The Grinder III is a technology blueprint obtained from an Abandoned Tablet, required for unlocking the Grinder III technology in the Mechanics science.
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Date: March 14, 2053
Author: Jeremy Hopkins
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We do not know for what reasons non-ERA-owned bases were abandoned. Those owned by us broke down or were abandoned on the instructions from Headquarters.
Edit: After analyzing the structure of the vacant bases, a tool was prepared to cope with their dismantling. In summary, the cost of repair far exceeds the profit. ERA procedures assume efficiency first and foremost, which is why it was recommended to recycle any abandoned structures.