[[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=
Diamonds can be primarily spent in the '''Premium panel''' and in the [[Research|'''Research Lab''']].
The Premium panel includes some unique permanent bonuses, but in the Research Lab the player can reduce the time necessary to produce resources or conduct other activities.
==Premium==
{{diamond purchases table}}
{{diamond purchase row
|name = Extra Scientist
|effect = Get an extra Scientist
|cost = 50
|price increase = {{diamond icon}}50
|p increase value = 50
}}
:[[File:Premium {{diamond purchase row|name = Opportunist|effect = x3 BPS|cost = 90|price increase = {{diamond icon.png|100px}}0|left]]p increase value = 0:::::::With the exception of '''bacteria cannon''', all bonuses in the Premium panel can be purchased multiple times.}}
:::::::However, the '''increased {{diamond purchase row link|name = Tactical Advantage|effect = Increase BPS forever''' and '''extra scientist''' bonuses X times|cost = 175|price increase in price after each purchase.= {{diamond icon}}0-1700|p increase value = 1700}}
:::::::The '''time machine''' has no {{diamond purchase limit and does not row|name = Increased BPS Forever|effect = Increase current BPS by 10% forever|cost = 5|price increase in price.= {{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
! scope="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Effect
! scope="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Base Cost
|-
|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]]'''.
Diamonds can be spent to '''instantly complete any Reset costs [[ResearchFile:Diamonds.png|research25px]]''' that currently is in progress.The cost depends on the remaining research time10.
The cost for instantly completing '''=Related Pages=*[[Resources#Nanobots|nanobot]] production''' is calculated differently, but it also depends on the amount of remaining research time.*[[Microtransactions]]
By spending some diamonds, it is also possible to reveal the result of [[Research#Bacteria Mutations|'''bacteria mutationMain page:'''[[Dark Matter Institute]]. The cost depends on evolved bacteria level:
