"You will find that the STATE is the kind of ORGANIZATION which, though it does big things badly, does small things badly too." - John Kenneth Galbraith
When you start at liberty island J.C. Denton is already equipped with three basic augmentations:
A light in case it gets dark.
IFF which colors your targeting cross-hair green or red depending on the hostility of the target.
The Infolink through which UNATCO's computer wizard, Alex Jacobsen, or anyone with the right frequency can speak to you.
Agent Denton has a number of slots into which additional augmentation can be added. Each augmentation can only fit into a specific area. Augmentations are found inside augmentation canisters. Each canister contains two possible upgrades though you will only be able to use one per canister. You will need a medical bot to install the upgrade.
Any augmentation that you add can be upgraded with an augmentation upgrade canister. You don't need a medical bot to use an upgrade. Just pull up your augmentations screen, click the upgrade canister, pick the augmentation to upgrade, and click the upgrade button.
All augmentations (except IFF and the Infolink) consume bioelectric energy. Energy can be replenished by either using a bioelectric cell from your inventory, or finding a repair bot.
When using low-tech weapons, having the combat strength will increase the amount of damage the weapon does. Though low-tech weapons require close contact with the target, most do not require ammo and thus always work. Microfibral Muscle enables the moving of large, heavy objects. Creating barricades and bottlenecks can make it much easier in defeating large numbers of opposing forces. Alternately, if you need to hide behind a large crate, why not carry it with you.
The ballistic aug reduces damage from any non-eletrical form of attack whether its bullets or missles. Its compliment, the EMP shield, covers the electrical forms of attack. For those planning on major combat, definitely get the ballistic protection. Though it duplicates the ballistic armor in purpose, you can always recharge your bioelectric energy. Ballistic armor, however, when it's gone, it's gone.
A true sneak, will favor these thieving skills. Cloak renders J.C. invisible to the human eye. Radar Transparency is similar, but provides invisibility to electronic means of detection. This would include security bots, military bots, trip alarms, and cameras, which the cloak does not cover.
The more you upgrade, the less power these augs drain..
Targeting provides additional information about your target, ideal for those planning to fight their way through. Stealth based players will enjoy the vision enhancement which starts as simple nightvision, but, when fully upgraded, even allows you to see targets through walls when close enough.
Aggressive Defense System / Spy Drone - (Install location: CRANIAL)
The aggressive defense system stops incoming missles before they reach you. When fully upgraded, launched missles detonate inside their launchers damaging whomever is firing. A spy drone is a small bot created from some of your bioelectrical energy. The drone can be piloted around for a limited time, then detonated releasing an EMP burst. Upgrades increase the flight time and the power of the EMP burst. This is ideal for scouting locations without taking any personal risk.
Regeneration / Energy Shield - (Install location: TORSO)
Regeneration uses bioelectric energy to heal wounds. Upgrades to this aug increase the amount of healing that occurs to a point where new limbs are grown in seconds. The energy shield provides protection from flame, energy, and plasma attacks. Regeneration is a better choice, as it will keep you healthy no matter what the source of damage.
Aqualung extends your oxygen supply when swimming underwater. Environmental resistance provides protection against radioactivity. An upgrade to either improves their performance. Don't bother upgrading either of these augmentations, they won't see much use, and one upgrade to either aug is more than you'll ever need.
Synthetic Heart / Power Recirculator - (Install location: TORSO)
A synthetic heart acts as an automatic upgrade for all of your augmentations. However, given the number of upgrade canisters available, you're better off using the power recirculator, which reduces the amount of energy used by any augmentation in use.
Run Silent / Speed Enhancement - (Install location: LEGS)
The dream of every thief, run silent softens footsteps. Fully upgraded, you will not make a sound when running. Speed enhancement is best for those wanting to fight their way through. Higher speeds make it easier to dodge incoming fire and makes it possible for J.C. to jump higher than five inches.
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