[[Category:Resources]]Diamonds can be used to purchase otherwise unobtainable goods and bonuses or to speed up [[Research|'''research ''']] time.
Most diamond Diamond purchases are available in the premium panel and provide permanent power-ups.
Similarly to [[Resources#Dark Matter|'''Dark Matter''']], diamonds Diamonds are never reset when attacking [[Planets|'''planets''']] or entering a '''[[Black Hole]]'''.
=Obtaining Diamonds=
*from microtransactionsThere are several ways how to obtain Diamonds. The most straightforward is to simply purchase a [[Microtransactions#Diamond_mines|Diamond Pack]]. *However, it is also possible to obtain Diamonds by simply progressing through the game or from [[Daily Login Rewards|daily logins]]. *by completing Other ways of obtaining Diamonds for free include participating in events or watching [[AchievementsIn-game Ads|achievementsads]]. ==Microtransactions==Buying Diamonds via microtransactions requires an active internet connection.{{diamond mines table}} '''Main pages:''' [[Microtransactions]] ==Daily Login Rewards=={{daily login rewards}} '''Main page:''' [[Daily Login Rewards]]*by ==Ads==By watching a 30 second long [[In-game Ads|ad]], the player can earn {{diamond icon}}'''3'''. These adshave an 8 hour long cooldown. Ads that boost current [[BPS]] and [[BPC]] have a shorter cooldown. Watching an ad from a [[Red Bacteria]] does not affect the regular ad cooldown. '''Main page:''' [[In-game Ads|Ads]] ==Events==*by completing other actions From 5<sup>th</sup> September to 17<sup>th</sup> September 2017 it was possible to earn up to [[File:Diamonds.png|20px]]'''500''' from participating in an event announced on the game (e's [https://www.gfacebook. destroying the 10th planet com/bacterialTakeover/ facebook page]*At Christmas 2017, there was a limited duration [[Microtransactions#Booster_packs|pack]] available for purchase, which included {{diamond icon}}'''500''' and other items ==Other==Some in-game actions give Diamonds as a reward: *Destroying [[Dufrieyama]] for the first time will yield - {{diamond icon}}'''100 diamonds'''*Entering certain [[Space Communication|Space codes]] - starting from {{diamond icon}}'''10'''*Completing [[Achievements|achievements]] - starting from {{diamond icon}}'''2'''*Follow the game on [https://www.facebook.com/bacterialTakeover/ Facebook], [https://twitter.com/BacteriaTapper Twitter] and [https://www.instagram.com/bacterialtakeover/ Instagram] - {{diamond icon}}'''5''' (one-time reward for each)*You can claim {{diamond icon}}'''3''' for free every 8 hours in the premium menu
=Diamond Purchases=
==Premium Panel==With Diamonds can be primarily spent in the exception of ''bacteria cannon'Premium panel''', all bonuses and in the Premium panel can be purchased multiple times[[Research|'''Research Lab''']].
HoweverThe Premium panel includes some unique permanent bonuses, but in the Research Lab the player can reduce the ''increased BPS forever'' and ''extra scientist'' bonuses increase in price after each purchasetime necessary to produce resources or conduct other activities.
The ''time machine'' has no ==Premium=={{diamond purchases table}} {{diamond purchase limit and does not row|name = Extra Scientist|effect = Get an extra Scientist|cost = 50|price increase in = {{diamond icon}}50|p increase value = 50}} {{diamond purchase row|name = Opportunist|effect = x3 BPS|cost = 90|priceincrease = {{diamond icon}}0|p increase value = 0}} {{diamond purchase row link|name = Tactical Advantage|effect = Increase BPS X times|cost = 175|price increase = {{diamond icon}}0-1700|p increase value = 1700}} {{diamond purchase row|name = Increased BPS Forever|effect = Increase current BPS by 10% forever|cost = 5|price increase = {{diamond icon}}1|p increase value = 1}} {{diamond purchase row|name = Bacteria Cannon|effect = Increase BPC +50, BPC x5.Remains after planet attacks|cost = 50|price increase = {{diamond icon}}0|multiple purchases = No|p increase value = 0}}
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! scope="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Icon
! scope="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Name
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Increased_BPS_forever.png|80px]]
|Increased BPS forever
|Increase current BPS by 10% forever
|[[File:Diamonds.png|25px]]5
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Bacteria_cannon.png|80px]]
|Bacteria cannon
|Increase BPC +250. Remains after planet attacks
|[[File:Diamonds.png|25px]]50
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Time_machine.png|80px]]
|Time machine
|Add 6 hours worth of bacteria
|[[File:Diamonds.png|25px]]50
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Buy_laborants.png|80px]]
|Extra scientist
|Get an extra scientist
|[[File:Diamonds.png|25px]]100
|-
|}
==Research LabLabs== ===Completing Research==={{diamond research}} ===Bacteria Mutations==={{mutation reveal descr}} '''Main page:''' [[Bacteria Mutations|Bacteria Mutations]] ===Bacteria Recycling===When recycling an [[Evolved Bacteria]], it is possible to receive up to 1 additional reward by paying {{diamond icon}}5. The price for receiving an additional reward does not change. '''Main page:''' [[Bacteria Recycling]] ==Dark Matter Institute==Diamonds can be used to reset one tech tree at the '''[[Dark Matter Institute]]'''. Reset costs [[File:Diamonds.png|25px]]10. =Related Pages=*[[Resources]]*[[Microtransactions]] '''Main page:''' [[Dark Matter Institute]]
