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	== How to Unlock Ram Tah ==		== How to Unlock Ram Tah ==

	~~To gain~~ access to Ram Tah's Engineering ~~workshop:~~		Unlock requirements summary:
			* Reach '''Grade 3 access and at least one-third progress toward Grade 4''' with [[Lei Cheung]].
			* Reach '''Surveyor''' or higher in [[Exploration Rank]].
			* Obtain '''50 [[Classified Scan Databanks]]'''.
			* Provide the 50 Classified Scan Databanks to Ram Tah.
			{{Important\|'''Classified Scan Databanks are Encoded Engineering materials.''' They are not commodities and do not occupy normal cargo space.}}

	~~# Reach '''Grade 3 access and at least one~~-~~third progress toward Grade 4''' with~~ [[~~Lei Cheung]].~~		For the complete step-by-step process, see [[Unlocking Ram Tah]].
	~~# Receive Lei's referral to~~ Ram Tah.
	~~# Reach '''Surveyor''' or higher in [[Exploration Rank]].~~
	~~# Obtain '''50 [[Classified Scan Databanks]~~]~~'''.~~
	~~# Travel to '''Phoenix Base''' in [[Meene~~]].
	~~# Provide the 50 Classified Scan Databanks to Ram Tah.~~
	~~# Enter the Engineer workshop and begin [[Engineer Reputation\|increasing your reputation with Ram Tah]].~~

	{{Important\|'''Classified Scan Databanks are Encoded Engineering materials.''' They are not commodities and do not occupy normal cargo space.<ref name="inara-csd">[https://inara.cz/elite/component/17/ Classified Scan Databanks — Component], Inara.~~</ref>}}~~

	== Obtaining Classified Scan Databanks ==		== Obtaining Classified Scan Databanks ==

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	{{Engineer infobox		{{Engineer infobox}}
	~~\|name = Ram Tah~~
	~~\|image = Ramtah.png~~
	~~\|engineer_type = Ship Engineer~~
	~~\|system = [[Meene]]~~
	~~\|facility = Phoenix Base~~
	\|specialties = Cargo Rack, Chaff Launcher, Electronic Countermeasure, Collector Limpet Controller, Fuel Transfer Limpet Controller, Hatch Breaker Limpet Controller, Heat Sink Launcher, Point Defence, Prospector Limpet Controller, Guardian technology
	~~\|prerequisite_engineer = [[Lei Cheung]]~~
	~~\|discovery_requirement = Referral from Lei Cheung~~
	~~\|invitation_requirement = Exploration rank Surveyor or higher~~
	~~\|unlock_requirement = Deliver 50 [[Classified Scan Databanks]]~~
	}}

	'''Ram Tah''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Phoenix Base''' in the [[Meene]] system. He is reached through [[Lei Cheung]] and specialises in limpet controllers, defensive utility modules, and Guardian technology.<ref name="inara-ram">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/18/ Ram Tah — Engineer], Inara.</ref>		'''Ram Tah''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Phoenix Base''' in the [[Meene]] system. He is reached through [[Lei Cheung]] and specialises in limpet controllers, defensive utility modules, and Guardian technology.<ref name="inara-ram">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/18/ Ram Tah — Engineer], Inara.</ref>

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	'''Ram Tah''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Phoenix Base''' in the [[Meene]] system. He is reached through [[Lei Cheung]] and specialises in limpet controllers, defensive utility modules, and Guardian technology.<ref name="inara-ram">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/18/ Ram Tah — Engineer], Inara, accessed 2026-08-14.</ref>		'''Ram Tah''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Phoenix Base''' in the [[Meene]] system. He is reached through [[Lei Cheung]] and specialises in limpet controllers, defensive utility modules, and Guardian technology.<ref name="inara-ram">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/18/ Ram Tah — Engineer], Inara, accessed 2026-08-11.</ref>

	His current Engineering coverage includes Grade 5 work on several utility modules and limpet controllers, along with specialised modifications for Guardian technology and, in Live, the Operations-era Extended Cargo Rack.<ref name="inara-ram" />		His current Engineering coverage includes Grade 5 work on several utility modules and limpet controllers, along with specialised modifications for Guardian technology and, in Live, the Operations-era Extended Cargo Rack.<ref name="inara-ram" />
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	* '''System permit required:''' No		* '''System permit required:''' No

	Phoenix Base is a surface Engineer base on '''Meene AB 5 d'''.<ref name="inara-phoenix">[https://inara.cz/elite/station/55499/ Phoenix Base — Station], Inara, accessed 2026-08-14.</ref>		Phoenix Base is a surface Engineer base on '''Meene AB 5 d'''.<ref name="inara-phoenix">[https://inara.cz/elite/station/55499/ Phoenix Base — Station], Inara, accessed 2026-08-11.</ref>

	== How to Discover Ram Tah ==		== How to Discover Ram Tah ==
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	Ram Tah is discovered through [[Lei Cheung]].		Ram Tah is discovered through [[Lei Cheung]].

	Reach '''Grade 3 access and progress at least one-third of the way toward Grade 4''' with Lei to receive his referral to Ram Tah.<ref name="newp-engineers">[https://newp.io/engrhighlight Engineer Highlight], New Pilots Initiative, accessed 2026-08-14.</ref>		Reach '''Grade 3 access and progress at least one-third of the way toward Grade 4''' with Lei to receive his referral to Ram Tah.<ref name="newp-engineers">[https://newp.io/engrhighlight Engineer Highlight], New Pilots Initiative, accessed 2026-08-12.</ref>

	{{Field note\|Receiving Lei's referral makes Ram Tah known to you. His separate Exploration-rank requirement must still be satisfied before his workshop can be unlocked.}}		{{Field note\|Receiving Lei's referral makes Ram Tah known to you. His separate Exploration-rank requirement must still be satisfied before his workshop can be unlocked.}}
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	Ram Tah does '''not''' currently lead to another Engineer in the ship Engineer referral network.<ref name="inara-engineers">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineers/ Engineers], Inara, accessed 2026-08-14.</ref>		Ram Tah does '''not''' currently lead to another Engineer in the ship Engineer referral network.<ref name="inara-engineers">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineers/ Engineers], Inara, accessed 2026-08-11.</ref>

	{{Field note\|Ram Tah is the end of this referral branch. Increasing his reputation is still necessary to gain access to his higher Engineering grades, but it does not currently unlock another Engineer.}}		{{Field note\|Ram Tah is the end of this referral branch. Increasing his reputation is still necessary to gain access to his higher Engineering grades, but it does not currently unlock another Engineer.}}
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	Current blueprint data lists Ram Tah through '''Grade 5''' for Collector, Fuel Transfer, and Prospector Limpet Controllers.<ref name="inara-collector">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/108/ Collector Limpet Controller — Lightweight], Inara, accessed 2026-08-14.</ref><ref name="inara-fuel-transfer">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/111/ Fuel Transfer Limpet Controller — Lightweight], Inara, accessed 2026-08-14.</ref><ref name="inara-prospector">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/117/ Prospector Limpet Controller — Lightweight], Inara, accessed 2026-08-14.</ref>		Current blueprint data lists Ram Tah through '''Grade 5''' for Collector, Fuel Transfer, and Prospector Limpet Controllers.<ref name="inara-collector">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/108/ Collector Limpet Controller — Lightweight], Inara, accessed 2026-08-12.</ref><ref name="inara-fuel-transfer">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/111/ Fuel Transfer Limpet Controller — Lightweight], Inara, accessed 2026-08-10.</ref><ref name="inara-prospector">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/117/ Prospector Limpet Controller — Lightweight], Inara, accessed 2026-08-14.</ref>

	== Operations-era Cargo Rack Engineering ==		== Operations-era Cargo Rack Engineering ==

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	{{Article header\|eyebrow=EDFM // Engineer\|deck=Defensive and utility module specialist based in the Meene system, reachable through Lei Cheung.}}		{{Article header\|eyebrow=EDFM // Engineer\|deck=Defensive and utility module specialist based in the Meene system, reachable through Lei Cheung.}}
	{{Article status\|status=Needs review\|mode=Both\|version=Live and Legacy~~, as currently documented by community sources~~; ~~no specific~~ patch ~~number independently confirmed~~\|reviewed=2026-08-07\|reviewer=Desk research ~~from community sources, not yet confirmed by~~ direct in-game ~~testing~~ — see Sources\|source_quality=Location and specialty cross-referenced against Inara's Engineers listing; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail drawn primarily from a single community unlock-chain guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=Maximum engineering grade and full blueprint names were not found in the sources checked.}}		{{Article status\|status=Needs review\|mode=Both\|version=Live and Legacy; exact patch scope not yet directly verified\|reviewed=2026-08-07\|reviewer=Desk research; pending direct in-game verification — see Sources\|source_quality=Location and specialty cross-referenced against Inara's Engineers listing; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail drawn primarily from a single community unlock-chain guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=Maximum engineering grade and full blueprint names were not found in the sources checked.}}

	{{Infobox		{{Infobox
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	\|label5 = Prerequisite Engineer \|row5 = [[Lei Cheung]]		\|label5 = Prerequisite Engineer \|row5 = [[Lei Cheung]]
	\|label6 = Discovery requirement \|row6 = Referral from Lei Cheung		\|label6 = Discovery requirement \|row6 = Referral from Lei Cheung
	\|label7 = Invitation requirement \|row7 = Not ~~independently~~ confirmed ~~this pass~~		\|label7 = Invitation requirement \|row7 = Not yet confirmed
	\|label8 = Unlock requirement \|row8 = Deliver 50 units of Classified Scan Databanks		\|label8 = Unlock requirement \|row8 = Deliver 50 units of Classified Scan Databanks
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	== How to Receive an Invitation ==		== How to Receive an Invitation ==
	Not ~~independently~~ confirmed ~~this pass~~.<ref name="wanderer-chain" />		Not yet confirmed.<ref name="wanderer-chain" />

	== How to Unlock This Engineer ==		== How to Unlock This Engineer ==

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{{Article header|eyebrow=EDFM // Engineer|deck=Defensive and utility module specialist based in the Meene system, reported as reachable through Lei Cheung.}}
{{Article status|status=Needs review|mode=Both|version=Live and Legacy, as currently documented by community sources; no specific patch number independently confirmed|reviewed=2026-08-07|reviewer=Desk research from community sources, not yet confirmed by direct in-game testing — see Sources|source_quality=Location and specialty cross-referenced against Inara's Engineers listing; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail drawn primarily from a single community unlock-chain guide and marked accordingly below where not independently corroborated — see Sources|uncertainty=Maximum engineering grade and full blueprint names were not found in the sources checked.}}

{{Infobox
|name = Ram Tah
|label1 = Engineer type |row1 = Ship (optional internal)
|label2 = System |row2 = Meene
|label3 = Facility |row3 = Phoenix Base
|label4 = Specialties |row4 = Frame Shift Drive Interdictor, Kill Warrant Scanner
|label5 = Prerequisite Engineer |row5 = [[Lei Cheung]]
|label6 = Discovery requirement |row6 = Reported referral from Lei Cheung; not independently confirmed this pass
|label7 = Invitation requirement |row7 = Not independently confirmed this pass
|label8 = Unlock requirement |row8 = Deliver 50 units of Classified Scan Databanks
}}

Ram Tah specialises in frame shift drive interdictor, kill warrant scanner modifications. They're reached through [[Lei Cheung]].<ref name="inara-list" />

== Location ==
* '''System:''' Meene
* '''Facility:''' Phoenix Base

== How to Discover This Engineer ==
Reported referral from Lei Cheung; not independently confirmed this pass.<ref name="wanderer-chain">[https://wanderer-toolbox.com/guides/engineering-unlock/ Engineering Unlock Guide], Wanderer's Toolbox, accessed 2026-08-07.</ref><ref name="inara-list">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineers/ Engineers], Inara, accessed 2026-08-07.</ref>

== How to Receive an Invitation ==
Not independently confirmed this pass.<ref name="wanderer-chain" />

== How to Unlock This Engineer ==
# Have [[Lei Cheung]] unlocked and build reputation with them to trigger the referral.
# Meet the invitation requirement: not independently confirmed this pass.
# Travel to Phoenix Base in Meene.
# Deliver **50 units of Classified Scan Databanks** — a data-type material.
# Confirm access at the Engineer's terminal.

== Engineer Unlock Chain ==
''No verified multi-Engineer chain to display for this Engineer.''

Ram Tah is reported as reachable through [[Lei Cheung]]; not independently confirmed this pass.<ref name="wanderer-chain" />

== Available Engineering ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Module !! Notes !! Maximum grade
|-
| Kill Warrant Scanner || Range and other variants || To be confirmed
|}
Full blueprint names and maximum grades were not confirmed to the same depth as the core chain pages for this pass — see [[Elite Dangerous Field Manual:Engineering Architecture]] for the site's policy on not inventing unconfirmed specifics.<ref name="wanderer-chain" />

== Experimental Effects ==
To be added — not confirmed in the sources checked for this pass.

== Increasing Engineer Reputation ==
Reputation increases through crafting modifications at their workshop, in line with the general mechanic covered on the main [[Engineering]] page.

== Blueprint Pinning ==
'''Fact:''' Ram Tah's confirmed specialties are Frame Shift Drive Interdictor, Kill Warrant Scanner, per [[#Available Engineering|Available Engineering]] above.

'''EDFM recommendation:''' Not yet made. A pinning recommendation needs the maximum-grade and full blueprint data above filled in first — see [[Elite Dangerous Field Manual:Engineering Architecture]] for why EDFM treats pinning guidance as editorial judgement, not a database fact.

== Related Engineers ==
{{Related articles|label=Related Engineers|[[Lei Cheung]]}}

== Related Guides ==
{{Related articles|[[Engineering]] [[Engineer Unlock Guide]]}}

== Sources ==
<references />

{{Engineering nav}}

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	'''Ram Tah''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Phoenix Base''' in the [[Meene]] system. He is reached through [[Lei Cheung]] and specialises in limpet controllers, defensive utility modules, and Guardian technology.<ref name="inara-ram">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/18/ Ram Tah — Engineer], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-11~~.</ref>		'''Ram Tah''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Phoenix Base''' in the [[Meene]] system. He is reached through [[Lei Cheung]] and specialises in limpet controllers, defensive utility modules, and Guardian technology.<ref name="inara-ram">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/18/ Ram Tah — Engineer], Inara.</ref>

	His current Engineering coverage includes Grade 5 work on several utility modules and limpet controllers, along with specialised modifications for Guardian technology and, in Live, the Operations-era Extended Cargo Rack.<ref name="inara-ram" />		His current Engineering coverage includes Grade 5 work on several utility modules and limpet controllers, along with specialised modifications for Guardian technology and, in Live, the Operations-era Extended Cargo Rack.<ref name="inara-ram" />
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	* '''System permit required:''' No		* '''System permit required:''' No

	Phoenix Base is a surface Engineer base on '''Meene AB 5 d'''.<ref name="inara-phoenix">[https://inara.cz/elite/station/55499/ Phoenix Base — Station], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-11~~.</ref>		Phoenix Base is a surface Engineer base on '''Meene AB 5 d'''.<ref name="inara-phoenix">[https://inara.cz/elite/station/55499/ Phoenix Base — Station], Inara.</ref>

	== How to Discover Ram Tah ==		== How to Discover Ram Tah ==
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	Ram Tah is discovered through [[Lei Cheung]].		Ram Tah is discovered through [[Lei Cheung]].

	Reach '''Grade 3 access and progress at least one-third of the way toward Grade 4''' with Lei to receive his referral to Ram Tah.<ref name="newp-engineers">[https://newp.io/engrhighlight Engineer Highlight], New Pilots Initiative~~, accessed 2026-08-12~~.</ref>		Reach '''Grade 3 access and progress at least one-third of the way toward Grade 4''' with Lei to receive his referral to Ram Tah.<ref name="newp-engineers">[https://newp.io/engrhighlight Engineer Highlight], New Pilots Initiative.</ref>

	{{Field note\|Receiving Lei's referral makes Ram Tah known to you. His separate Exploration-rank requirement must still be satisfied before his workshop can be unlocked.}}		{{Field note\|Receiving Lei's referral makes Ram Tah known to you. His separate Exploration-rank requirement must still be satisfied before his workshop can be unlocked.}}
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	# Enter the Engineer workshop and begin [[Engineer Reputation\|increasing your reputation with Ram Tah]].		# Enter the Engineer workshop and begin [[Engineer Reputation\|increasing your reputation with Ram Tah]].

	{{Important\|'''Classified Scan Databanks are Encoded Engineering materials.''' They are not commodities and do not occupy normal cargo space.<ref name="inara-csd">[https://inara.cz/elite/component/17/ Classified Scan Databanks — Component], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>}}		{{Important\|'''Classified Scan Databanks are Encoded Engineering materials.''' They are not commodities and do not occupy normal cargo space.<ref name="inara-csd">[https://inara.cz/elite/component/17/ Classified Scan Databanks — Component], Inara.</ref>}}

	== Obtaining Classified Scan Databanks ==		== Obtaining Classified Scan Databanks ==
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	Ram Tah does '''not''' currently lead to another Engineer in the ship Engineer referral network.<ref name="inara-engineers">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineers/ Engineers], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-11~~.</ref>		Ram Tah does '''not''' currently lead to another Engineer in the ship Engineer referral network.<ref name="inara-engineers">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineers/ Engineers], Inara.</ref>

	{{Field note\|Ram Tah is the end of this referral branch. Increasing his reputation is still necessary to gain access to his higher Engineering grades, but it does not currently unlock another Engineer.}}		{{Field note\|Ram Tah is the end of this referral branch. Increasing his reputation is still necessary to gain access to his higher Engineering grades, but it does not currently unlock another Engineer.}}
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	Current blueprint data lists Ram Tah through '''Grade 5''' for Collector, Fuel Transfer, and Prospector Limpet Controllers.<ref name="inara-collector">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/108/ Collector Limpet Controller — Lightweight], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-12~~.</ref><ref name="inara-fuel-transfer">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/111/ Fuel Transfer Limpet Controller — Lightweight], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-10~~.</ref><ref name="inara-prospector">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/117/ Prospector Limpet Controller — Lightweight], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		Current blueprint data lists Ram Tah through '''Grade 5''' for Collector, Fuel Transfer, and Prospector Limpet Controllers.<ref name="inara-collector">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/108/ Collector Limpet Controller — Lightweight], Inara.</ref><ref name="inara-fuel-transfer">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/111/ Fuel Transfer Limpet Controller — Lightweight], Inara.</ref><ref name="inara-prospector">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/117/ Prospector Limpet Controller — Lightweight], Inara.</ref>

	== Operations-era Cargo Rack Engineering ==		== Operations-era Cargo Rack Engineering ==

	The '''Extended Cargo Rack''' was introduced with the Operations update.<ref name="frontier-operations">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-4-0-0 Elite Dangerous: Operations — Update Notes], Frontier Developments~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		The '''Extended Cargo Rack''' was introduced with the Operations update.<ref name="frontier-operations">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-4-0-0 Elite Dangerous: Operations — Update Notes], Frontier Developments.</ref>

	The blueprint increases cargo capacity, with Ram Tah able to apply it through '''Grade 5'''.<ref name="inara-extended-cargo">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/206/ Cargo Rack — Extended], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		The blueprint increases cargo capacity, with Ram Tah able to apply it through '''Grade 5'''.<ref name="inara-extended-cargo">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/206/ Cargo Rack — Extended], Inara.</ref>

	At Grade 5, the blueprint increases the rack's cargo capacity by '''34.4%'''.<ref name="inara-extended-cargo" />		At Grade 5, the blueprint increases the rack's cargo capacity by '''34.4%'''.<ref name="inara-extended-cargo" />
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	'''Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance''' provides resistance to the Anti-Guardian field used by certain Thargoid threats.		'''Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance''' provides resistance to the Anti-Guardian field used by certain Thargoid threats.

	Frontier expanded Ram Tah's work in Update 18.07 so Guardian technology could receive Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance without the previous weapon-damage penalty.<ref name="frontier-agzr">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-07 Elite Dangerous — Update 18.07], Frontier Developments~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		Frontier expanded Ram Tah's work in Update 18.07 so Guardian technology could receive Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance without the previous weapon-damage penalty.<ref name="frontier-agzr">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-07 Elite Dangerous — Update 18.07], Frontier Developments.</ref>

	Current Engineer data explicitly lists the modification for:		Current Engineer data explicitly lists the modification for:
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	* [[Guardian Shard Cannon]]<ref name="inara-ram" />		* [[Guardian Shard Cannon]]<ref name="inara-ram" />

	The modification provides '''+100% Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance''' on the supported Guardian weapon.<ref name="inara-agzr">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/182/ Guardian Gauss Cannon — Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		The modification provides '''+100% Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance''' on the supported Guardian weapon.<ref name="inara-agzr">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/182/ Guardian Gauss Cannon — Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance], Inara.</ref>

	{{Important\|'''Live only:''' Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance was introduced after the Live/Legacy split and is not part of the Legacy Engineering system.}}		{{Important\|'''Live only:''' Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance was introduced after the Live/Legacy split and is not part of the Legacy Engineering system.}}
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	The Grade 1 '''Ammo Capacity''' blueprint is a practical option for ships where additional heat sinks are more valuable than minimizing module mass.		The Grade 1 '''Ammo Capacity''' blueprint is a practical option for ships where additional heat sinks are more valuable than minimizing module mass.

	The modification increases maximum Heat Sink ammunition by '''50%''', while increasing module mass and reload time.<ref name="inara-heatsink-ammo">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/147/ Heat Sink Launcher — Ammo Capacity], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		The modification increases maximum Heat Sink ammunition by '''50%''', while increasing module mass and reload time.<ref name="inara-heatsink-ammo">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/147/ Heat Sink Launcher — Ammo Capacity], Inara.</ref>

	{{Tip\|Additional Heat Sink ammunition can be particularly useful on ships that expect repeated high-heat situations, but the increased mass makes the blueprint less attractive on very mass-sensitive builds.}}		{{Tip\|Additional Heat Sink ammunition can be particularly useful on ships that expect repeated high-heat situations, but the increased mass makes the blueprint less attractive on very mass-sensitive builds.}}

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	{{Article status\|status=Needs review\|mode=Both\|version=Live and Legacy, as currently documented by community sources; no specific patch number independently confirmed\|reviewed=2026-08-07\|reviewer=Desk research from community sources, not yet confirmed by direct in-game testing — see Sources\|source_quality=Location and specialty cross-referenced against Inara's Engineers listing; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail drawn primarily from a single community unlock-chain guide ~~and marked accordingly below where not independently corroborated~~ — see Sources\|uncertainty=Maximum engineering grade and full blueprint names were not found in the sources checked.}}		{{Article status\|status=Needs review\|mode=Both\|version=Live and Legacy, as currently documented by community sources; no specific patch number independently confirmed\|reviewed=2026-08-07\|reviewer=Desk research from community sources, not yet confirmed by direct in-game testing — see Sources\|source_quality=Location and specialty cross-referenced against Inara's Engineers listing; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail drawn primarily from a single community unlock-chain guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=Maximum engineering grade and full blueprint names were not found in the sources checked.}}

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	\|label4 = Specialties \|row4 = Frame Shift Drive Interdictor, Kill Warrant Scanner		\|label4 = Specialties \|row4 = Frame Shift Drive Interdictor, Kill Warrant Scanner
	\|label5 = Prerequisite Engineer \|row5 = [[Lei Cheung]]		\|label5 = Prerequisite Engineer \|row5 = [[Lei Cheung]]
	\|label6 = Discovery requirement \|row6 = ~~Reported referral~~ from Lei Cheung~~; not independently confirmed this pass~~		\|label6 = Discovery requirement \|row6 = Referral from Lei Cheung
	\|label7 = Invitation requirement \|row7 = Not independently confirmed this pass		\|label7 = Invitation requirement \|row7 = Not independently confirmed this pass
	\|label8 = Unlock requirement \|row8 = Deliver 50 units of Classified Scan Databanks		\|label8 = Unlock requirement \|row8 = Deliver 50 units of Classified Scan Databanks
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	== How to Discover This Engineer ==		== How to Discover This Engineer ==
	~~Reported referral~~ from Lei Cheung~~; not independently confirmed this pass~~.<ref name="wanderer-chain">[https://wanderer-toolbox.com/guides/engineering-unlock/ Engineering Unlock Guide], Wanderer's Toolbox, accessed 2026-08-07.</ref><ref name="inara-list">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineers/ Engineers], Inara, accessed 2026-08-07.</ref>		Referral from Lei Cheung.<ref name="wanderer-chain">[https://wanderer-toolbox.com/guides/engineering-unlock/ Engineering Unlock Guide], Wanderer's Toolbox, accessed 2026-08-07.</ref><ref name="inara-list">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineers/ Engineers], Inara, accessed 2026-08-07.</ref>

	== How to Receive an Invitation ==		== How to Receive an Invitation ==
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	== How to Unlock This Engineer ==		== How to Unlock This Engineer ==
	# Have [[Lei Cheung]] unlocked and build reputation with them to trigger the referral.		# Have [[Lei Cheung]] unlocked and build reputation with them to trigger the referral.
	# Meet the invitation requirement: not ~~independently~~ confirmed ~~this pass~~.		# Meet the invitation requirement: not yet confirmed.
	# Travel to Phoenix Base in Meene.		# Travel to Phoenix Base in Meene.
	# Deliver 50 units of Classified Scan Databanks — a data-type material.		# Deliver 50 units of Classified Scan Databanks — a data-type material.
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	''No verified multi-Engineer chain to display for this Engineer.''		''No verified multi-Engineer chain to display for this Engineer.''

	Ram Tah is ~~reported as~~ reachable through [[Lei Cheung]]~~; not independently confirmed this pass~~.<ref name="wanderer-chain" />		Ram Tah is reachable through [[Lei Cheung]].<ref name="wanderer-chain" />

	== Available Engineering ==		== Available Engineering ==