Stage Effects

Tech Level Stages describe points in the technological development lifecycle of a device.

Technology Level Stages
#	Stage	Definition	TL Mod
1.	Experimental Technology	Experimental is handmade by inventors, usually one-of-a-kind, and often dangerous and unreliable.	-3
2.	Prototype Technology	Prototypes are hand made. There are perhaps a dozen examples of any one prototype.	-2
3.	Early Technology	Early is a preliminary mass-produced design, with the bugs not yet worked out.	-1
4.	Basic Technology	Basic is a cheaper, bulkier, cheaper, less-featured version of the standard item.	+/- 0
5.	Standard Technology	Standard is the version with the expected features for the technology when it is mature and stable.	+/- 0
6.	Alternate Technology	This design uses an alternate technology to achieve its effects.	+1
7.	Improved Technology	Improved is the implementation of additional features.	+1
8.	Modified Technology	Modified is a version featuring significant improvements.	+2
9.	Generic Technology	Generic is an equivalent to the standard version produced at lower cost using higher tech level manufacturing capabilities.	+2
10.	Advanced Technology	Significantly better than the standard version, and features lower weight and excellent ergonomic design.	+3
11.	Ultimate Technology	The technological pinnacle of the design cycle.	+4

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