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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

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

Self-Revive

Unlocks Self-Revives for purchase in the Armory.

Self-Revive

Self Revive

  • Rank: 12
  • Credits: $1500
  • Neurochem Pack: 4
  • Sparkleaf: 14

Field Medic

Health and shield consumables take less time to use.

Field Medic.exe


  • Rank: VIP Rank 1
  • Credits: $5000
  • Hazard Capsule: 3
  • Enzyme Replicator: 8

Everything Needed to Complete NuCaloric

  • Credits: 85,000
  • Unstable Biomass x 173
  • Sparkleaf x 118
  • Reclaimed Biostripping x 91
  • Dermachem Pack x 53
  • Tarax Seed x 47
  • Biolens Seed x 37
  • Sterilized Biostripping x 30
  • Neurochem Pack x 27
  • Neural Insulation x 16
  • Hazard Capsule x 14
  • Enzyme Replicator x 11