ACDG5: The Governors' Association

[vyeh]

Tech Choice between MY 2157 and MY 2158

Between 2157 and 2158, we will discover Superstring Theory.

We will have researched Centauri Ecology, Doctrine: Mobility, Doctrine: Flexibility, Applied Physics, High Energy Chemistry, Nonlinear Mathematics, Synthetic Fossil Fuels, Doctrine: Air Power, Doctrine: Initiative and Superstring Theory. We retrieved Industrial Base, Biogenetics and Information Networks from unity supply pods. We received in trade from Morgan Industrial Economics, Social Psych, Secrets of the Human Brain, Planetary Networks, Gene Splicing, Centauri Empathy, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Economics and Fusion Power. We received in trade from Yang Optical Computers. We received from Deidre Ethical Caluculus, Advanced Military Algorithms, Doctrine Loyalty, Cyberethics and Pre-Sentinent Algorithms. We received in trade from Zakharov Industrial Automation and Polymorphic Software. We received in trade from Santiago Superconductor. Assuming the Planetary Datalinks doesn't produce a tech, what will be our choices for the next tech?

Which techs do we have the research prerequisites for?

Advanced Subatomic Theory 12 Discover
Intellectual Integrity 37 Explore
Centauri Meditation 47 Explore
Neural Grafting 52 Conquer
Adv. Ecological Engineering 62 Build
Organic Superlubricant 68 Conquer
Orbital Spaceflight 77 Discover

Following the procedure:

t = 31
s = 7

Available tech, values of t+n+s and type of tech is

Advanced Subatomic Theory 50 Discover
Intellectual Integrity 75 Explore
Centauri Meditation 85 Explore
Neural Grafting 90 Conquer
Adv. Ecological Engineering 100 Build
Organic Superlubricant 106 Conquer
Orbital Spaceflight 115 Discover

The joker tech is the Explore tech nearest the beginning of the list, Intellectual Integrity. If Intellectual Integrity was not the joker tech, it would not be available since 75 is divisible by 3. Since Neural Grafting (90) has a value of t+n+s that is divisible by 3, they will not be available.

So, assuming we don't get a tech from the Planetary Datalinks, we will be asked to choose from Advanced Subatomic Theory, Intellectual Integrity, Centauri Meditation, Adv. Ecological Engineering, Organic Superlubricant and Orbital Spaceflight.

[vyeh]

Tech Choice between MY 2161 and MY 2162

Between 2161 and 2162, we will discover Organic Superlubricant.

We will have researched Centauri Ecology, Doctrine: Mobility, Doctrine: Flexibility, Applied Physics, High Energy Chemistry, Nonlinear Mathematics, Synthetic Fossil Fuels, Doctrine: Air Power, Doctrine: Initiative, Superstring Theory, and Organic Superlubricant. We retrieved Industrial Base, Biogenetics and Information Networks from unity supply pods. We received in trade from Morgan Industrial Economics, Social Psych, Secrets of the Human Brain, Planetary Networks, Gene Splicing, Centauri Empathy, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Economics and Fusion Power. We received in trade from Yang Optical Computers. We received from Deidre Ethical Caluculus, Advanced Military Algorithms, Doctrine Loyalty, Cyberethics and Pre-Sentinent Algorithms. We received in trade from Zakharov Industrial Automation and Polymorphic Software. We received in trade from Santiago Superconductor. We received from the Planetary Datalinks Advanced Subatomic Theory. Assuming the Planetary Datalinks doesn't produce a tech, what will be our choices for the next tech?

Which techs do we have the research prerequisites for?

Applied Relativity 9 Discover
Silksteel Alloys 11 Build
Intellectual Integrity 37 Explore
Centauri Meditation 47 Explore
Neural Grafting 52 Conquer
Adv. Ecological Engineering 62 Build
Orbital Spaceflight 77 Discover

Following the procedure:

t = 33
s = 7

Available tech, values of t+n+s and type of tech is

Applied Relativity 49 Discover
Silksteel Alloys 51 Build
Intellectual Integrity 77 Explore
Centauri Meditation 87 Explore
Neural Grafting 92 Conquer
Adv. Ecological Engineering 102 Build
Orbital Spaceflight 117 Discover

The joker tech is the Explore tech nearest the beginning of the list, Intellectual Integrity. Since Silksteel Alloys (51), Centauri Meditation (87), Adv. Ecological Engineering (102) and Orbital Spaceflight have values of t+n+s that is divisible by 3, they will not be available.

So, assuming we don't get a tech from the Planetary Datalinks, we will be asked to choose from Applied Relativity, Intellectual Integrity, and Neural Grafting.

[vyeh]

Tech Choice between MY 2165 and MY 2166

Between 2165 and 2166, we will discover Neural Grafting.

We will have researched Centauri Ecology, Doctrine: Mobility, Doctrine: Flexibility, Applied Physics, High Energy Chemistry, Nonlinear Mathematics, Synthetic Fossil Fuels, Doctrine: Air Power, Doctrine: Initiative, Superstring Theory, Organic Superlubricant and Neural Grafting. We retrieved Industrial Base, Biogenetics and Information Networks from unity supply pods. We received in trade from Morgan Industrial Economics, Social Psych, Secrets of the Human Brain, Planetary Networks, Gene Splicing, Centauri Empathy, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Economics and Fusion Power. We received in trade from Yang Optical Computers. We received from Deidre Ethical Caluculus, Advanced Military Algorithms, Doctrine Loyalty, Cyberethics and Pre-Sentinent Algorithms. We received in trade from Zakharov Industrial Automation and Polymorphic Software. We received in trade from Santiago Superconductor. We received from the Planetary Datalinks Advanced Subatomic Theory and Planetary Economics. Assuming the Planetary Datalinks doesn't produce a tech, what will be our choices for the next tech?

Which techs do we have the research prerequisites for?

Applied Relativity 9 Discover
Silksteel Alloys 11 Build
Intellectual Integrity 37 Explore
Mind/Machine Interface 41 Conquer
Centauri Meditation 47 Explore
Bio-Engineering 50 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 62 Build
Orbital Spaceflight 77 Discover

Following the procedure:

t = 35
s = 7

Available tech, values of t+n+s and type of tech is

Applied Relativity 51 Discover
Silksteel Alloys 53 Build
Intellectual Integrity 79 Explore
Mind/Machine Interface 83 Conquer
Centauri Meditation 89 Explore
Bio-Engineering 92 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 104 Build
Orbital Spaceflight 119 Discover

The joker tech is the Explore tech nearest the beginning of the list, Intellectual Integrity. Since Applied Relativity (51) has a value of t+n+s that is divisible by 3, it will not be available.

So, assuming we don't get a tech from the Planetary Datalinks, we will be asked to choose from Silksteel Alloys, Intellectual Integrity, Mind/Machine Interface, Centauri Meditation, Bio-Engineering, Adv. Ecological Engineering and Orbital Spaceflight.

[vyeh]

Tech Choice between MY 2168 and MY 2169

Between 2168 and 2169, we will discover Mind/Machine Interface.

We will have researched Centauri Ecology, Doctrine: Mobility, Doctrine: Flexibility, Applied Physics, High Energy Chemistry, Nonlinear Mathematics, Synthetic Fossil Fuels, Doctrine: Air Power, Doctrine: Initiative, Superstring Theory, Organic Superlubricant, Neural Grafting and Mind/Machine Interface. We retrieved Industrial Base, Biogenetics and Information Networks from unity supply pods. We received in trade from Morgan Industrial Economics, Social Psych, Secrets of the Human Brain, Planetary Networks, Gene Splicing, Centauri Empathy, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Economics and Fusion Power. We received in trade from Yang Optical Computers. We received from Deidre Ethical Caluculus, Advanced Military Algorithms, Doctrine Loyalty, Cyberethics and Pre-Sentinent Algorithms. We received in trade from Zakharov Industrial Automation and Polymorphic Software. We received in trade from Santiago Superconductor. We received from the Planetary Datalinks Advanced Subatomic Theory and Planetary Economics. Assuming the Planetary Datalinks doesn't produce a tech, what will be our choices for the next tech?

Which techs do we have the research prerequisites for?

Applied Relativity 9 Discover
Silksteel Alloys 11 Build
Intellectual Integrity 37 Explore
Centauri Meditation 47 Explore
Bio-Engineering 50 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 62 Build
Orbital Spaceflight 77 Discover

Following the procedure:

t = 36
s = 7

Available tech, values of t+n+s and type of tech is

Applied Relativity 52 Discover
Silksteel Alloys 54 Build
Intellectual Integrity 80 Explore
Centauri Meditation 90 Explore
Bio-Engineering 93 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 105 Build
Orbital Spaceflight 120 Discover

The joker tech is the Explore tech nearest the beginning of the list, Intellectual Integrity. Since Silksteel Alloys (54), Centauri Meditation (90), Bio-Engineering (93), Adv. Ecological Engineering (105) and Orbital Spaceflight (120) have values of t+n+s that is divisible by 3, they will not be available.

So, assuming we don't get a tech from the Planetary Datalinks, we will be asked to choose from Intellectual Integrity and Applied Relativity.

[vyeh]

Tech Choice between MY 2171 and MY 2172

Between 2171 and 2172, we will discover Applied Relativity.

We will have researched Centauri Ecology, Doctrine: Mobility, Doctrine: Flexibility, Applied Physics, High Energy Chemistry, Nonlinear Mathematics, Synthetic Fossil Fuels, Doctrine: Air Power, Doctrine: Initiative, Superstring Theory, Organic Superlubricant, Neural Grafting, Mind/Machine Interface and Applied Relativity. We retrieved Industrial Base, Biogenetics and Information Networks from unity supply pods. We received in trade from Morgan Industrial Economics, Social Psych, Secrets of the Human Brain, Planetary Networks, Gene Splicing, Centauri Empathy, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Economics and Fusion Power. We received in trade from Yang Optical Computers. We received from Deidre Ethical Caluculus, Advanced Military Algorithms, Doctrine Loyalty, Cyberethics and Pre-Sentinent Algorithms. We received in trade from Zakharov Industrial Automation and Polymorphic Software. We received in trade from Santiago Superconductor. We received from the Planetary Datalinks Advanced Subatomic Theory and Planetary Economics. Assuming the Planetary Datalinks doesn't produce a tech, what will be our choices for the next tech?

Which techs do we have the research prerequisites for?

Silksteel Alloys 11 Build
Intellectual Integrity 37 Explore
Centauri Meditation 47 Explore
Bio-Engineering 50 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 62 Build
Orbital Spaceflight 77 Discover

Following the procedure:

t = 37
s = 7

Available tech, values of t+n+s and type of tech is

Silksteel Alloys 55 Build
Intellectual Integrity 81 Explore
Centauri Meditation 91 Explore
Bio-Engineering 94 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 106 Build
Orbital Spaceflight 121 Discover

The joker tech is the Explore tech nearest the beginning of the list, Intellectual Integrity. If Intellectual Integrity was not the joker tech, it would not be available since 81 is divisible by 3. Since none of the available techs other than Intellectual Integrity has a value of t+n+s that is divisible by 3, they will all be available.

So, assuming we don't get a tech from the Planetary Datalinks, we will be asked to choose from Silksteel Alloys, Intellectual Integrity, Centauri Meditation, Bio-Engineering, Adv. Ecological Engineering and Orbital Spaceflight.

[vyeh]

Tech Choice between MY 2173 and MY 2174

Between 2173 and 2174, we will discover Silksteel Alloys.

We will have researched Centauri Ecology, Doctrine: Mobility, Doctrine: Flexibility, Applied Physics, High Energy Chemistry, Nonlinear Mathematics, Synthetic Fossil Fuels, Doctrine: Air Power, Doctrine: Initiative, Superstring Theory, Organic Superlubricant, Neural Grafting, Mind/Machine Interface, Applied Relativity and Silksteel Alloys. We retrieved Industrial Base, Biogenetics and Information Networks from unity supply pods. We received in trade from Morgan Industrial Economics, Social Psych, Secrets of the Human Brain, Planetary Networks, Gene Splicing, Centauri Empathy, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Economics and Fusion Power. We received in trade from Yang Optical Computers. We received from Deidre Ethical Caluculus, Advanced Military Algorithms, Doctrine Loyalty, Cyberethics and Pre-Sentinent Algorithms. We received in trade from Zakharov Industrial Automation and Polymorphic Software. We received in trade from Santiago Superconductor. We received from the Planetary Datalinks Advanced Subatomic Theory, Orbital Spaceflight and Planetary Economics. Assuming the Planetary Datalinks doesn't produce a tech, what will be our choices for the next tech?

Which techs do we have the research prerequisites for?

Monopole Magnets 18 Build
Intellectual Integrity 37 Explore
Photon/Wave Mechanics 40 Conquer
Centauri Meditation 47 Explore
Bio-Engineering 50 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 62 Build
Advanced Spaceflight 66 Discover

Following the procedure:

t = 39
s = 7

Available tech, values of t+n+s and type of tech is

Monopole Magnets 64 Build
Intellectual Integrity 83 Explore
Photon/Wave Mechanics 86 Conquer
Centauri Meditation 93 Explore
Bio-Engineering 96 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 108 Build
Advanced Spaceflight 112 Discover

The joker tech is the Explore tech nearest the beginning of the list, Intellectual Integrity. Since Centauri Meditation (93), Bio-Engineering (96), Adv. Ecological Engineering (108) have values of t+n+s that are divisible by 3, they will not be available.

So, assuming we don't get a tech from the Planetary Datalinks, we will be asked to choose from Monopole Magnets, Intellectual Integrity, Photon/Wave Mechanics and Advanced Spaceflight.

[vyeh]

Tech Choice between MY 2174 and MY 2175

Between 2174 and 2175, we will discover Advanced Spaceflight.

We will have researched Centauri Ecology, Doctrine: Mobility, Doctrine: Flexibility, Applied Physics, High Energy Chemistry, Nonlinear Mathematics, Synthetic Fossil Fuels, Doctrine: Air Power, Doctrine: Initiative, Superstring Theory, Organic Superlubricant, Neural Grafting, Mind/Machine Interface, Applied Relativity, Silksteel Alloys and Advanced Spaceflight. We retrieved Industrial Base, Biogenetics and Information Networks from unity supply pods. We received in trade from Morgan Industrial Economics, Social Psych, Secrets of the Human Brain, Planetary Networks, Gene Splicing, Centauri Empathy, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Economics and Fusion Power. We received in trade from Yang Optical Computers. We received from Deidre Ethical Caluculus, Advanced Military Algorithms, Doctrine Loyalty, Cyberethics and Pre-Sentinent Algorithms. We received in trade from Zakharov Industrial Automation and Polymorphic Software. We received in trade from Santiago Superconductor. We received from the Planetary Datalinks Advanced Subatomic Theory, Orbital Spaceflight and Planetary Economics. Assuming the Planetary Datalinks doesn't produce a tech, what will be our choices for the next tech?

Which techs do we have the research prerequisites for?

Monopole Magnets 18 Build
Intellectual Integrity 37 Explore
Photon/Wave Mechanics 40 Conquer
Centauri Meditation 47 Explore
Bio-Engineering 50 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 62 Build

Following the procedure:

t = 40
s = 7

Available tech, values of t+n+s and type of tech is

Monopole Magnets 65 Build
Intellectual Integrity 84 Explore
Photon/Wave Mechanics 87 Conquer
Centauri Meditation 94 Explore
Bio-Engineering 97 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 109 Build

The joker tech is the Explore tech nearest the beginning of the list, Intellectual Integrity. If Intellectual Integrity was not the joker tech, it would not be available because it has a value to t+n+s that is divisible by 3. Since Photon/Wave Mechanics (87) has a value of t+n+s that is divisible by 3, it will not be available.

So, assuming we don't get a tech from the Planetary Datalinks, we will be asked to choose from Monopole Magnets, Intellectual Integrity, Centauri Meditation, Bio-Engineering and Adv. Ecological Engineering.

[vyeh]

Tech Choice between MY 2177 and MY 2178

Between 2177 and 2178, we will discover Magnetic Monopoles.

We will have researched Centauri Ecology, Doctrine: Mobility, Doctrine: Flexibility, Applied Physics, High Energy Chemistry, Nonlinear Mathematics, Synthetic Fossil Fuels, Doctrine: Air Power, Doctrine: Initiative, Superstring Theory, Organic Superlubricant, Neural Grafting, Mind/Machine Interface, Applied Relativity, Silksteel Alloys, Advanced Spaceflight and Magnetic Monopoles. We retrieved Industrial Base, Biogenetics and Information Networks from unity supply pods. We received in trade from Morgan Industrial Economics, Social Psych, Secrets of the Human Brain, Planetary Networks, Gene Splicing, Centauri Empathy, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Economics and Fusion Power. We received in trade from Yang Optical Computers. We received from Deidre Ethical Caluculus, Advanced Military Algorithms, Doctrine Loyalty, Cyberethics and Pre-Sentinent Algorithms. We received in trade from Zakharov Industrial Automation and Polymorphic Software. We received in trade from Santiago Superconductor. We received from the Planetary Datalinks Advanced Subatomic Theory, Orbital Spaceflight and Planetary Economics. We've probed from the University Nanometallurgy and Photon/Wave Mechanics. Assuming the Planetary Datalinks doesn't produce a tech, what will be our choices for the next tech?

Which techs do we have the research prerequisites for?

Unified Field Theory 20 Conquer
Probability Mechanics 29 Build
Intellectual Integrity 37 Explore
Nanominiaturization 42 Build
Centauri Meditation 47 Explore
Bio-Engineering 50 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 62 Build

Following the procedure:

t = 43
s = 7

Available tech, values of t+n+s and type of tech is

Unified Field Theory 70 Conquer
Probability Mechanics 79 Build
Intellectual Integrity 87 Explore
Nanominiaturization 92 Build
Centauri Meditation 97 Explore
Bio-Engineering 100 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 112 Build

The joker tech is the Explore tech nearest the beginning of the list, Intellectual Integrity. If Intellectual Integrity was not the joker tech, it would not be available because it has a value to t+n+s that is divisible by 3. Since none of the techs, except Intellectual Integrity has a value of t+n+s that is divisible by 3, they will all be available.

So, assuming we don't get a tech from the Planetary Datalinks, we will be asked to choose from Unified Field Theory, Probability Mechanics, Intellectual Integrity, Nanominiaturization, Centauri Meditation, Bio-Engineering and Adv. Ecological Engineering.

[vyeh]

Tech Choice between MY 2180 and MY 2181

Between 2180 and 2181, we will discover Nanominiaturization.

We will have researched Centauri Ecology, Doctrine: Mobility, Doctrine: Flexibility, Applied Physics, High Energy Chemistry, Nonlinear Mathematics, Synthetic Fossil Fuels, Doctrine: Air Power, Doctrine: Initiative, Superstring Theory, Organic Superlubricant, Neural Grafting, Mind/Machine Interface, Applied Relativity, Silksteel Alloys, Advanced Spaceflight, Magnetic Monopoles and Nanominiaturization. We retrieved Industrial Base, Biogenetics and Information Networks from unity supply pods. We received in trade from Morgan Industrial Economics, Social Psych, Secrets of the Human Brain, Planetary Networks, Gene Splicing, Centauri Empathy, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Economics and Fusion Power. We received in trade from Yang Optical Computers. We received from Deidre Ethical Caluculus, Advanced Military Algorithms, Doctrine Loyalty, Cyberethics and Pre-Sentinent Algorithms. We received in trade from Zakharov Industrial Automation and Polymorphic Software. We received in trade from Santiago Superconductor. We received from the Planetary Datalinks Advanced Subatomic Theory, Orbital Spaceflight, Planetary Economics and Retroviral Engineering. We've probed from the University Nanometallurgy and Photon/Wave Mechanics. Assuming the Planetary Datalinks doesn't produce a tech, what will be our choices for the next tech?

Which techs do we have the research prerequisites for?

Matter Compression 19 Conquer
Unified Field Theory 20 Conquer
Probability Mechanics 29 Build
Intellectual Integrity 37 Explore
Centauri Meditation 47 Explore
Bio-Engineering 50 Build
Biomachinery 51 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 62 Build
Industrial Nanorobotics 73 Build

Following the procedure:

t = 45
s = 7

Available tech, values of t+n+s and type of tech is

Matter Compression 71 Conquer
Unified Field Theory 72 Conquer
Probability Mechanics 81 Build
Intellectual Integrity 89 Explore
Centauri Meditation 99 Explore
Bio-Engineering 102 Build
Biomachinery 103 Build
Adv. Ecological Engineering 114 Build
Industrial Nanorobotics 125 Build

The joker tech is the Explore tech nearest the beginning of the list, Intellectual Integrity. Since Unified Field Theory (72), Probability Mechanics (81), Centauri Mediation (99), Bio-Engineering (102) and Adv. Ecological Engineering (114) have values of t+n+s that are divisible by 3, they will not be available.

So, assuming we don't get a tech from the Planetary Datalinks, we will be asked to choose from Matter Compression, Intellectual Integrity, Biomachinery and Industrial Nanorobotics.

[vyeh]

Tech Choice between MY 2183 and MY 2184

Between 2183 and 2184, we will discover Industrial Nanorobotics.

We will have researched Centauri Ecology, Doctrine: Mobility, Doctrine: Flexibility, Applied Physics, High Energy Chemistry, Nonlinear Mathematics, Synthetic Fossil Fuels, Doctrine: Air Power, Doctrine: Initiative, Superstring Theory, Organic Superlubricant, Neural Grafting, Mind/Machine Interface, Applied Relativity, Silksteel Alloys, Advanced Spaceflight, Magnetic Monopoles, Nanominiaturization and Industrial Nanorobotics. We retrieved Industrial Base, Biogenetics and Information Networks from unity supply pods. We received in trade from Morgan Industrial Economics, Social Psych, Secrets of the Human Brain, Planetary Networks, Gene Splicing, Centauri Empathy, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Economics and Fusion Power. We received in trade from Yang Optical Computers. We received from Deidre Ethical Caluculus, Advanced Military Algorithms, Doctrine Loyalty, Cyberethics and Pre-Sentinent Algorithms. We received in trade from Zakharov Industrial Automation and Polymorphic Software. We received in trade from Santiago Superconductor. We received from the Planetary Datalinks Advanced Subatomic Theory, Orbital Spaceflight, Planetary Economics, Retroviral Engineering and Bio-Engineering. We've probed from the University Nanometallurgy, Photon/Wave Mechanics, Centauri Meditation, Intellectual Integrity, Homo Superior, Centauri Genetics, Probability Mechanics and Biomachinery. Assuming the Planetary Datalinks doesn't produce a tech, what will be our choices for the next tech?

Which techs do we have the research prerequisites for?

Matter Compression 19 Conquer
Unified Field Theory 20 Conquer
Digital Sentience 33 Discover
Adv. Ecological Engineering 62 Build

Following the procedure:

t = 53
s = 7

Available tech, values of t+n+s and type of tech is

Matter Compression 79 Conquer
Unified Field Theory 80 Conquer
Digital Sentience 93 Discover
Adv. Ecological Engineering 122 Build

The joker tech is the Discover tech nearest the beginning of the list since there are no Explore techs, Digital Sentience. If Digital Sentience was not the joker tech, it wouldn't be available since it has a value of t+n+s that is divisible by 3. Since none of the other techs have values of t+n+s that are divisible by 3, they will all be available.

So, assuming we don't get a tech from the Planetary Datalinks, we will be asked to choose from Matter Compression, Unified Field Theory, Digital Sentience and Adv. Ecological Engineering.

[vyeh]

Tech Choice between MY 2187 and MY 2188

Between 2187 and 2188, we will discover Unified Field Theory.

We will have researched Centauri Ecology, Doctrine: Mobility, Doctrine: Flexibility, Applied Physics, High Energy Chemistry, Nonlinear Mathematics, Synthetic Fossil Fuels, Doctrine: Air Power, Doctrine: Initiative, Superstring Theory, Organic Superlubricant, Neural Grafting, Mind/Machine Interface, Applied Relativity, Silksteel Alloys, Advanced Spaceflight, Magnetic Monopoles, Nanominiaturization, Industrial Nanorobotics and Unified Field Theory. We retrieved Industrial Base, Biogenetics and Information Networks from unity supply pods. We received in trade from Morgan Industrial Economics, Social Psych, Secrets of the Human Brain, Planetary Networks, Gene Splicing, Centauri Empathy, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Economics and Fusion Power. We received in trade from Yang Optical Computers. We received from Deidre Ethical Caluculus, Advanced Military Algorithms, Doctrine Loyalty, Cyberethics and Pre-Sentinent Algorithms. We received in trade from Zakharov Industrial Automation and Polymorphic Software. We received in trade from Santiago Superconductor. We received from the Planetary Datalinks Advanced Subatomic Theory, Orbital Spaceflight, Planetary Economics, Retroviral Engineering and Bio-Engineering. We've probed from the University Nanometallurgy, Photon/Wave Mechanics, Centauri Meditation, Intellectual Integrity, Homo Superior, Centauri Genetics, Probability Mechanics and Biomachinery. Assuming that we don't do a tech trade with Deidre, what will be our choices for the next tech?

Which techs do we have the research prerequisites for?

Frictionless Surfaces 14 Discover
Matter Compression 19 Conquer
Digital Sentience 33 Discover
Adv. Ecological Engineering 62 Build

Following the procedure:

t = 54
s = 7

Available tech, values of t+n+s and type of tech is

Frictionless Surfaces 75 Discover
Matter Compression 80 Conquer
Digital Sentience 94 Discover
Adv. Ecological Engineering 123 Build

The joker tech is the Discover tech nearest the beginning of the list since there are no Explore techs, Frictionless Surfaces. If Frictionless Surfaces was not the joker tech, it wouldn't be available since it has a value of t+n+s that is divisible by 3. Since Adv. Ecological Engineering has a value of t+n+s that is divisible by 3, it will not be available.

So, assuming we don't do a tech trade with Deidre, we will be asked to choose from Frictionless Surfaces, Matter Compression and Digital Sentience.

[vyeh]

Tech Choice between MY 2190 and MY 2191

Between 2190 and 2191, we will discover Frictionless Surfaces.

We will have researched Centauri Ecology, Doctrine: Mobility, Doctrine: Flexibility, Applied Physics, High Energy Chemistry, Nonlinear Mathematics, Synthetic Fossil Fuels, Doctrine: Air Power, Doctrine: Initiative, Superstring Theory, Organic Superlubricant, Neural Grafting, Mind/Machine Interface, Applied Relativity, Silksteel Alloys, Advanced Spaceflight, Magnetic Monopoles, Nanominiaturization, Industrial Nanorobotics, Unified Field Theory and Frictionless Surfaces. We retrieved Industrial Base, Biogenetics and Information Networks from unity supply pods. We received in trade from Morgan Industrial Economics, Social Psych, Secrets of the Human Brain, Planetary Networks, Gene Splicing, Centauri Empathy, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Economics and Fusion Power. We received in trade from Yang Optical Computers. We received from Deidre Ethical Caluculus, Advanced Military Algorithms, Doctrine Loyalty, Cyberethics and Pre-Sentinent Algorithms. We received in trade from Zakharov Industrial Automation and Polymorphic Software. We received in trade from Santiago Superconductor. We received from the Planetary Datalinks Advanced Subatomic Theory, Orbital Spaceflight, Planetary Economics, Retroviral Engineering and Bio-Engineering. We've probed from the University Nanometallurgy, Photon/Wave Mechanics, Centauri Meditation, Intellectual Integrity, Homo Superior, Centauri Genetics, Probability Mechanics and Biomachinery. Assuming that we don't do a tech trade with Deidre, what will be our choices for the next tech?

Which techs do we have the research prerequisites for?

Matter Compression 19 Conquer
Quantum Power 25 Discover
Digital Sentience 33 Discover
Adv. Ecological Engineering 62 Build

Following the procedure:

t = 55
s = 7

Available tech, values of t+n+s and type of tech is

Matter Compression 81 Conquer
Quantum Power 87 Discover
Digital Sentience 95 Discover
Adv. Ecological Engineering 124 Build

The joker tech is the Discover tech nearest the beginning of the list since there are no Explore techs, Quantum Power. If Quantum Power was not the joker tech, it wouldn't be available since it has a value of t+n+s that is divisible by 3. Since Matter Compression has a value of t+n+s that is divisible by 3, it will not be available.

So, assuming we don't do a tech trade with Deidre, we will be asked to choose from Quantum Power, Digital Sentience and Adv. Ecological Engineering.

[vyeh]

Perimeter Defense has no effect on psi combat

According to the SMAC manual, Chapter 4 Colonizing the Planet, Combat, Psi Combat (p. 102), psi combat is resolved by morale subject to these modifiers:

(1) attacker gets 3-2 advantage when the defending unit is a land unit;

(2) hypnotic trance and empath song;

(3) +(-)10% for each positive (negative) level of planet rating; and

(4) Neural Amplifier and Dream Twister secret projects.

The implication is that perimeter defenses do not affect psi combat.

To test the manual, I created a very simple scenario in the scenario editor (attached below) with a Gaian scout defending in a base with perimeter defense against a Hive scout and a Hive mindworm.

Here is the defense against the mindworm:



Note that there is no perimeter defense modifier.

In contrast, here is the defense against the scout:



Note the +100% perimeter modifier.

So a perimeter defense has no effect on psi combat.

[vyeh]

Perimeter Defense has no effect on naval and air combat

Perimeter Defense has no effect on naval or air combat.

If you look at the ACDG5_2159_start save, around He Walked on Water is a missile needlejet and some missile foils. If you attack the base with them, there is no perimeter defense bonus.

Perimeter defense gives a bonus only against ground units (including ground artillery).

Naval yards provide defensive bonus against naval units.

Aerospace complexes provide defensive bonus against air units.