It was intentional. Note the progression of the defense bonuses of their engines compared to other races'. Also, note that the tech area costs for other races goes 3000 (6 levels), 7500 (6 levels), 10000 (6 levels), 20000 (6 levels), 30000 (6 levels). For magic races, it goes 3000 (6 levels), 7500 (6 levels), 10000 (6 levels), 30000 (3 levels), 30000 (6 levels). Just trying to make stuff different.
[ December 27, 2003, 18:45: Message edited by: Imperator Fyron ]