Quick Answer
- Go to the Fuel Control Building beside Rocket Assembly and use the Magnetic Decryptor inside.
- The first decryption fails on purpose; continue the quest when Shani redirects you.
- Move to the Arrival Building and use the Magnetic Decryptor on its top floor.
- Plan to complete both interactions in the same raid so you do not risk losing progress.
- You do not need to extract after the second interaction completes the quest.
Deciphering the Data Requirements
Complete Paving The Way before starting this quest. You also need access to Spaceport and should bring a flashlight or other light source because Fuel Control is extremely dark.
Because the route crosses two contested buildings, bring a loadout that can survive a full map crossing rather than treating the first terminal as a quick one-stop objective. Nothing needs to be carried out after the final interaction.
What a Magnetic Decryptor Actually Is
A Magnetic Decryptor is a fixed interactable terminal in Acerra Spaceport, not an item you carry. Look for the terminal itself inside each objective building rather than searching your inventory or ground loot.
Where to Find the Fuel Control Decryptor
- Head to Fuel Control beside Rocket Assembly. Use the building's marked personnel entrance as your confirmation cue.
- Turn on a flashlight before pushing inside. The route through the interior is very dark and ARC enemies can be nearby.
- Move through the interior rooms to the terminal at the far end. Interact with the Magnetic Decryptor to advance the first objective.
Do not leave when the decryption reports a failure. That message is part of the quest sequence.
Why the First Decryption Fails
The first decryption is intended to fail after the terminal interaction succeeds. The objective still advances, and Shani redirects you to the Arrival Building for a second attempt. Continue immediately rather than repeating the Fuel Control terminal.
Where to Find the Arrival Building Decryptor
- Cross Spaceport to the Arrival Building. Enter through an accessible ground-level door.
- Go straight upstairs to the top floor. Watch for Sentries around the lobby and interior routes; their blue search light is the easiest warning cue.
- Search the office and terminal area for the active Magnetic Decryptor. Interact with the correct top-floor console to finish the quest.
The second interaction completes the objective, so extraction is optional afterward.
Deciphering the Data Rewards
| Reward | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Progression | Quest completion reward |
| 3x Defibrillator | Medical | Revives a downed teammate and restores health |
| 3x Trailblazer Grenade | Throwable | Three grenades awarded on completion |
What Comes After Deciphering the Data
Groundbreaking is the follow-up quest in this Shani chain. The sequence runs from Paving The Way into Deciphering the Data, then onward to Groundbreaking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the first decryption fail in Deciphering the Data?
It fails by design. The first interaction still advances the quest and Shani redirects you to the second Magnetic Decryptor in the Arrival Building.
Do both decrypts have to be in the same raid?
Plan to complete both in the same raid. This avoids losing progress between the Fuel Control and Arrival Building objectives.
Where is the Fuel Control Building?
Fuel Control is beside Rocket Assembly in Acerra Spaceport. Use the personnel entrance signage as your building cue, then bring a flashlight for the dark interior.
Is the Magnetic Decryptor an item?
No. Magnetic Decryptors are fixed interactable terminals in the world, not equipment you carry.
What unlocks Groundbreaking?
Deciphering the Data leads into Groundbreaking.