Category:Gameplay

Gameplay pages cover the mechanics, systems, and player-facing features of Terminal Descent.

Core Systems

• Combat — Turn-based IC encounters and protocol chains
• HEAT System — Five-tier threat response mechanic
• Skills — Six skills that drive every game system
• Economy — Credits, trading, signal grades, and paydata
• Commands — 27 player commands + secrets

Equipment

• Programs — Software loaded into the cyberdeck
• Items — Quest items, data, keys, equipment
• Cyberdeck — Hardware stats and upgrades
• IC Types — Intrusion Countermeasure enemies

Extended Content

• Rift System — Three parallel dimension dungeons
• Seasonal Content — Events and season passes

Guides

• Beginner's Guide — Start here
• Secrets — Hidden commands, easter eggs, Prometheus Fragments
• Prometheus Fragments — 50 collectible lore items