[quote=@NarayanK]
I want to ask a question to clarify if I'm understanding things!

So, for example, if Sangue completes some missions with her team and has about five credits and applies a light upgrade to her claw, would something like "Increased Durability" or "Extended Chain Length" work?
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Certainly!  Though I did not until now plan for upgrades of different levels.  It would make sense.