Activision Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark - Manual (Page 4)

GEAR BOXES
Gear Boxes are rewards that are earned for leveling up or completing Challenges
in both Campaign and Escalation modes. Each Gear Box includes multiple unlocks
which may include new Weapons, Weapon Upgrades, T.E.C.H., Abilities, Escalation
Characters, and HACKS. Gear Boxes can be opened from the Character Setup menu,
Terminals, or from the Pause Menu.
HACKS
HACKS are special items that increase difficulty such as exploding enemies or
removing the HUD for an increased amount of XP. Each time you use a HACK it is
consumed, but you can earn it again through another Gear Box.
TERMINALS
Look for shop terminals as you play. You can use these terminals to equip Weapons,
T.E.C.H., Abilities, and HACKS that you’ve unlocked. You can also upgrade your
Weapons from these terminals. In Escalation Mode, unlocked items can be obtained
at no cost. Locked items can be purchased with Energon Shards.
• T.E.C.H. gives your character additional options during combat, including
drones that heal, seeking mines, XP boosts, and many more. Up to three T.E.C.H.
items may be equipped at once and each is consumed upon use. T.E.C.H. can
be used in both game modes, but must be purchased in Escalation mode with
Energon Shards.
• Abilities are used to change the Ability that your character uses in Escalation
mode. Only one may be equipped at a time.