Sonar Station Overview
The Sonar Station was the central vendor and seasonal hub introduced during Destiny 2's Season of the Deep. It was located within the H.E.L.M. (Hub for Emergency Logistics and Maneuvers) and served as the primary interaction point for all seasonal content, progression, and rewards associated with that season.
Core Functions and Features
The Sonar Station, primarily operated by the vendor Sloane, offered several key functionalities to players:
- Seasonal Upgrades: Players could acquire a range of upgrades that enhanced their capabilities in seasonal activities, improved reward acquisition, or unlocked new focusing options for seasonal gear. These upgrades were typically purchased using seasonal currency.
- Reputation System: Guardians earned Sonar Station Reputation by completing seasonal bounties, specific seasonal challenges, and participating in the season's core activities such as Salvage and Deep Dives. Advancing in reputation unlocked tiers of rewards, including seasonal armor, weapons, and other valuable items.
- Engram Focusing: The station provided the ability to focus Deep Engrams (the seasonal engrams for Season of the Deep) into specific pieces of seasonal gear. This allowed players to target particular weapons or armor pieces they were seeking.
- Bounties: Daily and repeatable bounties were available, offering experience points, reputation gains, and seasonal currency upon completion.
- Seasonal Artifact Acquisition: The Sonar Station was the initial point for players to obtain the seasonal artifact for Season of the Deep, the NPA Repulsor Regulator.
Activity Integration and Unique Elements
The Sonar Station was deeply integrated with the main activities and unique mechanics of the Season of the Deep:
- Deep Dive Activity: Upgrades obtained from the Sonar Station often directly influenced the Deep Dive activity, potentially unlocking higher difficulty tiers, special encounters (Pressure Trials), or improving the quality of rewards.
- Fishing Mechanic: The station served as the hub for the fishing activity introduced in this season. Players could manage their bait and turn in caught fish for various rewards and progress on related Triumphs.
- The Aquarium: A distinct and popular feature associated with the Sonar Station was the Aquarium located in the same wing of the H.E.L.M. Players could deposit different species of fish caught across various destinations into multiple tanks, gradually populating them and earning unique cosmetic rewards and Triumphs in the process.
While the active vendor functionalities of the Sonar Station were primarily relevant during Season of the Deep, elements like the Aquarium often remain accessible for a period, allowing players to complete related collections even after the season concludes.
