The Alarm System in Probably Stolen is one of the most useful upgrades for protecting your shop overnight. It reduces the risk of theft while you're away, and with the right modules, you can increase its protection even further. Here's how to get one and make the most of it.
How to Get and Use the Alarm System in Probably Stolen
To get the Alarm System in Probably Stolen, visit Dr. Jackson and purchase it when it's available in his shop. The machine has a base value of 150 Credits and reduces the chance of items being stolen from your store overnight, provided it has enough electricity to operate.
Here's how to set it up:
- Visit Dr. Jackson and look for the Alarm System in his available stock.
- Purchase the Alarm System and bring it back to your shop.
- Install the machine and ensure it has access to a working power source.
- Make sure your electricity supply can support its nightly consumption.
- Add compatible modules if you want to increase its protection.
Dr. Jackson has a 66% chance of stocking the Alarm System when you don't already own one, so it's worth checking his inventory if you're looking to purchase your first.
The machine occupies 3x3 inventory cells and consumes 4 power per night. This electricity requirement is particularly important because the Alarm System relies on its power supply to provide overnight protection. Installing it without sufficient electricity defeats the purpose of buying it.
Unlike upgrades that improve your production or selling capabilities, the Alarm System is primarily an investment in protecting what you've already accumulated. I'd consider it especially worthwhile once you're regularly keeping valuable stock inside your shop overnight.
Best Alarm System Modules in Probably Stolen
Performance Modules are the best upgrades for the Alarm System because they directly improve its theft protection. The machine accepts universal modules as well as specialized alarm modules, giving you several ways to increase its effectiveness.
The main goal is to reach 49 Performance, which brings the Alarm System's theft protection to 100%. At that point, the system provides maximum protection against the overnight theft mechanic, removing the need to rely on theft insurance for that risk.
I recommend focusing on Performance until you reach that threshold rather than spreading your module space across several stats immediately. Once the machine displays maximum protection, adding more Performance won't improve its theft protection any further.
Should You Use Efficiency Modules?
Efficiency Modules are useful if you're trying to reduce the Alarm System's electricity consumption. Since the machine normally requires 4 power each night, lowering that requirement may help when you're running several machines from a limited power supply.
However, Efficiency doesn't provide the same benefit as Performance. If your priority is preventing theft, improving Performance should come first. Once you've reached maximum protection, Efficiency becomes a more useful consideration for managing your shop's overall electricity demands.
For most players, I'd prioritize one properly powered Alarm System and gradually improve its Performance until the protection reaches 100%. This gives you a clear upgrade target without wasting valuable modules on additional stats that won't make your shop any safer from overnight theft.
