Signal Translator
Store Cost: 255 Credits
"Broadcast short messages to the crew (limited characters)."
Fan-made gameplay database. Values vary by seed/version. Updated: 2026.
OPERATIONAL GUIDE
Send concise, standardized callouts (e.g., 'EXIT', 'RESET', 'HOLD').
Improves coordination; no direct entity interaction.
LOGISTICS ANALYSIS
As a purchased tool, the ROI (Return on Investment) of the Signal Translator depends on crew utility. At 255 credits, it typically requires the successful retrieval of approximately 7 average scrap items to break even. Losing this equipment during a failed run is a meaningful setback for early-game economy.
Standard safety protocols apply to the Signal Translator. This item is non-conductive, making it safer to carry during Stormy conditions. This can improve route consistency on maps like Titan or March during thunderstorms, since you can transport it without relying on the "drop-walk" safety cadence.
EXPERT TIPS
- ➤ <10 letters max—use abbreviations consistently.