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                                  <p><b>Summary:</b> all equipment, resources, 
                                    and most marine activities, depend upon structures, 
                                    selected and placed by the commander. Placed 
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                                Most <a href="front_commander.html">command networks</a> 
                                were never intended for military use. In order 
                                to &quot;teach&quot; these networks to create 
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                                to existing equipment &#150; the commander must first 
                                build the following structures. These structures 
                                work together, allowing more and more powerful 
                                upgrades, weapons, and abilities. To get an overall 
                                picture, see the <a href="techtree.html">tech 
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                                <p><b>Prototype Lab</b><br>
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                                  <b>Function:</b> allows the research and purchase 
                                  of advanced, experimental equipment.<font color="#0B7BEE"><i><br>
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                                  <font color="#0B7BEE">Equipment that is cleared 
                                  for field testing is programmed into the prototype 
                                  lab. As of this manual, prototype equipment 
                                  consists of heavy armor and jet pack technology. 
                                  This equipment is powerful, and cutting edge. 
                                  Whether its cost is justified is a matter of 
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                                  New Equipment:</font></b><font color="#0B7BEE"> 
                                  </font>commander can purchase and drop <a href="weapons_ha.html">heavy 
                                  armor</a> and <a href="weapons_jetpack.html">jet 
                                  packs</a>.</p>
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                                      <p><b class="sectiontext">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prototype 
                                        Lab </b></p>
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                                        Cost:</p>
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                                      <p>45 rps</p>
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                                        Build time</p>
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                                      <p>50</p>
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                                        Armor Pts. </p>
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                                      <p>2000</p>
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