A Crack in Time menu transcript

A Crack in Time menu transcript comprises the full verbal transcript of the menu screens and descriptions in A Crack in Time.

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Difficulty level

(Selectable on the main menu when starting a new playthrough.)

Casual

An adventure for beginners.

Medium

An adventure for intermediate players.

Hard

An adventure for advanced players.

Hardcore

An adventure for extreme players.

Overview

(Appears on loading screens.)

Unknown Location (The Great Clock: Sector One)

After over a year of hibernation, Clank wakes up to discover he's been taken to a mysterious Zoni facility at the behest of the evil Dr. Nefarious. His awakening came just in time; the mechanical malefactor's use of a sonic device appears to have disrupted the machinery and scattered the Zoni who reside there! With no Lombaxes around to help, Clank must escape his nemesis' clutches or suffer whatever fate Nefarious has in store for him.

Planet Quantos, Phylax Sector

While searching the Breegus System for signs of Clank, Ratchet and Qwark are hit by an unidentified spacial anomaly and marooned on planet Quantos. To their surprise, they discover that time itself seems to be broken across the entire planet. The two set out in search of intelligent life, and hopefully, a way off the planet.

Vorselon's Warship, Phylax Sector

Believing Ratchet to be a local rebel named Azimuth, a mercenary calling himself "Lord Vorselon" attacked the Fongoids and took Captain Qwark hostage. Armed with a new-and-improved Aphelion, Ratchet must now rescue his friend and restore peace to planet Quantos. That is, if Qwark doesn't get himself killed first...

The Great Clock: Sector Two

Clank once again wakes up inside The Great Clock. Only this time, the facility is mysteriously empty and in a state of complete disrepair. Junior Caretaker Sigma-0426A offers to introduce him to Orvus, the Zoni leader and architect of the Great Clock. It is Orvus who holds the key to Clank's destiny.

Planet Torren IV, Vela Sector

Ratchet has been mistaken for Alister Azimuth, a rebel who has been causing trouble for Dr. Nefarious and his mercenaries. Determined to discover Clank's exact location, Ratchet must now head to Torren IV in hopes of finding the mysterious outlaw and recruiting him to his cause.

Planet Terachnos, Vela Sector

General Azimuth reveals that the only way to talk to Clank is by using an Obsidian Eye, a Zoni device used for communicating with residents of The Great Clock. Since these machines are hidden in remote parts of the universe, Ratchet's only hope of locating one is to break into Pollyx Industries. Its CEO has been hired to locate and sequester Zoni technology, so hacking his computer is Ratchet's last hope.

The Great Clock: Sector Three

Clank's destiny to serve as the clock's Senior Caretaker has finally been revealed. But questions still surround The Great Clock and the disappearance of its architect. With Sigmund standing by as the facility's only remaining employee, Clank ventures closer to the Orvus Chamber while learning about the powers locked inside him.

Agorian Battleplex, Korthos Sector

Captain Qwark's mission to coerce information from the Agorians has resulted in catastrophe. Rather than give up what they know about Dr. Nefarious' plan, the warlike Agorians sentenced Qwark to death in their battleplex. Unfortunately for Ratchet, he's now Qwark's only chance for survival.

Planet Lumos, Korthos Sector

With the help of General Azimuth, Ratchet learns that the last remaining Obsidian Eye in the universe is located in Krell Canyon. If he can use it to contact Clank, he may be able to get coordinates to The Great Clock before Dr. Nefarious causes any more trouble.

Planet Zanifar, Korthos Sector

Clank has discovered that Orvus was last seen two years ago at the Tombli Outpost on Zanifar. Desperate to learn the truth behind his father's disappearance, he works with Sigmund to create a portal that will allow Ratchet to travel back in time. The chances of changing the past are slim, but if Ratchet can unravel the mystery of what happened to Orvus, he may be one step closer to revealing Dr. Nefarious' master plan.

Vorselon's Warship, Korthos Sector

While Ratchet was learning about how Dr. Nefarious stumbled upon Clank's destiny, General Azimuth found himself surrounded by Lord Vorselon's patrol ships. The maniacal mercenary now holds the Lombax hostage in his warship, and will release him on one condition: Ratchet must take his place.

The Great Clock: Sector Four

The Great Clock is almost fully restored thanks to the hard work of Clank and Sigmund. The facility's newest Senior Caretaker has only a few more chores to finish before entering the Orvus Chamber, the facility's main control hub. It is there he will take his rightful place as the guardian of time!

Planet Vapedia, Bernilius Sector

Unbeknownst to Ratchet, Dr. Nefarious has recaptured Clank and faked a distress call from planet Vapedia. Ratchet and Azimuth will soon fly directly into Unnecessarily Evil Initiative Omega-91, where Cassiopeia waits inside her citadel with an army of murderous Valkyries.

Nefarious Space Station, Bernilius Sector

Thanks to Dr. Nefarious' treachery, the Orvus Chamber is now unlocked and ready to be used for his own personal gain. Little does he know, his plan to disrupt time will break the clock and destroy the universe! Ratchet and Clank must now embark on a desperate mission to neutralize his armada and prevent him from reaching the Great Clock.

Planet Morklon, Corvus Sector

Though the plan to destroy Dr. Nefarious' armada was a success, Ratchet and Clank were captured and banished to dismal planet Morklon. With disaster on the horizon, the duo now frantically searches for a way back to the station. Should they fail to stop Lawrence from picking up Dr. Nefarious, their efforts to save the universe may all be for nothing.

Nefarious Space Station, Bernilius Sector (return)

While Ratchet and Clank were banished on Morklon, Lawrence arrived at the station to pick up Dr. Nefarious. Unfortunately for the universe, the only thing standing between them and disaster is Captain Qwark! With no time to spare, Ratchet and Clank must now race back to the station and stop Dr. Nefarious once and for all.

The Great Clock: Sector Five

With Dr. Nefarious vanquished and the Great Clock safe, it is time for Clank to take his rightful place as Senior Caretaker of the Great Clock. After countless adventures and years of friendship, it appears that the day has finally come for Ratchet and Clank to part company.

Years of guilt have consumed Alister Azimuth and clouded his judgment. Desperate to turn back time and prevent the fall of the Lombaxes, he killed Ratchet and attempted to seize control of the Great Clock. After successfully locking him out of the Orvus Chamber, Clank risked everything to turn back time and save his friend. With Ratchet back in action, the two must now stand up to the only true family Ratchet has ever known.

Mission descriptions

(Accessible from the Pause menu.)

Unknown Location (The Great Clock: Sector One)

Escape Dr. Nefarious' Clutches!

Dr. Nefarious wants data locked away in Clank's memory banks. Escape before he gets the chance to retrieve it!

Complete Optical Calibration Test

You've been asleep a long time. Calibrate your ocular responses.

Follow the Caretaker's Instructions

The facility's caretaker seems to be offering his help. Follow his directions and avoid capture!

Zolar Forest, Quantos

Search Zolar Forest

There are signs of intelligent life on this planet. Explore with Qwark and find out who lives here.

Locate the Missing Children

Three fongoid children are lost and in danger. Save them and return them to their mother.

Escort the Fongoids Home

The fongoids must return to their village. Protect them from the zyphoids so they can return home safely.

Search the Temple of Zahn

Somewhere inside the Temple of Zahn is a Zoni vessel capable of repairing Aphelion. Find it!

Find the 3 Zoni Necessary to Repair Aphelion

Aphelion can only be repaired with the power of the Zoni. Find 3 and bring them back to the ship!

Defend the Fongoids from Lord Vorselon!

Lord Vorselon has ordered an assault on the village. Fight off his troops and prevent them from kidnapping any more fongoids.

Use the Zoni to Repair Aphelion

Return to Aphelion with the Zoni and use their powers to repair it!

Phylax Sector (1)

Track Down Vorselon's Ship

Lord Vorselon has kidnapped Qwark and the fongoids and taken them aboard his ship. Track them down before they escape the Phylax Sector!

Defeat Vorselon's Fighters

Lord Vorselon's ship is preparing to jump sectors! Defeat his fighters and land on the ship before he escapes.

Vorselon's Warship (Phylax Sector)

Infiltrate Vorselon's Ship

There must be a way inside Lord Vorselon's ship. Explore the hull for a point of entry.

Locate the Detention Wing

Qwark and the fongoids are being held in the ship's detention wing. Circumvent Lord Vorselon's defenses and find them!

Help the Prisoners Escape!

Breaking in is easy. Breaking out is the tough part! Escort Qwark and the fongoids to the closest escape shuttle before reinforcements arrive.

Escape Lord Vorselon's Ship! (Phylax Sector)

With Qwark and the fongoids safe, it's time to worry about your own hide. Find Aphelion and escape Lord Vorselon's clutches!

Fight Lord Vorselon (Phylax Sector)

Lord Vorselon picked on the wrong lombax. Show him what happens to evil floating heads who kidnap your friends.

Phylax Sector (2)

Jump to the Vela Sector

Use the Galactic Map and jump to the Vela Sector.

Explore the Moons

Explore the sector's many moons. They contain rewards for adventurous explorers.

Seek out Inhabitants for Missions

The inhabitants of this sector may have missions for you to complete in return for rewards.

Destroy Dr. Nefarious' Ships

The Smuggler's trading routes are being constricted by Nefarious's fleet. Destroy his fighters so he can conduct business as he sees fit.

Clean up Irradiated Asteroids

The vullards can't do their jobs with all those irradiated asteroids floating about. Destroy the debris and make way for their ships.

Tow Terachnoid's Ship to the Phylax Depot

A Terachnoid ship has broken down. Give a fellow traveler a hand and tow him back to the Phylax depot.

Find the Complete RYNO V Holo-plan

If you can find the complete RYNO V holo-plan, the Smuggler will assemble it for you!

Return RYNO V Holo-plan to the Smuggler

The Smuggler has requested you meet him in Axiom City's spaceport. Rendezvous with him and trade in your RYNO V holo-plan.

The Great Clock: Sector Two

Tour the Great Clock with Sigmund

Explore the facility with Sigmund and learn about its purpose in the universe!

Travel with Sigmund to meet Orvus

Sigmund wants you to meet Orvus, the Zoni leader. Follow him!

Unlock Clank's Memory Banks

Somewhere in Clank's memory banks is the secret to his existence! Explore Clank's subconscious to discover it.

Destroy the Hypersonic Brainwave Scrambler

The Hypersonic Brainwave Scrambler is breaking the Clock and disrupting time! Stop it before it can do anymore damage.

Vela Sector (1)

Travel to Molonoth Fields, Planet Torren IV

Travel to Molonoth Fields on planet Torren IV. A rebel named Azimuth is suspected to dwell there.

Molonoth Fields, Torren IV

Find Directions to Volgram Pass

Qwark's intel suggests Alister Azimuth lives in Volgram Pass. There must be someone around here who can provide directions...

Travel to the Hollow

Volgram Pass is said to be beyond the Vullard Hollow. Find a way inside this mysterious place.

Help End Code 11-13

The battery bots have revolted and are running wild around the Hollow. Return them to their respective sockets and get the factory working again.

Venture into Volgram Pass

Volgram Pass is on the other side of the Hollow. Venture forth and make contact with Alister Azimuth.

Chase down Alister Azimuth

Alister Azimuth believes you are one of Lord Vorselon's spies. Pursue him and convince him otherwise.

Master the Hoverboots

General Azimuth has given you your father's pair of Hoverboots. Follow his lessons to master them!

Return to Aphelion (Torren IV)

General Azimuth has left for planet Terachnos. Return to Aphelion and meet him there.

Vela Sector (2)

Travel to Axiom City, Planet Terachnos

General Azimuth knows of a way to contact Clank using a device called an Obsidian Eye. Head to Axiom City on planet Terachnos, and help him locate one.

Collect Zoni to Upgrade Aphelion (Vela Sector)

The Thrustmaster 500 is needed to defeat the barrier satellites. Collect six Zoni to upgrade Aphelion.

Head to planet Terachnos

Use your new Thrustmaster 500 to get past the gravity wave generators protecting planet Terachnos.

Axiom City, Terachnos

Rendezvous at Neurox Plaza

General Azimuth has set up a rendezvous point at Neurox Plaza. Meet him there for further instructions on how to infiltrate Pollyx Industries.

Bypass the Defense System

General Azimuth has a contact who can help bypass the Pollyx Industries defense system. Contact him and secure a way inside the building.

Infiltrate Pollyx Industries

Pollyx's personal computer is your only hope of finding an Obsidian Eye. Work with General Azimuth to infiltrate Pollyx Industries and gain access to it!

Destroy the VX-99

Dr. Nefarious' new toy will bulldoze the city in its mission to destroy you. Work with General Azimuth to shut it down.

Vela Sector (3)

Jump to the Korthos Sector

Use the Galactic Map and jump to the Korthos Sector.

Tow the Vullard Ship

A vullard transport vessel has become disabled in a dangerous part of space. Tow it safely back to the Vela Depot.

Retrieve core sample from Comet

The Vullard League of Celestial Oddities are interested in a new comet that has appeared in the sector. Obtain a sample of the comet's isotopes and help them create a new form of energy.

Collect Warp Drive Components

A vullard's grav-o-metric warp drive has been neutralized. Help him rebuild a new one by collecting large pieces of space junk and returning them to his ship.

The Great Clock: Sector Three

Follow Sigmund to the Orientation Room

It's time for your Great Clock orientation! Follow Sigmund to the Orientation Room to learn more about your duties as Senior Caretaker.

Meet Orvus in Clank's Subconscious

Use the mnemonic station to enter Clank's subconscious and learn more about your duties as Senior Caretaker!

Learn how to Repair Time

Follow Orvus's teachings and learn how to repair time across broken planets!

Fix Time across the Universe!

Time is broken across the universe. Travel to each planet room and restore temporal normality to each planet.

Return to Sigmund

Sigmund has been awfully quiet about the absence of Orvus. Return to the Orientation Room and find out what he's hiding.

Korthos Sector (1)

Defeat Libra to reach Lumos

Approaching planet Lumos is impossible with Libra on your tail. Destroy her to continue your search for Clank.

Travel to Krell Canyon, Planet Lumos

General Azimuth has located an Obsidian Eye somewhere on the planet Lumos. He believes it can be used to contact Clank.

Escort Ortax the Merciless

Ortax the Merciless was ambushed by his rival. Escort him to the Agorian Battleplex so that he can compete.

Tow the Junk Hauler Home

The Junk Hauler has been attacked and disabled. Tow it back to the depot for repair.

Find an Omnigasket

The vullard at the depot requires an Omnigasket. There should be one on a nearby moon.

Destroy the Holo-boards

The vullard at Korthos moon Alpha wants his rival out of business. Destroy the rival's holo-boards.

Hide the Holo-boards

The vullard at the Korthos depot is worried that his rival is going to exact revenge on his holo-boards. Tow them inside the mine clusters where they'll be safe.

Set up the Holo-boards

The vullard on Korthos moon Alpha needs a few more holo-boards towed into place. Once they're in position he'll cover the entire sector!

Agorian Battleplex

Save Qwark from the Agorians

Qwark has once again gotten himself into trouble. Fly to the Agorian Battleplex and bail him out.

Win the Bronze Tournament

Captain Qwark has been forced to fight in the Agorian Battleplex. Enter the bronze tournament and save his hide!

Win the Silver Tournament

Hungry for carnage? Thirsty for glory? Or do you just need some "walking around" money? Then enter the silver tournament!

Win the Gold Tournament

Have a death wish? Then boy, do we have a tournament for you! Enter the gold tournament and show the galaxy what you're made of.

Return to the Battleplex

New tournaments are now available at the battleplex. Return to compete in new tournaments and win big prizes!

Win the Raritanium Tournament

The raritanium tournament is for gladiators with serious anger management issues. Only the bravest and boldest in the universe need apply!

Krell Canyon, Lumos

Explore Odin Caves

The Obsidian Eye is somewhere in Krell Canyon's many caves. Trek through them with General Azimuth and find it!

Destroy the Agorian Riders

The Agorian invasion of Krell Canyon is underway! Help the vullards by destroying the vanguard force of agorian riders.

Hunt Down the Hydra Tanks

The agorians have brought in heavy artillery. Work with General Azimuth to destroy the hydra tanks and save the vullard settlement!

Eliminate Agorian Air Support

The agorians have called in air support! Use the defensive station to destroy the agorian fighters and save the vullard settlement.

Explore Vogal Caves

According to the vullards, the Obsidian Eye lies in a Zoni temple somewhere in these caves. Find it, and find Clank!

Return to Aphelion (Lumos)

Clank needs your help. Head to the Tombli Outpost and find out what happened to Orvus.

Korthos Sector (2)

Travel to Tombli Outpost, Planet Zanifar

Clank's father Orvus was last seen at the Tombli Outpost. Travel to planet Zanifar and find out what happened to him!

Collect Zoni to Upgrade Aphelion (Korthos Sector)

A ship tether is needed to defeat the barrier satellites. Collect 12 Zoni to upgrade Aphelion.

Tombli Outpost, Zanifar

Travel to the Past

Dr. Nefarious and Orvus met at the Tombli Outpost two years ago. Travel to the past and discover the truth behind his disappearance.

Deactivate the Containment Grid

Dr. Nefarious has forced the fongoids into slave labor. Deactivate the containment grid and set them free!

Explore the Fongoid Village in the Past

This village was the last place Orvus was seen. Search the grounds and find him!

Oil the Crane's Winch Crank in the Past

Two years ago, a fongoid crane was used to construct the Tombli Outpost. Find the oil to repair the winch crank, then shift the bridge into position!

Plant the Vine Seeds (Zanifar)

Plant the vine seeds in the fongoid gardens. In just a few short years, they'll grow to their full size!

Return to the Present (Zanifar)

With the vine seeds planted, return to the present and see what they've grown into.

Infiltrate the Tombli Outpost

Orvus was last seen inside the Tombli Outpost. Infiltrate the building and find out where Dr. Nefarious is holding him.

Return to Aphelion (Zanifar)

Report back to General Azimuth and leave planet Zanifar.

Korthos Sector (3)

Locate and Board Vorselon's Ship

Lord Vorselon has taken General Azimuth hostage. Track down his ship so you can stage a rescue mission!

Vorselon's Warship (Korthos Sector)

Rescue General Azimuth

General Azimuth is being held captive on Lord Vorselon's ship. Infiltrate the ship and rescue him!

Fight Lord Vorselon (Korthos Sector)

Lord Vorselon picked on the wrong lombax. Show him what happens to evil floating heads who kidnap your friends.

Free General Azimuth

There are three containment generators powering General Azimuth's cell. Shut them down to set him free.

Escape Lord Vorselon's Ship! (Korthos Sector)

Lord Vorselon's forces are on high alert. Work with General Azimuth to reach the hangar and escape to safety!

Defend General Azimuth

General Azimuth needs cover fire while hacking into the terminal. Hold off Lord Vorselon's forces while he works on opening the hanger doors.

Korthos Sector (4)

Jump to the Bernilius Sector

Access the Galactic Map and jump to the Bernilius Sector.

The Great Clock: Sector Four

Meet Sigmund at Mnemonic Station Iota

Mnemonic station Iota is on the fritz again. Meet up with Sigmund and help him repair it.

Test Mnemonic Station Iota

The final mnemonic station has been restored. Hop inside and test it out!

Proceed to the Orvus Chamber

The Orvus Chamber is the caretaker's greatest responsibility. Proceed there with Sigmund and fulfil your destiny!

Bernilius Sector (1)

Defeat Carina to Reach Vapedia

Approaching planet Vapedia is impossible with Carina on your tail. Take her out and rendezvous with General Azimuth.

Travel to the Valkyrie Citadel, Planet Vapedia

Clank's signal is coming from planet Vapedia. Head over there and save him!

Destroy 3 Spy Satellites

The Smuggler can't expand his business with Dr. Nefarious looking over his shoulder. Help him by destroying 3 of his spy satellites.

Defend the Terachnoid Convoy

The terachnoid convoy is under attack from valkyrie forces. Destroy the fighters and protect the convoy!

Valkyrie Citadel, Vapedia

Locate and Rescue Clank

Clank is being held somewhere in the Valkyrie Citadel. Infiltrate the stronghold and rescue him!

Infiltrate the Citadel

Explore the outer islands and find a way into the Valkyrie Citadel.

Track Down Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia is on her way to kill Clank! Track her down and rescue him.

Defeat Cassiopeia and Save Clank

The only way to get Clank back is by going through the remaining valkyrie leader, Cassiopeia.

Bernilius Sector (2)

Travel to the Nefarious Space Station

Captain Qwark has infiltrated Dr. Nefarious' station and arranged for safe passage inside. Meet up with him and destroy Dr. Nefarious's armada!

Collect Zoni to Upgrade Aphelion (Bernilius Sector)

A Quantum Reflector is needed to defeat the ion satellites. Collect 21 Zoni to upgrade Aphelion.

Nefarious Space Station (1)

Rendezvous with Qwark

Captain Qwark has infiltrated Dr. Nefarious' station and arranged for safe passage inside. Meet up with him and destroy Dr. Nefarious's armada!

Scan Dr. Nefarious

In order to stop Dr. Nefarious, you'll have to become Dr. Nefarious! Access the ventilation shaft so that Clank can create a holo-guise in his likeness.

Destroy Dr. Nefarious' Armada

Without his armada, Dr. Nefarious will be unable to reach the Great Clock. Access the Hypernova Defense Laser and destroy as many ships as you can!

Escape the Nefarious Space Station!

Escape the Nefarious Space Station!

Gimlick Valley, Morklon

Find a Way Off Planet Morklon

Dr. Nefarious has marooned you on a forgotten planet. Find a way back to his lair and stop him from destroying the universe!

Enter the Time Portal

Sigmund has stabilized a time portal for you to travel through. Perhaps the answer to your transportation problem lies in the past...

Free Zahn Gribnak

Chief Zahn Gribnak has been captured and imprisoned by the agorians. Find where he's being held and bust him out.

Destroy the Hydra Tanks

The agorian hydra tanks are laying waste to the fongoid settlements. Track down the tanks and destroy them!

Plant the Vine Seeds (Morklon)

Plant vine seeds in the fongoid gardens.

Ride the Vine!

Commander Argos aims to win the battle by flooding the valley. Use the vine to reach the top of the floodgate and stop him!

Defeat Commander Argos!

Stop Commander Argos from destroying the floodgate!

Return to the Present (Morklon)

Defeating of the Agorians must have altered history. Return to the present and see what has changed!

Find a Power Source for the Ship

The fongoids have agreed to loan you Argos's ship providing a power source can be found for it.

Return to the Nefarious Space Station!

Use Commander Argos' ship to return to the Nefarious Space Station and stop Dr. Nefarious!

Nefarious Space Station (2)

Confront and Destroy Dr. Nefarious

Lawrence has arrived to give Dr. Nefarious a ride to the Great Clock. Confront him before he leaves the station!

The Great Clock: Sector Five

Beat Azimuth to the Orvus Chamber!

General Azimuth has killed Ratchet! Lock him out of the Orvus Chamber before he takes control of the Great Clock!

Stop General Azimuth at all Costs!

General Azimuth refuses to believe his plan to save the lombaxes will end in catastrophe. Prevent him from misusing the Great Clock and destroying the universe!

Corvus Sector

Help Introduce Warlock and Snookiebear

Two star-crossed lovers are planning a secret date in the Corvus Sector. Help them with their rendezvous.

Help Introduce Warlock and Snookiebear (alt)

Two star-crossed lovers are planning a secret date in the Corvus Sector. Help them with their rendezvous.

Destroy 50 Ships

The vullard at the Corvus depot has had enough of Lord Vorselon's raids. Help him send a message by destroying 50 of his ships.

Rescue all Zoni

Only the most tenacious of adventurers may enter Lord Vorselon's ship! Rescue all 40 Zoni to confront him.

Vorselon's Warship (Corvus Sector)

Vanquish Lord Vorselon

The Polaris Galaxy will never be safe with Lord Vorselon on the loose! Confront him on his own turf and teach him a lesson he'll never forget.

Insomniac Museum

Explore the Insomniac Museum

Discover lost levels, forgotten features, and fun facts about the imaginative folks behind the Ratchet & Clank universe!

Weapons

(Mega/Omega) Constructo Pistol

No intergalactic adventurer should be without this modifiable defense weapon!

Press to fire the Constructo Pistol. Find and install Constructo mods to change this weapon's functionality.

Trigger

Pull

Constructo's reliable single-shot trigger.

Rapid Fire

Turn your pistol into a fully-automatic assault weapon!

Charge

Release a lethal burst of ammunition based on how long the trigger is held!

Chamber

Coil

This modification uses electromagnetic propulsion to fire high-velocity rounds at your enemies!

Blast

Annihilate the opposition with a blast of supercharged protons.

Beam

Destroy your foes with a class-three thermal laser beam.

Upgrade

Ricochet

This modification's omni-bounce converter makes it possible for your ammo to ricochet off walls and deal even more damage!

Scorcher

This modification fires a pyrocidic compound at your foes that keeps working long after you've moved on to other endeavours.

Impactor

This modification coats each shell with an explosive chemical compound designed to detonate on impact.

Paint

• Paint It (customize)
• Paladin
• Gunmetal
• Rogue
• Pacifier

(Mega/Omega) Constructo Bomb

Why settle for one type of mayhem when you can have them all? This incendiary glove works with any Constructo-approved modification!

Press to throw a Constructo bomb. Find and install Constructo mods to change this weapon's functionality.

Trigger

Contact

Constructo's standard explode-on-impact incendiary trigger.

Proximity

This incendiary modification adds a motion sensor that triggers when an enemy wanders within its range.

Timed

This incendiary modification adds a three-second delay to each bomb, allowing for a further bounce and increased retreat time.

Payload

Explosive

This reliable, all purpose incendiary kit was designed to maximize battlefield effectiveness with an omni-directional payload.

Shockwave

This incendiary modification utilizes a terra-shock pulse emitter, creating sonic shockwaves with each detonation!

Skyburst

Destroy airborne enemies with this modification's vertical blast emitter, which focuses the bomb's power directly into the sky!

Upgrade

Toxic

This modification boasts a vial of concentrated grunthor saliva, a poisonous and corrosive toxin deadly to any creature in the known universe.

Shrapnel

Each bomb comes packed with shards of razor-sharp trillium shrapnel, decreasing your opponents' chances of ever chewing solid food again!

Barrage

This modification turns each bomb into a cluster of destructive mini-bombs, each designed to ricochet off any surface.

Paint

• Paint It (customize)
• Mercenary
• Zoni
• Gone Commando
• Angela Special

(Mega/Omega) Constructo Shotgun

A favorite of trigger-happy adventurers everywhere, this assault weapon works with any Constructo-approved modification!

Press to fire the Constructo Shotgun. Find and install Constructo mods to change this weapon's functionality.

Barrel

Spread

This barrel carries enough stopping power to take out an army of Cragmite assassins, making it an ideal choice for intergalactic assaults.

Double

A favorite of galactic authorities across Polaris, this barrel sacrifices a small amount of distance for double the bullet speed.

Choke

This modification sacrifices bullet spread in exchange for significantly increased range and power.

Chamber

Pellet

This chamber produces a standard blast of lethal energy rounds capable of mangling any opponent!

Lance

This chamber creates kinetic shards designed to impale and destroy anyone in your path!

Slug

This chamber creates heavy slugs powerful enough to redecorate the battlefield with whatever's left of your enemies!

Upgrade

Galvanic

This upgrade stuns your foes with supercharged energy rounds, giving you a tactical advantage on the battlefield.

Perforator

This upgrade is designed to provide any ammo type with enough velocity to perforate your foes, as well as anyone unlucky enough to be standing behind them.

Detonator

This upgrade adds a powerful sticky-bomb to each round that detonates seconds after it makes contact!

Paint

• Paint It (customize)
• Praetorian
• Camouflage
• Formal Fighter
• Emerald Assassin

Sonic Eruptor/(Omega) Super Sonic Eruptor

This amazing GrummelNet bioweapon boasts a genetically mutated xenegote, whose mating call is deadly to anything within earshot. WARNING: Using the Sonic Eruptor around female xenegotes is not advised, as they are quite insistent.

The Omega Super-Sonic Eruptor uses an adult xenegote to release a larger, deadlier mating call!

Press to emit a powerful sonic blast. Firing when the creature is at max will increase the cone of fire.

Mr. Zurkon/(Omega) Zurkon the Destroyer

This humble, yet eloquent, synthenoid has been manufactured with only one directive: protect its master! Note: Synthenoid has the tendency to trash talk those it feels are unworthy of fighting it, i.e. everyone.

Your trash-talking synthenoid now comes fully-equipped with an explosive fusion cannon and rapid-fire capabilities!

Select Mr. Zurkon from the Quick Select to unleash his wrath!

Tesla Spikes/(Omega) Storm Spikes

These trillium-coated spikes contain GrummelNet's patented arc-shock capacitors, the latest in automated defense technology. Combined with an automated thermal targeting system, each spike is guaranteed to locate and electrocute any enemy unlucky enough to wander within its range.

Your Omega Storm Spikes now emit a deadly electrical current that leap-frogs from one enemy to another!

Press to deploy a Tesla Spike. Throw multiple spikes to create a Tesla Barrier.

Dynamo of Doom/(Omega) Dynamo of Devastation

Designed by Pollyx Industries to ward off unruly space pirates, this ingenious weapon fires a deadly ionized orb that can be remote-controlled on the battlefield.

Each dynamo is now equipped with a magnetic coil designed to attract and destroy your enemies!

Hold to charge up the dynamo, then let go to unleash it. Use SIXAXIS™ to steer the dynamo around.

Negotiator/(Omega) Judicator

The latest in GrummelNet's line of rocket-propelled incendiary devices, the Negotiator wins every argument by blowing your opponent to smithereens!

Your Omega Judicator has been modified with two additional rockets!

Press to fire punishing rockets.

Plasma Striker/(Omega) Plasma Slayer

This high-velocity combat crossbow fires deadly plasma-charged bolts with surgical accuracy. An experimental bioscope identifies vulnerable areas on an enemy to ensure maximum damage with every shot.

Your new Omega Plasma Slayer fires armor-piercing rounds!

Hold to enter scope mode. Then use the to aim and to move. Click to adjust the zoom level. Pressing will unleash a plasma bolt.

CryoMine Glove/(Omega) Blizzard Mine Glove

Combining GrummelNet technology with Lombax ingenuity, the CryoMine Glove uses a portable cryogenic delivery system to flash-freeze dangerous enemies into harmless foe-sicles.

Your Omega Blizzard Mine Glove's terra-frost dispersal mechanism has been modified to reach more targets!

Press to deploy CryoMines and freeze enemies.

Buzz Blades/(Omega) Doom Blades

Designed by a deranged gang of irate Kerchu carpenters, this GrummelNet exclusive fires high-velocity rounds of lethal blades designed to ricochet off any surface!

Your Kerchu assault weapon now fires high-velocity blades coated with an explosive pyrocidic polymer, adding a bit more "boom" for your buck!

Hold to unleash a stream of deadly saw blades.

Groovitron Glove/(Omega) Groovibomb Glove

The latest in GrummelNet's arsenal of funk-inducing weapons, the Groovitron Glove deploys a harmonic orb designed to mesmerize enemies into fits of uncontrollable dancing!

Each Groovitron now comes with the ultimate party crasher: an explosive pyrocidic core.

Press to deploy a Groovitron.

Spiral of Death/(Omega) Spiral of Carnage

This ancient fongoid weapon blasts a spiral of kinetic energy across the battlefield, laying waste to anything in its path. A homing orb inside each spiral guarantees double the destruction!

Two additional fission capacitors have been added to your weapon, allowing for three simultaneous energy spirals!

Press to unleash an energy spiral.

Chimp-O-Matic/(Omega) Chimpositron

Originally designed as a party gag by bored GrummelNet engineers, the Chimp-o-Matic's cellular recalibrator transmogrifies any enemy into an adorable, Lombax-loving monkey. And who doesn't love monkeys? No one we'd like to hang out with, that's for sure.

An extra transmorpher chamber has been rigged to your weapon, doubling the amount of monkeys it can create!

Press and hold to turn enemies into monkeys!

Mag-Net Launcher/(Omega) Mag-Net Cannon

This GrummelNet favorite fires a cluster of ionized raritanium orbs designed to tangle your foes in an inescapable web of deadly electricity. A must-have for any intergalactic adventurer on the go!

Your Omega Mag-Net Cannon now fires Mag-Nets equipped with explosive orbs!

Press to ensnare enemies with a mag-net.

Rift Inducer 5000/(Omega) Rift Ripper 5000

Harnessing the same matter displacement technology as the Dimensionator, the Rift Inducer 5000 summons an interdimensional creature which feeds on nearby enemies.

The lorentizian stabilizer has been removed from your weapon, causing rifts to snap shut with a violent explosion!

Press to summon a bloodthirsty interdimensional creature.

(Mega/Omega) RYNO V

Some have written songs about it. Others have written poetry about it. Some claim they have a friend whose second cousin Chantelle dated a fat guy named Lester who saw one once at a party back in college. Truth is, this weapon was unanimously voted "Most Likely to End Life as We Know It" and blacklisted eons ago.

Press and hold to annihilate enemies with the RYNO V.

Time Bomb

This mysterious specimen of Zoni technology is rumored to harness quantum energy in order to temporarily inhibit the passage of time.

Press to deploy Time Bombs and slow down the world for a short period of time.

Gadgets

Omniwrench

The latest in the Millennium series, your new Omniwrench has been redesigned with ultra-light teratannium and a HyperGrip handle. Your new problem solver has also been modified with an illegal Kinetic Tether — perfect for traversing dangerous territory in style!

Swingshot

The Swingshot is one of the most popular and essential gadgets in any adventurer's inventory. Manufactured exclusively by Gadgetron, the Swingshot is compatible with a broad range of targets across nineteen galaxies.

Hoverboots

Originally engineered by the Lombax Praetorian Guard during the early days of the Great War, these incredible boots use a combination of zero-g pulse stabilizers and ion propulsion coils to lift and propel its user at incredible speed.

Omnisoaker

Originally designed by Vullards for use in their raritanium mines, this ingenious contraption can pick up and disperse almost any liquid!

Items

Armor

Holoflux Armor

This biometric adventure suit circulates a steady stream of nanotech based on its wearer's current physiological signature, resulting in increased protection from whatever intergalactic dangers may befall you.

Ectoflux Armor

This upgrade uses an Apogee Recycling System to considerably extend nanotech lifespan resulting in the deflection of up to 15% of all damage.

Thermaflux Armor

This upgrade includes GrummelNet's new-and-improved shrapnel visor and redesigned nanotech circulatory system. A significant upgrade from its predecessor, Thermaflux deflects up to 30% of all damage!

Hyperflux Armor

This machine-washable adventure suit boasts an advanced Apogee Recycling System, bullet-resistant visor, and double-stitched Troglosaur hide for added protection. For those expecting a close encounter of the dangerous kind, Hyperflux will deflect up to 50% of all damage!

Zoni Vessel

Zoni collected XX/40
This mystical container allows Ratchet to harness the power of Zoni bioenergy!

Gold Bolts

Gold Bolts: XX/40
One of the rarest forms of currency in the universe, Gold Bolts can be used to purchase new skins!

RYNO V Holo-Plans

RYNO V Holo-Plans XX/10
Collect all ten schematics to form the RYNO V holo-plan!

Treasure Mapper

This handy device reveals the exact location of hidden treasures throughout the galaxy!

Box Basher 2000

Allows you to smash crates with greater efficiency using patent-pending air blast technology!

Armor Magnetizer

This modification polarizes your armor to attract bolts from great distances.

Nefarious Security Card

This encrypted security card is programmed to access restricted areas.

Aphelion

Pulse Cannons (--- Zoni collected)

These dual Zoni blasters fire energy bolts with surgical accuracy.

Press and hold to rapidly fire energy bolts.

Impaler Missiles (--- Zoni collected)

These twin missile launchers home in on enemies by tracking their thermal signatures!

Press to release twin homing missiles.

Aphelion (03 Zoni collected)

The Zoni repaired Aphelion! You are now capable of interplanetary travel.

Thrustmaster 500 (06 Zoni collected)

This Zoni upgrade allows your starship to accelerate at breakneck speeds. Hold to engage afterburners.

Harmonic Plating (09 Zoni collected)

This upgraded starship armor will protect you from the dangers of the Breegus System and beyond!

Ship Tether (12 Zoni collected)

This kinetic ship tether is the perfect instrument for manipulating objects without ever leaving the comfort of your starship! to use ship tether.

Kinetic Demolishers (15 Zoni collected)

This Zoni blaster fires orbs of pure energy capable of ricocheting off targets and maximizing your effectiveness in battle! Hold to switch weapons.

Press to fire kinetic energy blasts.

Plasma Torpedoes (18 Zoni collected)

These Zoni energy missiles can lock on up to four enemies! Hold to switch weapons.

Press and hold to lock on to multiple targets. Release the button to launch a cluster of torpedoes.

Quantum Reflector (21 Zoni collected)

Activating this powerful Zoni shield will deflect any enemy's attack right back at them! to engage shields.

Polarity Plating (24 Zoni collected)

This top-of-the-line starship armor is perfect for long treks through dangerous corners of the galaxy!

Proton Cutters (27 Zoni collected)

This Zoni photon laser unleashes a steady stream of destruction at your enemies! Hold to switch weapons.

Press and hold to fire a torrent of destructive energy.

Swarm Rockets (30 Zoni collected)

This premium Zoni weapon unleashes a deadly swarm of mini-rockets capable of vaporizing most short-range starships! Hold to switch weapons.

Press to launch a cluster of nanorockets.

Xulian Overthruster (35 Zoni collected)

This alien accelerator adds considerable thrust to your starship, allowing it to carve through the galaxy with ease! Hold to engage afterburners.

Galactic Trivia

(Appears on loading screens.)

• Last year the Valkyries were responsible for more than double the amount of transport hijackings as the space pirates, making them the newest and most dangerous threat to inexperienced pilots.
• The Huron Abyss is planet Lumos' largest tourist attraction. Visitors come from the farthest reaches of the universe just to throw stuff into it.
• When the Erebus Supernova decimated the Valkyrie colony, the survivors began a three-decade pilgrimage to Vapedia. When they finally arrived at the planet, all male Valkyries were banished for failing to ask for directions.
• Fongoid males possess a strange vocal tic doctors have been unable to explain for centuries. Terachnoid geneticist Dr. Vrax Brumar believes it may be a genetic defect caused by repeated trips through time, but admits the very notion of time travel is both laughable and impossible.
• When the Agorians realized their battleplex violated the Impenetrable Code of Agorian Honour, they rewrote their bylaws to allow it. A copy of the new, Semi-Impenetrable Code of Agorian Honor can now be found in the Hall of Knowledge.
• Zolar Forest is rumored to be the birthplace of Zahn Gribnak, the famed Fongoid hero defeated by Commander Argos in the Battle of Gimlick Valley.
• When the Great Clock was initiated, Orvus locked himself inside to protect it from those seeking to use it for personal gain. During his reign, he only left three times: once to planet Quartu, once to planet Viceron, and once to planet Zanifar.
• According to the Intergalactic Society of Evolutionary Biologists, the Agorians are the only race in the history of the universe to stop evolving. In fact, no physical or mental changes in their race have been noted in all of recorded history.
• Terachnos was voted "Weakest Planet in the Universe" four-thousand years straight.
• The Nefarious Space Station is roughly one-third the size of Axiom City, and is considered to be the most ridiculously overpowered head-shaped space station ever created. This naturally does not include the evil fortress of Dr. Klauss Blackmatter, whose head-shaped fortress was neither ridiculous nor overpowered.
• Molonoth Fields is now the galaxy's largest junkyard, owned and operated by an industrious race of nomatic creatures known as Vullards. Their chief export is more junk.
• Dr. Nefarious' hatred of asteroids led to the construction of the Hypernova Defense Laser. It was designed to prevent even the toughest asteroids from coming anywhere near Dr. Nefarious or his compatriot Lawrence.
• The computer used to govern the Great Clock uses an advanced PK-73 sisterboard with a raritanium vector shell. The only other one in existence can be found inside the IRIS Supercomputer.
• Despite the Agorians' claim that no non-Agorian has ever won their tournament, there have been rumors that a Lombax once accomplished that very feat. To this day, there has been no evidence to support this claim.
• The Fongoid tribes of Quantos outlawed all forms of technology, save for the occasional supply ship. Only a handful of grummels have been permitted to operate pursuant to Polaris Defense Initiative 1887-Upsilon.
• The Nefarious Space Station was designed and built by Pollyx Industries, and has served as Dr. Nefarious' home since he left Zanifar.
• The Polaris Compendium of Historical Importunateness suggests that Torren IV was once home to a thriving Fongoid metropolis. The reason for abandoning their city was never made clear, but rumors suggest it may have had something to do with the Zoni.
• Pollyx Industries was founded in order to locate and study Zoni technology. However, it's CEO quickly began selling their findings for profit to tyrants like Dr. Nefarious and Lord Vorselon.
• Contrary to popular belief, the Zoni are neither mechanical nor biological. They are sentient beings of pure energy. In order to survive in another dimension, they must confine themselves within special metal bodies.
• The smartest Terachnoid on record was G'Narlax Frahm of Axiom City. He was born with an astounding seven-and-a-half brains.
• The Great Clock's design utilizes over 4.3 trillion moving parts, making it the most complicated piece of machinery in the known universe. Number two is the Iris Supercomputer with 3.2 trillion parts, and number three is a Terachnoid juice maker with 3.1 trillion parts.
• Krell Canyon was once home to the Breegus System's richest raritanium mine. Nowadays it carries a less impressive reputation — as the most frequently-invaded territory in the galaxy.
• The Tombli Outpost is the primary manufacturing plant for Dr. Nefarious' troops and starships.
• When Vapedia was ravaged by volcanoes, the remaining inhabitable portions were lifted into the air by hyperwind suspension fans so as not to come into contact with the lava pits. When the planet cooled, the Valkyries kept their citadel there for defensive reasons.
• The original name for the Tombli Outpost was "The Klunk Memorial Work Camp and Day Spa". However, after several legal battles with Klunk's estate lawyers, the name was changed.
• The Polaris Board of Interstellar Tourism declared planet Quantos "the best-kept secret in the galaxy", citing the planet's friendly natives, unspoiled jungles, and freshwater fjords.
• Prior to Dr. Nefarious' meddling, the hive-minded Zoni assisted in the maintenance of the Great Clock.
• Polaris explorer Max Apogee once claimed to have found a Zoni temple somewhere inside the caverns, but his refusal to create a holo-map caused scepticism.
• Like Clank, Sigmund was constructed away from the Great Clock. Prior to taking his position as Junior Caretaker, he was a cleaner bot on planet Viceron.
• Prior to Dr. Nefarious' arrival, Zanifar was a celebrated Spring Break hot spot. When he arrived, he cancelled Spring Break and convinced the planet's nonviolent inhabitants into building his first base of operations. To this day, no one knows how he managed to do it.
• The Polaris Board of Interstellar Tourism voted planet Torren IV "Second Worst Vacation Spot in Polaris" right behind planet Morklon.
• Before escaping Zordoom Prison, Flint Vorselon (A.K.A. Lord Vorselon) was serving a life sentence for kidnapping Kerchu Ambassador Boogoh.
• After losing his body, Lord Vorselon and his army stormed GrummelNet HQ in Meridian City, where they stole the design for his mechanical suit. To this day, galactic authorities are baffled as to how a disembodied head accomplished the caper.
• Lord Vorselon was once a great Terraklon assassin before he lost his body in a war against the Drophyds of planet Zaurik. His requests for a do-over have thus far gone unanswered.

Moves List

(Accessible from the Options submenu on the Pause menu.)

Ratchet

Double Jump

Press , then to reach higher ground.

High Jump

To perform a High Jump with Clank, hold , then press .

Long Jump

To Long Jump with Clank, get a running start, then press and together. For maximum jumping distance, jump from the very end of the gap.

Ledge Traversal

To grab onto a ledge, simply jump towards it. Jump to a higher ledge with , move left or right using , or drop down using .

Hyper Strike

This powerful wrench slam can be executed by pressing , followed by .

Comet Strike

The Comet Strike is an effective way to reach distant enemies and bolts. Simply press , then to throw your wrench.

Look Mode

For increased aiming accuracy, enter Look Mode by pressing . While in Look Mode, use to aim, to fire, and to move.

Strafe

Strafing greatly increases your tactical efficiency in battle. To strafe, hold while running.

Hoverboots

To activate hoverboots, press . Steer using , and accelerate by holding .

Glide

To glide, jump, then press and hold .

Clank

Heli-Pack Boost

To perform a Heli-Pack Boost with Clank, press . Up to three boosts may be performed in a row.

Heli-Pack Glide

To perform a Heli-Pack Glide with Clank, jump, then press and hold .

Reflect

To reflect attacks with your Chronoscepter, swing it by pressing .

Aphelion

Barrel Roll

To evade fire from enemy ships, press in the direction you would like to roll.

U-Turn

To perform a u-turn, pull back on .

Help

(Accessible from the Options submenu on the Pause menu.)

• to move.
• Collect bolts from crates and enemies.
• Collect Nanotech to restore your health.
• Your health is full.
• Use to look at the ocular scanners.
• Hold to enter Look Mode.
• You can adjust your camera controls in the Options Menu.
• Press to jump.
• Press in mid-air for Heli-Pack boost.
• Press + to Heli-Pack boost.
• to punch.
• After Heli-Pack boosting with , you will glide for a short time.
• Up to 3 Heli-Pack boosts may be performed in a row by pressing .
• Use to time Heli-Pack boosts and glide farther.
• Press to swing the wrench.
• Press to fire weapon.
• Press + to throw wrench.
• Press to latch onto winch crank.
• Use to turn winch crank.
• Press , then press again to double jump.
• Collect bolts to purchase weapons, armor, and ammo at GrummelNet vendors.
• Hold to switch weapons
• Press to display the area map.
• to move and to aim in Look Mode.
• To modify your Constructo weapon, select it from the Inventory menu and press .
• Press to attach to bolt crank.
• Use to turn bolt crank.
• Skill Points are used to unlock items in the Extras menu.
• Use your wrench to capture Zoni by pressing .
• Hold to strafe.
• Use to pilot ship. Push forward to thrust and pull back to slow down.
• Use your radar to locate objectives pulsing (Yellow) and enemies (Red).
• Press to fire blasters and press to fire homing missiles.
• Use wrench to tether the bridge and to pull it.
• Use to pull out versa-fuses.
• Traverse ionized surfaces using your Gravity Boots.
• Shoot Plasma Containers to take out nearby enemies.
• Your radar shows major points of interest like planets (Blue) and moons (Green).
• Use to change radio stations.
• Press to access an orbital moon map.
• HINT: Get a recorded Clank onto the button to open the exit door.
• HINT: Stop recording after opening the exit door, then use a different Clank to walk through.
• HINT: Record Clank stepping on the button. Then record a different Clank walking through the exit door.
• HINT: Making a new recording is the only way to play back existing recordings.
• HINT: When Clank stops recording, he will always warp back to the Time Pads.
• HINT: Use recorded Clanks to stand on the buttons that open the exit door.
• Clank may choose to bypass this puzzle from the Time Pad controls.
• HINT: Get a recorded Clank onto the button in the chamber to open the exit door.
• HINT: Re-recording Clanks is a necessary tactic to get through most exit doors.
• HINT: Re-record a Clank, repeat what that Clank did before, then move on to do more.
• HINT: Don't forget to let the recorded Clank into the chamber to open the exit door.
• HINT: Clank must start a new recording in order to play back old recordings.
• HINT: Clank may preview the recorded actions of a past-self by standing on that Time Pad.
• HINT: Stop recording after Clank steps on a button. When played back, that Clank will remain on the button.
• HINT: If a recorded entity fails, Clank probably needs to operate an elevator or open a chamber.
• HINT: Once the exit door is open, determine which recorded Clank is not needed to hold the door open, and exit with that one.
• Press to throw Time Bomb.
• Press to swing the Chronoscepter.
• HINT: Stop recording while Clank is holding the exit door open.
• HINT: Follow Clank's recorded self across, then exit when the recording holds the door open.
• HINT: Recorded entities will fail if they cannot complete their recorded path.
• Re-record your past-self and step off the button to raise the elevator.
• HINT: Stop recording while Clank is holding the elevator down.
• HINT: Remember to step off the elevator button to let the elevator back up.
• HINT: After getting a recorded Clank up the elevator, re-record him and then take the real Clank up the elevator.
• HINT: Clanks will sit down when they have no more recording to play back.
• HINT: Make sure to hold elevators and doors long enough for recorded Clanks to traverse them.
• HINT: Remember to step off the elevator button to let Clank up the elevator.
• HINT: Wait a moment before stepping on the elevator button so the next Clank has time to get to the elevator.
• HINT: Have one Clank go up the elevator and open the exit door, and the other go across the bottom to reach the exit door.
• HINT: Don't forget to let the recorded Clank up the elevator before moving on to the exit door.
• HINT: When raising an elevator, record a Clank going to the elevator first, then record a different Clank raising the elevator.
• HINT: Remember to let recorded entities into chambers and up elevators before Clank runs ahead.
• HINT: Explore a puzzle before starting recording to figure out what all the elements will do.
• HINT: If Clank makes a mistake with one recording, just re-record it. It is not necessary to delete all recordings.
• Pull back on to perform a U-turn.
• Look for more Camo Crates to find hidden bolts.
• Use the wrench to rotate the platform then jump on it.
• Use your wrench to lower the spring pad, then jump on it.
• Use your wrench to lower the catapult, then jump on it.
• Press to jump on grind rail.
• Press to pick up battery bots.
• Press to throw objects.
• Hold and press to throw the Omniwrench.
• left + to switch rails.
• right + to switch rails.
• Equip gadgets using .
• to equip Hoverboots.
• Hold to accelerate.
• Use accelerator to jump ramps.
• Press to latch onto hover bolt.
• Use to align the hover bolt. Press to launch forward.
• Press to kick off a kick pad.
• Hold to glide while in the air.
• Hold to engage afterburners.
• Use the Thrustmaster 500 to defeat the orbital barrier.
• Press to equip Swingshot.
• Hold to use Swingshot.
• Jump over the gap and hold to use Swingshot.
• Hold to charge up the dynamo, then let go to unleash it. Use SIXAXIS™ to steer the dynamo around.
• Shoot the comet to expose the core.
• HINT: Use two recorded Clanks to open the exit door, and the third to walk through.
• Press to fire at broken time anomalies to fix them.
• Be careful not to touch fixed time anomalies. They will re-break.
• to direct temporal beam. to manipulate planet.
• Time anomalies will become more severely broken over time and require longer to fix.
• Critically broken time anomalies will split into multiple time anomalies if not fixed.
• Destroy Seekers before they can re-break fixed time anomalies.
• Press to deflect projectiles.
• The Smart Bomb Power Up will unleash a wave of energy that will fix nearby anomalies and destroy nearby Seekers.
• HINT: Re-record one Clank multiple times and do additional things each time.
• HINT: Don't forget to let the recorded Clank into the chamber before moving on.
• HINT: Don't forget to step off the button to let Clank up the elevator.
• HINT: Once one Clank is holding the exit door, use the other Clank to go through.
• The Energize Power Up will allow your beam to fix anomalies extra quickly.
• HINT: Use one Clank to keep the platforms energized while the second traverses them.
• HINT: Time out heli-pack boosts and Clank will glide farther.
• HINT: Get one Clank up the elevator, then use him to lower the other elevator for the other Clanks.
• HINT: Don't forget to let the recorded Clank up the elevator before moving on.
• HINT: After letting your other two Clanks up the elevator, move on to open one of the exit door buttons.
• The Slow Time Power Up will slow time across the planet.
• Press + to pull off Agorian exoshields.
• Use your wrench to throw bombs back at the Agorians!
• Use the fusion turret to shoot down the clusterbombs!
• Prevent the pyrospinners from breaching the energy barrier!
• Defeat your foes using the Tetramites.
• Plug in the battery bots before time runs out!
• Press and hold to enter scoped view with the Plasma Striker.
• Jump onto the Hydroplant to reach elevated areas.
• Jump onto the ledge to grab on.
• to move along the ledge.
• Press to jump up to the next ledge.
• Press to drop off the ledge.
• Avoid breaking Mist Tanks. Red Mist makes Agorians go berserk.
• Hold and press to attach to objects.
• Hold for homing missiles. to fire fusion turret.
• Hold over water to fill the OmniSoaker.
• Use the OmniSoaker to fill the Hydroplant.
• Extract Breegus nectar using the OmniSoaker, then feed it to the Tetramites!
• The Tetramite swarm is invincible. Try using the OmniSoaker to distract the Tetramites with Breegus nectar.
• Press to use ship tether.
• Use the Ship Tether to defeat the orbital barrier.
• Pollen Plants rain down exploding bulbs onto enemies.
• Press to pick up seeds.
• Press to drop seeds.
• Use the oil dispenser to fill the OmniSoaker with oil.
• Heated surfaces must be cooled first to avoid damage.
• Press to fire missiles.
• HINT: Two Clanks will have to help each other up the left and right paths.
• HINT: After helping out a recorded Clank, move on to the next elevator or button.
• HINT: When one Clank opens the exit door, take the other Clank up the elevator and through the door.
• HINT: Get all of your Clanks up the two elevators to get through the exit door.
• HINT: Remember to hold the elevator down long enough for all of the Clanks to get onto it.
• HINT: Don't forget to bring the Clank that activates the gear platforms up the elevator.
• Rip out the versa-fuses to lower Carina's shield.
• Ratchet now has Time Bombs!
• Press to equip Time Bomb.
• Use the Quantum Reflector to defeat the orbital barrier.
• Press to engage shields.
• to call Lawrence
• Use the Galactic Map to return to the Great Clock.

Hints

(Appears on loading screens.)

• Collect every Zoni for a special surprise.
• Gliding will help control your descent after large jumps, as well as gain a shooting advantage over your enemies.
• Don't forget to adjust your control settings to fit your style of play.
• Check out the arcade in the Agorian Battleplex for some fun holo-games.
• Shoot oil around your enemy's feet and light it on fire using a wrench slam.
• Don't know where to go? Bring up your map by pressing .
• Use the wrench throw while hoverbooting to grab battery bots.
• Trap strong enemies with the Mag-Net Launcher while you finish off the smaller ones.
• Don't forget, you can return to planets you have already completed and grab any Zoni or RYNO V schematics you may have missed.
• Try slowing enemies down with Time Bombs before finishing them off with the Chronoscepter.
• If you find yourself in a tight spot, use the Groovitron Glove to catch a breath and watch some sweet dance moves.
• Don't forget to customize your Constructo weapons for maximum effectiveness! Try different combinations and see what works best for your play style.
• Having trouble sniping? Try freezing the enemy with a CryoMine, then switch to the Plasma Striker so you can hit their vulnerable spot.
• Strafe often! Holding will improve your tactical efficiency on the battlefield.
• Don't forget! Hold + to zoom in with the Plasma Striker. Aim for the red indicators for extra damage!
• Be sure to upgrade your Constructo weapons for added impact.
• If space combat gets too hectic, use the afterburners to quickly get out of the hot zone.
• Use missiles often. They auto-track and do more damage than your blasters.
• Unsure of where to go? Press to use the moon map.
• In space, use Aphelion's missiles to hit groups of enemies. They auto-track and do more damage than your blasters.
• For a harder version of the game, go to the Extras menu and enter Challenge Mode!

Agorian Battleplex

(Arena challenge descriptions.)

Championship I

Bronze Cup

Welcoming Party

Survive five rounds of deadly combat in the Agorian Battleplex!

Armageddon Outta Here

When the Battleplex received an extra shipment of trillium blades and pyrocidic flame bursters, management decided to make the best of the situation. The result is a 5-round death course worthy of Ortax the Merciless.

Return to Sender

Defeat 10 Agorians with their own bombs!

Death From Above

Thanks to a "design your own death course" contest held by the Agorians, one sadistic child's dream has become your nightmare. Survive 3 waves of combat while navigating an array of deadly sinking platforms!

Bros Before Foes

Partner up with a gladiator of "modest intelligence" for a series of battles, culminating in an Agorian rite of passage called "Mauling by War Grok".

Silver Cup

Gone in 60 Seconds

Defeat 60 enemies in 60 seconds!

Fun With Fusion Turrets

The Vullards donated a fusion turret to the Battleplex as a peace offering. To show their appreciation, the Agorians have offered to suspend their next invasion and instead focus their attention on you! Use the turret to destroy 50 Agorian clusterbombs!

The Art of Negotiation

The Agorian Council for Equal-Opportunity Dismemberment feels your arsenal is a tad excessive. Survive an onslaught of bloodthirsty gladiators using only the wrench and your trusty Negotiator.

Name Your Poison

Gladiators will be exposed to Virox poison gas, a failed GrummelNet aftershave repurposed as a lethal toxin and used in Agorian torture pits across the galaxy. The only way to shut it down is to defeat your opponents!

Triumvirate of Terror

Test your might against the Elite Hydra Tank, a fully-armored Agorian prototype harnessing electrostorm fission shockers, omniflux pulse blasters, and detachable hydra turrets. Oh, and cup holders.

Gold Cup

Untouchable

A challenge for the hardest of the core: defeat 5 rounds of enemies without taking a single hit!

Endangered Species

Local Hunter's Union 865 has formally protested your participation in this competition. To assuage their anger, the council has agreed to let them all take you on at once! Can you survive 3 minutes alone with a battalion of Agorian thugs?

The Quick and the Dead

A group of Terachnoids has been spreading rumors that you mocked the Agorians' underdeveloped legs. As a result, they've decided to take their revenge with the help of some thrashers. Defeat all 100 of them before the timer runs out!

Agorian Roulette

Your competitors have challenged you to a game of Agorian Roulette! During the battle, a moderator from the Agorian Council for Equal-Opportunity Dismemberment will teleport a random weapon into your hands every 20 seconds!

Double Jeopardy

What happens when you pair a bloodthirsty War Grok with an Elite Hydra Tank? Either the deadliest tag-team in the known universe, or the most awkward blind date on record. Or both.

We're betting both.

Championship II

Raritanium Cup

Fire Proof

The Pyrospinners have been reprogrammed to spend the next two minutes breaching the battleplex energy barrier. Prevent 5 of them from succeeding using only your Constructo Shotgun!

Toxic Engagement

Despite warnings by the Agorian Public Health and Water Slide Department, officials have sanctioned the use of lethal gas during their tournaments. For this challenge, a deadly toxin will be released while you battle a War Grok using nothing but your Omniwrench!

The Exterminator

"Death by Tetramite" is the noblest death an Agorian warrior can suffer. Luckily for them, you've been handed an OmniSoaker full of nectar and a live Tetramite burrow. Send your opponents to their doom without becoming insect food yourself!

Battery Bots on the Battlefield

The battery bots controlling the Agorian teleporters have revolted, resulting in an uncontrollable flow of bloodthirsty gladiators. To activate the emergency cutoff switch, you'll have to return the bots to their sockets before time runs out!

Overkill

The Agorians created a challenge so deadly it was officially declared "impossible" by the Terachnoid Consortium of Statisticians. To win, you'll have to survive 20 rounds of combat, a hungry War Grok, and the meanest Hydra Tank this side of the Vartan Nebula.