Ingress/Food Chain

The Ingress Food Chain: From Froggers to Field Masters

Ingress, the enigmatic world of XM and faction warfare, attracts a diverse range of agents. Like any well-balanced ecosystem, a hierarchy exists, with each player type contributing to the greater whole. Here's a look at the Ingress food chain, from casual "Froggers" to the strategic field-dominating elite:

At the Bottom of the Pond: The Humble Frogus

• Species: Frogus Mornio-Commutus, Frogus KlongRacus, Frogus Parkus, Frogus Portasonicus
• Habitat: Varied, from bustling downtowns to local parks and even their own couch (if they're lucky).
• Diet: These casual players subsist on a diet of XM gleaned from quickly deployed resonators and captured portals. Frogus KlongRacus might score bonus points for cargress (using a car to capture portals) missions, while Frogus Parkus enjoys the occasional accidental field creation.
• Equipment: Their phones may not be the latest models, but they run the Ingress scanner well enough for their needs. Navigation for Frogus KlongRacus might involve a trusty co-pilot (Frogus Navigatus) using the Ingress scanner instead of fancy GPS apps.
• Role in the Ecosystem: Froggers keep the game lively! Their friendly competition and portal hopping create a dynamic environment for more strategic players. Plus, who doesn't love a good rush-hour portal race (Frogus Mornio-Commutus, we see you!)?

The Middle Layer: The Ascended Agent

• Species: (Evolving) Ex-Froggers who have honed their skills and knowledge.
• Habitat: Their range expands beyond their immediate surroundings as they delve deeper into Ingress tactics.
• Diet: XM becomes more strategic, with a focus on deploying higher-level resonators and creating efficient links for maximum Mind Unit (MU) output.
• Equipment: Mid-range to high-end phones ensure smooth gameplay and faster glyph hacking. Navigation becomes more strategic, with Ingress intel and community intel feeding into their planning.
• Role in the Ecosystem: These agents are the backbone of the factions. They actively capture and hold territory, creating intricate field networks that fuel their faction's dominance.

The Apex Predator: The Field General

• Species: Evolved from the ranks of the Ascended Agents, these are the strategic masterminds.
• Habitat: The entire Ingress map is their domain.
• Diet: They feast on massive fields, strategically deployed to maximize MU output and control key areas.
• Equipment: Top-of-the-line phones with powerful processors ensure flawless gameplay. They utilize every resource at their disposal, including Niantic Wayfarer – a system that allows players to submit real-world locations to become portals in the game. This grants them a significant advantage, especially for those lucky enough to have a "couch portal" (a portal submitted near their home) or for those who relentlessly grind to get their portal submissions approved.
• Role in the Ecosystem: These agents shape the landscape of Ingress. Their intricate field networks and strategic portal captures dictate the flow of the game, influencing entire regions.

The Circle of XM:

Just like any ecosystem, the Ingress food chain thrives on a delicate balance. Froggers, with their casual play, provide a foundation of activity. Ascended Agents translate that activity into strategic dominance, while Field Generals, at the top, wield the power of Niantic Wayfarer to further their faction's cause. So, no matter your playstyle, remember, you're a vital part of the Ingress world. Keep hacking, keep linking, and keep the XM flowing!