With the condensed Technology Tree I felt like we needed a few unique items for researching higher levels. To remedy this I added rewards for reaching higher levels in certain techs (Vehicle Systems, Engines, Hulls, Space Ports, Anti Proton Beams, Meson Cannons).

Also, since I pulled the special racial techs I decided to add them in as rewards for finding ancient ruins on planets. Colonizing a world with a Ruin is still random, so you will get an existing tech advanced or access to a new type of technology.

Version 1.06 (March 2008)
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1. Corrected typo in Flak Cannon.
2. Added experimental engines at Level 5 for each engine type.
3. Corrected levels on Heavy Protons and Mesons.
4. Changed Flag Bridge to Battle Bridge and changed image.
5. Added experimental hull types for ships and carriers. You must reach the maximum level in each hull to open them.
6. New colony type: Recreation World for when you need to get a system happy.