The Gear Grind: A Problem of Supply vs. Demand

Great post. I do agree that the items you mentioned are a problem (mk3 projectors, mk4 keypads, mk3 blue agi pistons).

I also think mk3 arrays, mk6 syringes, mk5 detonators, stun cuffs, and mk5 stun guns are bigger problems.

The challenge gear rewards don't come close to giving you enough. Shore T alone needs 300 mk3 arrays to go from g8 to g11. That's 7 weeks of challenge rewards just for 1 character if you don't farm it separately.