reformatting Agendas.§!"
 gateway_node_culling: "§HNode Culling Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in Node Culling Agendas.§!"
 gateway_zone: "§HRural District Specialization Path§!\n§EThis technology will lead to further advancements in Specializing Rural Districts.§!"


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 tech_curator_lab:0 "Curator Exploration Lab"
 tech_curator_lab_desc:1 "These shipboard lab facilities incorporate advanced technologies from the ancient Curator Order to further increase survey speeds."
 tech_archeology_lab:0 "Curator Archaeology Lab"
 tech_archeology_lab_desc:1 "A shipboard lab with advanced archaeological equipment, including a vast database supplied by the Curator Order where new discoveries can easily be cross-referenced."
 tech_archeology_lab_ancrel:0 "$tech_archeology_lab$"
 tech_archeology_lab_ancrel_desc:0 "$tech_archeology_lab_desc$"

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 tech_probability_theory:0 "Organic Probability Theory"
 tech_probability_theory_desc:0 "Through sufficiently advanced mathematical simulations, it may be possible to predict the fluctuating economies of organic society in some limited fashion. This would let us manipulate their stock markets to our advantage."
 tech_binary_motivators:0 "Binary Motivators"
 tech_binary_motivators_desc:0 "These advanced motivators are both smaller and lighter than previous versions, allowing robotic units to allocate additional space for subsystems."
 tech_nanite_assemblers:0 "Nanite Assemblers"
 tech_nanite_assemblers_desc:0 "Using programmable nanites to assist in the construction of new robotic units will allow for more advanced models that are equipped with an even greater array of subsystems."
 tech_adaptive_combat_algorithms:0 "Adaptive Combat Algorithms"
 tech_adaptive_combat_algorithms_desc:0 "Organics often fight using illogical and unpredictable tactics that can be difficult to effectively counter. Adaptive tactics and new, more maneuverable warforms should provide a decisive advantage."
 tech_biomechanics:0 "Biomechanics"
 tech_biomechanics_desc:0 "Millions of years of organic evolution will sometimes, through sheer persistence, produce elegant solutions that can also be applied to machine designs."
 tech_singularity_core:0 "Singularity Core"
 tech_singularity_core_desc:0 "A captive black hole that can be studied in a controlled environment would be an incredible research asset."
 tech_micro_replicators:0 "Micro-Replicators"
 tech_micro_replicators_desc:0 "Microscopic tools that can assist our replication units in creating the more complex circuitry needed for new drones."
 tech_self_assembling_components:0 "Self-Assembling Components"
 tech_self_assembling_components_desc:0 "Modelled on organic DNA, these microscopic machine intellects are capable of autonomously assembling most components needed for new drones."

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 HAS_HIGHEST_TECHNOLOGY_SCORE: "$COUNTRY|Y$ has the highest technology score."
 DOES_NOT_HAVE_HIGHEST_TECHNOLOGY_SCORE: "$COUNTRY|Y$ does not have the highest technology score."

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 requires_tech_synchronized_defences:0 "§RRequires £physics£ §Y$tech_synchronized_defences$§! technology.§!"
 requires_tech_strike_craft_1:0 "§RRequires £engineering£ §Y$tech_strike_craft_1$§! technology.§!"
 requires_tech_titans:0 "§RRequires £engineering£ §Y$tech_titans$§! technology.§!"
 requires_tech_space_trading:0 "§RRequires £society£ §Y$tech_space_trading$§! technology.§!"
 requires_tech_hyper_drive_2:0 "§RRequires £physics£ §Y$tech_hyper_drive_2$§! technology.§!"
 requires_tech_aura_quantum_destabilizer:0 "§RRequires £physics£ §Y$tech_aura_quantum_destabilizer$§! technology.§!"
 requires_tech_interstellar_fleet_traditions:1 "§RRequires £society£ §Y$tech_interstellar_fleet_traditions$§! technology.§!"
 requires_tech_orbital_sensor_array:0 "§RRequires £physics£ §Y$tech_orbital_sensor_array$§! technology.§!"
 requires_tech_command_matrix:0 "§RRequires £society£ §Y$tech_command_matrix$§! technology.§!"
