Data Miner

The Data Miner is a unique NPC that can be found on his own special floor beyond the Lower Caves. When found, he offers some support in the form of terminals with lore logs, schematics, and prototype IDs. He will also give a unique code to the player that allows the player to hack into Warlord's God Mode project, should the player make it there.

If attacked, the Data Miner will attempt to flee, but if it is destroyed quickly enough powerful prototype hackware can be dropped. Stepping into the square the Data Miner normally occupies will connect the Cogmind to the Miner's systems, downloading hundreds of machine locations, analysis records, prototype IDs, and exit locations. Several Enhanced Grunt's will also pop out of the nearby walls, wielding powerful Neutron Cannons. As a side effect of connecting to the Miner's systems, advanced prototype Programmers will be sent in place of the normal Programmers that chase the Cogmind through future levels.

Dialogue

Data Miner: I'm the Data Miner, and I've been given permission to aid you with a little knowledge. Find what you need on the terminals, then be on your way because masking your presence is increasingly difficult.

After connecting with the terminals...

Data Miner: I've just received further instructions. God Mode is nearly complete and we think you might be able to put it to better use than Warlord, so if you see an opportunity, hack it and enter \\NG48 to gain control via the back door I've installed. Now off with you.

Note: The code is generated each run, so what is written here will not work.

After destroying the Data Miner...

Interfacing with system...

Downloaded 103 analysis records.

Downloaded 620 prototype IDs.

Downloaded central machine database.

Downloaded 35 destinations.

Connection remotely terminated.