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200 Raw Data
Does not automatically satisfy Data Breach.
Data Breach
How to Get Data Breach in FEED THE AI
Let one Firewall capture 200 Data particles, keep it alive through the count, then destroy it before it escapes.
Goal
200 particles
Scope
One Firewall
Recommended
Chapter 3+
Particles, Not Raw Data
A 30-Data particle contributes one captured particle—not 30—to Data Breach progress.
Achievement Quick Answer
Data Breach Achievement Requirement
Requirement
200 captured particles
Scope
One Firewall
Recommended
Chapter 3+
Exact Game Rule
Data Breach counts captured Data particles on a single Firewall. A 30-Data particle still counts as one captured particle for this requirement.
Live Attempt Tool
Data Breach Particle Counter
Keep this open beside the game. Increase the count only when the same Firewall captures another gameplay particle.
Data Breach Attempt Mode
CAPTURING — KEEP FIREWALL ALIVE
Keep the Firewall alive.
0 / 200
200 remaining
Session tool only. The counter intentionally resets when the page is reopened.
Most Common Misread
Data Breach Requires 200 Particles, Not 200 Raw Data
=
200 captured particles
Satisfies the verified achievement condition.
1 particle
Worth 30 Raw Data
Firewall captures it
Achievement event fires
Progress +1
Not +30
Keep These Counters Separate
Initial Firewall particles
Created from Firewall Start Data. They describe what the Firewall begins with.
Captured gameplay particles
Registered as the Firewall steals nearby particles. This is the achievement counter.
Example: 2,000 Firewall Start Data creates 66 initial particles worth 1,980 total Raw Data.
Achievement Route
Data Breach Quick Route
- 01
Attempt in Chapter 3 or later
A larger natural collection window makes the 200-particle target more reliable.
- 02
Create enough Data particles
Prioritize target supply and a usable round window—not Data Price.
- 03
Keep one Firewall alive
The verified counter belongs to one Firewall.
- 04
Do not kill it immediately
Normal progression instincts work against this achievement.
- 05
Reach 200 captured particles
Count particles, regardless of each particle’s Raw Data value.
- 06
Prevent escape
Escaping removes the captured reward from your run.
- 07
Kill after the threshold
Destroying the Firewall releases its captured Data back toward the AI.
Normal play teaches you to kill a Firewall quickly. Data Breach asks you to do almost the opposite—keep one alive long enough, but not long enough to lose it.
Natural Collection Window
Why Chapter 2 Is Difficult for Data Breach
The Firewall escape threshold reference is set from roughly one third of the opening minion count. A normal high-supply Chapter 2 example can fall short of the achievement requirement.
Opening targets
559
floor(559 / 3)
186
Achievement
200
Accurate Boundary
Chapter 2 is unreliable for a normal attempt because its standard natural window can fall below 200. This does not mean every special Chapter 2 configuration is impossible.
Why Chapter 3+ Is Safer
The Chapter 3 high-supply example is about 743 opening targets: floor(743 / 3) = 247, giving an approximate 47-particle margin.
| Setup | Opening targets | Natural threshold | Data Breach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 2 high supply | ~559 | ~186 | Risky |
| Chapter 3 high supply | ~743 | ~247 | Much safer |
| Chapter 4 | Build-dependent | Build-dependent | Usually enough supply |
These are mechanics-based setup examples, not guarantees of runtime movement or escape timing.
Setup Estimator
Data Breach Setup Checker
Estimate whether the natural threshold reference reaches 200 before committing to a dedicated attempt.
Risky Setup
Estimated threshold
186 particles
Requirement
200 particles
Short by
14 particles
Attempt in Chapter 3+ or increase available target and particle supply.
Achievement-Relevant Mechanics
How Firewall Captures and Returns Data
Enemy dies
Data particle appears
Firewall captures it
Particle stops going to the AI
Counter increases
One particle on this Firewall
If the Firewall dies
- 01Captured particles are released
- 02They fly back toward the AI
- 03You collect the Data normally
If the Firewall escapes
- 01Captured particles leave with it
- 02No Raw Data is collected
- 03No Cash is earned from them
Quick Answer
Stolen Data is permanently lost from that attempt only if the Firewall escapes or despawns. Keep alive → reach 200 → kill before escape.
Dedicated Attempt
Best Data Breach Setup
Chapter
3+ recommended
More room before the natural threshold becomes a problem.
Supply
200+ particles
Use targets, clusters, and a useful round window.
Combat
Controlled
Clear other targets without bursting the Firewall.
Firewall
Keep one alive
Track the same unit for the full attempt.
Route
Rational or Tyrant-friendly
Tyrant is useful when accidental kills are the problem.
Finish
Kill after 200
Do not let the completed Firewall escape.
What Helps the Particle Count?
Useful
- Start Data and target supply
- Clusters and Cluster Size
- A long enough round window
- Combat control without Firewall burst
Not directly useful
- Data Price
- Prestige Earnings multiplier
- Higher particle value alone
- Maximum Density by itself
Density raises target HP and Data value, but the achievement counts particles. One very valuable particle is still one captured particle.
Mechanics-Based Comparison
Can Tyrant Make Data Breach Easier?
Yes, sometimes. Tyrant makes a Firewall harder in normal play, but extra Health can prevent an accidental kill during a dedicated attempt. It is useful—not mandatory.
| Route | Normal play | Data Breach attempt |
|---|---|---|
| tyrant | Harder | Potentially useful: +20% Health makes accidental kills less likely, while +10% Speed raises escape risk. |
| rational | Balanced | Balanced middle ground, but −15% Health makes burst damage less forgiving. |
| protector | Easier | May slow Firewall interaction through −20% Speed and detection. |
Tyrant Tradeoff
+20% Firewall Health helps sustain the setup; +10% Speed means you must watch escape behavior more carefully.
Tyrant Cleanup Run
Absolute ControlSystem InfectionData Breach
These fit naturally into one Tyrant-oriented playthrough, but they can be completed in separate sessions within that run.
Mini Calculator
Why Your Firewall Gets So Tanky
Exact Formula
max(1,600, Finder Damage × 25) × Firewall Health modifier
At 30,000 Finder Damage, base Firewall HP is 750,000. The Tyrant +20% modifier raises it to 900,000—this is expected behavior, not a bug.
Estimated Firewall HP
900,000
Exact stat formula using the selected route’s Health modifier. Runtime damage and targeting determine how quickly it dies.
Saved Preparation
Data Breach Attempt Checklist
Preparation is saved in this browser. The temporary 0–200 counter is deliberately not saved between page visits.
Saved Setup
0 / 7
0%
Complete the setup checks before committing to the attempt.
During Normal Progression?
Take the achievement if the opportunity naturally appears. Otherwise, use a later dedicated attempt—normal play wants the Firewall dead quickly, while Data Breach wants it temporarily alive.
Failure Diagnosis
Data Breach Not Unlocking?
Check the condition in order: particle units, one Firewall, escape state, kill timing, then the natural supply window.
Most Likely Check
Data Breach counts captured particles, not the Raw Data value printed on them.
Count each gameplay particle as one, even when it is worth 30 Data or more.
Fast Answers
FEED THE AI Data Breach FAQ
Does Data Breach require 200 Data?
No. It requires one Firewall to capture 200 Data particles. A particle worth 30 Raw Data still increases the achievement counter by one particle.
Can multiple Firewalls add up to 200?
No shared total is used. The verified subscribed/stolen counter belongs to one Firewall, so track the same Firewall through the attempt.
Why is Chapter 2 difficult for Data Breach?
A high-supply Chapter 2 example has about 559 opening targets, giving a natural threshold reference near 186—below the 200-particle condition. This makes a normal attempt unreliable, not absolutely impossible.
Which Chapter is best?
Chapter 3 or later is the safer general recommendation. The Chapter 3 high-supply example gives about 247 versus the 200 requirement.
Should I kill the Firewall?
Keep it alive until its captured-particle counter reaches 200, then kill it before it escapes.
Do I lose the stolen Data?
Only if the Firewall escapes or despawns. Destroying it releases captured particles so they can return to the AI.
Is Tyrant required?
No. Tyrant can make accidental Firewall kills less likely through higher Health, but its higher Speed also makes escape behavior more dangerous.
Does Data Price help?
No. Data Price affects Cash conversion after collection; Data Breach counts captured particles.
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