Data Drive is a Common item found as loot on Fortuna III or bought from the store at ICA.
In-Game description
A data drive. Data can be improved at an Uplink, or the drive exchanged for K-Marks.
Location
Data Drives
Data Drives come in 5 different levels of rarity: Common > Uncommon > Rare > Epic > Legendary
The "Epic" rarity Data Drive is identified on its item card - and in jobs and campaign missions - as "Valuable Data Drive".
The "Legendary" rarity Data Drive is identified on its item card - and in jobs and campaign missions - as "Unique Data Drive".
Where to obtain Data Drives
Upon reaching level 3 with ICA. The ICA Market will allow you to buy Common Data Drives. You can also find any rarity of Data Drive out in Fortuna III; however, most prospectors would rather buy them.
Uses
Data drives are used for certain Jobs and Missions for the ICA, and for upgrading at a Uplink Station for profit or for aforementioned quests.
Used to craft:
How to upgrade Data Drives
- Buy a Data Drive from ICA Market, or find one on Fortuna III.
- Put the Data Drive inside your backpack.
- Deploy into Fortuna III
- Go to your preferred Data Uplink sight.
- Stick the Data Drive in the socket then start the machine.
- After reaching your desired Rarity extract your improved Data Drive.