SE4 Advanced brainstorming

[Kana]

Urendi Maleldil said:
Probably not totally Junkyard style. I guess ruins on every planet is a little overkill. Maybe a more common form of ruin that gives a small boost to the general techs (but not specific ones). Hmm. I think I might be able to do that, but I'm not sure.

I'm just trying to think of ways to make research a little less predictable. Any other suggestions?

I say go the junkyard style route, but less ruins. That way occasionally you get a boost to research, but no uber tech.