Out of curiosity why is the 1200 perception needed? Or is this just in preparation for 4.2?

I think I am around 1080 (will have to check) and I can gather scripts from any node with the DE-ImpApp rotation. The one thing I find I am lacking is enough gathering to get it down to 5% to keep it at my 650 GP. I am currently using 290 HQ tools and the i300 script gear with extremely dated accessories.