MAT

The MAT (Material Analysis Transmitter) is a module used to advance missions in order to get the Hoverboard and the VTOL.

Source
MATs are found only on Desolo and Vesania. They show up as blue circle with a pointed bottom on the Compass, as soon as their corresponding Vehicle Data Recorder is destroyed using. They are surrounded by some space debris.

Uses
After locating them, MATs has to be provided with certain resources in order to advance the corresponding missions. After completing all tasks, the player will be given a Hoverboard or a VTOL (depending on the planet) and the corresponding Schematic will be unlocked.