I will say I am unsure what you are depositing, unless you are simply referring to Egg's data. That item is lost but there is a bank terminal in MA that you can access like the other terminals. And as stated when you use components to create something, those components are consumed and gone forever.
He's talking about "depositing the data sample", which only happens once. That is, when you take Egg's data to Memory Alpha. Deposit it in the console next to Romaine and you're done.
All of the other data samples you collect around the galaxy are used in crafting. Click on Commander Romaine, click on the "Store" tab...you'll then see various things that you can "buy". That is, you trade in various data samples plus one item, and you get an upgraded version of that item.
Data samples used in this manner are gone (ie - "spent"). So, to keep crafting you have to keep collection. Also, you can keep samples in your personal Bank. No need to carry them around your inventory all the time.
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They get used up to make your craftable rare thing.
No real need to deposit anywhere except the handy bank terminal.
ok thx for the info. much appreciated !
Allfather
All of the other data samples you collect around the galaxy are used in crafting. Click on Commander Romaine, click on the "Store" tab...you'll then see various things that you can "buy". That is, you trade in various data samples plus one item, and you get an upgraded version of that item.
Data samples used in this manner are gone (ie - "spent"). So, to keep crafting you have to keep collection. Also, you can keep samples in your personal Bank. No need to carry them around your inventory all the time.