GalCiv4:Artifacts

Artifacts

Artifacts are a kind of Anomaly that are handled somewhat differently to Space Junk and Capsules, granting the player access to a powerful one-use item, often with an option to sell them it off for Credits.

There are many different Artifacts to collect during the game, and more than one of each type can be stored simultaneously. Once claimed, Artifacts are stored in “The Vault” indefinitely, and can be played either immediately, or during any of the player’s subsequent turns.

To activate an Artifact, simply click on “The Vault”, select the artifact you want and then click on the target, whether that be a hex, a fleet, a planet or something else will depend on the device in question.

In the screenshot above, the player has activated the Nanite Transmitter to spawn a warship next to an enemy fleet by clicking on the target hex.

As you can see, Artifacts can give the player a powerful boost at a pivotal moment in the game, and their careful application can often be decisive in a hard-fought campaign.

Artifact	Description	Effects	Requirements
Chaos Beacon	Reduces the Approval of the target world for 25 months. Permanently increases the world's Crime.	-0.2 Approval +0.1 Crime
Stardrive Module	Increases the Hyperspace speed of a target ship.	+1 Moves Cap	Granted from the GC4: Event
Climate Purifier	Capable of filtering an entire planet's atmosphere. -20% Pollution	-0.2 Pollution	Granted from the GC4: Event
Ancient Survey Module	Allows target starship to be able to survey anomalies.	+1 Can Survey	Granted from the A lost but now found Survey Module Event Granted from the Lost Cargo - Survey Module Event
Guilt Magnifier	Makes people feel more guilty about doing the wrong thing. Reduces Crime.	-0.05 Crime	Granted from the GC4: Event
Arnor Halo	Activating this symbol of the Arnor will apply some measure of this permanence to the selected fleet, increasing its hit points. +10% Hit Points	+10% Hit Points Cap	Granted from the Unearthed Arnorian Integrity Device Event
Echoing Heartstone	A shard from the heart of creation. Activating it significantly increases the Influence of the selected planet. +500 Influence	+500 Influence Tally	Granted from the Study the Precursor Experimental World Event Granted from the The Noble Lineage Event Granted from constructing the Echoing Heartstone Study improvement
Atmospheric Cleanser	Reduces the Pollution on a colony by efficiently breaking down harmful particles and toxins.	-0.1 Pollution	Granted from the GC4: Event
Dimensional Snare	A creature was forced out of another dimension and trapped in ours. We could release it, but it may go after us as well. Spawn a minor Space Monster	Spawn a minor Space Monster	Granted from the The Elusive Beast in a Cage Event Granted from the Encounter with the Monstrous Cage Event Granted from the Study the Precursor Experimental World Event
Boost Coil	Extra-dimensional materials are consumed quickly, but will give a temporary boost the movement of a fleet. Resets Fleet Moves	Resets Fleet Moves	Granted from constructing the Boost Coil Study improvement
Dimensional Mirror	This Precursor artifact was left here for unknown reasons. It allows us to see a given area of space in great detail. Reveal an Area of the Map	Reveal an Area of the Map	Granted from starting turn 1 Granted from unlocking Culture Traits Granted from constructing the Dimensional Mirror Study improvement Granted from researching the Recursive Models tech
Resource Nullification Array	Oxidizes minerals on a target foreign world, reduces the planet's mineral value.	-2 Minerals	Granted from the GC4: Event
Inspire Scientists	Inspiring our scientists will result in an immediate +50 Research.	+50 Research	Granted from the Precursor Artifact Cache Event
Arnor Embers	This ruined Arnor weapon can be harvested for power sources that will improve the attack of the selected fleet. +3 Attack	+1 Beam Attack +1 Missile Attack +1 Kinetic Attack
Spores of Yggdrasil	An entire ecosystem is contained within this sphere. By deploying it to dead worlds, the entire world will come alive. Convert a Dead World to a Class 5 Planet	Convert a Dead World to a Class 5 Planet	Granted from the Arnor's Legacy Event Granted from the The Seed Device Event Granted from starting turn 1 Granted from unlocking Culture Traits
Bernal Sphere	This self-sustaining habitat can be deployed on any planet and comes complete with a synthetic workforce. +1 Yor Citizen	+1 Yor Citizen	Granted from constructing the Bernal Sphere Study improvement
Betatron Collider	Able to warp space with a beam capable of inflicting heavy damage on an entire enemy fleet. 25% Damage	-25% Hit Points	Granted from the The Dread Lord's Harbinger Event Granted from the Study the Precursor Experimental World Event Granted from constructing the Betatron Collider Study improvement
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Enemy Destabilizer Module	Promotes criminal activity on a target foreign world.	+0.10 Crime	Granted from the GC4: Event
Nanite Transmitter	Able to transmit a stream of Nanites to any part of the galaxy and instantly construct a warship. Spawn an Overlord ship	Spawns a Paladin	Granted from the The Nanite Warship Maker Event Granted from constructing the Nanite Transmitter Study improvement
Mnemonic Nanites	These Nanites will immediately rebuild themselves according to the architectural records of the ship they are exposed to. Fully Repairs Fleet	Fully Repairs Fleet	Granted from the The Derelict Event Granted from constructing the Mnemonic Nanites Study improvement
Distant Vision	Using a Precursor artifact we can peer into a distant part of space. Reveal an Area of the Map	Reveal an Area of the Map	Granted from the Mapping Artifact Event
Robotic Servants Module	Adds a friendly Yor servant to a target core world.	+1 Yor Citizen	Granted from the GC4: Event
Tech Finder Scanner	Locates previously undiscovered bits of technology left over from the Precursors, increasing the planet's base tech rating.	+2 Technology	Granted from the The Specter's Grasp Event Granted from the GC4: Event
Penumbral Beacon	This beacon will call a monster from distant space. But beware, it doesn't grant any control over the monster. Spawn a powerful Space Monster	Spawn a powerful Space Monster	Granted from constructing the Penumbral Beacon Study improvement
Empathy Engine	This device is capable of transmitting a calming wave over all of our worlds, though its influence is temporary. +25% Approval for 25 months	+0.25 Approval	Granted from constructing the Empathy Engine Study improvement
Prototype Warhead	Enhances your ship's offensive capabilities by adding superior missile firepower.	+3 Missile Attack	Granted from the GC4: Event
Nano Fabricator	Able to produce anything we need. Activating it allows us to make instant progress on a selected planet's social project. +100 Planet Production	+100 Manufacturing Overflow	Granted from constructing the Nano Fabricator Study improvement
Planetary Broadcaster Module	Amplifies a planet's Influence over surrounding systems.	+500 Influence	Granted from the GC4: Event
Modify Planet	Increase this planet's use to our species. Adds +1 to its usable tiles. Should only be used on Core worlds.	Terraforms Tiles on Planet +3 Usable Tiles	Granted from researching the Planetary Substrates tech
Wormhole Generator	This former part of a galactic relay lies dormant. Activating it will send a selected fleet somewhere, but we have no control over where. Randomly Teleport Fleet	Randomly Teleport Fleet	Granted from the Broken Teleporter Artifact Event Granted from the Dimensional Dilemma Event Granted from constructing the Wormhole Generator Study improvement
Mineral Scanner	One time use scanner finds previously unknown sources of minerals on a target world of ours.	+2 Minerals	Granted from the GC4: Event
Neural Link	By bonding our command staff to the ship itself we can create a fleet that is more responsive and reactive than our enemies. +10 Experience Points	+10 Exp Points	Granted from constructing the Neural Hive Study improvement
Found Weapon Jammer	We didn't steal this. We found it.	+5 Point Defense	Granted from the GC4: Event
Summon Leader Module	Summons a friendly Precursor constructed Yor advisor.	+1 Yor Leader	Granted from the GC4: Event
Planetary Culture Module	When applied, it finds previously undiscovered points of interest on a planet resulting in increased cultural significance for that world.	+3 Planet Influence	Granted from the GC4: Event
Slipstream Accelerator	Extra-dimensional materials are consumed quickly, but will give this fleet a permanent boost to movement speed. Increases Fleet Moves	+1 Moves Cap
Pocket Universe Artifact	An artifact with the power to open a pocket universe where the Orb of Draginol is said to be hidden.	Spawns a pocket dimension to the Orb of Draginol	Granted from the The Orb of Draginol Event
Armor Plate Module	Provides increased armor defense for a target ship.	+2 Armor Rating	Granted from the GC4: Event
Demoralizing Artifact	Drastically reduces the Influence of a target foreign planet.	-5 Influence Per Turn	Granted from the GC4: Event
Broadcast Culture	This module contains an optimized message certain to make others wish to assimilate to our culture.	+300 Influence Tally	Granted from constructing the Broadcast Culture improvement Granted from researching the God of the Machine tech Granted from researching the Cultural Synthesis tech
Magnify Influence.	Multiplies the influence produced by target core world for a couple of years.	+300% Influence Per Turn	Granted from the GC4: Event
Harmony Beacon	Increases the Approval of the target world by 10% for 25 months. Creates a sustained sense of satisfaction and contentment among the inhabitants.	+0.1 Approval	Granted from the Artifact of Joy and Resources Event Granted from the GC4: Event
Precognition Sensor	This quantum sensor warns of threats before there is any known indication of their presence. +10% Resistance	+0.1 Resistance Bonus	Granted from constructing the Precognition Sensor Study improvement
Chimeric Biomass	This artifact produces material rich with proto-organic matter. This matter can improve the class of any world we use it on. +2 Usable Tiles, +1 Farming	+1 Fertility Terraforms Tiles on Planet +2 Usable Tiles	Granted from the Precursor Terraforming Device Event Granted from constructing the Chimeric Biomass Study improvement
Tactical Thruster Upgrade Module	This module harnesses advanced technology to significantly increase the combat speed and maneuverability of any ship it is applied to.	+1 Tactical Speed	Granted from the GC4: Event
Precursor Archive	An archive of nearly limitless knowledge. By activating it we can instantly complete our current research. Complete Current Research	Complete Current Research	Granted from the Study the Precursor Research World Event Granted from the Engineering Enigma Event Granted from constructing the Precursor Archive Study improvement
Ancient Food Replicator	Provides food for extended voyages, increasing the ship's range.	+5 Ship Range	Granted from the GC4: Event
Poison Gas Module	Dramatically reduces the fertility of a target foreign world in a month. Must be at war with the target.	-10 Fertility	Granted from the GC4: Event
Add Planetary Defense Module	Provides an additional layer of defense against invasions to a target planet.	+30 Planetary Defenses MaxHP	Granted from the GC4: Event
Motivation Helix	Remnant of an ancient race of slavers. When activated it inspires productivity and boosts production at the selected shipyard. +500 Shipyard Production	+500 Manufacturing Overflow	Granted from constructing the Motivation Helix Study improvement
Mass Driver Module	Unleash an ancient and powerful kinetic force, enhancing your ship's firepower and causing significant damage to enemy ships or structures.	+2 Kinetic Attack	Granted from the GC4: Event
Robotic Star Drone	Instantly constructs a small but lethal weapons drone.	Spawns a Gunboat	Granted from the GC4: Event
Gift of the Mithrilar.	Will gradually increase the intelligence of citizens on target core world until they are genius level.	+1 Yor Citizen +1 Intelligence	Granted from the GC4: Event
Matryoshka Forge	Folding materials across dimensions produces plating stronger than physics would allow, increasing the defense of the selected fleet. +15 Defense	+5 Shield Strength +5 Armor Rating +5 Point Defense	Granted from the GC4: Event
Enemy Defense Sabotage Module	Wrecks the enemy's ability to defend against invasions. Target a foreign planet to use. Must be at war with the target.	-250 Planetary DefensesHP	Granted from the GC4: Event
Energy Infuser	When installed on a ship, the Energy Infuser enhances the vessel's energy weapons.	+2 Beam Attack	Granted from the GC4: Event
Invite Leaders	Searching for our most talented will provide 3 new leaders for recruitment.	Three new Leaders	An Executive Order granted every 10 turns.

Note: This table is not exhaustive. The Executive Orders are artifacts, and there are a number of faction-specific artifacts.