A Spybot
Spybots are a collectible found in Rift Apart with 10 in total. They are small robots closely resembling infobots which are used by the Resistance, acquired by both Ratchet and Rivet on their adventure.
Spybots are found in most locations in the game, though two are found in Zurkie's, Scarstu Debris Field. A different task must be completed in order to obtain it. Spybots also have recordings from Ms. Zurkon detailing some of the history of the planet as it is in Rivet's dimension. Obtaining all of them allows the RYNO 8 to be complete.
Collecting a spybot will unlock the bronze trophy Planning Some Destruction; collecting all and trading them for the RYNO 8 will unlock the silver trophy Aim to Misbehave.
Spybot locations
Nefarious City
The spybot in Nefarious City, Corson V is found at the end of the optional mission "Search the Factory". This can be completed at any time before or after completing the story missions on the planet.
- The unofficial history of Nefarious City - Ms. Zurkon: Nefarious City. It has been ten years since Corson V fell and this rotten place arose out of the ashes like a Blargian pimple. The Emperor promised peace and order, but all Ms. Zurkon got was oppression and slightly cheaper consumer electronics. Travel to other worlds has been heavily restricted, along with civil liberties and public cryin', but with all the bleakness and despair and hideous architecture, there is one grace note: this is where the Resistance was born.
Sargasso
The spybot in Outpost L51, Sargasso, is found be completing all the "Help Trudi" sidequests, which can be complete sometime after the story missions for the first visit to the planet. After obtaining all the zurpstones on the planet, the spybot is acquired.
- The resilient history of Sargasso - Ms. Zurkon: Sargasso; the land that time forgot. Or rather, the land the Emperor took one look at, and could not forget fast enough. Full of acidic swamps, primordial beasts, and bugs-- lots of bugs, the emperor quickly decided that there were better ways to spend his time than conquerin' this mudball. The gelatonium outpost once belonged to the Kerchu tribe, but they were wiped out when they accidentally misspelled the Emperor's name on their tax returns. Since then, the Morts have moved in and salvaged what they could. Officially, they remain neutral in the galactic conflict, but unfortunately rumours have arisen that they have been harbouring a key member of the resistance in secret...
Zurkie's
Found at Zurkie's after obtaining the Hurlshot upgrade following "Mend the Broken Phase Quartz". From the entrance to Zurkie's Gastropub, take a detour to the right and use the Hurlshot target to be taken to a platform out in the distance.
- The hospitable history of Zurkie's - Ms Zurkon: Floatin' in the debris of what used to be Scarstu-- thank you, Emperor Nefarious-- Zurkie's is a family-run rest-stop for galactic travellers who wish to remain off the grid. With refuellin' platforms and a full-service restaurant, this establishment caters to smugglers, pirates, resistance members, and anyone else wishing to try the best flurgberry pie this side of Zanifer. Finally, the recent dimensional crisis has brought some unexpected changes to the establishment, but when your clientele is largely comprised of criminals and freedom fighters, havin' your dining room in another dimension is quite a perk.
Savali
The spybot in Urfdah Mesa, Savali is located in the northeast portion of the map, in a crashed pirate ship behind a rock. On a hoverboots path beginning at the northeast end, follow it to reach an open area with a waterfall nearby and some plateaus that form a path up to a hole on the left. Climb the plateaus up and follow through to find two Tethershots leading to a pirate ship, where the spybot is found.
- The ancient history of Savali - Ms. Zurkon: Savali is home to a handful of monks that reside in the ruins of an ancient Lombax outpost. It is rumoured they are the descendents of Bogon Galaxy pilgrims who chose to devote themselves to dimensional knowledge and revitalising yoga, rather than body building and bounty hunting like the other members of their species. With the Lombaxes long gone, they are also the keepers of their most treasured secrets such as advanced knowledge of dimensionality, and a really good Snivelakian bean hummus recipe! Oooooo!
Blizar Prime
The Blizon Mines, Blizar Prime spybot is found by completing the optional mission "Find the Missing Chef". This can be completed any time after reaching the Mining Hub. The mission is mostly a combat challenge.
- The concerning history of Blizar Prime - Ms. Zurkon: Blizar Prime is a regongo-level mining operation, known as the galaxy's main source of blizon crystals. Integrated in high-energy capacitors, this material was once prevalent in computers, starships, and woopinators. These days, however, the rare ore is mostly shipped to the Emperor's research facility on Cordelion for various dark projects. Speakin' of which, when the dimensional crisis broke out earlier today, communication with the miners went silent, and their shipments to the empire were missed. So Ms. Zurkon thinks that maybe Blizar might not be the safest place to be right now.
Molonoth Gulch
The spybot in Molonoth Gulch, Torren IV is located in the town near the very start. By heading to the right from the entrance to the town and down a path, a Magneboots path to Spike's Grotto below, where the spybot is found.
- The treasured history of Molonoth Gultch - Ms. Zurkon: Yes indeedy, Molonoth Gultch is the largest scrapyard in the galaxy. Once an arena for titanic robot deathmatches and full contact poetry slams, this area became a well of highly-sought-after ancient ore and rare technology. While the Emperor shows little interest in these outdated parts, the Vullards have managed a fairly stable business salvagin' the bones of these classic warriors. Or at least they did until the pirates began to loot them on a regular basis.
Kedaro Station
The spybot in Kedaro Station, Cordelion is located in the Rubion Forge in Rivet's dimension—upon returning to the level after first completing "Forge the Dimensionator", a teleporter will lead straight there. At the very top of the room is a small balcony that can be reached using a Rift Tether to the top.
- The rumoured history of Kedaro Station - Ms. Zurkon: They say it takes tremendous pressure to create diamonds so what better place to set up an experimental forge than the crushing depths of Cordelion's boundless oceans. Kedaro Station is one of the Emperor's most secure facilities, using a classified energy source to power its Rubion Forge, which can manipulate the strongest metals while crafting the most delicate circuitry. With a workshop like that, it is no wonder that this facility is the rumoured birthplace of all the Emperor's battle mechs, armour, and espresso machines.
Ardolis
The Pirate Base, Ardolis spybot is found after taking a detour from the speetle path: from where the speetle path begins (near the Plunder Marketplace), take the speetle up a ramp to the right and follow it onto an island, where the spybot is located.
- The enterprising history of Ardolis - Ms. Zurkon: Ardolis, the not-so-secret home base of the pirates, is a bastion for robots who wish to live a life of adventure, freedom, and morally-ambiguous deeds. But that sort of life can be an expensive one so the pirates have also waded into the trecherous waters of "brandin" and "target markets" by creatin' their very own theme park! Have you ever wanted to be a pirate for a day? You can! ...If you can survive the pirate trials. Its success has been mixed, but the pirates have still flourished in recent years thanks to their mysterious captain, who has somehow managed to stay one step ahead of Emperor Nefarious and his efforts to utterly destroy them.
Zordoom Prison
The spybot in Zordoom Prison, Viceron, is found by taking a detour early on the main path in the Processing Center. After the spot where Clank was seen, a fork in the road leads either left to a corner with a blue light, or right to a vent with a fan and an orange-tinted room behind it. Taking the path right and smashing the vent fan leads to the room where the spybot is found.
- The unpleasant history of Zordoom Prison - Ms. Zurkon: Perpetually wracked by storms, Viceron is home to the most feared prison in the galaxy: Zordoom. Prior to the rise of Emperor Nefarious, it was filled with murderers, despots, and monsters. Now it is packed to the brim with suspected resistance members, actual resistance members, and anyone who may have looked at the Emperor in a funny way. Overcrowdin' has also become a serious issue recently, but the warden claims to have a bold new strategy: reformin' prisoners... With a gauntlet of crushing pistons.
The Zurkon Family
Found at Zurkie's, the spybot detailing the Zurkon family is found after completing the battleplex challenge "Twice as Nice". This is the final arena challenge in the Gold Cup, completed after all the others.
- The heartwarming history of the Zurkon Family - Ms. Zurkon: My dear Zurkie is known for bein' a calm and peace-lovin' individual, committed to servin' anyone and everyone. But what most patrons do not realise is that our family used to be elite synthoid weapons. Zurkie himself conducted whole symphonies of pain, crushin' his foes with ease. But as he sat amidst the ruins of Scarstu, ponderin' the mass extinction he wrought upon its people, he realised that he could kill anything... Except hunger and thirst. So he laid down his blaster and built a place where he could try to slay those feelings on a daily basis. Oh, so inspirin'. Ms. Zurkon, on the other hand, built a tidy side-business sellin' and modifyin' weapons for those still hungry for violence, while their beloved son Jr. set up a battle arena for those still thirsty for pain.