Cost Optimizer Core

WARNING: This article contains spoilers

The Cost Optimizer Core is the last level before the credits in Budget Cuts 2. It is heavily protected by Prosecutors that try to kill the player if seen. The core is split into 6 sections:
 * 1) Primary CPU
 * 2) Secondary CPU
 * 3) Primary Storage
 * 4) Secondary Storage
 * 5) Random Access Memory
 * 6) Lvl 2 Cache

During the level, the player will be instructed by Winta to either raise or lower the power usage in a particular console. While waiting for the player to adjust it, the console will have a timer ticking down with a red loading bar. When the timer is finished, a fuse is blown. Progress will be halted when all four fuses are blown in a single console. The player can make fuses using the Crafter and replace the broken fuses with them.

During the third phase of this level, the Teleportation Tubes to the Secondary CPU, Secondary Storage, and Lvl 2 Cache become disabled from the Control Room. At this point they can still be used to get back to the control room.

The Level 2 Cache can be accessed from outside the Barn. If the player enters the Control Room through here before meeting Winta, she will not start the hack. The player can use this opportunity to lead Prosecutors into the Primary CPU, and use a Teleportation Bubble to get them to destroy each other. This can leave one Prosecutor left in most cases, making the level much easier. The player will still need to reach Winta to access the Control Room through the Barn, in order to get her to start the hack.

Tips

 * The Cost Optimizer Core Control Panel can be used to divert Prosecutors away from the console the player needs to use
 * The Teleportation Tubes can be used to get around, as they are faster and less dangerous than walking
 * Memorize the map: during the third phase, multiple tubes go offline, so you’ll have to move between rooms to get to some of the consoles.