The Amplifier is a Shroud structure. It is the primary research and technology structure of the Shroud faction.
Background[]
The Amplifier collects and concentrates energy so that it can enhance the abilities of nearby structures.
Amplification[]
An Amplifier will enhance the abilities of Shroud structures placed within its influence radius. If an amplifier is destroyed or evolved into a defensive structure, the influence radius disappears and any enhancements are lost until a new Amplifier is constructed.
Not all structures benefit from proximity to an Amplifier. Structures that do gain enhancements from an Amplifier have a maximum limit to the enhancements they can receive.
Additional unit types are unlocked when an Amplifier is placed near a Shroud production structure. The Advent and the Zenith may benefit from up to 2 Amplifiers, while the Crucible may benefit from up to 3.
Shroud turrets gain enhanced damage output and special abilities when amplified. All Shroud turrets may benefit from up to 3 Amplifiers at once.
Research[]
Constructing a single Amplifier unlocks all Shroud tech upgrades. These upgrades remain available so long as at least 1 Amplifier remains.
Evolution[]
The Amplifier may be evolved into a Shroud defensive structure. When evolved, the Amplifier loses its enhancement aura.
An Amplifier can evolve into a Plasma Spike, Tether Spike, or Perception Spike.
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