Fixes #5497: Rewrite initial promises to use normal ordering on 2.6
Refs #5446: Rewrite techniques to use only ${}
Merge pull request #484 from peckpeck/bug_5497/rewrite_initial_promises_to_use_normal_ordering_on_2_6

Fixes #5497: Rewrite initial promises to use normal ordering on 2.6
Fixes #5463: Add a placeholder for new technique on old versions
Merge pull request #503 from peckpeck/bug_5463/add_a_placeholder_for_new_technique_on_old_versions

Fixes #5463: Add a placeholder for new technique on old versions