Guide to Augments

Augments

Basic augments can be selected via the loadout and will be installed and functional from roundstart. They have different costs of loadout points according to their practical use ingame. Restrictions apply to different species, Vaurca for example are not compatible with the augmentations used by other species. All augments function as organs, can be found via the medical scanner and damaged by EMPs from different sources like the Ion rifle or chemistry.

Augment Disruption

Due to the nature of some augments such as the retractable combitool, security is given a box of disruption implants that will stop all augments from functioning. A box of those can be found in the armory and should only be used if a prisoner has shown the willingness to use augments for an escape or to harm others.

Repairing Augments

To repair a damaged augment, a surgeon is required to open a surgical site via the steps found here. After the damaged augment is located and exposed nanopaste can be applied to restore its function.

List of Augments

None whitelisted Augments

These augments do not require a whitelist to be selectable from the loadout, but may be unusable by whitelisted species.

Augment	Function	Cost	Notes
Calf suspension	An augment that reduces the damage from falling from heights.	4	Decreases fall damage, will be damaged by falling or EMPs.
Integrated eye sensors	An eye augment that allows the user to deploy medical or security sensors.	1	Requires a medical or security ID to activate.
Integrated fuel cell	An augment that allows the user to synthetize welding fuel into nutrients.	2	Drink welding fuel to gain nutrition.
Integrated health scanner	An augment that allows the user scan their own health condition.	3	Allows you to scan your vitals. May require medical knowledge to be read correctly.
Integrated timepiece	An augment that allows the user to consult the time anywhere.	1	Allows you to see the current time and date. Popular among the financially stable.
Synthetic hair extensions	A hair augment that allows the user to change the shape and color of their hair.	1	Allows you to change hair color and shape at any time.
Taste booster selection	A selection of augments that modify the user's taste sensitivity.	1	For those that wish to experience food from a different perspective.
Cochlear Implant	A synthetic replacement for the structures within the ear, allowing the user to hear without requiring external tools.	1	Allows deaf/hard of hearing to hear.
Synthetic Vocal Cords	Vocal cords of synthetic nature packed into an augment kit. This allows users who are mute due to structural damage of the throat to speak. The advanced model allows use of normal accents, while the cheaper basic model will set your accent to text-to-speech.	1	Allows mute users to speak.
Offbrand Ocular Sightlights	Designed to assist personnel in darker areas or places experiencing periodic power issues, sightlights allow one to use their eyes as a flashlight. Later SCC-mediated negotiation loosened the augment's patent restrictions, allowing offbrand manufacture and use of lesser models by other members of the Chainlink.	3	Gives the user a low-power flashlight in their eyes.
Phalanx Facial Plate	This modular face plate accommodates a wide array of cybernetic augmentations, enabling seamless integration with Phalanx's transhumanist doctrine. Enhanced sensory overlays and HUDs offer Phalanx members superior situational awareness and promote a sense of hive-thinking.	1
Retractable combitool	An augment that allows the user to deploy a robotic combitool.	5	Half a toolbelt hidden in your body.
Retractable Corrective Lenses	A set of corrective lenses that can be deployed & retracted.	1	For when laser eye surgery or contacts are too much effort.
Retractable Crayon	An augment that allows the user to deploy a retractable crayon.	1
Retractable Lighter	An augment that allows the user to project a lighter out of their fingertip.	2	Grants the user entry-level pyromancy, for cigarettes or arson.
Retractable Pen	An augment that allows the user to deploy a retractable pen.	1	A pen that can't be lost or stolen.
Retractable Cyborg Analyzer	An augment that allows the user to deploy a retractable cyborg analyzer.	3	Available to Machinists.
Retractable Glare Dampers	A subdermal implant installed just above the brow line that deploys a thin sheath of hyperpolycarbonate that protects from eye damage associated with arc flash.	2	Protects the user from welding when deployed.
Vision Enhanced Retinas	Zeng Hu implants given to EMTs to assist with finding the injured. These eye implants allow one to see further than you normally could.	3	Weak binoculars, extends the vision in a chosen direction a few tiles.
Zeng-Hu Facial Augment Selection	A clear sign of Zeng-Hu's best, this plate bearing the company's symbol is installed on those who prove themselves in the hyper-competitive environment.	1	A cosmetic plate that displays veterancy or dedication amongst the Zeng-Hu corporation.
Zeng-Hu Ocular Sightlights	Designed to assist Zeng-Hu medical personnel in darker areas or places experiencing periodic power issues, Sightlights allow one to use their eyes as a flashlight. These are the original high-spec models available exclusively through Zeng-Hu.	3	The original sightlights, function as a flashlight from the user's eyes.
Psionic receiver	An augment installed into the head that functions as a surrogate for a missing zona bovinae, also functioning as a filter for the psionically-challenged.	1	Allows you to be targeted by psi-ping/telepathy without feeling pain.
Ve'katak Phalanx Hivenet Receiver	An experimental augment developed for the non-Vaurca members of the Ve'katak Phalanx, allowing them to receive Hivenet transmissions and send preset messages.	4	Grants access and limited use of the Hivenet.
ZHP-MSv3 Mind Blanker	An experimental cranial augmentation based on Galatean bio-engineering and now offered by Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals for select consumers. Also known as the Mindshield v3 or "Mind Blanker". It consists of a small, discrete organ attached near the base of the brainstem. The mind blanker generates interfering 'anti-signals' in response to incoming psychic signals, effectively blocking the user from being telepathically contacted. Zeng-Hu marketing pitches these radical bioaugs as a peace of mind solution for explorers traveling into the Lemurian Sea, while ignoring or downplaying any concerns of possible deleterious side effects.	2	Negates or partially protects the user from most psionic interaction.

Race Specific Augments

These augments do require a whitelist to be selectable from the loadout and will only spawn if playing as the required species.

Augment	Function	Cost	Species	Notes
Auxiliary Heart	Primarily intended for soldiers and the elderly, the auxiliary heart is a small secondary heart implanted below the original. Should the original heart shut down, the secondary heart will activate, keeping the user alive until the original can be restarted or replaced.	2	Human	Requires Galatean Origin.
Boosted Heart	Intended for athletes, some workers, and soldiers, this improved heart increases blood flow and circulation. It provides an improvement to blood oxygenation and stamina, at the cost of requiring more food and water. Outside of Galatea, this augment is popular among professional athletes.	3	Human	Requires Galatean Origin.
Boosted Liver	Designed primarily for diplomats or Galateans abroad, the boosted liver improves toxin filtering, giving a resistance to toxin damage. As a consequence, it makes it impossible for the user to get drunk.	2	Human	Requires Galatean Origin.
Galatean Mind Blanker (Lethal)	Available only to higher-up MfAS agents and members of the Galatean government. This enhanced variant of a mind blanker introduces a psionic trap which inflicts severe neural damage on anyone attempting to read the user's mind.	4	Human	Available to Galatean Consular Officers only.
Zeng-Hu Nral'malic Language Processor	An augmentation developed by Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals' Nralakk Division to enable the recipient to understand the complex and inaudible tones of Nral'malic	3	Human
Integrated Drill	A mining drill integrated in the hand. The drill is heavy enough that it is only usable by industrial IPCs, as well as Vaurca Bulwarks and Bound Workers.	5	IPC/Vaurca	Only available for Shaft Miners.
Tesla spine	A People's Republic of Adhomai made tesla spine issued to disabled veterans and civilians.	2	Tajara	A tesla spine to power the tajara specific tesla limbs.
Language Processor	An augment that allows a vaurca to speak and understand a related language. These are only used by their respective hives.	2	Vaurca	Allows you to Sinta'unathi or Nral'Malic as language. Make sure to only use them with the correct hive.
Calf overdrive	An Aut'akh augment that allows the user to run at high speeds without the cost of stamina, causes damage to the lower body when used.	1	Unathi	An emergency tool for ambush tactics or unplanned escapes.
Eye augment selection	A selection of au'takh eye augments.	1	Unathi	Allows your eyes to either zoom into distances or light dark areas. Only one can be selected at a time.
Protein breakdown valve	An aut'akh valve on the chest that releases a dangerous chemical into the stomach, forcing rapid digestion for immediate adrenal stimulation. Causes long-term damage.	1	Unathi	Aut'akh specific emergency system that allows you to withstand more pain and damage for a short time at the cost of massive hunger.
Soul anchor	A rune inscribed mirror or piece of glass placed behind the eyes. Believed to be the 'Window to the Soul' and house the concentrated spirit of an individual.	1	Unathi	This augment will cause auditory and visual hallucinations. A must have for the Aut'akh.
Venomous rest implant	An aut'akh compartment connected to the blood system that administers a traditional Unathi healing agent.	1	Unathi	Heals minor damages.