> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://denze.gitbook.io/pixel-vault/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://denze.gitbook.io/pixel-vault/learn/ecosystem/iu/gear-pods.md).

# Gear Pods

**Gear Pods** are "critical supplies" that the [DOTs](/pixel-vault/learn/ecosystem/iu/dots.md) are deploying to [Inhabitants Identities](/pixel-vault/learn/ecosystem/iu/identities.md) to help them power up and explore the[ Inhabitants Universe](/pixel-vault/learn/ecosystem/iu.md).

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**Note:**

* For more details on gear pods, including the gamified mint mechanics and timeline of events, check out [POWer Up Summer](/pixel-vault/whats-on/complete/powerupsummer.md).
* For the latest news, refer to the [Blockchain Gaming Ecosystem updates](/pixel-vault/whats-on/news/gaming-news.md)
  {% endhint %}

**How Gear Pods work:**

* The contents (gear) of the Gear Pods will be revealed when the Gear Pods are opened in-game and the rarity of the gear will vary with the different pods.
* Gear Pods are re-usable. They can be opened, closed, recharged, and then re-opened

There are 3 different types of pods:

* **Astral Gear Pod** - most common
* **Cosmic Gear Pod** - rarer than Astral, with planet-specific variations. All MetaHeroes will be able to use any gear, regardless of their planet of origin.
* **Nebula Gear Pod** - extremely rare

![In total, there are 12 variations of the Gear Pods: 1 Astral, 10 Cosmic and 1 Nebula](https://487100486-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBsheNriFxgcmrumfBIVx%2Fuploads%2FtzoZQtOrUAmk2wTj8lrc%2Fpixel%20vault%20\(3000x2000\).001.jpeg?alt=media\&token=2a48613d-e2ab-4b7f-95e7-5d8c76ab6146)