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Following is a guide on all the Gateways available in the game.
Gateway Alpha
Max CPUs: 1
Max Memory: 32Gq
Max Security: 0
Max Bandwidth: 1Gq/s
The gateway you start the game with, and go back to if your gateway is ever destroyed. It's very simple, with only one CPU slot and 32Gq Max Memory space. There is no room for security, and this model cannot handle a better modem. Due to its lack of speed, this Gateway becomes pretty useless as soon as you are required to do anything even remotely intensive, like cracking an Encryption, and it is recommended you upgrade as soon as possible.
Rating: 4 out of 10
Gateway Alpha ICPU
Max CPUs: 2
Max Memory: 32Gq
Max Security: 0
Max Bandwidth: 1Gq/s
This Gateway is almost exactly the same as the ALPHA, except it has an extra CPU slot, which means it can have double the processor power, and for the low price, is quite a good investment at the start of the game. A lot more versatile than the ALPHA, with the extra CPU it can better handle more strenuous activities, although its lack of memory means you will still be wanting something bigger quite quickly.
Rating: 5 out of 10
Gateway Alpha IMEMORY
Max CPUs: 1
Max Memory: 64Gq
Max Security: 0
Max Bandwidth: 1gq/s
This is the same as the ALPHA but with twice as much memory space. Unfortunately, because it still only has one processor slot, the extra memory won't do you much good because you won't be able to do anything else. It's not bad it you need some extra storage space early on, because it's quite cheap, but otherwise I would suggest against it.
Rating: 4 out of 10
The VIRTUANET R-Access Gateway
Max CPUs: 2
Max Memory: 48Gq
Max Security: 0
Max Bandwidth: 2Gq/s
The Description says you cannot be caught with this Gateway, though a few people have reported that they have been caught with it. It has 2 CPU slots and enough space for 48Gq of memory, though no space for security. Not to bad for the price, but personally I would save up a little more and go for the next one.
(Note This gateway loses its radio modem feature after v1.2)
Rating: 6 out of 10
The KRONOS Corp 80-860 Gateway
Max CPUs: 2
Max Memory: 64gq
Max Security: 1
Max Bandwidth: 4Gq/s
Named after the Evil Corporation from the hit Anime series Guyver, this quite a good Gateway to buy as your first one. With double the CPU and Memory space of the ALPHA, space for a 4Gqs Modem and 1 security device, its good value for money, and will see you through most of the missions of difficulty 5 or 6 quite well. The downside is that one security device isn't really much help - Even if you have a motion sensor there is nothing you can do about it when it turns red.
Rating: 7 out of 10
The ZION-780 Series Workstation
Max CPUs: 3
Max Memory: 96Gq
Max Security: 2
Max Bandwidth: 6Gq/s
An excellent Gateway, the ZION has 3 CPU slots, enough space for 96Gq of memory, 2 security devices and a 6Gqs Modem. At Just over 10000c more than the KRONOS, this is excellent value for money. It has enough space to do most database copying missions, enough CPU space to make breaking encryptions nice and quick, and have both security devices available. I highly recommend this gateway as a stopping point before buying the Trinity.
Rating: 9 out of 10
The UNITY High-Security Platform
Max CPUs: 4
Max Memory: 64Gq
Max Security: 4
Max Bandwidth: 6Gq/s
I personally find this Gateway pretty pointless. Its main feature is 4 security device spaces, but since there are only 2 in the game, and having more than one is pointless, this Gateway is just a big waste of time. It also has less memory space than the ZION. Its redeeming feature is that is has 4 CPU slots, but at nearly 70000c I personally think this is the biggest waste of money there is.
Rating: 5 out of 10
The AM-CORE File Server
Max CPUs: 3
Max Memory: 256Gq
Max Security: 2
Max Bandwidth: 10Gq/s
This Gateway has a huge amount of memory space, at 256gq, you will be able to do 2 database missions with this and still have space left. The 3 CPU slots is a bit of a let down, but it is sufficient for most things, though you may be left wanting more power towards the later missions. 2 Security devices make it a nice safe gateway once you have the equipment fitted, but you really have to ask your self, 'Do I really need that much memory?'
Rating: 8 out of 10
The OMEGA Super Computer
Max CPUs: 16
Max Memory: 48Gq
Max Security: 1
Max Bandwidth: 4Gq/s
This computer is really all down to personal Preference. With 16 CPU slots, it's by far the most powerful Gateway available, but with only 48Gq of Memory space, you won't have nearly enough space for those 'Copy a Database' missions. A big let down is that it only has 1 security slot, but otherwise, it's not too bad.
Rating: 8 out of 10
The TRINITY-1686a Gateway
Max CPUs: 8
Max Memory: 128Gq
Max Security: 3
Max Bandwidth: 8Gq/s
My personal favorite, this gateway has everything you could possibly want. With 8 CPU slots, it's easily fast enough to do anything in the game in a matter of seconds, and 128Gq of Memory space means you have plenty of room for files. The only downside of this gateway, which isn't really important, is the completely pointless 3rd Security slot. All Agents should aspire to own this Gateway.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Max CPUs: 1
Max Memory: 32Gq
Max Security: 0
Max Bandwidth: 1Gq/s
The gateway you start the game with, and go back to if your gateway is ever destroyed. It's very simple, with only one CPU slot and 32Gq Max Memory space. There is no room for security, and this model cannot handle a better modem. Due to its lack of speed, this Gateway becomes pretty useless as soon as you are required to do anything even remotely intensive, like cracking an Encryption, and it is recommended you upgrade as soon as possible.
Rating: 4 out of 10
Gateway Alpha ICPU
Max CPUs: 2
Max Memory: 32Gq
Max Security: 0
Max Bandwidth: 1Gq/s
This Gateway is almost exactly the same as the ALPHA, except it has an extra CPU slot, which means it can have double the processor power, and for the low price, is quite a good investment at the start of the game. A lot more versatile than the ALPHA, with the extra CPU it can better handle more strenuous activities, although its lack of memory means you will still be wanting something bigger quite quickly.
Rating: 5 out of 10
Gateway Alpha IMEMORY
Max CPUs: 1
Max Memory: 64Gq
Max Security: 0
Max Bandwidth: 1gq/s
This is the same as the ALPHA but with twice as much memory space. Unfortunately, because it still only has one processor slot, the extra memory won't do you much good because you won't be able to do anything else. It's not bad it you need some extra storage space early on, because it's quite cheap, but otherwise I would suggest against it.
Rating: 4 out of 10
The VIRTUANET R-Access Gateway
Max CPUs: 2
Max Memory: 48Gq
Max Security: 0
Max Bandwidth: 2Gq/s
The Description says you cannot be caught with this Gateway, though a few people have reported that they have been caught with it. It has 2 CPU slots and enough space for 48Gq of memory, though no space for security. Not to bad for the price, but personally I would save up a little more and go for the next one.
(Note This gateway loses its radio modem feature after v1.2)
Rating: 6 out of 10
The KRONOS Corp 80-860 Gateway
Max CPUs: 2
Max Memory: 64gq
Max Security: 1
Max Bandwidth: 4Gq/s
Named after the Evil Corporation from the hit Anime series Guyver, this quite a good Gateway to buy as your first one. With double the CPU and Memory space of the ALPHA, space for a 4Gqs Modem and 1 security device, its good value for money, and will see you through most of the missions of difficulty 5 or 6 quite well. The downside is that one security device isn't really much help - Even if you have a motion sensor there is nothing you can do about it when it turns red.
Rating: 7 out of 10
The ZION-780 Series Workstation
Max CPUs: 3
Max Memory: 96Gq
Max Security: 2
Max Bandwidth: 6Gq/s
An excellent Gateway, the ZION has 3 CPU slots, enough space for 96Gq of memory, 2 security devices and a 6Gqs Modem. At Just over 10000c more than the KRONOS, this is excellent value for money. It has enough space to do most database copying missions, enough CPU space to make breaking encryptions nice and quick, and have both security devices available. I highly recommend this gateway as a stopping point before buying the Trinity.
Rating: 9 out of 10
The UNITY High-Security Platform
Max CPUs: 4
Max Memory: 64Gq
Max Security: 4
Max Bandwidth: 6Gq/s
I personally find this Gateway pretty pointless. Its main feature is 4 security device spaces, but since there are only 2 in the game, and having more than one is pointless, this Gateway is just a big waste of time. It also has less memory space than the ZION. Its redeeming feature is that is has 4 CPU slots, but at nearly 70000c I personally think this is the biggest waste of money there is.
Rating: 5 out of 10
The AM-CORE File Server
Max CPUs: 3
Max Memory: 256Gq
Max Security: 2
Max Bandwidth: 10Gq/s
This Gateway has a huge amount of memory space, at 256gq, you will be able to do 2 database missions with this and still have space left. The 3 CPU slots is a bit of a let down, but it is sufficient for most things, though you may be left wanting more power towards the later missions. 2 Security devices make it a nice safe gateway once you have the equipment fitted, but you really have to ask your self, 'Do I really need that much memory?'
Rating: 8 out of 10
The OMEGA Super Computer
Max CPUs: 16
Max Memory: 48Gq
Max Security: 1
Max Bandwidth: 4Gq/s
This computer is really all down to personal Preference. With 16 CPU slots, it's by far the most powerful Gateway available, but with only 48Gq of Memory space, you won't have nearly enough space for those 'Copy a Database' missions. A big let down is that it only has 1 security slot, but otherwise, it's not too bad.
Rating: 8 out of 10
The TRINITY-1686a Gateway
Max CPUs: 8
Max Memory: 128Gq
Max Security: 3
Max Bandwidth: 8Gq/s
My personal favorite, this gateway has everything you could possibly want. With 8 CPU slots, it's easily fast enough to do anything in the game in a matter of seconds, and 128Gq of Memory space means you have plenty of room for files. The only downside of this gateway, which isn't really important, is the completely pointless 3rd Security slot. All Agents should aspire to own this Gateway.
Rating: 10 out of 10
These are the basic Gateways that come with the game, though there are numerous mods that will add more to the game.
Gateway Comparison
| Gateway | Price | Max CPUs | Max Memory | Max Security | Max Bandwith | Rating x/10 |
| Gateway Alpha | 3750 | 1 | 32 Gq | 0 | 1 GQ/s | 4 |
| Gateway Alpha ICPU | 8750 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Gateway Alpha IMEMORY | 8750 | 1 | 64 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| VIRTUANET R-Access Gateway | 15750 | 2 | 48 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| KRONOS Corp 80-860 Gateway | 26750 | 2 | 64 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| ZION-780 Series Workstation | 38750 | 3 | 96 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| UNITY High-Security Platform | 68750 | 4 | 64 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| AM-CORE File Server | 88750 | 3 | 256 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| OMEGA Super Computer | 88750 | 16 | 48 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| TRINITY-1686a Gateway | 113750 | 8 | 128 | 3 | 8 | 10 |
