The OmniSoaker is a gadget in A Crack in Time. It can absorb almost any liquid, including water, Breegus nectar, and oil. These can then be dispensed from the OmniSoaker as a means of interacting with the environment.
The OmniSoaker was originally engineered by the vullards for raritanium mines.[1] In "Explore Vogal Caves", Ratchet was given an OmniSoaker by a vullard in Krell Canyon on planet Lumos.
Gameplay[]
The OmniSoaker spraying nectar.
The OmniSoaker is equipped with 
. Its three liquids perform different functions:
- Water can be absorbed from pools of water and some dispensers. It can be used to fill up hydroplants, or to cool down heated surfaces to make them walkable. Filled hydroplants can be used as bouncing platforms to reach higher areas. Hydroplants are found on Lumos, Zanifar, Morklon, and some moons.
- Breegus nectar[2] can be absorbed from Breegus worm roots.[2] It is used to lure tetramite swarms. This can be used either to distract them so Ratchet can escape them safely, or to lure them towards voltan ivy[2] or an enemy so the tetramites can destroy them. Tetramite nests are found on Lumos, Zanifar, and in some challenges in the Agorian Battleplex.
- Oil can only be absorbed from oil receptacles. It is used to loosen rusty objects, such as bolt cranks and catapults. Oil is found on Zanifar and some moons. Oil can also be used to create oil puddles on the ground, which when struck with the OmniWrench will be lit on fire, dealing minor damage to any enemies present.
Behind the scenes[]
Concept art.
In the Insomniac Museum, it is explained that the OmniSoaker was also going to be able to absorb lava and gelatonium (similar to the Gelanator from Tools of Destruction). Gelatonium was removed as pumping up hydroplants with water already allowed players to jump high distances, and another way to accomplish this with the same gadget seemed unnecessary. Lava was removed as it was considered irrelevant due to Ratchet's weaponry. The Museum also explains that the tetramites used similar swarming technology to that developed for Resistance 2.