Getting access authorization to use Protocol Dataloggers in Arknights: Endfield is pretty confusing. While out and about exploring Talos-II, you'll likely spot these waving balloon men, but upon interacting with them, you simply get a message saying "Access authorization cannot be verified. Please acquire access authorization before starting again."
I spent a good while running around looking for a way to get said access, wondering if it was an environmental puzzle, or whether I needed some hidden nearby item. Well, turns out you don't. Below, I'll explain how and when you get to use Protocol Dataloggers and what they actually do.
