Ittey's Invention Guide is here
FAQ
Q - What is invention?A - Invention is a method of taking a Tech I Blueprint Copy and turning it into a limited run Tech II Blueprint Copy.
Q - Do I need to own a Tech I Blueprint Original (BPO) to do invention?
A - No, you can buy Blueprint Copies (BPC) from contracts or BPO owners.
Q - What is involved in doing an Invention job?
A - Take a Tech I BPC, a relevant data interface, datacores, decryptor (optional), a Tech I base item (optional) and certain skills and throw them all in an invention slot.
Q - What skills do I need to run invention jobs?
A - See here
Q - Where do I get Data Interfaces, Datacores and Decryptors from?
A - See Radar Exploration sites also you can exchange Research Points with a R&D agent to obtain Datacores, generally all are available on the market in certain hubs.
Q - Data Interfaces are expensive do these get used up?
A - No they don't get used up, once the invention job is put on the Data Interface remains in the hangar so you can remove it.
Q - Do ME or PE on the BPC make any difference to the outcome?
A - Not at this moment in time no they don't.
Q - Does corporation standing make any difference to the outcome of the invention job?
A - No
Q - Does it matter if my corp mate delivers the job, will it cause the job to fail?
A - The outcome of the job is decided when it is installed so it makes no difference who delivers it.
Q - If I use a max run BPC will I get any benefit?
A - Without a decryptor a max run BPC makes no difference at all, with a decryptor a max run BPC will add an extra 1 run (ships) 10 run (modules, drones and ammo) onto the outcome of the job (if you are successful). More details about max run on the decryptor page.
Q - Where do decryptors come from?
A - From exploration sites, in particular Radar exploration sites - See exploration section.
Want to see how invention is done in a POS LAB, watch this video on this page.
Ok enough with the jibber jabber, on with the show, watch the video below on how to set up an invention job.
