Editing Welcome to the Relay Network (section)

=== TL;DR ===

* Your old generators are decommissioned at launch and migrate one-for-one into Mint modules at the same level. You get a final BC payout.
* Two bay families ship at launch: <strong>Mint</strong> (produces BC, same baseline as legacy generators) and <strong>Refinery</strong> (burns surplus inventory into Salvage).
* <strong>Salvage</strong> is the new relay-only material. It funds research, bay upgrades, and new module crafting. Leftovers can be used as Mint fuel for a bonus.
* <strong>Heat</strong> is the new throttle. Bays generate heat while they run. You manage it with bay modes and DX Coolant.
* An account-wide <strong>research tree</strong> unlocks Salvage-paid upgrades that apply everywhere.
* Per-bay <strong>bay upgrades</strong> add local capacity, heat resistance, and quality-of-life perks.
* A new quest season, a new pet (raccoon), 6 new trophies, 3 new skins, and 6 new leaderboards arrive alongside the launch.