Lee_newsum wrote:1 Alien artifact = 10 Alien science pack
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1 Alien artifact = 16.8 Alien Science packs with 4 - productivity level 3 in assembler and 2 in the science center

Instead of spreading out the initial resources, why not plant a new resource that is needed in the late game? The resource would require exploration/surveying to discover, and would be located at a minimum distance from the beginning base.

A logistics system for moving large heavy items. Examples of items that would be moved by the bridge cranes include large engine, wheel, chassis assemblies for trains, larger cars, ships, large steam turbines/engines and end game facilities (Launchpad, rocket defense?). The cranes would move large a...