[Spoiler?] Unknown Devices

[Rainforce15]

I just noticed that you can use Unknown Devices ("Unknown" is the type/rarity of all items from collection missions); Their item type is also revealed on the retirement screen when you select it. (also the shape is a hint, I believe)

Now, I experimented a bit with it, and in about 5 missions I only had various un-rechargable items, although at least one of them was a 3-charge extreme long-range keycloner.

Did somebody already find rechargeable variants?
Does anybody know of ways to identify their properties beyond the type, apart from using them?

[hotmatrixx]

Where are you finding these "unknown devices"? maybe it's a naming {bug}

[Rainforce15]

Originally posted by hotmatrixx:

Where are you finding these "unknown devices"? maybe it's a naming {bug}

The Unknown-type items from collection-type missions. (should have clarified that)

[Helion]

There are rechargeable variants, just checked my save and one of it's traits is rechargeable

[Aegix Drakan]

I was wondering if you could use them....XD Good to know that you can.

[hotmatrixx]

Can you still screenshot this? I think it's a bug. if you can then, that would be awesome, and I'd be happy to let Tom know about it for you.

[Rainforce15]

Originally posted by hotmatrixx:

Can you still screenshot this? I think it's a bug. if you can then, that would be awesome, and I'd be happy to let Tom know about it for you.

What part do you mean when you say bug? That you can use them? That you can identify them? ....That they're low tier?!? :D

[Count_Triple]

I used one once and It wasnt rechargable so I failed the mission

[ChoGGi]

Originally posted by hotmatrixx:

Can you still screenshot this? I think it's a bug. if you can then, that would be awesome, and I'd be happy to let Tom know about it for you.

He's talking about the items you get from stealing missions.

[hotmatrixx]

"unknown from collection"
"Mystery from Stealing".
Yup, a really good example of why using the correct language is important. We know what the deal is, if you can explain it correctly.

[LupisLight]

I figured this out too. Now whenever I steal one of those weird unknown items, I like to test it out to see what it actually does. I've gotten some awesome gear that way.

PROTIP:

DO NOT test it out immediately upon grabbing it - if it turns out to be a one-use item, you just failed the mission due to losing it, or it could, for example, turn out to be something loud and destructive like a gun or grenade launcher when you were trying to be stealthy. (One of my 'unknown items' turned out to be a rapid-fire shotgun..)

INSTEAD, take it to a friendly station and test it out in the SIMULATOR to figure out what it does. Remember that the sim lets you use whatever equipment you have on you without using actual ammo or charges, great for practicing with new equipment! That is what the sim is for!

[Awac]

Originally posted by LupisLight:

I figured this out too. Now whenever I steal one of those weird unknown items, I like to test it out to see what it actually does. I've gotten some awesome gear that way.

PROTIP:

DO NOT test it out immediately upon grabbing it - if it turns out to be a one-use item, you just failed the mission due to losing it, or it could, for example, turn out to be something loud and destructive like a gun or grenade launcher when you were trying to be stealthy.

INSTEAD, take it to a friendly station and test it out in the SIMULATOR to figure out what it does. Remember that the sim lets you use whatever equipment you have on you without using actual ammo or charges, great for practicing with new equipment! That is what the sim is for!

Nice tip :) thanks.

[Kosuke]

Stealing an item in the "Steal the Sitwala Project" type missions, taking it back to the station and choosing it as an item to pass on in the retirement menu reveals what it is.

For example it will say "Bob Bobinson's Subverter" instead of "Bob Bobinson's Sitwala Project"