Probably Stolen: Plasma cartridge appraisal calculator
Add condition and plasma-quality modifiers to the base value. The manufacturer bonus applies only when every listed condition matches and the seal is present. The final appraisal cannot fall below 30 credits.
Rules and worked examples
The handbook examples give 70 for a standard cartridge with cracks and reinforcement but no eligible manufacturer bonus, and a floor of 30 for heavy wear, exposed screws and low-grade plasma. Condition modifiers can combine; light and heavy wear are mutually exclusive.
In-game reference
Plasma Cartridge Appraisal Guide
Plasma Cartridges are the standard fuel of the the Pulse Plasma Drive, a common installation on small-to-medium spacecraft. A result of high demand and light regulation, Plasma Cartridges are manufactured in sweatshops and industrial laboratories both. Where a Plasma Cartridge is made will affect its quality. This guide will provide everything you need to know to appraise the value of any Plasma Cartridge.
ILLUSTRATION OF A PLASMA CARTRIDGE
There are four common manufacturers on the Station: - Wild's Rides ("WLD"), - Republic Naval Requisition ("RNR"), - ZhongHua Shipbuilding ("ZHS"), - Ignition Lab ("IGN")
Regardless of manufacturer or current condition, Plasma Cartridges have a base value of 100 Credits, and a minimum value of 30 Credits.
Cartridge Condition
The value of a Plasma Cartridge is determined by its condition. The condition is the total sum of the cartridges attributes.
Standard (No Change)
Light Wear (-15 Credits)
Heavy Wear (-30 Credits)
Cartridge Condition
Cracked (-50 Credits)
Exposed Screws (-10 Credits)
Reinforced (+20 Credits)
Plasma Color
The color of the plasma is the biggest indicator of quality. Any color not Standard or High-Grade is regarded as Low-Grade.
Standard (No Change)
Low Grade Example (-50 Credits)
High-Grade (+50 Credits)
Cartridge Manufacturer
Wild's Rides ("WLD")
Possible Example
WLD Plasma Cartridges are manufactured in the Lower Levels, and are highly variable in quality. Possible Cartridge Condition: Any Possible Color: Low-Grade, Standard Seal: Always
If ALL conditions match: +20 Credits
ZhongHua Shipbuilding ("ZHS")
ZHS Plasma Cartidges have a more reasonable price point, but without compromising on quality. Possible Cartridge Condition: None or Reinforced Possible Color: Standard Seal: Always
If ALL conditions match: +40 Credits
Correct Configuration
If ALL conditions match: +80 Credits
A specialized R&D lab, IGN Plasma Cartridges are manufactured to the highest possible grade. Possible Cartridge Condition: None Possible Color: High-Grade Seal: Always
Ignition Lab ("IGN")
If ALL conditions match: +40 Credits
Funded by the Republic itself, RNR Plasma Cartridges are typically retrieved and recycled. Possible Cartridge Condition: Any, Except Cracks Possible Color: Standard Seal: Always
Republic Naval Requisition ("RNR")
Base Value: +100 Cracks: -50 Reinforced: +20 No Manufacturer Bonus (Can't have cracks): +0 ---------------------- Total: 70
Base Value: +100 Heavy Wears: -30 Exposed Screws: -10 Low Grade Color: -50 ------------------ Subtotal: 10 ------------------ This item cannot go below 30 Final Value: 30
Appraisal Example
Official game analysis
Names and rules follow the in-game reference material. Availability, prices and unlocks can change; your current game takes precedence. These are reference tools, not a live connection to your save.
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