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Sythan: Remove obsolete manual article eyebrow parameter

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	~~\|eyebrow=EDFM // Engineer~~
	\|deck=An independent starting Engineer based at Black Hide in Wyrd, providing Grade 5 Power Distributor engineering and modifications for beam, burst, and pulse lasers.
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Sythan: Implement Field Procedures structure and Engineer unlock procedure pages

2026-08-21T14:38:27Z

Implement Field Procedures structure and Engineer unlock procedure pages

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	== How to Unlock The Dweller ==		== How to Unlock The Dweller ==

	~~To gain access~~ to The Dweller~~'s Engineering~~ workshop:		Unlock requirements summary:
			* Sell commodities at '''5 unique [[Black Markets]]'''.
			{{Important\|The '''500,000 CR''' unlock is a direct credit payment. You do not need to transport a commodity or Engineering material to complete the final unlock step.}}
			{{Field note\|Current Engineer data notes that station services may not become available immediately after The Dweller is unlocked. If the workshop or other expected services do not appear after completing the unlock, logging out and back in may make them available.}}

	~~# Sell commodities at '''5 unique [[Black Markets]]'''.~~		For the complete step-by-step process, see [[Unlocking The Dweller]].
	~~# Travel to '''Black Hide''' in [[Wyrd]].~~
	~~# Pay The Dweller '''500~~,~~000 CR'''.~~
	~~# Enter the Engineer workshop and begin~~ [[~~Engineer Reputation\|increasing your reputation with~~ The Dweller]].

	~~{{Important\|The '''500,000 CR''' unlock is a direct credit payment. You do not need to transport a commodity or Engineering material to complete the final unlock step.<ref name="inara-dweller" />}}~~

	{{Field note\|Current Engineer data notes that station services may not become available immediately after The Dweller is unlocked. If the workshop or other expected services do not appear after completing the unlock, logging out and back in may make them available.<ref name="inara-dweller" />}}

	== Increasing Engineer Reputation ==		== Increasing Engineer Reputation ==

Sythan: Simplify to bare Engineer infobox so it renders from canonical structured data instead of a hand-typed duplicate

2026-08-20T01:36:01Z

Simplify to bare Engineer infobox so it renders from canonical structured data instead of a hand-typed duplicate

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	{{Engineer infobox		{{Engineer infobox}}
	~~\|name = The Dweller~~
	~~\|image = Dweller.png~~
	~~\|engineer_type = Ship Engineer~~
	~~\|system = [[Wyrd]]~~
	~~\|facility = Black Hide~~
	~~\|specialties = Power Distributor, Pulse Laser, Beam Laser, Burst Laser~~
	~~\|prerequisite_engineer = None — independent starting Engineer~~
	~~\|discovery_requirement = None — public knowledge~~
	~~\|invitation_requirement = Sell commodities at at least 5 unique Black Markets~~
	~~\|unlock_requirement = Pay 500,000 CR~~
	}}

	'''The Dweller''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Black Hide''' in the [[Wyrd]] system. He is one of the independent starting Engineers: no referral from [[Professor Palin]] or any other Engineer is required before a Commander can meet and unlock him.<ref name="inara-dweller">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/4/ The Dweller — Engineer], Inara.</ref><ref name="newp-engineers">[https://newp.io/engrhighlight Engineer Highlight], New Pilots Initiative.</ref>		'''The Dweller''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Black Hide''' in the [[Wyrd]] system. He is one of the independent starting Engineers: no referral from [[Professor Palin]] or any other Engineer is required before a Commander can meet and unlock him.<ref name="inara-dweller">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/4/ The Dweller — Engineer], Inara.</ref><ref name="newp-engineers">[https://newp.io/engrhighlight Engineer Highlight], New Pilots Initiative.</ref>

Sythan: Remove accessed dates from source citations while keeping citation details

2026-08-15T04:32:10Z

Remove accessed dates from source citations while keeping citation details

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EDFM Maintenance: Second pass: streamline Engineer verification caveat wording

2026-08-08T21:29:20Z

Second pass: streamline Engineer verification caveat wording

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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/specialty cross-referenced against Inara; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail is single-sourced from a community guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=prerequisite, discovery, invitation, and complete blueprint availability — details are treated as community-reported until directly verified; see Sources}}		{{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/specialty cross-referenced against Inara; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail is single-sourced from a community guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=prerequisite, discovery, invitation, and complete blueprint availability — details are treated as community-reported until directly verified; see Sources}}

	{{Engineer infobox		{{Engineer infobox

EDFM Maintenance: Reduce repeated engineer uncertainty caveats; keep status banner authoritative

2026-08-08T21:27:30Z

Reduce repeated engineer uncertainty caveats; keep status banner authoritative

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	== How to Discover This Engineer ==		== How to Discover This Engineer ==
	Professor Palin is ~~reported as~~ the referral source for The Dweller.<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>		Professor Palin is the referral source for The Dweller.<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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	== Engineer Unlock Chain ==		== Engineer Unlock Chain ==
	The Dweller's own prerequisite Engineer is not yet verified. He is ~~reported as~~ the referral source for both [[Lei Cheung]] and [[Marsha Hicks]] (the latter in Colonia).<ref name="wanderer-chain" />		The Dweller's own prerequisite Engineer is not yet verified. He is the referral source for both [[Lei Cheung]] and [[Marsha Hicks]] (the latter in Colonia).<ref name="wanderer-chain" />

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

EDFM Maintenance: Reduce repeated community-reported markers on The Dweller

2026-08-08T20:59:45Z

Reduce repeated community-reported markers on The Dweller

Sythan: Use structured Engineer infobox for The Dweller; keep uncertainty and article body unchanged

2026-08-08T17:36:09Z

Use structured Engineer infobox for The Dweller; keep uncertainty and article body unchanged

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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/specialty cross-referenced against Inara; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail is single-sourced from a community guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=prerequisite, discovery, invitation, and complete blueprint availability — single-sourced, flagged inline below}}		{{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/specialty cross-referenced against Inara; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail is single-sourced from a community guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=prerequisite, discovery, invitation, and complete blueprint availability — single-sourced, flagged inline below}}

	{{~~Infobox~~		{{Engineer infobox
	\|name = The Dweller		\|name = The Dweller
	~~\|group1 = ENGINEER~~		}}
	~~\|label1 = Engineer type \|row1 = Ship (core internal)~~
	~~\|label2 = System \|row2 = Wyrd~~
	~~\|label3 = Facility \|row3 = Black Hide~~
	~~\|label4 = Specialties \|row4 = Power Distributor~~
	~~\|group5 = ACCESS~~
	~~\|label5 = Prerequisite Engineer \|row5 = <span class="edfm-inline-flag">Unverified</span>~~
	~~\|label6 = Discovery requirement \|row6 = Professor Palin <span class="edfm-inline-flag">Community-reported</span>~~
	~~\|label7 = Invitation requirement \|row7 = Sell exploration data at 5 black markets <span class="edfm-inline-flag">Community-reported</span>~~
	~~\|label8 = Unlock requirement \|row8 = Pay 500,000 CR~~
	~~\|image=Dweller.png~~}}

	The Dweller specialises in Power Distributor modifications for ship-based Engineering.<ref name="inara-list" />		The Dweller specialises in Power Distributor modifications for ship-based Engineering.<ref name="inara-list" />

Sythan: Tighten Article status uncertainty wording to a terse list, since it now renders directly in the compact maintenance banner rather than only inside the details panel

2026-08-08T17:07:50Z

Tighten Article status uncertainty wording to a terse list, since it now renders directly in the compact maintenance banner rather than only inside the details panel

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	{{Article header\|eyebrow=EDFM // Engineer\|deck=The Dweller is a ship Engineer based at Black Hide in the Wyrd system, specialising in Power Distributor engineering.}}		{{Article header\|eyebrow=EDFM // Engineer\|deck=The Dweller is a ship Engineer based at Black Hide in the Wyrd system, specialising in Power Distributor engineering.}}
	{{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/specialty cross-referenced against Inara; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail is single-sourced from a community guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=~~Maximum grade and full blueprint names unconfirmed;~~ prerequisite/discovery/invitation ~~chain is~~ single-sourced — flagged inline below}}		{{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/specialty cross-referenced against Inara; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail is single-sourced from a community guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=prerequisite, discovery, invitation, and complete blueprint availability — single-sourced, flagged inline below}}

	{{Infobox		{{Infobox

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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/specialty cross-referenced against Inara; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail is single-sourced from a community guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=prerequisite, discovery, invitation, and complete blueprint availability — single-sourced, flagged inline below}}		{{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/specialty cross-referenced against Inara; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail is single-sourced from a community guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=prerequisite, discovery, invitation, and complete blueprint availability — single-sourced, flagged inline below}}

	{{~~Infobox~~		{{Engineer infobox
	\|name = The Dweller		\|name = The Dweller
	~~\|group1 = ENGINEER~~		}}
	~~\|label1 = Engineer type \|row1 = Ship (core internal)~~
	~~\|label2 = System \|row2 = Wyrd~~
	~~\|label3 = Facility \|row3 = Black Hide~~
	~~\|label4 = Specialties \|row4 = Power Distributor~~
	~~\|group5 = ACCESS~~
	~~\|label5 = Prerequisite Engineer \|row5 = <span class="edfm-inline-flag">Unverified</span>~~
	~~\|label6 = Discovery requirement \|row6 = Professor Palin <span class="edfm-inline-flag">Community-reported</span>~~
	~~\|label7 = Invitation requirement \|row7 = Sell exploration data at 5 black markets <span class="edfm-inline-flag">Community-reported</span>~~
	~~\|label8 = Unlock requirement \|row8 = Pay 500,000 CR~~
	~~\|image=Dweller.png~~}}

	The Dweller specialises in Power Distributor modifications for ship-based Engineering.<ref name="inara-list" />		The Dweller specialises in Power Distributor modifications for ship-based Engineering.<ref name="inara-list" />

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	'''The Dweller''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Black Hide''' in the [[Wyrd]] system. He is one of the independent starting Engineers: no referral from [[Professor Palin]] or any other Engineer is required before a Commander can meet and unlock him.<ref name="inara-dweller">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/4/ The Dweller — Engineer], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref><ref name="newp-engineers">[https://newp.io/engrhighlight Engineer Highlight], New Pilots Initiative~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		'''The Dweller''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Black Hide''' in the [[Wyrd]] system. He is one of the independent starting Engineers: no referral from [[Professor Palin]] or any other Engineer is required before a Commander can meet and unlock him.<ref name="inara-dweller">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/4/ The Dweller — Engineer], Inara.</ref><ref name="newp-engineers">[https://newp.io/engrhighlight Engineer Highlight], New Pilots Initiative.</ref>

	The Dweller provides '''Grade 5 Power Distributor Engineering''' and also works on energy weapons, providing Pulse Laser Engineering through Grade 4 and Beam and Burst Laser Engineering through Grade 3.<ref name="inara-dweller" />		The Dweller provides '''Grade 5 Power Distributor Engineering''' and also works on energy weapons, providing Pulse Laser Engineering through Grade 4 and Beam and Burst Laser Engineering through Grade 3.<ref name="inara-dweller" />
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	* '''System permit required:''' No		* '''System permit required:''' No

	Black Hide is a surface Engineer base located on Wyrd A 2.<ref name="inara-black-hide">[https://inara.cz/elite/station/52127/ Black Hide — Station], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		Black Hide is a surface Engineer base located on Wyrd A 2.<ref name="inara-black-hide">[https://inara.cz/elite/station/52127/ Black Hide — Station], Inara.</ref>

	== How to Discover The Dweller ==		== How to Discover The Dweller ==
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	Current Engineer data independently lists both Lei Cheung and Marsha Hicks as being discovered through The Dweller.<ref name="inara-engineers">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineers/ Engineers], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		Current Engineer data independently lists both Lei Cheung and Marsha Hicks as being discovered through The Dweller.<ref name="inara-engineers">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineers/ Engineers], Inara.</ref>

	{{Field note\|A referral does not automatically unlock the referred Engineer. [[Lei Cheung]] and [[Marsha Hicks]] each have additional meeting and unlock requirements of their own.}}		{{Field note\|A referral does not automatically unlock the referred Engineer. [[Lei Cheung]] and [[Marsha Hicks]] each have additional meeting and unlock requirements of their own.}}
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	== Operations-era Engineering ==		== Operations-era Engineering ==

	Several blueprints now available through The Dweller were introduced with the Operations-era Engineering additions.<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>		Several blueprints now available through The Dweller were introduced with the Operations-era Engineering additions.<ref name="frontier-operations">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-4-0-0 Elite Dangerous: Operations — Update Notes], Frontier Developments.</ref>

	These additions are available in '''Live''' and are not part of the Legacy Engineering system.		These additions are available in '''Live''' and are not part of the Legacy Engineering system.
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	=== Balanced Power Distributor ===		=== Balanced Power Distributor ===

	'''Balanced''' increases capacity and recharge across all three Power Distributor capacitors while reducing power draw, at the cost of increased mass and reduced integrity.<ref name="inara-balanced">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/208/ Power Distributor — Balanced], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		'''Balanced''' increases capacity and recharge across all three Power Distributor capacitors while reducing power draw, at the cost of increased mass and reduced integrity.<ref name="inara-balanced">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/208/ Power Distributor — Balanced], Inara.</ref>

	The Dweller can apply Balanced through '''Grade 5'''.		The Dweller can apply Balanced through '''Grade 5'''.
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	=== Support Focused Power Distributor ===		=== Support Focused Power Distributor ===

	'''Support Focused''' increases Engine and System capacity and recharge while reducing Weapon capacity and recharge.<ref name="inara-support">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/209/ Power Distributor — Support Focused], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		'''Support Focused''' increases Engine and System capacity and recharge while reducing Weapon capacity and recharge.<ref name="inara-support">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/209/ Power Distributor — Support Focused], Inara.</ref>

	The Dweller can apply Support Focused through '''Grade 5'''.		The Dweller can apply Support Focused through '''Grade 5'''.
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	* '''Pulse Lasers''' — through Grade 4		* '''Pulse Lasers''' — through Grade 4
	* '''Beam Lasers''' — through Grade 3		* '''Beam Lasers''' — through Grade 3
	* '''Burst Lasers''' — through Grade 3<ref name="inara-plasma-beam">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/203/ Beam Laser — Plasma Conversion], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref><ref name="inara-plasma-burst">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/202/ Burst Laser — Plasma Conversion], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref><ref name="inara-plasma-pulse">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/204/ Pulse Laser — Plasma Conversion], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		* '''Burst Lasers''' — through Grade 3<ref name="inara-plasma-beam">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/203/ Beam Laser — Plasma Conversion], Inara.</ref><ref name="inara-plasma-burst">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/202/ Burst Laser — Plasma Conversion], Inara.</ref><ref name="inara-plasma-pulse">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/204/ Pulse Laser — Plasma Conversion], Inara.</ref>

	Plasma Conversion uses [[Merc Coin]] as part of its Engineering cost in addition to conventional Engineering materials.		Plasma Conversion uses [[Merc Coin]] as part of its Engineering cost in addition to conventional Engineering materials.
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	== Power Distributor Experimental Effects ==		== Power Distributor Experimental Effects ==

	Available Power Distributor Experimental Effects include:<ref name="inara-distributor">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/67/ Power Distributor — Charge Enhanced], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		Available Power Distributor Experimental Effects include:<ref name="inara-distributor">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/67/ Power Distributor — Charge Enhanced], Inara.</ref>

	* [[Cluster Capacitors]]		* [[Cluster Capacitors]]
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	== Beam Laser Experimental Effects ==		== Beam Laser Experimental Effects ==

	Available Beam Laser Experimental Effects include:<ref name="inara-beam">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/203/ Beam Laser — Plasma Conversion], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		Available Beam Laser Experimental Effects include:<ref name="inara-beam">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/203/ Beam Laser — Plasma Conversion], Inara.</ref>

	* [[Concordant Sequence]]		* [[Concordant Sequence]]
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	== Burst Laser Experimental Effects ==		== Burst Laser Experimental Effects ==

	Available Burst Laser Experimental Effects include:<ref name="inara-burst">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/77/ Burst Laser — Efficient], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		Available Burst Laser Experimental Effects include:<ref name="inara-burst">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/77/ Burst Laser — Efficient], Inara.</ref>

	* [[Concordant Sequence]]		* [[Concordant Sequence]]
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	== Pulse Laser Experimental Effects ==		== Pulse Laser Experimental Effects ==

	Available Pulse Laser Experimental Effects include:<ref name="inara-pulse">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/72/ Pulse Laser — Efficient], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		Available Pulse Laser Experimental Effects include:<ref name="inara-pulse">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/72/ Pulse Laser — Efficient], Inara.</ref>

	* [[Concordant Sequence]]		* [[Concordant Sequence]]

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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/specialty cross-referenced against Inara; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail is single-sourced from a community guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=prerequisite, discovery, invitation, and complete blueprint availability — ~~single~~-~~sourced, flagged inline below~~}}		{{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/specialty cross-referenced against Inara; prerequisite/discovery/invitation/unlock detail is single-sourced from a community guide — see Sources\|uncertainty=prerequisite, discovery, invitation, and complete blueprint availability — details are treated as community-reported until directly verified; see Sources}}

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	== How to Discover This Engineer ==		== How to Discover This Engineer ==
	Professor Palin is reported as the referral source for The Dweller ~~<span class="edfm-inline-flag">Community-reported</span>~~.<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>		Professor Palin is reported as the referral source for The Dweller.<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 ==
	Sell exploration or other data at 5 black markets ~~<span class="edfm-inline-flag">Community-reported</span>~~.<ref name="wanderer-chain" />		Sell exploration or other data at 5 black markets.<ref name="wanderer-chain" />

	== How to Unlock This Engineer ==		== How to Unlock This Engineer ==
	# Meet the invitation requirement: sell exploration or other data at 5 black markets ~~<span class="edfm-inline-flag">Community-reported</span>~~.		# Meet the invitation requirement: sell exploration or other data at 5 black markets.
	# Travel to Black Hide in Wyrd.		# Travel to Black Hide in Wyrd.
	# Pay '''500,000 CR''' directly at the Engineer's terminal, rather than deliver a physical commodity.		# Pay '''500,000 CR''' directly at the Engineer's terminal, rather than deliver a physical commodity.
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	== Engineer Unlock Chain ==		== Engineer Unlock Chain ==
	The Dweller's own prerequisite Engineer is ~~<span class="edfm-inline-flag">Unverified</span>~~. He is reported as the referral source for both [[Lei Cheung]] and [[Marsha Hicks]] (the latter in Colonia) ~~<span class="edfm-inline-flag">Community-reported</span>~~.<ref name="wanderer-chain" />		The Dweller's own prerequisite Engineer is not yet verified. He is reported as the referral source for both [[Lei Cheung]] and [[Marsha Hicks]] (the latter in Colonia).<ref name="wanderer-chain" />

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