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Military
No.	Technology	research_points	cost_per_round	Requires	Effects	Enables
1		Military Tier 1 Devious Plans Research the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
1		200	0		Upkeep: -13% for Skavenslaves units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Recruitment cost: -5% (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
2		Military Tier 1 Ferocious Plans Research the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
2		200	0		Local recruitment capacity: +1 (all provinces)
3		Military Tier 2 Ruthless Plans Research the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
3		100	0		Food generated: %n (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
4		Military Tier 2 Fight Dirty! Whereby war's notional rulebook is tossed away in favour of unbridled, fiendish savagery.
4		800	0		Weapon strength: +10% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Missile strength: +10% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
5		Military Tier 2 Hit & Run We-us get in there and kill-slay until they're mostly all dead, then we get out again - let second wave mop up, yes-yes!
5		800	0		Speed: +10% for infantry units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
6		Military Tier 2 Driven by Hunger Lack of food can be a great motivator.
6		400	0		Recruit rank: +2 for Clanrats units (faction_to_character_own_unseen) Income from post-battle loot: +5% (faction_to_character_own_unseen)
7		Military Tier 2 Intensive Training Unsurprisingly, even more shouting, combined with terrible punishments, does tend to yield the desired results.
7		800	0		Recruit rank: +2 for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (faction_to_character_own_unseen)
8		Military Tier 2 Always More Besides Casualties mean little when your population literally breed like rats.
8		400	0		Casualty replenishment rate: +5% (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
9		Military Tier 3 Abduct Promising Candidates What to do when the agent you require works for another clan, who clearly do not appreciate his talents?
9		800	0		Recruitment cost: -5% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Upkeep: -5% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
10		Military Tier 3 Exotic Martial Arts The advanced skills Skaven assassins learn in the Far East appear quite alien, but are no less effective when practised at home.
10		800	0		Hero recruit rank: +2 for Assassins (faction_to_province_own_unseen)
11		Military Tier 3 Eyes Everywhere There is nowhere to hide, nowhere safe to conspire, that isn't watched by agents of the Council.
11		800	0		Ambush success chance: +5% (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
12		Military Tier 3 Harsh Production Quotas It means nothing if Skavenslaves die meeting a quota, there will always be more - many more - where they came from.
12		400	0		Recruitment cost: -5% for Skavenslaves and Clanrats units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Growth: +10 (faction_to_province_own_unseen)
13		Military Tier 3 Numbers Beyond Counting The tide of monstrous rats flowed over them one by one, dragging them down to be torn apart…
13		400	0		Charge bonus: +5 for Skavenslaves units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Melee defence: +5 for Skavenslaves units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Upkeep: -20% for Skavenslaves units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
14		Military Tier 3 Scavenging Runs There is always value in a lightning strike to harvest useful items, whatever they may be.
14		400	0		Armour: +10 for Clanrats units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
15		Military Tier 3 Strength in Numbers Large numbers of ill-trained, ill-equipped warriors can still perform a useful function.
15		400	0		Attribute: Expendable for Clanrats units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Charge bonus: +5 for Clanrats units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Melee attack: +5 for Clanrats units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
16		Military Tier 4 Cadre of Hench-Rats A Warlord’s rule will only ever be as effective as his enforcers allow it to be.
16		400	0		Hero recruit rank: +2 for Chieftains (faction_to_province_own_unseen) Leadership: +5 for Clanrats units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
17		Military Tier 4 Exploit Criminals It's difficult to imagine the Skaven concept of malfeasance, but it must exist; ‘criminals’ are put to work, as an alternative to an agonising death.
17		800	0		Hero action cost: -20% (faction_to_character_own_unseen) Hero recruitment cost: -33% (faction_to_province_own_unseen)
18		Military Tier 4 Murder Dissenters Woe betide any who raise their voices to decry, or even question, the decisions of their betters.
18		400	0		Public order: +1 (faction_to_province_own_unseen)
19		Military Tier 4 Virulent Plans Research the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
19		100	0		Adds an extra Clanrats unit to the army spawned from "The Vermintide" Under-City building (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Food capacity: +30 (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Food generated: %n (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
20		Military Tier 4 Set Examples If you want something done right, it's best to publicly kill the one who did it wrong so the others learn.
20		400	0		Leadership: +3 (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
21		Military Tier 4 Know Your Place! Needless to say, any Clanrats with ideas above their stations are quickly, and permanently, silenced.
21		400	0		Loyalty: +2 for new recruits (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
22		Military Tier 4 Take Everything! Yes-yes, take all of it! Yes, all - we can split-divide the spoils later- trust me, yes-yes!
22		400	0		Magic item drop chance: +3% (faction_to_character_own_unseen) Income from sacking settlements: +5% (faction_to_character_own_unseen)
23		Military Tier 5 Carve Undertunnels Their vast network of underground tunnels enable the Skaven to move around the world largely undetected.
23		400	0		Campaign movement range: +10% (faction_to_character_own_unseen)
24		Military Tier 5 Distil Poisons A little more nightshade, a little less mandrake… good-perfect, Lizard-things won't stand a chance, yes-yes!
24		1200	0		Weapon strength: +10% for Plague Monks units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
25		Military Tier 5 Monstrous Plans Research the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
25		100	0		Adds an extra Clanrats unit to the army spawned from "The Vermintide" Under-City building (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Food capacity: +30 (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Food generated: %n (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
26		Military Tier 5 The Menace Below We are the Children of the Horned Rat, survivors all and as we were here before you, so shall we be present to see you fall.
26		400	0		Leadership: +10 when laying siege (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Enemy siege holdout time: -1 (minimum 1 turn) (faction_to_character_own_unseen)
27		Military Tier 6 Practiced Goaders "Treat ‘em mean, keep ‘em keen!"
27		400	0		Hero recruit rank: +2 for Packmasters (faction_to_province_own_unseen)
28		Military Tier 6 Hallucinogenics To make the foe see, hear and smell something else entirely, and then exploit their confusion - that's war taken to the next level.
28		1200	0		Leadership: +10 for Plague Monk units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Melee attack: +5 for Plague Monks units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
29		Military Tier 6 Monstrous Abominations Born from the fusion of Skaven with a range of horrific creatures, Rat Ogres are bereft of reason and almost devoid of sanity.
29		800	0		Charge bonus: +15 for Rat Ogre and Mutant Rat Ogre units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Weapon strength: +5% for Rat Ogre and Mutant Rat Ogre units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
30		Military Tier 6 Record Effective Recipes All the screams, the contortions, the howls of agony don't mean much unless the end result is useable and, more importantly, repeatable.
30		1200	0		Hero recruit rank: +2 for Plague Priests (faction_to_province_own_unseen)
31		Military Tier 6 Spread Rot & Decay No corruption too great, no disease too foul; if the Skaven want territory above-ground they will stop at nothing to acquire it.
31		1200	0		Adds an extra Plague Monk unit to the army spawned from "The Vermintide" Under-City building (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Skaven corruption in adjacent provinces: +1 (all provinces)
32		Military Tier 7 Freaks off the Leash Devouring their way to domination over their lesser littermates, the freaks of the brood are always a Packmaster’s preferred choice.
32		400	0		Bonus vs Infantry: +5 for Wolf Rat and Brood Horror units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Weapon strength: +10% for Wolf Rat and Brood Horror units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
33		Military Tier 7 Eliminate the Competition There is always high demand for assassins willing to murder for someone who needs to keep their own hands clean.
33		1600	0		Assassinate action: Additional %n% success chance (all Heroes)
34		Military Tier 7 Enormous Caches A wise warlord stockpiles ammunition long before it is needed.
34		1200	0		Adds an extra Plagueclaw Catapult unit to the army spawned from "The Vermintide" Under-City building (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Ammunition: +25% for Missile Infantry and Skaven Weapon Team units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Upkeep: -5% for Skaven Weapon Team units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
35		Military Tier 7 Oppressive Plans Research the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
35		100	0		Adds an extra Clanrats unit to the army spawned from "The Vermintide" Under-City building (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Food capacity: +30 (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Food generated: %n (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
36		Military Tier 7 Twisted Beyond Recognition A misshapen mountain of flesh and muscle, with mechanical parts grafted on. Very nasty.
36		800	0		Melee attack: +5 for Hell Pit Abomination units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Weapon strength: +10% for Hell Pit Abomination units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
37		Military Tier 7 Volatile Plans Research the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
37		100	0		Adds an extra Clanrats unit to the army spawned from "The Vermintide" Under-City building (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Food capacity: +30 (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Food generated: %n (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
38		Military Tier 8 Brood Breeders The more the clan knows about breeding the nastiest traits into the most vicious rat-beasts, the better!
38		400	0		Recruit rank: +2 for Wolf Rat and Brood Horror units (faction_to_character_own_unseen) Upkeep: -5% for Wolf Rats and Brood Horror units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
39		Military Tier 8 Best of the Best The small number who survive the vigorous selection process are well equipped and given a share of the spoils to ensure their future loyalty.
39		1600	0		Adds a Doomwheel unit to the army spawned from "The Vermintide" Under-City building (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Recruit rank: +2 for Stormvermin, Death Runners and Eshin Triads units (faction_to_character_own_unseen)
40		Military Tier 8 Rule Through Fear Fear of being dragged away and killed is another great motivator.
40		1600	0		Leadership: +10 for Death Runners and Eshin Triads units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Charge bonus: +10 for Death Runners and Eshin Triads units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Weapon strength: +10% for Death Runners and Eshin Triads units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
41		Military Tier 8 Ensure Product Quality It's always best to test a new concoction before unleashing it on the enemy.
41		1200	0		Missile strength: +10% for Skaven Weapons Team units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Range: +10% for Skaven Weapon Team units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
42		Military Tier 8 Masters of Infiltration It's easier to influence matters when many above ground don't believe you exist...
42		1600	0		Diplomatic relations: +10 with all factions (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
43		Military Tier 8 Ensure Absolute Loyalty If you wish to survive the turbulent, cutthroat world of Skaven politics you need loyal warriors on your side.
43		1600	0		Melee attack: +5 for Stormvermin units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Melee defence: +5 for Stormvermin units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Public order: +1 (faction_to_province_own_unseen)
44		Military Tier 8 Unfathomable Horrors A host of holy horrors to direct our aimless dance.
44		800	0		Adds a Hell Pit Abomination unit to the army spawned from "The Vermintide" Under-City building (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Recruit rank: +2 for Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogres and Hell Pit Abomination units (faction_to_character_own_unseen)
45		Military Tier 8 Reject Poor Recruits It’s hard to imagine, but there are some among this most venal, treacherous race who don't quite make the grade or indeed live much longer…
45		1200	0		Recruit rank: +2 for Skaven Weapon Team units (faction_to_character_own_unseen)
46		Military Tier 9 Ingenious Plans Research the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
46		100	0		Adds an extra Clanrats unit to the army spawned from "The Vermintide" Under-City building (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Food capacity: +30 (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Food generated: %n (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
47		Military Tier 9 New Warpstone Uses Skaven covet Warpstone above all else; the ability to mutate weeds out the weak and strengthens those who are already strong.
47		1600	0		Casualty replenishment rate: +10% (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Local recruitment capacity: +1 (all provinces)
48		Military Tier 9 Promoted on Merit Those who display a willingness to betray their own, and just the right amount of vicious savagery, find themselves progressing within the Skaven hierarchy.
48		1200	0		Hero recruit rank: +2 for Warlock Engineers and Eshin Sorcerers (faction_to_province_own_unseen) Ammunition: +20% for Doomwheels, Plagueclaw Catapult and Warp Lightning Cannon units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Reload time reduction: +10% for Doomwheels, Plagueclaw Catapult and Warp Lightning Cannon units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Lord recruit rank: +2 (faction_to_province_own_unseen) [HIDDEN - do not translate] Used to increase lord rank when replacing a lord (target the effect at forces factionwide) - use in conjunction with a shown effect that targets provinces factionwide (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
49		Military Tier 9 Plans Within Plans Research the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to its ultimate conclusion.
49		100	0		Adds an extra Clanrats unit to the army spawned from "The Vermintide" Under-City building (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Food capacity: +30 (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Food generated: %n (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
50		Military Tier 10 Requisition Protective Gear Masks and armoured suits are useful, not just for protecting Skaven from the enemy, but also from their own crazy contraptions...
50		1200	0		Armour: +5 for Stormvermin units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Armour: +10 for Skaven Weapon Team units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
51		Military Tier 10 They Can't Blame Their Tools Bad workmen are the same the world over…
51		1200	0		Armour: +10 for Plagueclaw Catapult, Doom-Flayers, Warp Lightning Cannon and Doomwheel units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Weapon strength: +10% for Doomwheel and Doom-Flayers units (faction_to_force_own_unseen) Missile strength: +10% for Plague Claw Catapults, Warp Lightning Cannons and Doomwheel units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
52		Military Tier 10 Ultimate Experiments Selective breeding and genetic manipulation will breed the strongest Skaven yet.
52		1600	0		Replaces all Clanrats units spawned from "The Vermintide" Under-City building with Stormvermin (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Tax rate: +5% (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Growth: +25 (faction_to_province_own_unseen)

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