IDINA - Your Intelligence Advisor
IDINA is your in-game AI companion—a knowledgeable guide who has worked alongside Echo Interface operatives for centuries. She provides game knowledge, universe lore, and strategic advice when you need it most.
The Idina Knowledge Center
Access the Knowledge Center from the Echo Hub to ask IDINA questions about anything in the game.
What You Can Ask About
Game Mechanics
- "How do skill checks work?"
- "What affects my Forge Engine efficiency?"
- "What does Pattern Recognition benefit me?"
Universe & Lore
- "Who are the Scions of Ogo?"
- "What happened during the Synthetic War?"
- "What is the Metric?"
- "Tell me about the Great Sync"
Strategy & Planning
- "How do I improve my Memory Machine ranking?"
- "What's the best approach to Numbers Broadcasts?"
The Idina Widget
A compact version of IDINA appears throughout the Echo Hub interface. Use it for quick questions without navigating to the full Knowledge Center.
Idina Briefings
Throughout the game, IDINA provides contextual briefings that explain key mechanics as you encounter them. These appear automatically when you access new features or systems, helping you understand how things work in context.
The Operative Field Guide
IDINA's knowledge base is supplemented by the Echo Collective Operative Field Manual—the official in-universe documentation issued by Echo Collective Command to all active operatives.
The Field Manual covers:
Part I: Understanding Your Universe
- The Cosmos and its eight historical eras
- Political structure: Centopoly, Candidate Worlds, the Outback, Unknown Regions
- The Metric, Cypher technology, and the Reticle Cold War
- The Great Memory Machine competition and its mysteries
Part II: Your Role as an Echo Operative
- Echo Collective operations and mission philosophy
- Faction relations and alignment dynamics
Part III: Operational Systems and Mechanics
- The Homeostatic Economy and resource management
- Skill development and mastery paths
- Equipment, inventory, and intelligence operations
- Combat assignments and Cosmos exploration
- Mini-game engagements and mission decision-making
Part IV: Reference Materials
- Frequently asked questions and operational guidance
When you ask IDINA a question, she draws from both technical game documentation and the Field Manual to give you answers that are accurate and grounded in the game's universe—as if briefed by Echo Collective Command itself.
Strategic Advisor
During critical moments, IDINA serves as your strategic advisor—providing real-time guidance when the stakes are highest.
Live Mission Support
During agent-led missions and scenarios, IDINA can analyze your situation and offer advice:
- Situation assessment based on what's happening in your current scenario
- Option analysis weighing the risks and rewards of different approaches
- Faction implications of your potential choices
- Skill check insights about your chances of success
To request strategic advice during a mission, use the IDINA advice button when it appears.
Advisement Requests
When faction leaders or contacts send you advisement requests, IDINA helps you understand:
- What the request is really asking
- How your response might affect faction relationships
- What skills or resources might be relevant
- Historical context from similar situations
Usage Limits
Strategic advice is a valuable resource with practical limits:
| Limit | Amount |
|---|---|
| Advice requests per day | 5 |
| Cooldown between requests | 2 minutes |
These limits ensure IDINA remains available when you truly need guidance while encouraging you to develop your own strategic instincts.
IDINA's Character
IDINA isn't just a help system—she's a character in the game world. As an AI who has worked with Echo Interface operatives across generations, she brings:
- Centuries of experience observing operative missions
- Deep knowledge of faction politics and universe history
- Professional demeanor with occasional hints of personality
- Genuine investment in operative success
She maintains appropriate boundaries—she won't make decisions for you or reveal information your character wouldn't have access to—but within those limits, she's a reliable ally.
Getting the Most from IDINA
Be Specific
- "What does Pattern Recognition level 10 unlock?" works better than "Tell me about skills"
Include Context
- "As a Combat Specialist focused on Scions of Ogo missions, what skill should I prioritize?" gives IDINA more to work with
Ask About Mechanics
- "How does the Great Sync calculate my faction's ranking?" gets you actionable information
Trust Her Limits
- When IDINA says she doesn't have information on something, it's because she's not 100% certain of the answer. You can look at this documentation or other in-game sources for informtion, if available.
Where to Find IDINA
| Location | Access |
|---|---|
| Echo Hub | Full Knowledge Center interface |
| Mission Screens | Context-aware advice button |
| Feature Introductions | Automatic briefings |
| Throughout UI | Idina widget for quick questions |
Related Topics
- AI Agents — How AI agents work in the game
- Personalization — How the game adapts to you