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					by harryballsac
					
					
					
					in one word, no.
it doesnt work that way, it all has to do with your espy tech.  there is a formula, but it escapes me.  its really not complicated.  if you probe someone with 10 espy ships and dont get a full report, send 40.  if you arent getting a full report it is because the player you are probing has a higher tech level than you.  you can either build tons of probes, or work on getting your tech up.  personally, i would suggest the latter.