> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.echelon.io/echelon-prime-foundation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.echelon.io/echelon-prime-foundation/3.0-prime-sinks/3.1-live-sinks/terminals.md).

# Terminals

Use PRIME to refine Shards and redeem rewards from Terminals.

**Summary**\
Terminals enable communication between the systems and outposts of each Parallel. Use PRIME to refine Shard Fragments into Batteries. Activate Terminals with a Battery to unveil unique in-game rewards.\
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**Cost**\
135 PRIME\
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**Percent to** [**Sink Schedule**](/echelon-prime-foundation/2.0-prime-token/2.2-sink-distributions.md)\
100%

<figure><img src="https://3393150385-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fej5Uo8n5yoGrIX5dB65Q%2Fuploads%2FnzYgRBLhsTqaWAiYiL05%2Frefiiii.png?alt=media&amp;token=f31cd199-acd4-4c2f-a6ca-2175064699f9" alt=""><figcaption><p><a href="https://parallel.life/terminals/">Refine Shards into Batteries</a></p></figcaption></figure>