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Marathon NuCaloric

NuCaloric is a philanthropically minded consumer megacorp. Founded by Gus Moraine, they prefer to gather historical data and specific intel using hired Runner operatives.

Updated on March 4 2026

Overview

NuCaloric Agricultural's mix of social utility and ruthless optimization transformed NuCaloric into the dominant provider of basic consumer goods in Sol.

NuCaloric was one of the original sponsors of the UESC Marathon expedition, making the fate of hte New Cascadia colonists of particular interest to them.

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Representative	Gaius

Reputation Gain

Complete NuCaloric contracts
Loot Medical Cabinets and Tick Nests
Harvest plants
Participate in supply drops
Exfil NuCal Valuables

Capstone Rank Bonuses

Capstone Upgrades
I - Resilient \|	Requirement 5 Nodes unlocked Effects Rook will now start runs with a Patch Kit and Shield ChargeNuCaloric will now barter their wares for certain Deluxe Salvage.
II - Treasure Hunter (Nucaloric)	Requirement 12 Nodes unlocked Effects Increases faction rep gained from NuCaloric treasures. NuCal Treasure Reputation +20%
III - Sponsorship (Nucaloric)	Requirement 18 Nodes unlocked Effects Unlocks NuCaloric advanced Sponsored Kit for purchase in the Armory. NuCaloric will now barter their wares for certain Superior Salvage.
IV - Second Chance.exe	Requirement 24 Nodes unlocked Effects Self-Revives have a small chance to not be consumed on use.
V - Hush.exe	Requirement 30 Nodes unlocked Effects You make less noise while healing.
VI - Reinforced	Requirement 38 Nodes unlocked Effects Unlocks Superior Shield Implants for purchase in the Armory. NuCaloric will now barter their wares for certain Prestige Salvage.

Upgrade Tracks

Safeguard
Unlocks daily free Shield Charges in the Armory.
Safeguard	Free Daily Shield Charges	Rank: 1 Credits: $750 Unstable Biomass: 16

Advance Shields
Unlocks Advanced Shield Charges for purchase in the Armory.
Advanced Shields	Advanced Shield Charge	Rank: 6 Credits: $1500 Reclaimed Biostripping: 10 Unstable Biomass: 10

Safeguard+
Unlocks daily free Shield Charges in the Armory.
Safeguard+	Unlocks daily freeAdvanced Shield Charges in the Armory.	Rank: 11 Credits: $2000 Sterilized Biostripping: 6 Sparkleaf: 16
Shield Stock	Increases Advanced Shield Charge stock in the Armory by 5.	Rank: 12 Credits: $1500 Sterilized Biostripping: 15 Sparkleaf: 8

Shield Comm
NuCaloric standard contracts will now award Shield Charges in addition to other rewards.
Shield Comm		Rank: 15 Credits: $2000 Sterilized Biostripping: 12 Tarax Seed: 6

Shielded
Unlocks Enhanced shield implants for purchase in the Armory.
Shielded	Protector V1	Rank: 5 Credits: $1500 Sterilized Biostripping: 12 Tarax Seed: 13

Armored
Unlocks Deluxe shield implants for purchase in the Armory.
Armored	Protector V2	Rank: 20 Credits: $3500 Biolens Seed: 7 Neural Insulation: 3

Restore
Unlocks daily free Patch Kits in the Armory.
Restore	Free DailyPatch Kit in the Armory.	Rank: 3 Credits: $1500 Unstable Biomass: 23

Advanced Patch
Unlocks Advanced Patch Kits for purchase in the Armory.
Advanced Patch	Advanced Patch Kit	Rank: 8 Credits: $1500 Dermachem Pack: 10 Unstable Biomass: 13

Restore+
Unlocks daily free Advanced Patch Kits in the Armory.
Restore+	Free Daily Advanced Patch Kits in the Armory	Rank: 10 Credits: $2000 Neurochem Pack: 5 Sparkleaf: 16
Patch Stock	Increases Advanced Patch Kit stock in the Armory by 5. Advanced Patch Kit: +5	Rank: 12 Credits: $1500 Dermachem Pack: 8 Unstable Biomass: 11

Restore+

Unlocks daily free Advanced Patch Kits in the Armory.

Restore+

Free Daily Advanced Patch Kits in the Armory

Rank: 10
Credits: $2000
Neurochem Pack: 5
Sparkleaf: 16

Patch Stock

Increases Advanced Patch Kit stock in the Armory by 5.

Advanced Patch Kit: +5

Rank: 12
Credits: $1500
Dermachem Pack: 8
Unstable Biomass: 11

Health Comm
NuCaloric standard contracts will now award Patch Kits in addition to other rewards.
Health Comm		Rank: 25 Credits: $5000 Hazard Capsule: 2

Panacea Kit
Unlocks Panacea Kits for purchase in the Armory.
Panacea Kit	Panacea Kit	Rank: 25 Credits: $5000 Hazard Capsule: 2 Neural Insulation: 7

Regen
Unlocks Regen V2 implant for purchase in the Armory.
Regen	Regen V2	Rank: 3 Credits: $750 Unstable Biomass: 10
Regen+	Regen V3	Rank: 10 Credits: $1500 Reclaimed Biostripping: 28 Sparkleaf: 14
Regen++	Regen V4	Rank: 21 Credits: $3500 Biolens Seed: 7 Neural Insulation: 3

Null Hazard
Hazard Tolerance increases your maximum data buffer protection, which is restored by using HEC consumables.
Null Hazard.exe (Rank 1)	Hazard Tolerance: +50	Rank: 4 Credits: $750 Unstable Biomass: 19
Null Hazard.exe (Rank 2)	Hazard Tolerance: +50	Rank: 14 Credits: $1500 Sterilized Biostripping: 5 Sparkleaf: 12
TCIV_RESIST.EXE	Ticks, lightning, and Heat Cascade deal reduced damage.	Rank: 21 Credits: $3500 Biolens Seed: 5 Tarax Seed: 7

Reinforce
Hardware reduces the duration of negative status effects that debilitate your Runner's physical chassis (Frost, Immobilize, Overheat, Toxin).
Reinforce.exe (Rank 1)	Hardware: +20	Rank: 6 Credits: $1500 Reclaimed Biostripping: 8 Unstable Biomass: 9
Reinforce.exe (Rank 2)	Hardware: +20	Rank: 16 Credits: $2000 Sterilized Biostripping: 7 Sparkleaf: 25
Reinforce.exe (Rank 3)	Hardware: +20	Rank: 26 Credits: $5000 Hazard Capsule: 2

Unfazed
Firewall reduces the duration of status effects that degrade your Runner's electronic systems (EMP, Hack).
Unfazed.exe (Rank 1)	Firewall: +20	Rank: 7 Credits: $1500 Dermachem Pack: 7 Unstable Biomass: 7
Unfazed.exe (Rank 2)	Firewall: +20	Rank: 18 Credits: $2000 Neurochem Pack: 8 Tarax Seed: 5
Unfazed.exe (Rank 3)	Firewall: +20	Rank: 27 Credits: $5000 Hazard Capsule: 2 Tarax Seed: 9

Resist Comm
NuCaloric standard contracts will now award Mechanic's Kits or OS Reboots in addition to other rewards.
Resist Comm		Rank: 22 Credits: $3500 Biolens Seed: 9 Neural Insulation: 3

Recovery
Self-Repair Speed increases how quickly your consumables restore missing health or shields.
Recovery.exe (Rank 1)	Self-Repair Speed: +20	Rank: 9 Credits: $1500 Dermachem Pack: 10 Unstable Biomass: 13
Recovery.exe (Rank 2)	Self-Repair Speed: +20	Rank: 19 Credits: $2000 Neurochem Pack: 10 Tarax Seed: 6
Recovery.exe (Rank 3)	Self-Repair Speed: +20	Rank: 29 Credits: $5000 Hazard Capsule: 3 Enzyme Replicator: 3

Advanced MCH
Unlocks Advanced Mechanic's Kits for purchase in the Armory.
Advanced MCH	Advanced Mechanic's Kit	Rank: 6 Credits: $1500 Reclaimed Biostripping: 8 Unstable Biomass: 9
Advanced OS	Advanced OS Reboot	Rank: 7 Credits: $1500 Reclaimed Biostripping: 10 Unstable Biomass: 10

Helping Hands
Unlocks Helping Hands V2 implant for purchase in the Armory.
Helping Hands	Helping Hands V2	Rank: 2 Credits: $750 Unstable Biomass: 10
Helping Hands+	Helping Hands V3	Rank: 11 Credits: $1500 Dermachem Pack: 18 Sparkleaf: 13
Helping Hands++	Helping Hands V4	Rank: 22 Credits: $3500 Biolens Seed: 9 Tarax Seed: 14