Fortack's Database

Learn how to get Ratch's discount on Tuchanka in Mass Effect 2, including details on the Pyjak shooting mini-game, betting with Urz, and recommended squadmates for Mordin's Old Blood.

Fortack's Database is a shop on Tuchanka. To get a discount, you must finish Grunt's loyalty quest. The discount applies automatically.

Items Available with Discount:

• Assault Rifle Damage - 60,000 Credits
• Biotic Damage - 90,000 Credits
• Heavy Pistol Damage - 60,000 Credits
• Shotgun Damage - 60,000 Credits

There are three assignments on Tuchanka, but only one can be completed at this time: Killing Pyjaks. This is a mini-game where you use WASD to move a target reticle and the spacebar to fire. Missiles take about 1 second or more to reach their target, with travel time increasing the further up the screen the target is. Missiles have an impact radius of about twice the target circle. You must kill 12, then 15, then 18 Pyjaks.

By getting Ratch's discount, you can buy Pyjak meat. If you talk to Urz and feed him, he will follow you. You can use Urz to fight other varren at the Pit Fight Gambling Station. Urz will win about 4 times when you bet for him. If he loses, you cannot use him anymore. If you bet against him, he will win, but you will lose and die if you bet for him when he loses. Betting at the pits without Urz is not guaranteed and has a slower payout rate.

Mordin: Old Blood

This mission involves fighting enemies with Armor and Barriers. Loyal Samara or Thane are recommended against organics, while Grunt and Garrus are effective against armor. Only the final enemy has a barrier; the rest have armor.

Enemies: Klixen (Armor), Varren (Armor), Blood Pack Trooper (Armor), Warrior (Armor), Pyro (Armor), Chief Weyrloc Guld (Barrier, Armor)

After speaking with the Clan Leader, they will direct you to the Chief Scout. You can also speak with the mechanic about the Combustion Manifold, which you will find during this mission. When ready and Mordin is with you, talk to the Chief Scout and take a truck out.