Jean C. Rico is a Researcher that boosts the tank industry.
Unlocking him automatically runs tanks and multiplies speed by 2.
He can be unlocked at 
Rank 31.
Jean C. Rico is possibly based upon the character of Juan Rico from the 1959 novel Starship Troopers, as well as its subsequent adaptations. The researcher's quote references the epigraph of the novel, as well as a line said by the character in the 1997 film adaptation. The original quote is attribute to Daniel Daly.
The researcher may also reference the Belgian actor Jean-Claude Van Damme.
| Jean C. Rico |  Speed
|
 Science cost
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Copies needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | x2 | Free | 1 |
| Level 2 | x4 | 50 | 2 |
| Level 3 | x8 | 100 | 5 |
| Level 4 | x16 | 200 | 10 |
| Level 5 | x32 | 300 | 20 |
| Level 6 | x64 | 400 | 50 |
| Level 7 | x128 | 1000 | 100 |
| Level 8 | x256 | 2000 | 200 |
| Level 9 | x512 | 4000 | 400 |
| Level 10 | x1024 | 8000 | 800 |
| Level 11 | x2048 | 20000 | 1000 |
| Level 12 | x4096 | 50000 | 2000 |
| Level 13 | x8192 | 100000 | 5000 |