Editing Upgrade Chambers

__NOEDITSECTION__{{rtoc}}'''Upgrade Chambers''' are [[Aliens|Alien]] structures that once built by the [[Commanding#Alien_Commander|Alien Commander]], imbue lifeforms with abilities such as enhanced speed, or invisibility.

Each chamber costs 15 [[Resource_Model#Team_Resources|Team Resources (TRes)]] and offer 3 different upgrades to choose from. The upgrade offered by these chambers will increase in effectiveness as more of them are built, '''up to a maximum of 3 chambers.'''

Upgrade chambers have no active abilities and are incapable of defending themselves. They are a very valuable resource and should be built in defendable areas. If a Chamber is destroyed, Lifeforms will instantly lose the associated upgrade, Unlike class [[Evolutions]] built at a [[Hive]] that are retained by the lifeform until death.

Upgrade Chambers require a Hive to be specialised to one specific trait in order to be built. A [[Crag]] Hive will unlock the Shell, a [[Shift]] Hive will unlock the Spur and a [[Shade]] Hive will unlock the Veil.

Only one trait may be evolved at any one time, but a lifeform can switch between them as necessary although at a cost of Personal Resources for all classes other than the [[Skulk_(Natural_Selection_2)|Skulk]].
{{TacticalsummaryLeft|Upgrade Chambers|Unlike support structures such as the Crag, Shift or Shade, These structures cannot move themselves. However, they can be placed anywhere and still benefit every lifeform.|These structures are a valuable target for [[Marines]] and should be placed in a defensible area. Consider using [[Whip]]s and building them around a Crag or Shade for protection.|Building more than 3 of any of these structures will offer no additional benefits to the team and will be a waste of [[Resource_Model|resources]].}}{{Clear}}
== Shell ==
{{Shell}}
The Shell is unlocked upon completion of a Crag Hive by the [[Commanding#Alien_Commander|Alien Commander]].
The Shell is an Upgrade Chamber that is designed to give the Alien team enhanced defensive abilities.
=== Carapace, Regeneration, and Vampirism ===
Carapace, Regeneration, and Vampirism are the three lifeform traits unlocked by building Shells.
{{AbilityTable
| alienname=Carapace Regeneration Vampirism
| floatleft=left
| icon=<tabber>
Carapace=
{{Carapace}}
|-|
Regeneration=
{{Regeneration}}
|-|
Vampirism=
{{Vampirism}}<br />
'''Vampirism Demonstration Video'''<br />
[[File:Natural Selection 2 - Vampirism Demonstration (pause if necessary)|thumb|330x330px|center]]<br />
</tabber>
}}
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'''Note:'''

*If an Alien structure or player is healed by more than 14%/sec any additional healing is reduced by 66%

===Heal Wave===

:''Main article: [[Crag#Heal Wave|Crag]]''

Heal Wave is the active ability of the [[Crag]], unlocked by evolving a [[Hive#Evolve Hive|Crag Hive]].

===Mucous Membrane===

:''Main article: [[Drifter#Mucous Membrane|Mucous Membrane]]''

==Spur==
{{Spur}}The Spur is unlocked upon completion of a Shift Hive by the [[Commanding#Alien_Commander|Alien Commander]].
The Spur is an Upgrade Chamber that is designed to allow the Alien team to outmaneuver Marines and redeploy structures across the map.
===Celerity, Adrenaline, and Crush===

Celerity, Adrenaline, and Crush are the three lifeform traits unlocked by building Spurs.

{{AbilityTable
| alienname=Celerity Adrenaline Crush
| floatleft=left
| icon=<tabber>
Celerity=
{{Celerity}}
|-|
Adrenaline=
{{Adrenaline}}
|-|
Crush=
{{Crush}}
</tabber>
}}
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===Echo===

:''Main article: [[Shift#Echo|Shift]]''

Echo is the active ability of the [[Shift]], unlocked by evolving a [[Hive#Evolve Hive|Shift Hive]].

===Enzyme===

:''Main article: [[Drifter#Enzyme Cloud|Enzyme Cloud]]''

==Veil==
{{Veil}}The Veil is unlocked upon completion of a Shade Hive by the [[Commanding#Alien_Commander|Alien Commander]].
The Veil is an Upgrade Chamber that is designed to give the Alien team abilities to confuse and deceive the Marine team.

===Aura, Focus, and Camouflage===
Aura, Focus, and Camouflage are the three lifeform traits unlocked by building Veils.

{{AbilityTable
| alienname=Aura Focus Camouflage
| floatleft=left
| icon=<tabber>
Aura=
{{Aura}}
|-|
Focus=
{{Focus}}<br />
'''Focus & Stab Demonstration Video'''<br />
[[File:Natural Selection 2 - Focus & Stab Demonstration|thumb|330x330px|none]]
|-|
Camouflage=
{{Camouflage}}
|-|
Neurotoxin=
'''Only available in [[Competitive_Play#CompMod|CompMod]]'''{{Neurotoxin}}
</tabber>
}}
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===Ink===

:''Main article: [[Shade#Ink|Shade]]''

Ink is the active ability of the [[Shade]], unlocked by evolving a [[Hive#Evolve Hive|Shade Hive]].

===Hallucination===

:''Main article: [[Drifter#Hallucination Cloud|Hallucination]]''

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