Thermal Posts (also referred to as T-Posts) are devices in Lost Planet 3 that collect thermal energy from the planet and stores them for collection.
History[]
Thermal posts bear a strong resemblance to Data Posts found in Lost Planet 1 and 2. Due to Lost Planet 3 being a prequel, it is possible that Thermal Posts are a precursor to Data Posts. This logic works out further because Data Posts have extra functionality while Thermal Posts only have the singular function of collecting thermal energy.
Locations[]
In Lost Planet 3 T-posts can be deployed by the player into the world. These T-posts will fill up over time and allow the player to collect T-energy. There are a total of 6 Posts to deploy on E.D.N III. You get 2000 T-Energy whenever you deploy a post, plus a bonus of 3000 when they are all planted. You also get another 2500 T-Energy whenever you empty a post.
# | Location | Description |
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1 | White Canyon Junction: Diaz Cavern | You’ll find a T-Post already planted at this location by Diaz, and you’ll be required to empty it during the Empty a T-Energy Post Mission. As such it’s pretty difficult to miss this one. However, you may need to empty out this T-Post later on as well. |
2 | Bailey’s Crossing: North Plains Clearing | Head to the exit of the south tunnel in Bailey’s Crossing. Proceed down the path and eventually you come to a clearing where there is a T-Post in the back of the area. |
3 | Bishop’s Wake: Shumate Bend | Follow Bishop’s Wake cave as normal until you find a Winch icon. Get to a ledge using this Winch. There will be many enemies in the area you come out in as well as a T-Post in the middle. You’ll need the Winch for this. |
4 | Shackleton’s Peak | You can find a pipe at the base of Shackleton’s Peak. Here you should exit your rig and grapple hook to the right, to a platform. Now use a zipline to access a cave. There is a T-Post at the back of this cave but be wary of the numerous Akrid Eggs. You’ll need the Zip-Line attachment for this one. |
5 | Pickett’s Folly | In this area, you need to head on up the slope to the Killing Fields. On the way you find a small cave on the left that you can get to by using the grappling hook. Again, you can find the T-Post near the back but there will be resistance in the form of Akrids. You’ll need the Magnetic Grappling Hook for this one. |
6 | The Killing Fields | Go south from the Camp of the Forgotten and head down the left path. You will reach an area where there is a platform to the east. Get on it and use the Winch to reach an Island to the east. The T-Post is to the south. You’ll need the Extended Winch for this one. |