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{{Infobox_Material
{{Infobox Material
|image            = Data Drive Icon.png
|image            = Data Drive Icon.png
|type            = Utilities
|type            = Mission Item
|weight          = 15
}}
}}
Data Drive is an item that can be upgraded in rarity at [[Uplink]]s. It has 5 rarities, from common to legendary. There is no '''Data Drive''' of Exotic rarity.
Data Drive is an item that can be upgraded in rarity at [[Uplink]]s. It has 5 rarities, from {{Rarity|Common}} to {{Rarity|Legendary}}. There is no '''Data Drive''' of {{Rarity|Exotic}} rarity.


== In-Game description ==
== Description ==
Tier 1: A data drive. Data can be improved at an Uplink, or the drive exchanged for K-Marks.
Tier 1: A data drive. Data can be improved at an Uplink, or the drive exchanged for K-Marks.


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Tier 4: A data drive with valuable information. Data can be improved at an Uplink, or the drive exchanged for K-Marks.
Tier 4: A data drive with valuable information. Data can be improved at an Uplink, or the drive exchanged for K-Marks.


Tier 5: A data drive with highly valuable and unique information. Data can be improved at an Uplink, or the drive exchanged for K-Marks.
Tier 5: A data drive with highly valuable and unique information. Can be exchanged for K-Marks.


== Obtaining ==
== Obtaining ==
Upon reaching level 3 with ICA, the ICA Market will allow you to buy Common '''Data Drives'''.
Upon reaching level 3 with ICA, the ICA Market will allow you to buy {{Rarity|Common}} '''Data Drives'''.
You can also find any rarity of '''Data Drive''' out in Fortuna III, typically near an [[Uplink]].
You can also find any rarity of '''Data Drive''' out in Fortuna III, typically near an [[Uplink]].


== Mechanics ==
== Mechanics ==
'''Data Drives''' come in 5 different levels of rarity:
'''Data Drives''' come in 5 different levels of rarity. Their value increases with the rarity:
Common → Uncommon → Rare → Epic → Legendary
 
{{Rarity|Common}} {{Rarity|Uncommon}} {{Rarity|Rare}} {{Rarity|Epic}} {{Rarity|Legendary}}
 
{|class="wikitable"
|+ Sellvalue and Reputation by rarity
|-
! Rarity !! K-Marks !! K-Marks/Weight !! Reputation !! Reputation/Weight
|-
|{{Rarity|Common}} || 30 {{Icon|K-Marks}} || 2 {{Icon|K-Marks}} || 0 {{Icon|Reputation}} || 0 {{Icon|Reputation}}
|-
|{{Rarity|Uncommon}} || 1013 {{Icon|K-Marks}} || 67 {{Icon|K-Marks}} || 1 {{Icon|Reputation}} || 0 {{Icon|Reputation}}
|-
|{{Rarity|Rare}} || 2531 {{Icon|K-Marks}} || 168 {{Icon|K-Marks}} || 3 {{Icon|Reputation}} || 0 {{Icon|Reputation}}
|-
|{{Rarity|Epic}} || 6075 {{Icon|K-Marks}} || 405 {{Icon|K-Marks}} || 6 {{Icon|Reputation}} || 0 {{Icon|Reputation}}
|-
|{{Rarity|Legendary}} || 10252 {{Icon|K-Marks}} || 683 {{Icon|K-Marks}} || 10 {{Icon|Reputation}} || 0 {{Icon|Reputation}}
|}


== Upgrading ==
== Upgrading ==
# Buy a Data Drive from the [[ICA]] Store for 300 [[K-Marks | Krypto Marks]]. Data Drives can also be found as [[loot]] on [[Fortuna III]].
# Buy a Data Drive from the {{Faction|ICA}} Store for 300 {{Icon link|K-Marks}}. Data Drives can also be found as [[loot]] on [[Fortuna III]].
# Take the Data Drive to [[Fortuna III]] by placing it in a backpack.
# Take the Data Drive to [[Fortuna III]] by placing it in a backpack.
# Travel to any location that has an [[Uplink]],  
# Travel to any location that has an [[Uplink]],  
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The Uplink tower will show the rarity that the Data Drive is upgrading to with a coloured light corresponding to the rarity. The Uplink tower will emit a loud noise as well, that will attract the attention of other [[Prospector]]s and [[Creatures]].  
The Uplink tower will show the rarity that the Data Drive is upgrading to with a coloured light corresponding to the rarity. The Uplink tower will emit a loud noise as well, that will attract the attention of other [[Prospector]]s and [[Creatures]].  


{| class="wikitable wikitable-small"
{| class="wikitable wikitable-small"
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! Rarity !! Time  
! Rarity !! Time  
|-
|-
| Common to uncommon || 30 seconds
| {{Rarity|Common}} to {{Rarity|Uncommon}} || 30 seconds
|-
|-
| Uncommon to Rare || 60 seconds
| {{Rarity|Uncommon}} to {{Rarity|Rare}} || 60 seconds
|-
|-
| Rare to Epic || 90 seconds
| {{Rarity|Rare}} to {{Rarity|Epic}} || 90 seconds
|-
|-
| Epic to Legendary || 120 seconds
| {{Rarity|Epic}} to {{Rarity|Legendary}} || 120 seconds
|}
|}


== Uses ==
== Uses ==
This item is used in the following missions, jobs, upgrades, printing recipes, by rarity:
This item is used in the following missions, jobs, upgrades, printing recipes, by rarity:


<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Common Data Drive=
|-|Data Drive Tier 1=
This tier is not used in any missions, jobs, upgrades, or printing recipies.
This tier is not used in any missions, jobs, upgrades, or printing recipes.
|-|Uncommon Data Drive=
|-|Data Drive Tier 2=
=== Missions ===
{| class="wikitable"
This item is required a total of 2 times to complete the following [[missions]].
|+ Uses for Data Drive Tier 2
{|
|-
|-
| ||Doing the Work Part 2  
! Type !! Quantity
|-
! colspan="2" | Missions
|-
| [[Doing the Work | Doing the Work Part 4]] || 1
|-
! colspan="2" | Quarter Upgrades
|-
| [[Personal Quarters#Aurum Rate-1|Generate aurum rate 1-5/5]] || 1
|}
|}
 
|-|Data Drive Tier 3=
=== Jobs ===
{| class="wikitable"
This item is not required to complete any [[jobs]].
|+ Uses for Data Drive Tier 3
 
|-
|-|Rare Data Drive=
! Type !! Quantity
=== Missions ===
|-
This item is required a total of 4 times to complete the following [[missions]].
! colspan="2" | Missions
{|
|-
| [[Toxic Love | Toxic Love Part 1]] || 1
|-
| [[Doing the Work | Doing the Work Part 6]] || 3
|-
! colspan="2" | Jobs
|-
| [[Data Drive II]] || 1
|-
|-
| ||Toxic Love Part 1
| [[Data Drive III]] || 2
|-
|-
| 3× ||Doing the Work Part 3
| [[Data Drop]] || 2
|}
 
=== Jobs ===
This item is required to complete the following [[jobs]].
{|  
|-
|-
| 1× || Data Drive II
! colspan="2" | Quarter Upgrades
|-
|-
| || Data Drive III
| [[Personal Quarters#Aurum Rate-1|Generate aurum rate 3-2/5]] || 1
|-
|-
| || Data Drop
| [[Personal Quarters#K-Marks Rate-1|Generate K-Marks rate 2-3/5]] || 1
|}
|}
|-|Valuable Data Drive=
|-|Data Drive Tier 4=
===Missions===
{| class="wikitable"
This item is required a total of 4 times to complete the following [[missions]].
|+ Uses for Data Drive Tier 4
{|
|-
|-
| 1× ||A Powerful Discovery Part 5
! Type !! Quantity
|-
|-
| 1× ||Doing the Work Part 5
! colspan="2" | Missions
|-
|-
| ||Satellite Master Part 1  
| [[A Powerful Discovery | A Powerful Discovery Part 6]] || 1
|}
|-
 
| [[Doing the Work | Doing the Work Part 8]] || 1
=== Jobs ===
This item is required to complete the following [[jobs]].
{|  
|-
|-
| 1× || Data Drive IV
| [[Satellite Master | Satellite Master Part 1]] || 2
|}
 
=== [[Printing]] Recipes ===
*[[File:OrbitalCannonBeacon.png|30x30px|frameless]] [[Orbital Cannon Beacon]]
 
|-|Unique Data Drive=
=== Missions ===
This item is required a total of 6 times to complete the following [[missions]].
{|
|-
|-
| 1× ||Research Costs Part 8
! colspan="2" | Jobs
|-
|-
| ||Back to Basics Part 2
| [[Data Drive IV]] || 1
|-
|-
| 2× ||Satellite Master Part 2  
! colspan="2" | Quarter Upgrades
|}
 
=== Jobs ===
This item is required to complete the following [[jobs]].
{|  
|-
|-
| || Data Drive V
| [[Personal Quarters#Player Quarter Upgrade Time-0|Reduce PQ upgrade time 4-2/3]] || 1
|-
|-
| || Data Drive VI
| [[Personal Quarters#Aurum Cap-1|Generate aurum cap 4-1/5]] || 1
|}
|}
 
|-|Data Drive Tier 5=
=== Personal Quarter ===
Unique Data Drives are used in the following [[Personal Quarters]] upgrades
 
==== Generator Upgrades ====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Uses for Data Drive Tier 5
|-
|-
! Generator !! Level !! Upgrade !! Quantity !! Rarity
! Type !! Quantity
|-
|-
| K-Marks Rate || 2 || 3/5|| 1x || Common
! colspan="2" | Missions
|-
|-
| Aurum Rate || 1 || 5/5|| 1x || Uncommon
| [[Research Costs | Research Costs Part 9]] || 1
|-
|-
| Aurum Rate || 7 || 2/5|| 1x || Rare
| [[Back to Basics | Back to Basics Part 2]] || 3
|-
|-
| Aurum Rate || 10 || 4/5|| 1x || Unique (Legendary)
| [[Satellite Master | Satellite Master Part 2]] || 2
|-
|-
| Aurum Cap || 10 || 1/5|| 1x || Valuable (Epic)
! colspan="2" | Jobs
|}
|-
 
| [[Data Drive V]] || 1
==== Inventory Upgrades ====
|-
None
| [[Data Drive VI]] || 3
==== Workbench Upgrades ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Workbench !! Level !! Upgrade !! Quantity !! Rarity
! colspan="2" | Printing Recipes
|-
|-
| Quarters Upgrade Time || 9 || 2/3 || 1x || Valuable (Epic)
| [[Orbital Cannon Beacon]] || 1
|}
|}
==== Quarters Upgrades ====
None
</tabber>
</tabber>


 
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Latest revision as of 21:59, 30 May 2023

Data Drive
Data Drive Icon.png
Type Mission Item
Spawn Locations BS CF TI
Weight 15 UI-WeightIcon.png

Data Drive is an item that can be upgraded in rarity at Uplinks. It has 5 rarities, from CommonRarity.svgCommon to LegendaryRarity.svgLegendary. There is no Data Drive of ExoticRarity.svgExotic rarity.

Description

Tier 1: A data drive. Data can be improved at an Uplink, or the drive exchanged for K-Marks.

Tier 2: A data drive with some interesting information. Data can be improved at an Uplink, or the drive exchanged for K-Marks.

Tier 3: A data drive with rare information. Data can be improved at an Uplink, or the drive exchanged for K-Marks.

Tier 4: A data drive with valuable information. Data can be improved at an Uplink, or the drive exchanged for K-Marks.

Tier 5: A data drive with highly valuable and unique information. Can be exchanged for K-Marks.

Obtaining

Upon reaching level 3 with ICA, the ICA Market will allow you to buy CommonRarity.svgCommon Data Drives. You can also find any rarity of Data Drive out in Fortuna III, typically near an Uplink.

Mechanics

Data Drives come in 5 different levels of rarity. Their value increases with the rarity:

CommonRarity.svgCommonUncommonRarity.svgUncommonRareRarity.svgRareEpicRarity.svgEpicLegendaryRarity.svgLegendary

Sellvalue and Reputation by rarity
Rarity K-Marks K-Marks/Weight Reputation Reputation/Weight
CommonRarity.svgCommon 30 K-Marks.png 2 K-Marks.png 0 Reputation.png 0 Reputation.png
UncommonRarity.svgUncommon 1013 K-Marks.png 67 K-Marks.png 1 Reputation.png 0 Reputation.png
RareRarity.svgRare 2531 K-Marks.png 168 K-Marks.png 3 Reputation.png 0 Reputation.png
EpicRarity.svgEpic 6075 K-Marks.png 405 K-Marks.png 6 Reputation.png 0 Reputation.png
LegendaryRarity.svgLegendary 10252 K-Marks.png 683 K-Marks.png 10 Reputation.png 0 Reputation.png

Upgrading

  1. Buy a Data Drive from the ICA logo colored.pngICA Store for 300 K-Marks.pngK-Marks. Data Drives can also be found as loot on Fortuna III.
  2. Take the Data Drive to Fortuna III by placing it in a backpack.
  3. Travel to any location that has an Uplink,
  4. Find the Terminal and insert the Data Drive into the socket. Then start the download at the terminal screen.
  5. Repeat the process until the desired Data Drive rarity is obtained.

The Uplink tower will show the rarity that the Data Drive is upgrading to with a coloured light corresponding to the rarity. The Uplink tower will emit a loud noise as well, that will attract the attention of other Prospectors and Creatures.

Upgrade time by rarity
Rarity Time
CommonRarity.svgCommon to UncommonRarity.svgUncommon 30 seconds
UncommonRarity.svgUncommon to RareRarity.svgRare 60 seconds
RareRarity.svgRare to EpicRarity.svgEpic 90 seconds
EpicRarity.svgEpic to LegendaryRarity.svgLegendary 120 seconds

Uses

This item is used in the following missions, jobs, upgrades, printing recipes, by rarity:

This tier is not used in any missions, jobs, upgrades, or printing recipes.

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