Datapad
itemSleek arm-worn personal computer that projects glowing blue-white holographic screens. Displays data streams, personal histories, messages, and tactical information. Used by Darrow, Cassius, and Matteo for research and communication in the early Institute days.
The datapad debuts in Red Rising as a sleek, arm-worn holographic marvel, empowering Golds like Darrow and Cassius with real-time data streams and tactical intel during the brutal Institute trials. By Golden Son, it evolves into a versatile wrist-mounted communicator essential for hails and tracking amid escalating rebellion, while Morning Star adapts it into a resilient handheld tool piercing through comms jamming in the saga's climactic battles. In Iron Gold, it toughens into a rugged military-grade device wielded by field commanders like Darrow to orchestrate daring operations, reflecting the series' shift from elite intrigue to gritty warfare.
Evolution
Iron Gold
Handheld personal computing device, rugged military-grade with dent-resistant casing, interface for running deactivation programs and timers, carried by field commanders.
Book Appearances
Iron Gold
First appears Ch 50