Description
Self-Erasing Probe Networks denies useful evidence when remote collection assets are captured. Win information asymmetry through persistent observation, covert access, and fleets that act on fresh intelligence.
Benefits
Credits upkeep Empire-wide-5%
Strategy notes
Self-Erasing Probe Networks develops the Robotics discipline within Reconnaissance and Espionage. Win information asymmetry through persistent observation, covert access, and fleets that act on fresh intelligence. Its immediate value is -5% credit upkeep. The principal counterpressure is that counterintelligence, deception, compartmentalization, and cheap decoys can waste its expensive collection network.
Player hints
This is a major commitment. Secure its required resources and protect the supporting infrastructure before assigning Critical priority. Favor this technology when its Robotics benefits reinforce your current economy, fleets, or frontier. Pause the branch if its expected RP per tick is too diluted or its resource costs would stall higher-priority projects.
Research cost
160KRP
128KCredits
12KCommon
32KRare
24KStrategic
12KFuel