Uplink



'''Welcome to training, Prospector! Today we will cover the contract of gathering data from the Uplink.'''

Fortuna III went down in the blink of an eye, and it was the home of not just colonists, workers, and more importantly, scientists. It also had a gathering, a collection, an... abundance of research data the likes of which the world has never before seen. In order to effectively store and protect it, the data was heavily encrypted and kept in flux, moving from storage point to storage point. The data is inaccessible from Prospect Station due to the Cycle’s interference. That’s where you come in: We need this data, Prospector. No, “need” is a word for simpletons…. we CRAVE it. What we do “need” is for you to act as a collection node for us.

=The Process= First of all you will need to locate an active Uplink station. There is always one active Uplink on the map. No more, no less. The uplink will only stay active for a limited amount of time before it needs to close it down and the next one in the sequence will be activated, to keep up with the data fluctuation, so keep a spring in your step!

As you enter the near vicinity of the Uplink your suit will need to sync up with the access point before the transfer can begin. This will be indicated on your HUD by a progress bar. When the process is complete, you do not need to stand in the syncing range anymore because it will collect the data automatically and count it toward your contract completion. Be warned though! Other prospectors can steal away your ownership of the Uplink if you are not there to contest it. Defend the Uplink if you want to get the most out of it! {| class="wikitable" !

Starting Contract
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Maintaining Contract
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Finishing Contract

 * Starting Uplink.jpg
 * Missing Data
 * Missing Data
 * Find the active uplink and claim it by standing in the circle.
 * While the Uplink belongs to you, it grants 30 Points every 10 seconds.
 * Keep hold of the Uplink for as long as possible. Other players could try to claim it any time.
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 * Keep hold of the Uplink for as long as possible. Other players could try to claim it any time.
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Uplink timings
The first Uplink activates with 18:06 remaining. Each uplink is active for 362 seconds (6 min 2 sec). It takes 10 seconds to capture the active uplink.

=VP= In order to complete a contract, you have to hold the Uplink until the requested amount of data has been uploaded. The necessary amount is highlighted in your HUD on the left hand side. For further contract stages you will need to collect progressively more data. And remember: you can only collect data from an active Uplink!

Everything is the same across all modes.