The Choke Point

The Choke Point
40000 Research
Summary
We formulate plans to turn the tide by exploiting the alien supply line.
Description
Further study of the Hydra wormhole confirms that it closely follows the rules first set down by Homer G. Ellis in his 1969 “Drainhole” theory. Its design is essentially two circular planes connected at the center by two smaller circles of equal diameter - like two cymbals touching, or the central part of an hourglass. The Drainhole's nature means that gravity flows in a single direction, emptying any matter that passes through it into the other side. This means that traveling from the origin side requires far less energy than traveling from the opposite direction. The simplest method of neutralizing the alien threat would thus appear to be closing or destroying the wormhole on our end, therefore isolating them from their reinforcements and source of Exotics. In practice, however, this approach will be far from straightforward.
Base Unlock Chance	Monthly Available Chance
	Initial	Monthly Increase	Maximum
100%	50%	50%	100%
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Guaranteed for Faction:
Full List of Prerequisites. Name Type Cost (100%) Wormholes 30000 (100%) Alien Technology 10000 (100%) Hydra Biology 5000 (100%) Hydra Language 10000 (100%) Exotic Materials 20000 Deep System Skywatch 1000 (100%) Their Purpose 20000 (100%) Alien Signatures 25 (100%) Alien Origin 2000 Skywatch 250 (100%) Pherocytes 5000 (100%) Hydra Interrogation 20000 (100%) Hydra Containment 5000
Total Research Cost (Including itself) (Does not consider Alt Prereqs)
Category	From Projects	From Techs	Category Subtotal
	0	0	0
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	0	1250	1250
	167025		167025
Total	167025	1250	168275
Direct Prerequisite For Projects:
Kill the Hive • The Final Assault • Enslave the Masters • A Permanent Peace
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