Activision Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark - Manual (Page 3)

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GEAR BOXES
Gear Boxes are rewards that are earned for leveling up or completing
Challenges in both Campaign and Escalation modes. Each Gear Box includes
multiple unlocks which may include new Weapons, Weapon Upgrades,
T.E.C.H., Abilities, Escalation Characters, and HACKS. Gear Boxes can be
opened from the Character Setup menu, Terminals, or from the Pause Menu.
HACKS
HACKS are special items that increase difficulty such as exploding enemies or
removing the HUD for an increased amount of XP. Each time you use a HACK
it is consumed, but you can earn it again through another Gear Box.
TERMINALS
Look for shop terminals as you play. You can use these terminals to equip
Weapons, T.E.C.H., Abilities, and HACKS that you’ve unlocked. You can also
upgrade your Weapons from these terminals. In Escalation Mode, unlocked
items can be obtained at no cost. Locked items can be purchased with
Energon Shards.
• T.E.C.H. gives your character additional options during combat,
including drones that heal, seeking mines, XP boosts, and many
more. Up to three T.E.C.H. items may be equipped at once and each is
consumed upon use. T.E.C.H. can be used in both game modes, but must
be purchased in Escalation mode with Energon Shards.
• Abilities are used to change the Ability that your character uses in
Escalation mode. Only one may be equipped at a time.