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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Upgrade Protocols (UPs)}}

'''Upgrade Protocols''' (commonly called '''UPs''') are permanent stat upgrades in ''[[Galactic Glitch]]''. They are the primary progression system, boosting your [[Prototypes|Prototype's]] combat effectiveness across all runs.

== Overview ==

UPs are collected during runs and provide permanent stat bonuses. Unlike [[Powers]], UPs persist between deaths and runs, making them the main form of long-term progression.

There are '''four main UP types''' plus '''[[Golden UPs]]''' available in [[New Game Plus]].

== UP Types ==

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! Type !! Color !! Icon !! Primary Bonus !! Secondary Effects
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| '''Destruction''' || style="color:#f85149;" | '''Red''' || [[File:UP_Red.png|32px]] || +Weapon Damage || Projectile speed, critical chance
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| '''Resistance''' || style="color:#3fb950;" | '''Green''' || [[File:UP_Green.png|32px]] || +Max Cohesion (HP) || Damage reduction, shield strength
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| '''Evasion''' || style="color:#58a6ff;" | '''Blue''' || [[File:UP_Blue.png|32px]] || +Speed & Fire Rate || Dodge distance, cooldown reduction
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| '''Gravity''' || style="color:#bc8cff;" | '''Purple''' || [[File:UP_Purple.png|32px]] || +Throw Damage || Grab range, [[Grav Gun]] effectiveness
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| '''Golden''' || style="color:#f0c000;" | '''Gold''' || [[File:UP_Golden.png|32px]] || Special Bonuses || Unique effects (NG+ only)
|}

== Stat Bonuses ==

Each UP level provides stat increases:

=== Destruction (Red) ===
* +5% Weapon Damage per level
* Slight increase to projectile speed
* Increased critical hit chance at higher levels

=== Resistance (Green) ===
* +3 Max Cohesion (HP) per level
* Slight damage reduction
* Improved shield effectiveness at higher levels

=== Evasion (Blue) ===
* +3% Movement Speed per level
* +2% Fire Rate per level
* Improved dodge distance at higher levels

=== Gravity (Purple) ===
* +8% Throw Damage per level
* Increased grab range
* Faster object pull speed at higher levels

== How to Get UPs ==

UPs can be obtained from:

{| class="wikitable"
! Source !! UP Types !! Notes
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| '''[[Enemies]]''' || Random || Common enemies occasionally drop UPs
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| '''[[Bosses]]''' || Guaranteed || Bosses always drop multiple UPs
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| '''[[Shops]]''' || Purchasable || Buy specific UP types with Shards
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| '''Crates''' || Random || Destructible crates may contain UPs
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| '''Room Rewards''' || Random || Clearing waves may reward UPs
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| '''[[GlitchSpace]]''' || Choice || Select UP rewards between areas
|}

== Prototype Synergies ==

Each [[Prototypes|Prototype]] has stat ratings (A-D) that affect how they benefit from UPs:

{| class="wikitable"
! Prototype !! Best UP Focus !! Why
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| [[Glitch (Prototype)|Glitch]] || Gravity || A-rank Gravity, maximize throw builds
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| [[Juggernaut (Prototype)|Juggernaut]] || Resistance || A-rank Resistance, tank even harder
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| [[Ravager (Prototype)|Ravager]] || Destruction/Evasion || A-rank in both, glass cannon
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| [[Frostbite (Prototype)|Frostbite]] || Balanced || No extreme stats, flexible
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| [[Nox (Prototype)|Nox]] || Resistance || Offset low HP with more Cohesion
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| [[Shadow (Prototype)|Shadow]] || Evasion || Maximize hit-and-run potential
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| [[Brute (Prototype)|Brute]] || Destruction || A-rank Destruction, maximize damage
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| [[Carrier (Prototype)|Carrier]] || Resistance/Evasion || A-rank both, support survivability
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| [[Spiky (Prototype)|Spiky]] || Gravity/Evasion || A-rank both, aggressive play
|}

== Power Synergies ==

Certain [[Powers]] scale with specific UP types:

=== Destruction Scaling ===
* [[Charged Shot]] - Bonus damage scales with Destruction
* [[Guns Akimbo]] - Weapon damage boost
* [[Kill Streak]] - Damage bonus per kill

=== Resistance Scaling ===
* [[Radiant Fury]] - Damage below 50% HP
* [[Last Hope]] - Survival threshold
* [[Battle Scars]] - Permanent damage on hit

=== Evasion Scaling ===
* [[Hurricane]] - Dodge-triggered shockwave
* [[Quick Evasion]] - Post-dodge speed boost
* [[Vortex Dodge]] - Dodge AOE damage

=== Gravity Scaling ===
* [[Fireball]] - Throw explosion damage
* [[Crunchy Targets]] - Throw vulnerability
* [[Powerful Grav Gun]] - Medium object grabbing

== Golden UPs ==

'''[[Golden UPs]]''' are special UPs available only in [[New Game Plus]]:

* Provide unique effects beyond stat bonuses
* Much rarer than standard UPs
* Some have powerful build-defining effects
* Require completing the game at least once

See [[Golden UPs]] for the full list.

== Strategy Tips ==

=== Early Game ===
* '''Focus one stat''' - Specializing is better than spreading thin
* '''Match your Prototype''' - Build around your ship's strengths
* '''Resistance is safe''' - More HP helps while learning

=== Mid Game ===
* '''Identify your build''' - Choose UPs that complement your Powers
* '''Don't neglect Evasion''' - Speed and fire rate help all builds
* '''Shop wisely''' - Buy UPs that fill gaps in your build

=== Late Game / NG+ ===
* '''Golden UPs change builds''' - Adapt strategy around Golden UP effects
* '''Max out one stat''' - High investment in one stat yields big returns
* '''Counter boss mechanics''' - Some bosses favor certain UP builds

== Trivia ==

* UP stands for "Upgrade Protocol"
* The color scheme matches the [[Prototypes|Prototype]] stat ratings
* Golden UPs were added in a post-launch update
* Maximum UP level is not capped in the game files

== See Also ==

* [[Golden UPs]] - Special NG+ upgrades
* [[Prototypes]] - Ships with different stat ratings
* [[Powers]] - Abilities that scale with stats
* [[New Game Plus]] - Where Golden UPs appear
* [[GlitchSpace]] - Where you choose UP rewards

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