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Protocol Datalogger Map: All AIC Index Locations

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AIC Indexes can be obtained by finding Protocol Dataloggers, which are found all across Talos-II in Arknights: Endfield. See an interactive map of all AIC Index locations in each region, and where to find them here!

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List of AIC Index Locations

Valley IV
The Hub Valley Pass
Aburrey Quarry Originium Science Park
Origin Lodespring Power Plateau
Wuling
Wuling City Jingyu Valley

Tip: Checking off collectibles in these tables also checks them off in the Interactive Map above.

Valley IV AIC Index Locations

The Hub

✔️ Overworld View Details
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: North East of the PAC.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: South of the PAC.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Northwest of the PAC. Just beside the Amethyst mining points.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Further South of the PAC, in front of the Hub Base Power Plant.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: On a hill in between Hub Base Power Plant and Construction Site.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Can be found south of the Bridge Approach, just before a level 30 enemy.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Immediately to the left of the Core AIC Area.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Can be found south of the Old Water Plant. It can be seen with three enemies doing push-ups in front of it.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Found outside the western wall of Originium Byproduct Processing Center.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Beisde a thick tree on the west side of Woodland Fringes.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: South of the Southern Meadows TP Point.

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Valley Pass

✔️ Overworld View Details
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Found in the northern part of Arsenal, just south of Protocol Space: T-Creds.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: At the center of Abandoned Trail.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Northeast area of Abandoned Trail, in front of a large tree you pass by as you progress the quest Secure Sanctuary.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Beside the Sub-PAC you unlock during the quest Building an Outpost, at the northern area.

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Aburrey Quarry

✔️ Overworld View Details
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Head down the rope from the Stockpile Area TP point.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Found at the Loading Area, and northeast of Refuse Stockpile, beside a steel fence.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: At the center of Transfer Area.

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Originium Science Park

✔️ Overworld View Details
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Southeast of Route 5, at the southeast side of The Depression.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Norhwest of the Infra-station, along the cliff.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: South of the Research Center, near a pointy cliff overlooking the Infra Station.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: West of the Transport Nexus, behind the fence near the Control Center.

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Origin Lodespring

✔️ Overworld View Details
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Next to some Ferrium Ore mining spots in the northwest part of Old Mines.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: In a slightly grassy area far southwest of the Containment Zone Intersection, and also northeast of the Meteorological Station.
Protocol Datalogger
 Type: Protocol Datalogger
How to Get: Directly south of the Mining Area Clinic.

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Power Plateau

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Wuling AIC Index Locations

Wuling City

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Jingyu Valley

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Where to Use AIC Indexes

Spend Them for More Facilities

Arknights Endfield - AIC Tree

Once you have obtainted AIC Indexes from Protocol Dataloggers, you can spend them to progress on the AIC Tree to unlock more types of buildings that can be used for building factories.

Some nodes down on the Tree will require its prerequisite node to be unlocked first. Keep that in mind and spend your Indexes wisely depending on what you are prioritizing to manufacture!

List of All AIC Buildings

How to Collect AIC Index

Find Protocol Dataloggers

Interact with the Protocol Datalogger

Protocol Dataloggers are beacons found throughout Talos-II, signified by the inflatable tube men flailing around from its base. They are all found at fixed locations on the map, and will disappear after interacting with it to claim the AIC Index.

Find as many Protocol Dataloggers as you can, as they are necessary to unlock more facilities for your Factories!

Arknights: Endfield Related Guides

Arknights Endfield Maps

All Endfield Interactive Maps

All Region Guides

Valley IV
The Hub Valley Pass
Aburrey Quarry Originium Science Park
Origin Lodespring Power Plateau
OMV Dijiang
Wuling
Wuling City Jingyu Valley

All Map Guides

All Map and Collectible Guides
Aurylene Locations Delta (SOS) Robot Locations
Protocol Datalogger Locations Treasure Chest Locations
Ore Locations Recycling Station Locations

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