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Orbiter Segments are various pieces of equipment that need to be physically installed into certain places on the player's Orbiter in order to unlock new functions. Basic ones such as the Communications Segment are required to bring the ship into full functionality and allow players to purchase blueprints or build equipment. Those basic segments are all acquired in the quest Vor's Prize. Others are obtained by completing solar Junctions between planets, from the market or via Clan Dojo research and allow additional functions such as breeding Companions.

Basic Segments[]

The following segments are obtained during the Vor's Prize quest and are thus required to progress through the game.

Arsenal Segment[]

The Arsenal Segment is the first segment, obtained in order for the newly awakened Tenno to arm accordingly. This unlocks the Arsenal, which allows players to equip mods and/or weapons as they see fit.

Communications Segment[]

The Communications Segment is the second segment obtained, which unlocks the Market. It is obtained during the introduction to Spy missions.

Mods Segment[]

The Mods Segment is the third segment obtained, which unlocks the ability to use and fuse Mods. It is obtained during the mission to rescue Darvo.

Foundry Segment[]

The Foundry Segment is the last segment obtained, which is obtained in order to remove Captain Vor's Ascaris implant, and unlocks the ability to use the Foundry to build items.

Foundry Upgrade Segments[]

The following are segments that are needed to build some of the blueprints in Warframe.

Landing Craft Foundry Segment[]

LandingCraftFoundrySegment

The Landing Craft Foundry Segment upgrades the Foundry to allow construction of alternative Landing Craft and Air Support Charges. It is acquired via the Clan Dojo's Tenno Lab research. It can also be bought from the Market for Platinum64 175.

Manufacturing Requirements
Credits64
100,000
ArgonCrystal
1
Ferrite
3,000
Rubedo
800
Tellurium
2
Time: 12 hrs
Rush: Platinum64 25
MarketIcon Market Price: PlatinumLarge175 Blueprint2 Blueprints Price: Credits 15,000
Tenno Lab Research • ClanAffinity646,000
Credits64
20,000
Morphics
2
PolymerBundle
5,000
Circuits
1,600
Salvage
6,000
Time: 72 hrs
Prereq: N/A
Ghost Clan x1   Shadow Clan x3   Storm Clan x10   Mountain Clan x30   Moon Clan x100

Archwing Launcher Segment[]

ArchwingLauncherSegment

The Archwing Launcher Segment upgrades the Foundry to allow construction of Archwing Launcher gear. It adds the Archwing Launcher Blueprint to the Foundry.

The Archwing Launcher Segment Blueprint can be obtained through the Clan Dojo's Tenno Lab research. It can be built under the Miscellaneous tab in the Foundry. It can also be bought from the Market for Platinum64 175.

Manufacturing Requirements
Credits64
100,000
Grokdrul
50
Iradite
50
Oxium
1,200
Time: 12 hrs
Rush: Platinum64 25
MarketIcon Market Price: PlatinumLarge175 Blueprint2 Blueprints Price: Credits 15,000
Tenno Lab Research • ClanAffinity646,000
Credits64
20,000
Tellurium
2
PolymerBundle
5,000
Cryotic
800
Oxium
600
Time: 72 hrs
Prereq: N/A
Ghost Clan x1   Shadow Clan x3   Storm Clan x10   Mountain Clan x30   Moon Clan x100

Incubator Segments[]

The Incubator Segment is a required component for the creation of incubated companions, specifically Kubrows and Kavats. To obtain the segment one must initiate and complete the Howl of the Kubrow Quest. The player must create a Kubrow in order to satisfy the requirements of the quest, but Kavats can be created in the meantime without issue.

The Incubator segment manages the incubation, the maturation, the genetic stability and loyalty of the companion. Once the Kubrow or Kavat has been created, the player will be required to name them. Newborns start out in a child form and will remain that way until the player chooses to mature them at no cost, allowing them to be used for combat purposes. Only one Kubrow or Kavat can be out at a time, but can easily be switched out from the Companions tab in your Arsenal. If the player no longer wishes to have the Kubrow or Kavat with them, they can be consigned for Credits64 25,000.

Kavat Incubator Upgrade Segment[]

KavatIncubatorUpgradeSegment

The Kavat Incubator Upgrade Segment is used in the Orbiter's Incubator segment. It allows the Incubator to breed Kavats.

The Kavat Incubator Upgrade Segment Blueprint can either be obtained through the Clan Dojo's Tenno Lab research or as a drop from Hyekka Masters and requires Mastery Rank 5 to craft. It can also be bought from the Market for Platinum64 175.

Manufacturing Requirements
Credits64
100,000
ArgonCrystal
1
KavatGeneticCode
10
AlloyPlate
60,000
Time: 12 hrs
Rush: Platinum64 25
MarketIcon Market Price: PlatinumLarge175 Blueprint2 Blueprints Price: Credits 15,000
Tenno Lab Research • ClanAffinity646,000
Credits64
20,000
Neurodes
2
AlloyPlate
6,000
Cryotic
900
Plastids
550
Time: 72 hrs
Prereq: N/A
Ghost Clan x1   Shadow Clan x3   Storm Clan x10   Mountain Clan x30   Moon Clan x100

Nutrio Incubator Upgrade Segment[]

NutrioIncubatorUpgradeSegment

The Nutrio Incubator Upgrade Segment is a special upgrade module for the Incubator Segment that halves its incubation time (24h from 48h) and adds the ability to Regress Genetic Aging of an adult companion, reverting it to a cub while keeping its rank, mod configuration, and appearance once it is re-matured for combat.

The Nutrio Incubator Upgrade Segment can be obtained through the Clan Dojo's Tenno Lab research, but requires Mastery Rank 5 to unlock. It can also be bought from the Market for Platinum64 175.

Manufacturing Requirements
Credits64
100,000
ArgonCrystal
1
IncubatorPowerCore
1
Oxium
1,200
Time: 12 hrs
Rush: Platinum64 25
MarketIcon Market Price: PlatinumLarge175 Blueprint2 Blueprints Price: Credits 15,000
Tenno Lab Research • ClanAffinity646,000
Credits64
20,000
Tellurium
2
PolymerBundle
5,000
Cryotic
800
Oxium
600
Time: 72 hrs
Prereq: N/A
Ghost Clan x1   Shadow Clan x3   Storm Clan x10   Mountain Clan x30   Moon Clan x100

Orbiter Upgrade Segments[]

The following are upgrades to the Tenno's ship that do not fit in with any other category.

Void Relic Segment[]

The Void Relic Segment is required for the refinement of Void Relics, which lowers the chance for common rewards and slightly boosts the chance for rarer items. It can be obtained by completing the solar Junction on Earth that leads to Mars and beating the Specter within the Junction once its objectives have been met.

Personal Quarters Segment[]

The Personal Quarters Segment unlocks the door on the port side of the Orbiter's bottom deck. It contains the Tenno's Personal Quarters, within which players are given space to display the various possessions they have.

The blueprint of this Segment is obtained once The War Within quest has been completed.

Manufacturing Requirements
Credits64
100,000
ArgonCrystal
1
Ferrite
3,000
Rubedo
800
Tellurium
2
Time: 1 hrs
Rush: Platinum64 N/A
MarketIcon Market Price: N/A Blueprint2 Blueprints Price: Credits 15,000

Helminth Segment[]

OrbiterSegment
Empower the Helminth in your Orbiter and unlock the transfer of new abilities to your Warframes.
—In-game Description

The Helminth Segment expands the Helminth Infirmary's functions, allowing the Helminth to subsume Warframes and absorb their abilities to give them to another Warframe.

The blueprint of this Segment is available from Son for ReputationLarge 15,000, requiring Mastery Rank 8 and Rank 3 - Associate with the Entrati. Alternatively, a built Helminth Segment can be purchased from the Market as part of the Helminth Segments Bundle for Platinum64 300.

Manufacturing Requirements
Credits64
50,000
PurpleVelocipodTag
5
AdramalAlloy
20
SaturatedMuscleMass
5
Ganglion
15
Time: 24 hrs
Rush: Platinum64 50
MarketIcon Market Price: N/A Blueprint2 Blueprints Price: ReputationLarge 15,000

Helminth Invigoration Segment[]

HelminthInvigorationSegment
Allows The Helminth to inject a Warframe with an invigoration. Invigorations temporarily increase a Warframe's capabilities.
—In-Game Description

The Helminth Invigoration Segment further expands the Helminth Infirmary's functions, allowing the Helminth to provide Invigorations to Warframes and temporarily enhance their stats.

The blueprint of this Segment is sold by Son of EntratiIcon Entrati for ReputationLarge 30,000, requiring Mastery Rank 8 and Rank 5 - Family, and also available as a potential free rank-up reward upon reaching Rank 5 - Family. Alternatively, a built Helminth Invigoration Segment can be purchased from the Market as part of the Helminth Segments Bundle for Platinum64 300.

Important to note is that if the player has not yet unlocked the Helminth Infirmary, they will be unable to craft this segment at the Foundry.

Manufacturing Requirements
Credits64
50,000
VizierPredasiteTag
5
TemperedBapholite
20
PustulentCognitiveNodule
10
Pustulite
15
Time: 24 hrs
Rush: Platinum64 50
MarketIcon Market Price: N/A Blueprint2 Blueprints Price: ReputationLarge 30,000

Helminth Archon Shard Segment[]

OrbiterSegment
Allows the Helminth to socket Archon Shards in the current Warframe. Archon Shards permanently enhance various stats.
—In-Game Description

The Helminth Archon Shard Segment further expands the Helminth Infirmary's functions, allowing the Helminth to socket Archon Shards to Warframes and permanently enhance their stats.

The blueprint of this Segment is awarded upon completion of the Veilbreaker Quest. Once again, if the player has not yet unlocked the Helminth Infirmary, they will be unable to craft the Archon Shard segment at the Foundry.

Manufacturing Requirements
Credits64
50,000
EntratiLanthorn
2
DevolvedNamalon
10
SporulateSac
5
ThraxPlasm
50
Time: 24 hrs
Rush: Platinum64 50
MarketIcon Market Price: N/A Blueprint2 Blueprints Price: N/A

Helminth Coalescent Segment[]

HelminthCoalescentSegment
Allows the Helminth to fuse Archon Shards into more powerful variants.
—In-Game Description

The Helminth Coalescent Segment even further expands the Helminth Infirmary's functions to enable the Helminth to fuse Archon Shards and create new variants with unique buffs.

The blueprint of this Segment is sold by Bird 3 of Cavia Syndicate Logo 1 Cavia for ReputationLarge 30,000, requiring Rank 2 - Researcher. Once again, if the player has not yet unlocked the Helminth Infirmary, they will be unable to craft the Coalescent segment at the Foundry.

Manufacturing Requirements
Credits64
50,000
Stela
50
EchoVoca
5
EntratiLanthorn
5
Necracoil
25
Time: 24 hrs
Rush: Platinum64 50
MarketIcon Market Price: N/A Blueprint2 Blueprints Price: N/A

Melee Upgrade Segment[]

MeleeUpgradeSegment
Strengthen your Arsenal with Melee Arcanes. This segment unlocks Exilus Slots for your Melee Weapons.
—In-Game Description

The Melee Upgrade Segment is an Arsenal upgrade that unlocks Exilus Slots and Arcane Enhancements for Melee Weapons.

This Segment is awarded upon completion of the Whispers in the Walls Quest.

Notes[]

  • The only Segments that are required are the ones obtained during the quest Vor's Prize as these unlock all the basic functions of the player's ship.
  • All Segment blueprints that are obtainable through the Clan Dojo are reusable, so they can be used to craft their respective Segments and can then be sold without any problems for a small credit refund.
  • Another function of the Incubator is to create Helminth Chargers. This does not require an upgrade segment, and is only obtainable after interacting with Helminth or being infected with the Helminth virus from another infected Warframe.
  • Previously, the Nutrio Incubator Upgrade Segment would remove DNA degradation and reduce the cost of DNA Stabilizers, before removing DNA degradation was made a global change without needing the segment and DNA Stabilizers were removed from the market in Update 30.5.

Tips[]

Patch History[]

Update 34.0 (2023-10-18)

  • Reduced the amount of Alloy Plates required to craft the Kavat Incubator Upgrade Segment from 120,000 to 60,000.

Hotfix 32.0.3 (2022-09-14)

  • The Helminth Archon Shard Segment Blueprint is no longer sellable.
    • To prevent accidentally selling it before you get to crafting it!

Hotfix 29.6.5 (2021-01-09)

  • Modified the Pet Incubation screen to allow you to purchase Companion Inventory Slots for Platinum if you need them, thus removing the extra step of having to leave and use the Market. (I.e. behaves like when you try to claim a weapon from the Foundry but have no free Slots).

Update 29.5 (2020-11-19)

COMPANION SYSTEM SIMPLIFICATION

The Companion System has received a much awaited overhaul! The Companion System has undergone many iterations: DNA Decay rate reductions, adding the option to ‘Consign’, removing the negative effects from a lack of Loyalty or Integrity, removing Stasis completely - the list goes on!

The below are our continued efforts to streamline the Companion System structure that is now almost 7 years old! With a combination of Community feedback and internal desires we’ve changed the following:

Genetic Aging Regressing

Within the Incubator you can now choose to “Regress Genetic Aging” of an existing Mature Companion back to their non-mature state (puppy, kitten, etc). Keep in mind that this unequips said Companion (if it was equipped) and it’s Armor/cosmetics are removed. At any time you can choose to Mature said Companion at which it will revert to its former Mature state with its existing Levels, stats, and Armor/cosmetics intact. There’s no limit to how many times you can Regress your Companion!

Stability & Loyalty Removal

We have removed the DNA Integrity and Loyalty groups from the Companion Management Screen, and removed DNA Stabilizers from the Market. Previously only the Nutrio Incubator Upgrade Segment could eliminate DNA degradation. No more Stability or Loyalty degrading!

Hotfix 25.4.2 (2019-07-25)

  • Fixed a UI lockup that could occur when using the Incubator.

Hotfix 24.5.7 (2019-03-28)
Pet Incubator Changes:

Pets no longer suffer negative effects from a lack of Loyalty or Integrity! Integrity and Loyalty are now strictly a bonus on top of your Pet’s base Health and Damage. This also removes the function of auto-Stasis when Loyalty and Integrity hits 0, at which your Pet will just simply not have a bonus and continue to live peacefully. The Pet Incubator has undergone many changes, and these are small steps in a larger plan to simplify this system for a more streamlined structure.

Update 23.10 (2018-10-12)
Incubator Changes:

  • Shortened default Stasis Recovery time from 3 hours to 30 minutes.
  • Changed cost of Stasis Rush cost from 10 Platinum to 10,000 Credits.
  • Tenno with the Nutrio Incubator Segment installed now have instant recovery from Stasis at no cost!
  • Reduced Platinum cost of Companion Name Change from 25 to 15 Platinum to match weapon entitlement costs.
  • Removed pickup limit on Kubrow Eggs!

Update 22.12 (2018-02-09)

  • Added a completely new flow for Companion Incubator Management. Pets can no longer die!
    • The base Incubator now behaves exactly as the Nutrio Incubator does with auto-stasis.
  • Those with the Nutrio Incubator receive a significant discount on future DNA Stabilizer costs (from 75,000 to 5,000)!

Hotfix 14.0.5 (2014-07-21)

  • Kubrow Genetic Scrambler removed.
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