Mission: Chip Upgrades

Chip Upgrades is a main mission.

Overview
The player must be Buddies (2 ) with Ack.

Conduct of the mission
Upon becoming buddies with Ack, Ack mentions that data chips can be inserted in his head, allowing for more cognitive functions, such as cooking, husbandry, and agriculture.

Ask Questions
Upon speaking to Petra:

Post-conduct
After completing the mission, Ack will have a new option when spoken to: Upgrade (this option is only available while he is hired as the player's helper). Upgrade allows Ack to learn new skills or provide additional information. He will start with the Automated Cooking upgrade active.

A number of data chips become available in the Research Center Exchange the day after the player finishes Chip Upgrades. The data chips found in the Abandoned Ruins can be found during excavations at any time, but cannot be used before completing this mission.