Into the Nexus menu transcript

Into the Nexus menu transcript comprises the full verbal transcript of the menu screens and descriptions in Into the Nexus.

See Into the Nexus script for the verbal transcript of in-game dialogue.

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Difficulty level

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

Cadet

Enemies have been made aware of your trainee status and have agreed to take it easy on you.

Hero

An adventure for experienced players whose middle name may or may not be "Danger." (But it probably isn't, because that would be weird.)

Legend

For expert players who wear their hats backwards and walk away from explosions in slow-motion. A mode so tough the very mention of it is said to have made a Blargian Snagglebeast shed a single fearful tear — and then shove it back into its eye.

Challenge Mode

(Selectable on the main menu after having completed the game.)

Keep all your weapons and replay a harder version of the game to get new weapon upgrades and earn more bolts with the bolt multiplier!

Activating Challenge Mode will start a new story campaign with your full arsenal, items, and progression. You will lose all your gadgets and planet coordinates on starting this new game. Are you sure you want to activate Challenge Mode?

CANCEL OK

The Story So Far

(Appears on the loading screen.)

Nebulox Seven

Ratchet, Clank, Cronk, and Zephyr are transporting notorious criminal Vendra Prog to the Vartax Detention Facility.

Vendra and Neftin destroyed the Nebulox Seven, along with Cronk and Zephyr! Ratchet and Clank will have to find a way out of the debris field or share the same fate.

With Vendra and Neftin on the run, Ratchet and Clank will need to track them through the Zarkov Sector, a haunted and abandoned system on the edge of Polaris.

Planet Yerek

Ratchet and Clank stowed away on a Thugs-4-Less ship and arrived at Planet Yerek. Having broken the news of Cronk and Zephyr's death to Talwyn, Ratchet has vowed to find and capture the Prog twins.

Ratchet and Clank have discovered that a Terachnoid named Pollyx is being forced to work for Vendra and Neftin. They'll need to find him to find out what they're working on.

Pollyx has informed Ratchet and Clank that the Progs are experimenting with dimensional rift technology. They have set up operations behind their old home, the Meero Orphanage.

Vendra and Neftin have built their own Dimensionator and are using it to bring in Nether creatures from another dimension!

Rescued by Captain Qwark, Ratchet and Clank now have access to their ship. They now must travel to planet Silox, where the twins are carrying out the next phase of their secret experiment.

Planet Kragg

Ratchet and Clank set off for the Thugs-4-Less battle event, Destructapalooza. They plan to win the featured prize, a GrummelNet jetpack!

Ratchet and Clank head to Destructapalooza where they can win lots of bolts and some big prizes!

Planet Silox

Having won the GrummelNet Jetpack at Destructapalooza, Ratchet and Clank travel to planet Silox, where the twins are carrying out the next phase of their secret experiment.

Vendra and Neftin have been conditioning the Silox atmosphere in order to help the Nether Leader cross into their reality. Faced with a new threat from another dimension, Ratchet and Clank race there to stop them.

Ratchet and Clank pinpoint Vendra and Neftin's location at the Sky Train station, but suffer a temporary setback when they realize they lack a critical gadget needed to access the city sewer system.

Ratchet and Clank pinpoint Vendra and Neftin's location at the Sky Train station. Having acquired the GrummelNet jetpack, they now must set off through the city sewer system to find the twins.

Ratchet and Clank have shut down the pumps allowing them to travel through the city sewer system. With a little luck, they'll be able to stop the Progs from bringing in any more Nethers.

Ratchet and Clank have arrived at the Sky Train Station in hopes of confronting the twins and bringing them to justice.

The only way Ratchet and Clank can get to Vendra is through her brother Neftin. He isn't going to make this easy for them.

The Progs are down. Ratchet defeated Neftin, but the Nether Leader betrayed Vendra Prog and trapped her in the Netherverse! Now the only two things capable of stopping the Nethers are lost in another reality, putting the galaxy in great peril.

Planet Thram

The only way to stop the Nethers is to get Vendra back. Ratchet and Clank will have to join forces with Neftin in order to save her from the Netherverse.

Planet Igliak

Neftin directs Ratchet and Clank to a museum in Meridian City that houses the original Dimensionator. They'll need that device in order to save Vendra and banish the Nethers!

Having acquired the Dimensionator, Ratchet and Clank will have to fight off the Nether army while Neftin and his crew repair the artifact!

Ratchet and Clank will need to fend off the Nether Leader while Neftin and Pollyx fix the only thing that can stop him — the Dimensionator!

Mission descriptions

Nebulox Seven Prison Ship, Cerulean Sector

Wake up Cronk and Zephyr

It's time to wake up Vendra Prog. Meet with Cronk and Zephyr so they can take her out of cryosleep.

Go to the Monitoring Station

The cryosleep controls are in the Monitoring Station. Get there to wake up Vendra Prog.

Go to the Containment Wing to Secure Vendra Prog

The ship's power core has been disrupted. Make sure Vendra Prog is secure.

Reactivate the Proton Field on Vendra's cell

The Proton Field that keeps Vendra's powers at bay needs to be reactivated. Locate the rogue battery bots and plug them into the containment cell.

Restore Power to the Nebulox Seven

Vendra has disrupted the power core. Help Cronk and Zephyr restore power.

Stop Thugs from freeing Vendra Prog

The Nebulox Seven is under attack! Stop the Thugs-4-Less from freeing Vendra.

Find Vendra Prog on the Nebulox bridge

Vendra Prog is free. Cut her off at the Nebulox bridge.

Escape the Nebulox Debris Field

It's too late for Cronk and Zephyr, but you can still escape.

Meero Ruins, Planet Yerek

Explore the Meero Ruins

Vendra and Neftin have set up a base of operations here. Explore the ruins and find out what they're up to.

Enter the Azeril Caverns

Vendra and Neftin are developing secret tech somewhere in the Azeril Caverns. Search for Pollyx, who is heading up the efforts.

Find Pollyx

Pollyx's lab is somewhere in the Azeril Caverns. Find him and discover more about the Progs' intentions.

Test the Rift Cracker

Pollyx has updated Clank with a Rift Cracker so he can enter the Netherverse!

Find a path to the Meero Orphanage

Clank's new Rift Cracker should help find a path to the Meero Orphanage, where Vendra and Neftin are located.

Head to the Meero Orphanage

Pollyx has indicated that Vendra and Neftin's base of operations are in the orphanage.

Find Vendra and Neftin (Yerek)

Vendra and Neftin's base of operations are nearby. Search the orphanage for their whereabouts.

Escape the Nethers

Vendra has unleashed Nether creatures from another dimension. Escape while you can!

Investigate the Thugs-4-Less outpost

The Thugs have likely set up camp here. Investigate the outpost and learn more about their operations.

Destructapalooza, Planet Kragg

Enter Destructapalooza tournament on Planet Kragg

The Thugs-4-Less have their own recruiting tournament. If you can find a ship, head over to Planet Kragg and win a Jetpack upgrade!

Win the Bronze Cup

Win the Bronze Cup for cash prizes and the big reward: a GrummelNet Jetpack upgrade!

Win the Silver Cup

The Silver Cup is now available for winning cash and prizes!

Win the Gold Cup

The Gold Cup is now available for winning cash and prizes!

Weeblesnog City, Planet Silox

Fly to Planet Silox

Vendra and Neftin have something planned on Planet Silox. Fly there and stop them before they get the chance!

Find Vendra and Neftin (Silox)

The Prog twins are somewhere in the city. Find them and stop them from bringing the Nethers into this realm!

Make your way to the relay station

Thugs-4-Less is using the relay station to communicate with the Progs. Access it and track their location.

Power up the Weeblesnog water pumps

Power up the water pumps to drain the water to the sewers.

Travel to the sky train station

Vendra and Neftin are at the sky train station! Get there and stop them from letting the Nethers into our realm!

Defeat Neftin Prog

Neftin is the only one who stands between you and his sister. Defeat him and stop Vendra from unleashing the leader of the Nethers!

Return to your ship

The Nethers have invaded! Escape to the Aphelion!

Hagrow Swampland, Planet Thram

Go to Planet Thram

Neftin said he will meet you in the Hagrow Swampland of Planet Thram. Head there so you can find out how to stop the Nether invasion!

Find 10 Gargathon horns

The Smuggler is offering to trade a pair of hoverboots for 10 Gargathon horns. Getting those boots should help you find Neftin!

Trade horns for hoverboots

Head back to the Smuggler and trade your Gargathon horns for some Hoverboots!

Find Neftin's hideout

Now that you've got the hoverboots, you can go further out into the swamp and find Neftin's hideout.

Trade 30 horns for access to the fuel station

In addition to paying you a huge bounty, the Smuggler is offering to repair the jetpack fuelling station.

Sell horns to the Smuggler

The Smuggler is buying horns, bring him any you find for some bolts!

Find the Smuggler's parrot

The Smuggler and his parrot are having a disagreement. Find the wayward bird and help them work out their differences.

Return to the Smuggler to collect the reward

You've rescued the Smuggler's bird — return to him for the reward.

Find the 5 keys

According to the Smuggler, if you find 5 keys, he may be able to help you open the safe.

Talk to the Smuggler

The Smuggler claims he can help you find the final key to the vault.

Acquire the remaining Gargathon horns

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Trade horns for vault key

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Open the Vault

You have all the vault keys, you can now open the vault.

Give the RYNO plans to the Plumber

The Plumber will make you a RYNO if you give him all the RYNO plan pieces.

Meridian City, Planet Igliak

Head to the museum on Planet Igliak

Go to Meridian City on planet Igliak to find the Dimensionator and bring back the only hope of stopping the Nethers: Vendra Prog!

Find the Dimensionator

The Museum of Intergalactic History houses the original Lombax Dimensionator. Find it and bring back Vendra Prog, the key to stopping the Nethers!

Fight off the Nether Invasion

Neftin and Pollyx will need some time to fix the Dimensionator. Keep the Nethers at bay and save Meridian City!

Defeat the Netherbrutes

According to Talwyn, a group of elite Netherbrutes are leading the assault on Meridian City. Defeat them and turn the tide of the battle!

Rendezvous with Neftin

The Nether Leader has begun rampaging the city. Meet up with Neftin and help him get that Dimensionator working!

Fight the Nether Leader!

Distract the Nether Leader while Neftin and Pollyx repair the Dimensionator!

Find Vendra Prog

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Free Vendra Prog

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Netherverse Challenges

Replay any of the Clank Netherverse challenges you have discovered.

Destructapalooza

(Arena challenge descriptions.)

Bronze Cup

Introductory Beating

Destructapalooza would like to welcome you with three rounds of angry Thugs and perilous hazards.

Mangled

Test your fighting skills by surviving a battle around the Destructapalooza's prized death trap, The Mangler!

Pest Control

Quell the Serathoid infestation before time runs out!

Blazebot Battle

The Polaris Consortium of Robotic Gladiators labels the Blazebot "a brutal, blood-crazed killer not fit for regulation arenas." Thankfully the Destructapalooza is not a regulated arena.

Silver Cup

To The Skies

Try the GrummelNet jetpack and take to the skies. Fly through all the rings and defeat all the Thugs!

Put Through The Grinder

The Thugs have rebuilt the Mangler and given it a few new death traps.

Like A Flying Lombax

Use your new jetpack to embark on an airborne assault on our elite team of Thugs.

Zero Hour Blitz

Can you defeat the many rounds of enemies before the time runs out?

Gargathon Hunter

The Thugs searched three systems for the meanest, ugliest Gargathon out there. Now you get to fight him!

Gold Cup

Doom Canyon

Grab your hoverboots and take on Doom Canyon, the Thugs' personal death course! To win, reach the Hill of Horrors, activate the Bolt Crank of Pain, and arrive safely at the Platform of Salvation — all while Thugs try to murder you.

Precision Shooter

Use the Temporal Repulsor to blast enemies back into the Mangler!

Revenge Of The Thugs

A few of the Thugs from the Nebulox raid heard you entered the competition, and are looking to finish the job. Take them on both in the sky and on the ground!

Wrench-O-Rama

Defeat waves of enemies with only the Omniwrench and earn extra time for each kill!

Return Of The Mangler

Bigger. Badder. Manglier. Go toe-to-toe with the baddest death machine ever constructed.

The Bigger They Are

The Thugs have constructed the Progbot for their training exercises. Defeat Neftin's robotic double and take home the cup!

Platinum Cup

(Only accessible in Challenge Mode.)

Lightning Rounds

Makes "Zero Hour Blitz" look like an awkward slow dance at the high school prom.

Stay Frosty

Earn points with each kill from a Blizz-O-Matic snow-nova.

Cracking Time

Crack thug skulls and earn time to break some more!

Kill Shot

This modified Plasma Striker only does damage on weak point hits. Make every shot count!

Iron Lombax

Do you have what it takes to endure a Destructapalooza challenge so long that it would make a Gargathon cry?

Inventory

(Accessible from the in-game Pause Menu.)

Weapons

Omniblaster

This advanced energy pistol fires high-velocity proton blasts with lethal accuracy.

Dual Omniblasters

Get automatic action star status by firing two Omniblasters at the same time!

Fusion Grenade

Creates a big "boom" that kills aliens. What more do you need?

Fusion Bomb

Upon exploding, grenades will release a cluster of Pyrocidic Nitroballs.

Temporal Repulsor

This temporal shotgun uses quantum energy to add even more stopping power to its deadly ammunition.

Quantum Repulsor

Each round contains a vial of Zoni energy that traps every victim in a temporary stasis field.

Nightmare Box

This handy gadget summons ghosts and goblins from a parallel universe. Perfect for fighting off enemies, or exploiting the carpool lane.

Terrorizer

Each box contains a pyrocidic core that explodes the moment our Ghouls grow tired of scaring the daylights out of your enemies.

Winterizer

Originally designed to create snowmen during the holiday season, this cheery weapon will deck the halls with the battered bodies of those who seek to dispatch you.

Blizz-O-Matic

Snowmen unleash a frost nova that transforms nearby opponents into even more snowmen. Start a chain reaction and turn the battlefield into a wintery wasteland!

Mr. Zurkon

This humble synthenoid is programmed to protect its operator on the battlefield.

Zurkon Jr.

Zurkon Jr. is always ready for a fight.

Zurkon Family

If you think Zurkon and Son are a force to be reckoned with, just wait until you meet Mom! Mrs. Zurkon joins the Zurkon men on the battlefield.

Plasma Striker

A long-range assassination weapon that uses GrummelNet's patented bioscope to locate vulnerable spots on any enemy.

Plasma Slayer

Special Raritanium-coated rounds fire straight through enemies, making each shot twice as lethal!

Nether Blades

GrummelNet stole the specs for this weapon from Vendra Prog, who designed this weapon while she was in preschool. Some people get bored making macaroni tissue boxes.

Prog Blades

Neftin augmented this weapon with lightweight Carbonox-fiber blades that fly at extremely high velocity.

Vortex Grenade

This dark matter hand grenade creates a ball of negative energy guaranteed to vanquish all foes in its range.

Singularity Grenade

A black-market reality compressor creates black holes that vanquish enemies into oblivion!

Warmonger

This rocket launcher fires high-velocity, Raritanium-tipped warheads that reduce foes to powdered ash and broken dreams.

Peacemaker

Both deadly and ironic, the Peacemaker fires rockets equipped with a charge of explosive shrapnel.

Netherbeast

Legal-ish behavioral conditioning methods were used to turn this murderous Nether into a loyal bodyguard.

Netherfiend

Your little Nether is all grown up. His new razor-sharp fins cause a wider path of carnage that will make you proud.

RYNO VII

The "intergalactic mic drop" of any hero's arsenal, this blacklisted, highly-illegal, soil-your-undies assault weapon ends arguments with death and destruction. It also makes a killer quiche.

RYNO VII Xtreme

They said it couldn't be done. They said it was crazy to even try. Well "They", behold the RYNO VII Xtreme, awesome made awesome-er.

Gadgets

(Accessible from the in-game Pause Menu.)

Omniwrench Millennium 12

This handy tool fends off bloodthirsty foes who invade your personal space. It also fixes most household plumbing problems.

Heli-Pack

The Heli-Pack allows you to perform a High Jump by jumping from a crouched position. To perform a Long Jump, run, hold and then immediately jump. To Glide, simply press and hold while in the air.

Clank Light

Inventor Big Al had this to say: "It's simple. I used a hyperflux torch light, an anti-gravity core, and patched into Clank's CPU. Voilà! This baby shines a light where you need it and even responds to the command, 'Order Pizza!'"

Grav Tether

Pollyx invented this gravity defying gadget to transport its user across bottomless chasms and death pits. Any fear of using it is quickly alleviated by the soothing music it plays. To use the Grav Tether, aim at a Grav Target and press .

Swingshot

This energy-based grapnel device is compatible with a broad range of versa-targets.

Hoverboots

These Hoverboots are strikingly similar to Ratchet's own Hoverboots, passed down from his father, Kaden. They even smell the same. Hold to use the Hoverboots.

Rift Cracker

Pollyx's highly experimental fusion of transdimensional portal technology and robotic systems yielded this upgrade. With it, Clank can find and enter the Netherverse! Safety not guaranteed.

GrummelNet Jetpack

This oddly specific Destructapalooza prize turns Clank into a jetpack. Just access an oddly convenient fuelling station and take to the skies!

Items

(Accessible from the in-game Pause Menu.)

Nebulox Armor

Polaris Defense Troops don this durable armor when on duty aboard the Nebulox prison ship.

Volcanox/Pyronox Armor

Ratchet's Volcanox Armor is inspired by Gadgetron's popular Infernox Armor. This lightweight, durable suit is for the fashion-conscious adventurer. Besides granting a 5% damage-reduction, it also all but guarantees “Best-Dressed” awards at high-school reunions.

Thug Armor (LEVEL 1)

This mercenary gear is made of Sargassian Troglosaur hide and decreases damage by 20%. Perfect for committing felonies.

Terachnoid Armor (LEVEL 2)

Terachnoid Sage Filgram Splendleforg spent so much time being subjected to galactic wedgies that he engineered this special armor. It decreases damage by 35% and, of course, is wedgie-proof.

Nether Armor (LEVEL 3)

GrummelNet has noticed you have encountered Nethers, and would love to help! This concept armor is one-of-a-kind and engineered to assist you in the battle against these interdimensional foes. Absorbs 50% damage.

Gold Bolt

Gold Bolts can be found throughout the galaxy, and can be used to purchase Omega weapons in Challenge Mode.

Raritanium

This rare mineral is accepted by GrummelNet weapon vendors in exchange for weapon upgrades.

RYNO VII Holo-Plan

A part of a plan for a new RYNO super-weapon. The Plumber split the plan into pieces to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.

Treasure Mapper

This handy device reveals the exact location of hidden treasures in your planet maps!

Weapon upgrades

(Accessed from the upgrade screen of the GrummelNet weapon vendors.)

Bolts

Increase the amount of bolts you earn using this weapon. Then use it to buy more weapons!

Raritanium

Increase the amount of Raritanium you earn using this weapon.

Rate of Fire

Fire your weapon faster so you can save the galaxy and be home in time for Lance and Janice.

Range

Impress your friends by taking out enemies from a distance. Then question why they're impressed by something so grim.

Damage

This makes stuff hurt more.

Blast Radius

Supercharging your weapon's output means enemies will just have to learn to run faster.

Ammo

Increasing ammo capacity is the leading cause of not dying in 9 out of 10 galactic adventurers.

Ammo Drop

Increase amount of ammo picked up from ammo crates.

Kinetic Pulse

Your Omniblaster's shots will launch enemies into the air!

Nitroball Count

Release even more Pyrocidic Nitroballs upon detonation.

Nitroball Damage

Pyrocidic Nitroballs will cause additional damage.

Core Charge

Direct hits will cause additional damage.

Sticky Grenades

Timed explosives that stick to nearby surfaces or enemies.

Sticky Damage

Sticky grenades will cause additional damage.

Quantum Blast

Point blank shots contain an added blast of Zoni energy that sends enemies flying.

Absolute Zero

Increase snow-nova damage.

Deck the Halls

Breaking snowmen will drop helpful presents on the battlefield.

Ghoul Health

Make your Ghouls tougher!

Pyrocidic Boost

Ghouls' Pyrocidic Core makes an even bigger explosion.

Terror Amplifier

Ghouls scare enemies from even further away.

Ghoul Army

Deploy even more Ghouls at once.

Pyrocidic Distillation

Ghouls' Pyrocidic Core is a higher level of concentration and deals more damage to enemies.

Phantom Shot

Ghouls spit a corrosive compound at nearby enemies. Eww.

Staying Power

Zurkons will last even longer after deployment.

Proton Blast

The Zurkons let their powers combine for a lethal charge shot.

Loyal Protector

Getting hit will cause an equipped Netherbeast to counterattack.

Killshot

Increase damage on weak point hits.

Chrono Disruptor

Aiming causes the time to slow down.

Duration

Longer duration means that your weapon keeps working so you don't have to.

Naked Singularity

More enemies will be instantly pulled into the black hole.

Mass Expander

Increase the number of enemies that can get caught in the vortex.

Tachyon Pulse

Each grenade emits damaging energy pulses.

Vortex Cluster

Why create one vortex when you can throw multiple?

Shrapnel Cache

Increase number of shrapnel shards ejected by upgraded rocket.

Thermal Targeting

Rockets will home in on enemies' heat signatures.

Blade Multiplier

Blades split into 2 after first bounce.

Reinforced Blades

Blades will damage more targets before expiring.

Game Hints

(Appears on the loading screen.)

• A good scare will blow up a Bursting Blekko.
• Tap to quickly swap to your previous weapon.
• Hold and press while running to long jump.
• Stand still and hold then press to high jump.
• Weapon wheel full? Press or to switch pages.
• Shoot the Gargathon's horns to take them out quicker.
• Weapons receive a special upgrade upon reaching level 3.
• Remove Grav Streams by pointing at them and pressing .
• Upgrade the Temporal Repulsor to LVL 3 for some added kick!
• Upgrade the Winterizer with raritanium for some holiday gifts!
• Shoot enemy weak points from a distance with the Plasma Striker.
• Upgrade the Nightmare Box with raritanium to give it a range attack.
• Hold to glide when Clank is falling both vertically and horizontally.
• Grav Stream energy always flows toward the second point you place.
• Hold and press to Grav Leap on to a mag-surface while in zero-g.
• You can change the difficulty from the Pause Menu under Game Options.
• Press in the weapons vendor to upgrade your weapons with raritanium!
• Tap to quickly swap to your previous weapon to perform weapon combos.
• The Temporal Repulsor is great for taking out Thug grenades that land near you.
• Like some risk with your reward? Try an overhead wrench strike while jetpacking.
• Check your gold bolt and raritanium amounts in the Inventory menu under Items.
• Beat the game and play Challenge Mode for extreme difficulty and a bolt multiplier!
• Tee up enemies with the Vortex Grenade, then take them out with a heavy weapon.
• Fire the Warmonger at the ground near enemy groups to ensure a hit and take them all out!