The Pulse of Progress: Mastering Electronic Parts Acquisition in Once Human
In the fractured, post-cataclysmic world of Once Human, survival is a symphony of scavenging and synthesis. Amidst the rust and ruin, a particular resource hums with the promise of rebirth: Electronic Parts. These are the vital sinews of civilization, the essential components that bridge the gap between primitive survival and technological reclamation. From forging the weapons that fend off the horrors of the new world to constructing the vehicles that traverse its desolate expanses, and ultimately powering the advanced, electricity-dependent structures of the late game, Electronic Parts are the undeniable currency of progress. Yet, as survivors delve deeper into the mysteries and dangers of this altered Earth, the demand for these precious components surges, while their sources become more elusive, demanding not just luck, but strategy and knowledge.
The journey to amass these technological treasures begins with a fundamental truth: Electronic Parts are not typically found whole, but born from deconstruction. The heart of this process is the Disassembly Bench, an altar of reclamation where the discarded relics of the old world are broken down into their fundamental, usable elements. The wasteland is littered with potential fodder for this bench—shattered phones, gutted computers, silent microwaves, and the inert husks of old automation units, like Sweeping Robots. Each piece of technical detritus holds latent potential. While common items may yield a modest two to five parts, discerning survivors seek out higher-quality scrap, such as intact CPUs, Military Flash Drives, or complex robotic assemblies, which can be transmuted into a bounty of 15 to 20 Electronic Parts per item.
Prime Hunting Grounds: Where the Scrap Gathers
Efficient acquisition is less about wandering and more about targeted exploration. The landscape of Once Human is not uniformly generous. For those seeking a rich, concentrated haul, one location stands paramount:
- Blackfell Fallen Zone (Red Sands): This area is a veritable goldmine of technological refuse. Its dense, crumbling infrastructure is packed with buildings ripe for looting. A focused expedition here can net a survivor around 100 Electronic Parts in a single, thorough run, making it the premier destination for stocking up.
Once the riches of Blackfell have been gathered, a savvy survivor knows to rotate their efforts to other lucrative, albeit sometimes more dangerous, locales to maintain a steady influx. These include:
| Location | Region / Coordinates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Securement Silos | High-level areas (Blackheart, Chalk Peak, Red Sands) | High-risk, high-reward spots often guarded by formidable threats. |
| Alpha Institute | (11.37, -3742) | A research facility likely holding advanced components. |
| 73 Source Extraction Point | (2828, -1675) | An industrial site with potential for technical scrap. |
| White Cliff | (3459, 1216) | A scenic yet potentially resource-rich landmark. |
| Alternative Reality Research Institute | Various locations | Mysterious sites that may yield unusual and valuable electronic junk. |
Beyond Scavenging: The Machinist's Edge
While diligent looting forms the bedrock of any resource-gathering strategy, the survivors of 2026 have learned to augment their efforts through specialized knowledge. This is where Machinist Memetic Specializations come into play, offering passive enhancements that tip the scales of fortune.
Two specializations are particularly invaluable for the Electronic Parts hunter:
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Electronics Grabber: This cunning adaptation tunes a survivor's senses and luck. When looting Storage Crates—those ubiquitous containers of random bounty—the Electronics Grabber provides a small to medium chance to procure an extra 1 to 3 Electronic Parts. It turns every crate opened into a potential bonus.
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Electronic Recycling: This is the pinnacle of efficiency for the dedicated crafter. Once unlocked, this specialization ensures that every single item processed at the Disassembly Bench yields 50% more Electronic Parts. This multiplicative effect transforms every haul into a significantly greater bounty, making long-term projects and advanced constructions far more attainable.
The Cycle of Reclamation: From Field to Forge
The entire endeavor forms a elegant, brutal cycle. It begins with the scouting of known high-yield zones like the urban graveyard of Blackfell Fallen Zone. This is followed by the meticulous looting phase, where eyes are trained to spot the glint of circuit boards or the bulky silhouette of old appliances amidst the rubble. The journey then leads back to the safety (or relative safety) of one's base, where the processing begins. At the Disassembly Bench, the gathered scrap—the phones, the CPUs, the robotic limbs—is fed into the machine, dismantled, and purified into the clean, usable form of Electronic Parts.
These parts then fuel the next stage: creation. They become the firing mechanisms in custom rifles, the engine components of all-terrain vehicles, and the power conduits for sprawling, electric-powered bases. As the survivor's ambitions grow, so too does their need to optimize this cycle, leveraging both geographical knowledge (the best farming routes) and memetic evolution (the Machinist specializations) to ensure the pulse of electronic life never fades.
In the end, mastering Electronic Parts in Once Human is a metaphor for survival itself. It is about seeing potential in devastation, understanding the hidden systems of the world, and systematically converting the past's wreckage into the future's foundation. It is a quiet, persistent form of alchemy, conducted not with magic, but with grit, a Disassembly Bench, and an unerring sense of where the old world's bones are buried.