In general, prices will tend to drop by 5-15% at each tech level after the level of introduction
of an item, with examples of the item sold at the regular base price generally incorporating
improvements or representing deluxe models. Most items of a military nature can, on
worlds with a population level of 9+, be purchased in quantity at a discount. While discounts
vary from world to world, a general average provides discounts of 20%. 40% and 60% at volume.
Small arms and support weapons must be purchased in lots of 20 (a case) to receive the
20% discount, lots of 100 to receive the 40% discount and lots of 1000 to receive the 60%
discount. Vehicles must be purchased in lots of 10 to receive the 20% discount, lots of 50 to
receive the 40% discount, and lots of 100 to receive the 60% discount. Ammunition must be
purchased in lots of 500 units (clips, drums, cases, etc.) to receive the 20% discount, lots of
1000 units to receive the 40% discount, and lots of 10000 units to receive the 60% discount.