The problem is we only have so many actions, and if anything, our options are about to expand. Between psionic research, Knightmares, and Jets, something has to get sidelined for the sake of real progress in the other two. We read in the battle against New Heaven that the chinese frames were good for little besides soaking up damage. It's a weakness that needs to be addressed. In the end, I can't see myself voting for this branch of research over the other two, so I'm not interested in holding out on it for some better payoff.
The prototype Bay is being changed to a stewardship action, but further jet research is still a part of learning actions catagory, one I don't see myself voting for over Psionics or knightmares, which means I'm not inclined to to pick a vote who's specific benefit is tied into further development along that tech tree.
Yes, hero units make a big difference, hence why we had Geno lead our bomber Squadrons. We have 3 heroines in knightmares to our single pilot hero, who's 4 SL isn't nearly as usefull as their 9,7,6 SLs the girls have instead. It's clear what avenue of research pays off more in combat.
Slayer has confirmed there isn't any danger to Jaeger's trip, safety/security is assured and there won't be any risk of being caught. This was the result of a mega-crit so there's no trap option and this decision is mainly about Xiaobao's development. This trip provides an opportunity to broaden his horizons instead of being neglected for another year.
We can still refine Madison's tech even if we sell the current design, it will just lose its novelty and future breakthroughs won't be valued as much, because it means sharing our current findings and letting other research departments start working on developing it further. AKA selling now means Steiner gets to start researching faster.
@Brightflame This is the exact quote. I'm taking this to mean that Xiaobao will be safe during the trip itself, with no risk of escaping or whatnot. "the safety/security of the trip" is not being rolled, there's no pitfall or consequences from going abroad except for whatever Jaeger's developments entail.
The issue with building and testing our own prototype is that it was mentioned to be "stepping on Steiner Konzern's toes". The implication is that while we'd score some political points and gain more prestige and greater funding, it comes at the cost of alienating our new partner. It doesn't seem appealing to jockey for extra income or academic standing when our priorities are clearly focused elsewhere. We're going to have our hands full and unlikely to capitalize on further research into jet engines in the short-term.
Calling Steiner Konzer a 'partner' is overstepping the reality of the situation, but it's true there could be political blowback if you sell to someone other than them.
I want to say that there was an undocumented change to the finances as a result of some debate in-thread, so that may not be an error, just something I didn't explain well in the structure of the income notes. But that was several years ago now, so it could be either way.
that seals it for me
