I am a bit surprised at the low regard for Crystalline. I guess people are oriented towards fire power and other spectacular 'visible' results. Crystalline tech is quite powerful but it gives you high survivability with tough armor and the ability to slow the fire-rate of attackers. Apparently taking a beating and surviving is not so 'cool' looking as bLasting away with all those high-damage weapons in Organic Tech or converting your enemies outright with the Allegiance Subverter in Psychic Tech.
