Special Project probability increase

[fredNN]

I think I did find a pattern. After I researched 4th alien language tech, I started getting more Special Projects as with only 3 language techs. Added bonus to the 4th tech is you can offer AI your tech and see what they don't have.

[willdieh]

That kinda makes sense, as you'd be better able to dissect salvaged technology if you can read/understand the culture it came from. I don't know if it's actually programmed into the game but I've read the posts of others that suggest it might be.

I play Zuul a lot and find it really helps for slaves to research one or two levels of alien culture. It'd be awesome if it also helped with salvage!

[ZedF]

AFAIK having more language tech has always helped with salvaging chances. So does bringing more repair ships.

[fredNN]

AFAIK having more language tech has always helped with salvaging chances. So does bringing more repair ships.

I was not accurate enough. I had 3 alien language techs for Tarka and Human (to have Independent colony surrender) and 1 tech for Liir for about 80 turns and got 8 or 9 Special projects. Then researched 4th tech for all (cheated) and got 7 Special projects in 6 turns.

I still did NOT get industrial Special project for Tarka with Adamantite armor, but I had at least 20 battles where I could salvage it. Maybe even more language tech is needed for very expensive tech?

[Sebastian]

Lol! I didn't expect Zuul to benefit from doing a humanities degree!!!

*zuul studying mandarin* "SOON"