by marqzen
Correct. Rules page 21 say the following about Steel Weapons:To get this advance, you must pay an additional 2 Ore (or Gold as per normal rules) . The only exception to this is if you have the “Metallurgy” advance (see page 22) . Action cards, Event cards and the free advance in Status Phase still require you to pay the 2 Ore if you select “Steel Weapons” (without having “Metallurgy”) .
And yes, as Martin points out, the word "acquire" is used to cover all instances.
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