So I was playing a multiplayer game when I suddenly noticed that I had lost an affinity point. In fact, I discovered, I had lost an entire technology (Alien Evolution).
Please note in the picture below that my affinity level is 15.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=331763776
And in this next picture, please note that the affinity level required for Shrikes is 16 (and also note how the upgrade for Shrikes has already been selected)
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=331763844
And now, lastly, note what my tacjets are called. Yes, Shrikes.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=331763897
Conclusion: I had 16 affinity, upgraded my Shrikes, somehow lost one affinity point but the upgraded Shrikes remained as evidence.
Please note in the picture below that my affinity level is 15.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=331763776
And in this next picture, please note that the affinity level required for Shrikes is 16 (and also note how the upgrade for Shrikes has already been selected)
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=331763844
And now, lastly, note what my tacjets are called. Yes, Shrikes.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=331763897
Conclusion: I had 16 affinity, upgraded my Shrikes, somehow lost one affinity point but the upgraded Shrikes remained as evidence.