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UNC: Prothean Data Discs

  • You get Prothean data discs by salvaging certain old bits of Prothean debris on or near various planets. Each time you attempt a salvage, you'll have to complete a Decryption Minigame before you can get the data disc (unless you're salvaging from orbit).

    * Argos Rho cluster, Phoenix system, carbonaceous asteroid on inner asteroid belt a ways almost directly "east" of Patashi (orbital survey)

    * Armstrong Nebula cluster, Tereshkova system, planet Antibaar (Prothean ruin at anomaly)

    * Artemis Tau cluster, Sparta system, asteroid cluster in inner asteroid belt "NW" of Tremanre (orbital survey)

    * Attican Beta cluster, Theseus system, planet Sharring (orbital survey)

    * Hades Gamma cluster, Farinata system, planet Juntauma (orbital survey)

    * Maroon Sea cluster, Matano system, planet Chasca (locked crate at anomaly)
    * Maroon Sea cluster, Matano system, rocky asteroid on outer asteroid belt directly "west" of Apo (orbital survey)

    * Styx Theta cluster, Erebus system, planet Wermani (orbital survey)

    * Voyager cluster, Yangtze system, planet Alrumter (orbital survey)
    * Voyager cluster, Yangtze system, planet Binthu (Prothean pyramid top at anomaly)