6. NETWORK MIGRATION (PRESTIGE SYSTEM) - zwaper/terminal-clicker GitHub Wiki

6. NETWORK MIGRATION (PRESTIGE SYSTEM)

6.1 Migration Overview

Network migrations reset most progress but provide permanent bonuses. Each represents a technological leap forward.

6.2 Migration Tiers

6.2.1 First Tier: "Cloud Migration"

  • Reset: All basic resources, infrastructure, most upgrades
  • Keep: Certain skills, cards collected, achievements, terminal unlocks
  • Rewards: Cloud Credits based on achievements and total resources
  • Bonuses: Each Cloud Credit provides +2% to all resource production

6.2.2 Second Tier: "Quantum Leap"

  • Requires: Substantial Cloud infrastructure
  • Rewards: Quantum Bits based on Cloud Credits and infrastructure
  • Bonuses: Each Quantum Bit provides more powerful bonuses
  • Unlocks: Quantum computing mechanics (probability-based outcomes)

6.2.3 Third Tier: "Neural Integration"

  • Requires: Advanced quantum network
  • Rewards: Cognition Units that automate decision-making
  • Bonuses: Systems become partially self-optimizing
  • Unlocks: Bio-digital interface capabilities

6.2.4 Fourth Tier: "Dimensional Sharding"

  • Requires: Neural network with 90%+ efficiency
  • Effect: Split your network into multiple parallel dimensions
  • Mechanics: Each dimension has modified properties (e.g., +200% processing but -50% storage)
  • Rewards: "Dimensional Fragments" that provide non-linear bonuses

6.2.5 Fifth Tier: "Blockchain Integration"

  • Requires: Multiple stable dimensions
  • Effect: Transform network into a decentralized blockchain-based infrastructure
  • Mechanics: Resources tokenized into virtual cryptocurrency
  • Rewards: "Consensus Tokens" for unique blockchain-based upgrades

6.2.6 Sixth Tier: "Biological Computing"

  • Requires: Decentralized network with high integrity
  • Effect: Integrate biological components into digital infrastructure
  • Mechanics: New resources like "Nutrients" and "Oxygen" for bio-components
  • Rewards: "Neural Plasticity Points" for adaptive infrastructure

6.2.7 Seventh Tier: "Temporal Recursion"

  • Requires: Mature bio-digital hybrid
  • Effect: Implement time manipulation technology
  • Mechanics: Create "temporal loops" where past versions contribute resources
  • Rewards: "Causality Tokens" for peeking at future upgrade outcomes

6.2.8 Final Tier: "Existential Transcendence"

  • Requires: Stable temporal network
  • Effect: Network achieves sentience and transcends computational limitations
  • Mechanics: Network generates its own objectives and self-optimizes
  • Rewards: "Reality Shards" that can fundamentally change game mechanics

6.3 Migration Rewards & Permanent Unlocks

PERMANENT MIGRATION REWARDS: β”Œβ”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”¬β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β” β”‚ Resource Multipliersβ”‚ All production rates +20% per β”‚ β”‚ β”‚ migration level β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”Όβ”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€ β”‚ Starting Equipment β”‚ Begin with basic servers and β”‚ β”‚ β”‚ automation after first reset β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”Όβ”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€ β”‚ Command Memory β”‚ Terminal remembers complex β”‚ β”‚ β”‚ command sequences β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”Όβ”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€ β”‚ Accelerated Time β”‚ Early game speed increases by β”‚ β”‚ β”‚ 200% per migration β”‚ β””β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”΄β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”˜

6.4 Migration Mechanics

╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ β•‘ β•‘ β•‘ CONFIRM CLOUD MIGRATION? β•‘ β•‘ β•‘ β•‘ You will receive: β•‘ β•‘ - 47 Cloud Credits β•‘ β•‘ - Permanent 2% speed boost to early progression β•‘ β•‘ - Legacy Architecture Knowledge β•‘ β•‘ β•‘ β•‘ WARNING: All current progress will be reset! β•‘ β•‘ (Y/N): _ β•‘ β•‘ β•‘ β•šβ•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•

  • Special "Migration Preparations" phase before resetting
  • Option to preserve certain elements of your infrastructure
  • Time-limited "Legacy Access" to previous generation for resource transfer
  • Migration Calculator shows exactly what benefits you'll receive