Quick Questions for Those Who Know...

[Wainamoinen]

It seems kalbear sees traded tech the same way I do.

You can buy (or trade, threaten, whatever) a tech out of someone, and build it. Understanding it happens once your own tech catches up. Which will probably be aided by having the future tech, but not bypassed by it. Grand.

[Pallidyne]

edit: Nevermind answered my own question