GC4:GC4 Survey Events

This page is for survey events that occur in Galactic Civilizations IV.

Survey Events

Events from file anomalyeventtext

Name	Narrative	Choice 1	Choice 2	Choice 3
The Derelict	Your flagship has discovered a derelict ship drifting in space. It appears to contain an artifact with the power to repair a fleet anywhere in the galaxy. What do you want to do with it?	Take the artifact. Acquire the ability to repair a fleet. Gain a charge for the artifact Mnemonic Nanites	Extract the raw materials from it. +200 Credits +2 Elerium
The Specter's Grasp	Awaiting our ship in the silent void is the Specter's Grasp, an enigmatic artifact radiating a knowledge-imbuing energy.	Bring the artifact on board. Gain a charge for the artifact Tech Finder Scanner	Extract maximum power from the artifact, regardless of potential risks. +1% Crime to all worlds +1% Research to all worlds
Broken Teleporter Artifact	Our exploration has led us to an artifact of Precursor origin, a device once capable of bending the fabric of spacetime to instantly relocate their vessels to chosen coordinates. Regrettably, the ravages of time have not been kind. The artifact's pinpoint precision has faded into erratic uncertainty - our researchers warn that activation will now result in a random spatial displacement. Nevertheless, this unpredictable characteristic could be tactically advantageous, providing us a means to displace unwelcome fleets into the vast, unknown reaches of space.	Take the Wormhole Generator artifact. Gain a charge for the artifact Wormhole Generator	Attempt to deconstruct the artifact into its original components. +200 Credits
The Elusive Beast in a Cage	Our flagship has come across a drifting artifact that houses a monstrous entity of unknown origin. Will we dare to use it as a tool of destruction, or harness its potential to further our knowledge?	Store it in our vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Dimensional Snare	Experiment on it. [Details unclear]
A Surprise in Space: The Precursor Food Replicator	Our ship has stumbled upon a lost cargo container adrift in the vastness of space. After some time deciphering the ancient glyphs on the exterior, we've identified the contents - a Precursor Food Replicator. This device of incredible tech can synthesize food from nearly anything, greatly increasing the range of any ship equipped with it. Fancy an endless supply of alien space wafers?	Integrate this into our starship culinary department. Gain a charge for the artifact Ancient Food Replicator	Extract Promethion from it. +1 Promethion	Sell it on the galactic market for credits. +200 Credits
The Guilt Magnifier	As our ship glides through the silent vacuum of space, it stumbles upon a lost cargo container. Opening the container reveals an extraordinary device capable of amplifying guilty feelings. Our psychological analysts speculate that installing this 'Guilt Magnifier' on a Core world could drastically reduce crime rates. We might have just found the galactic equivalent of a conscience!	Store this in the vault for later deployment. Gain a charge for the artifact Guilt Magnifier	Break down the device and extract the precious Durantium inside. +1 Durantium	Sell the Guilt Magnifier on the Galactic Market for some credits. +200 Credits
A Lost Weapon Jammer	We've encountered a derelict cargo container drifting in the dark vastness of space. The container isn't the interesting part, it's what is inside: A Weapon Targeting Jammer! This device could be installed on one of our ships to increase its ability to evade enemy weapons.	Add the Weapon Jammer to our vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Found Weapon Jammer	Extract the Thulium. We need that more. +2 Thulium	Sell it. +200 Credits

Events from file AnomalyEvents23x_text

Name	Narrative	Choice 1	Choice 2	Choice 3
Smuggler's Treasure	Our flagship has stumbled upon an abandoned smuggler's hideout, brimming with a treasure trove of riches. The smuggler is nowhere to be seen. We now face a moral dilemma: should we seize this unexpected bounty or respect the unwritten rules of ownership?	Claim the Treasure. +400 Credits Angry pirates	Leave the Treasure Untouched.
Smuggler's Revenge	The smuggler, whose treasure we previously encountered, has returned to seek revenge. Enraged by our actions, they have launched a surprise attack against us with a fleet of ships in our territory. We must prepare to face the consequences of our earlier decision.	Defend Against the Attack. Suffer the results of combat.
New Shield Technology Discovered	Our flagship recovered schematics for a shield module that protects its ship and the rest of its fleet. The design bears no maker's mark.	Add it to our ship designs. Unlocks the Fleet Shield Module and grants the Matryoshka Forge artifact.
Discovery of AI Planetary Monitor Plans	Your flagship has come across ancient plans for a semi-sentient AI designed to monitor and reduce crime on planets.	Implement the AI Planetary Monitor to reduce crime. +2 Precursor Nanites Enables the Precursor Security Monitor to be built on our worlds	Sell the plans for a substantial amount of credits. +200 Credits	Extract resources from the discovery instead of using the plans. +6 Elerium +8 Precursor Nanites
Discovery of Core Tap Plans	Our fleet has uncovered abandoned plans and a unique power source for a Core Tap, a device capable of harnessing the energy of a planet's core. This find presents us with several lucrative options.	Secure the plans. +2 Precursor Nanites Core Tap can be built on our worlds.	Sell the Plans and Power Source. +250 Credits	Extract Resources from the Power Source. +5 Precursor Nanites
Ancient Library Satellite Discovered	Our flagship has stumbled upon a derelict satellite, an ancient library filled with unknown knowledge. Its origins and contents are a mystery, and it presents a unique opportunity to uncover lost secrets or technological advancements.	Conduct a detailed study. A research boost [details unclear]	Sell the satellite for immediate benefits. +261 Credits	Extract the resources from the satellite. +4 Precursor Nanites
Encounter with the Sleeper Ship	Our flagship has encountered a mysterious sleeper ship drifting through space. Its chambers are filled with alien passengers in cryogenic slumber, on a course set for the deep core of the galaxy. The origin and purpose of their journey remain unknown.	Allow the ship to continue its journey.	Terminate the passengers and salvage the ship. [Result unknown]	Awaken the passengers and initiate contact. +1 Colony ship

Events from file AnomalyEventText_New

Name	Narrative	Choice 1	Choice 2	Choice 3
Derelict Mining Drone	Our flagship finds a derelict mining drone, drifting aimlessly in space. The drone appears to be from an advanced civilization and is still functional. Your engineers manage to reprogram and repair the drone. Upon confirmation, the drone is added your fleet, providing increased mining capabilities and efficiency for resource gathering	+1 Helios Ore	+1 Durantium
Celestial Art Exhibition	Our flagship encounters an awe-inspiring celestial phenomenon that seems to be a form of cosmic art created by an unknown species. The vivid display of colors and patterns has a profound impact on the crew and sparks a wave of creativity throughout the civilization. Upon confirmation, your civilization gains a one-time culture boost, which could help with diplomacy and influence.	Embrace the cosmic inspiration giving our worlds additional influence +100 Influence to all worlds
Abandoned Research Outpost	Your flagship has discovered an abandoned research outpost in deep space. The outpost appears to have been deserted for quite some time, but the advanced technology inside is still in working condition.	Investigate the outpost and retrieve the valuable scientific data. [result unclear]
Artifact of Joy and Resources	Your flagship discovers an ancient artifact, a mysterious object imbued with immense power. This artifact can either be harnessed to provide a massive energy spike for our Shipyards or used to generate an aura of euphoria on a target planet, uplifting the mood of its inhabitants and providing a temporary boost to productivity.	Channel the artifact's energy to temporarily enhance manufacturing on our worlds. +1 Manufacturing to all worlds for 20 months	Secure the artifact in the vault for later use. Gain a charge for the artifact Harmony Beacon
Precursor Artifact Cache	Your flagship locates a hidden cache of Precursor artifacts, left behind by the ancient civilization. These artifacts are not only valuable but also hold clues to the advanced technologies of the Precursors.	Extract resources from the artifacts. +1 Durantium	Add the artifact into the vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Inspire Scientists
Mysterious Energy Source	Your flagship detects an unusual energy signature coming from a nearby asteroid. Upon investigation, the crew finds a stable and potent energy source that can be harnessed to enhanced the manufacturing of our planets.	Utilize the energy source to temporarily increase manufacturing on our worlds. +5 Manufacturing to all worlds for 15 months
Lost Cargo Container	Your flagship comes across a drifting cargo container, seemingly abandoned and adrift in space for years. The container is filled with valuable trade goods and rare resources.	Acquire the valuable goods to boost your economy for many months. +5% Gross Income to all worlds for 50 months
Ancient Star Map	Your flagship discovers an ancient star map etched into the surface of a seemingly insignificant moon. The map reveals that there is a very valuable planet relatively close to our current location.	Seek out the high quality planet in a nearby star system. Turns one of your dead worlds into a Class 24.
Enigmatic Monolith	Your flagship discovers an enigmatic monolith floating in space, emitting a mysterious energy that seems to resonate with the crew's thoughts. Studying the monolith provides a temporary boost to the crew's problem-solving abilities.	Gain a one-time burst of knowledge. +10% toward the current Research project
Lost Explorer's Log	Our flagship finds the remains of a long-lost explorer's vessel, along with a detailed log of their discoveries. This log contains invaluable information on various planets, anomalies, and points of interest throughout the galaxy. Upon confirmation, your civilization finds a previously unknown world available to be settled on.	Use the log to chart new paths. Turns one of your dead worlds into a Class 26.
Mapping Artifact	During the thorough analysis of the artifact, your research team has unearthed an astonishing discovery - it is a reservoir of colossal energy. The scientists in your crew are confident that they can channel this raw power to propel our civilization forward. Yet, a dissenting perspective suggests that this energy could be utilized as a cosmic key, opening up uncharted dimensions of the cosmos, and revealing secrets of space hitherto unknown.	Harvest the artifact's energy and gain a valuable resource. +1 Durantium	Store the artifact in the vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Distant Vision
The Ancient Artifact	Your fleet stumbles upon an ancient artifact floating in the depths of space. Its origin is unknown. It is made of the strange metal our scientists call Durantium. The purpose of this artifact is lost to time but we can still make use of its raw materials.	Harvest the artifact's power and gain a valuable resource. +1 Durantium
The Ancient Artifact	Your flagship arrives at the strange artifact. What it once did can only be known to the ancient Precursors. However, within the depths of it is a container holding valuable Antimatter. Your crew carefully remove the Antimatter and put it into storage for later use.	Harvest the artifact's energy and gain a valuable resource. +1 Antimatter
Encounter with the Monstrous Cage	Our ship has stumbled upon a peculiar artifact adrift in the cold void of space. It appears to be a cage, but not for any ordinary creature. This containment unit was designed for something... monstrous. We have two clear options: keep the artifact and possibly unleash the beast at a strategic moment, or study the cage's advanced technology, risking the inadvertent release of the captive creature.	Keep the artifact. This monster might serve a purpose. Gain a charge for the artifact Dimensional Snare	Study the cage's technology. We can deal with the monster. Boost to our current research project. [details unclear]
Unearthed Arnorian Integrity Device	An intriguing discovery has been made - a device from the long-gone Arnor civilization. Its structure suggests it might be used to enhance the structural integrity of our fleet. Alternatively, its exotic materials could fetch a good price on the interstellar market.	Preserve and Utilize Gain a charge for the artifact Arnor Halo	Dismantle and Trade +200 Credits
Precursor Terraforming Device	Our flagship has discovered an artifact of the ancient Precursors. It appears to be a device of terraforming capabilities, seemingly able to upgrade a planet's class by an entire level. We could store it for future use or dismantle it to obtain valuable resources.	Secure the Artifact< Gain a charge for the artifact Chimeric Biomass	Harvest its Resources +200 Credits
The Dread Lord's Harbinger	Our flagship has discovered an artifact, suspected to be of Dread Lord origin. It's a weapon of terrifying power, able to instantly damage an entire enemy fleet. We must decide whether to preserve it for potential usage or dismantle it for valuable resources.	Secure the weapon artifact. Gain a charge for the artifact Betatron Collider	Dismantle for resources and sell them. +250 Credits
The Nanite Warship Maker	Our flagship has discovered an artifact from an unknown, long-gone civilization. Inside, we found sophisticated Nanites capable of assembling a powerful, automated warship. Do we harness this power, or do we disassemble it for profit?	Command a warship. Gain a charge for the artifact Nanite Transmitter	Harvest for resources. +250 Credits
A lost but now found Survey Module	Our flagship has stumbled upon a lost cargo container drifting through space. It's marked with several unfamiliar alien symbols and we suspect it might contain some valuable contents. Inside, we find a survey module, one of the rarest items we know of. Survey modules are what make a flagship a "Flagship" in that they contain a vast array of specialized tools and sensors for dealing with the anomalies that litter the galaxy.	Take the survey module, Gain a charge for the artifact Ancient Survey Module	Mine it for resources, who knows what's inside. +5 Promethion	Sell the whole mystery box. Let someone else deal with it. +200 Credits
The Cosmic Needler	Our flagship has stumbled across a curious sight. A drifting Precursor cargo container. An intense sense of excitement fills the bridge as we approach. Initial scans indicate the container houses an advanced particle beam that is remarkably small even if not particularly powerful. The component is filled with a high concentration of Promethium.	Send the component to our shipyards. Precursor Particle Beam added to starship design components.	Extract the Promethium. We could always use more resources. +3 Promethion	Sell the lot on the Galactic Market. In hard credits we trust! +250 Credits
The Enigma of Hyperspace	Our flagship has detected an ancient cargo container, drifting aimlessly in the void. This appears to be a relic from the Precursor Wars! Inside we find a fully intact Arnorian Drive system, a ship component that is remarkably small for its size. It could be attached to a ship to increase its speed. Alternatively, we could harvest a significant quantity of Thulium from it or sell it to the highest bidder. What are your orders?	Send the Precursor drive back home. It will be available when we design a new ship. Precursor Engine added to starship design components.	Harvest it for valuable resources. +3 Thulium	Sell the artifact on the Galactic Market. +250 Credits
Lost Cargo - Survey Module	Your ship has stumbled upon a cargo hold lost in the vastness of space. It contains an advanced Survey Module, possibly from an ancient civilization. This module could be used to give an existing ship the ability to investigate anomalies. Alternatively, it can be broken down into valuable antimatter or sold for credits.	Store the survey module in our vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Ancient Survey Module	Break down the survey module for its components. +2 Antimatter	Sell the survey module for credits. +250 Credits
Lost Energy Weapon Discovery	our flagship captain reports the discovery of a lost cargo container floating in space. Upon inspection, a mysterious energy weapon is found inside. The weapon appears to be of unknown origin and technology, with the potential to be a powerful asset.	Store the energy weapon in the vault for future use. Gain a charge for the artifact Energy Infuser	Sell the energy weapon for credits. +200 Credits
Mysterious Missile Cache	Your flagship captain reports the discovery of a lost cargo container floating in space. Upon inspection, it contains an advanced missile weapon prototype. The device is unlike anything seen before, and its origin remains a mystery. It could be used to add missile weapons to one of our ships.	Store the missile weapon in our vault for later use. Gain a charge for the artifact Prototype Warhead	Sell the missile weapon for credits. +200 Credits
Lost Kinetic Weapon	Your flagship captain reports the discovery of a mysterious cargo container floating in space. Upon inspection, it contains an advanced kinetic weapon of unknown origin. It is some sort of self-replicating mass-driver. It could be a valuable addition to your arsenal or sold for credits.	Store the weapon in our vault for later use. Gain a charge for the artifact Mass Driver Module	Sell the weapon for credits. +200 Credits
Lost Cargo: Tactical Thruster Upgrade	Your flagship captain reports the discovery of a drifting cargo container in deep space. Upon inspection, it contains a highly advanced tactical thruster upgrade device, seemingly lost by another civilization. This thruster could be added to one of our ships making it be able to get into firing range faster, a possibly critical advantage.	Store the device in the vault for later use. Gain a charge for the artifact Tactical Thruster Upgrade Module	Sell the device for credits. +200 Credits
Lost Engine Upgrade Module	Your flagship's captain reports the discovery of a lost cargo container floating in space. Upon investigation, it appears to contain a rare and valuable engine upgrade module that can increase a ship's speed through Hyperspace. The captain awaits your orders on how to proceed with this discovery.	Store the module in our vault for future use. Gain a charge for the artifact Stardrive Module	Sell the module for credits. +200 Credits
Lost Atmospheric Filter	Your flagship captain reports the discovery of a mysterious cargo container floating in the void. Upon inspection, it contains an advanced Pollution Remover Module of unknown origin. It filters out the pollutants in the atmosphere. The deciphered writing is from the container indicates that it was 'too expensive' and was being returned. This device could be a valuable asset in maintaining planetary ecosystems or sold for a tidy profit.	Store the module in the vault for later use. Gain a charge for the artifact Atmospheric Cleanser	Sell out for money. +200 Credits
Lost Armor Module	Your flagship captain reports the discovery of a lost cargo container drifting in space. Inside, they found a mysterious and advanced armor module that can be applied to a starship. It seems to be of great value, but its true potential is yet to be unlocked.	Store the Armor Module in our vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Armor Plate Module	Sell the Armor Module. +200 Credits
Lost Planetary Broadcaster	Your flagship captain reports the discovery of a lost cargo container floating in space. Upon further inspection, it appears to contain an ancient, yet functional Planetary Broadcaster device. The device is intended to send out a one-time burst of entertainment related information across a wide area. If it were used on a planet, it would greatly increase the planet's influence.	Store the Planetary Broadcaster in the vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Planetary Broadcaster Module	Sell the Planetary Broadcaster for credits. +200 Credits
Lost Planetary Culture Module	Your flagship captain reports the discovery of a mysterious cargo container floating in space. Upon opening it, the crew finds an ancient device that upon study appears to have a vast catalog of the cultural significance of every planet in the galaxy. This is a remarkable treasure. Unfortunately, the device is obviously very old and likely only able to be used once. It could be used to uncover the cultural value of any planet we choose.	Store the Planetary Culture Module for later use. Gain a charge for the artifact Planetary Culture Module	Dissemble the module and sell the components for money. +200 Credits
Lost Planetary Defense Module	Your flagship captain reports discovering a lost cargo container adrift in space. Upon inspection, the container houses an advanced Planetary Defense Module, believed to be from a long-forgotten civilization. This mysterious device could prove invaluable to your empire by increasing a given planet's defense capabilities against invasion.	Store the defense module in the vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Planetary Defense Module	Sell it. +200 Credits
Lost Enemy Destabilizer Module	Your flagship captain reports the discovery of a lost cargo container floating in space. This device appears to be able to be quietly slipped into orbit of an enemy planet raising that planet's crime rate. A very devious device indeed.	Store the Enemy Destabilizer Module. Gain a charge for the artifact Planetary Destabilizer Module	Sell the Enemy Destabilizer Module. +200 Credits
Lost Enemy Defense Sabotage Module	While exploring the far reaches of space, your flagship stumbles upon a mysterious cargo container. Upon opening it, they discover a highly advanced enemy defense sabotage module. This device permanently reduces an enemy planet's ability to defend against invasion by installing trillions of tiny, self-replicating crystalline orbs that damage the planet's air-based defense systems.	Store the module in the vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Enemy Defense Sabotage Module	Sell the module for credits (after taking it apart). +200 Credits
Lost Propagandize Module	Your flagship captain reports finding a lost cargo container adrift in space. Upon opening, they discover a sophisticated Propagandize Module capable of swaying enemy citizens' loyalty. The net effect is that it greatly reduces the enemy planet's cultural significance. Will you keep it for future use or sell it for credits?	Store the Propagandize Module. Gain a charge for the artifact Demoralizing Artifact	Take it apart and sell the pieces for money. +200 Credits
Lost Cargo: Poisonous Device	Your captain reports discovering a lost cargo container in the depths of space. Inside, they found a highly advanced device capable of poisoning an enemy planet's environment. What should be done with this dangerous technology?	Store the nasty device in our vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Poison Gas Module	Take it apart and sell the pieces for money. +200 Credits
Lost Syphoning Resources Module	As your flagship approaches an abandoned cargo container, it detects an advanced Deplete Resources Module within. This mysterious device has the power to sap the resources of enemy planets. Will you keep this powerful tool or sell it for credits?	Store the Deplete Resources Module in the Vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Resource Nullification Array	Sell the Deplete Resources components for money. +200 Credits
Mysterious Cargo: Advanced Mineral Scanner	Your captain reports finding a lost cargo container adrift in space. Inside, they discovered an advanced mineral scanner, a device capable of accurately detecting valuable resources on distant planets. It can only be used once but it could still be very valuable. This cutting-edge technology could provide a significant advantage.	Store the Mineral Scanner in our vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Mineral Scanner	Sell the Mineral Scanner for credits. +200 Credits
Lost Cargo: Friendly Planet Tech Finder	Your flagship captain reports encountering a lost cargo container floating in space. After careful examination, it appears to be a device made by a long-lost civilization to find Precursor technology on planets. The device is very old and in poor shape, but it could still be valuable even if it can only be used once. Do you wish to store this device in your vault or sell it for credits?	Store the device in the vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Tech Finder Scanner	Sell the device for credits. +200 Credits
Found: Summon Synthetic Leader Device	Your flagship captain reports the discovery of a lost cargo container, floating through the void of space. As your crew investigates, they find a peculiar device inside, emitting a faint yet mesmerizing glow. With a bit of effort, your team realizes that it is an ancient Precursor device for summoning a prototype Yor advisor.	Store the device in the vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Summon Leader Module	Sell the device for credits. +200 Credits
Lost Cargo: Robotic Servants Module	Your flagship captain reports the discovery of a lost cargo container floating in space. Upon opening it, they find an advanced Robotic Servants Module - a device capable of significantly improving the efficiency of a planet's workforce. The choice is yours: store it for future use or sell it for credits?	Store the Robotic Servants Module. Gain a charge for the artifact AddRoboticServantsForPlanetModuleRobotic Servants Module	Sell the Robotic Servants Module. +200 Credits
Encounter with a Robotic Star Drone	Your flagship captain reports discovering a lost cargo container floating in the void. Upon opening, they reveal a mysterious robotic star drone with advanced technological capabilities. When this drone is deployed, it acts as a small but lethal ship in battle. This could prove useful or profitable.	Store the device in the vault. Gain a charge for the artifact Robotic Star Drone	Sell the drone for credits. +200 Credits

Events from Tales of the Arnor DLC

Name	Narrative	Choice 1	Choice 2	Choice 3
The Echoing Spire	Our ship has encountered a towering crystalline structure floating in deep space. It emits an eerie, melodic hum that resonates across our instruments. Preliminary scans suggest it stores ancient knowledge or unknown energy. What should we do?	Study the Spire. +20% Research to all worlds for 15 months	Activate the Spire. Gain a charge for the artifact The Echoing Spire	Salvage the Spire. +200 Credits
The Shattered Relic	Drifting amid the wreckage of an ancient battlefield, our fleet has discovered a fractured but still humming Arnorian battle shield. The war between the Arnor and Dreadlords left many such relics scattered across the galaxy. This one, however, pulses with a faint but discernible energy signature.	Reconstruct the Relic. Gain a charge for the artifact Arnorian Battle Shield	Extract the Nanites. +6 Precursor Nanites	Trade the Relic. +300 Credits
The Last Arnorian Beacon	Our flagship has discovered a drifting Arnorian capsule. Inside, we have found an ancient beacon core, still humming with residual energy. This device appears to have been part of a vast Arnorian communication network. What should we do?	Attempt to restore the beacon and interface with it. "a large research boost"	Dismantle the capsule and salvage its valuable components. +400 Credits
The Arnorian Weapon Core	Our explorers have uncovered an Arnorian Weapon Core within an ancient capsule. This advanced device appears to be a compact energy amplifier designed to enhance weapon output far beyond conventional means. What should we do?	Attempt to integrate the device into our military systems. Gain a charge for the artifact Fractured Singularity	Sell the device to the highest bidder. +200 Credits
Lost Arnorian Data Core	Our exploration team has recovered a small, heavily encrypted Arnorian Data Core. The information within could contain valuable scientific insights or be worth a fortune to the right buyer.	Attempt to decrypt and study the data. "a significant boost" to Research	Sell the core to private collectors. +400 Credits
Ancient Arnorian Alloy Cache	Our scanners have detected a sealed container of Arnorian alloys floating in deep space. The materials inside appear to be remarkably durable, potentially useful for ship construction or valuable on the open market.	Extract the alloys for our own use. +3 Durantium	Sell the alloys on the galactic market. +250 Credits
Wreckage of the Dread War	Drifting in the void is a massive field of debris, remnants of a battle between the Arnor and the Dread Lords. The shattered remains of ancient warships and forgotten weapon systems still hold valuable resources.	Extract useful materials from the wreckage. +3 Durantium +1 Elerium	Sell the debris to collectors and scrappers. +400 Credits
Fragments of the Makers	Scattered in space are remnants of Arnorian nanite constructs, still partially active after untold millennia. They could be harvested for future use or sold to collectors.	Salvage the ancient nanites. +2 Precursor Nanites	Sell the nanite remains. +250 Credits
Resonance Crystals	A field of strange, floating crystals pulses with an unnatural energy. These may be Harmony Crystals, once used by the Arnor.	Harvest the crystals. +2 Harmony Crystals	Sell the crystals to traders. +400 Credits
Lost Techapod Hive	Drifting through space is an ancient Techapod Hive, a self-sustaining biofactory designed for terraforming and environmental adaptation. Some of its systems appear to be intact.	Recover the hive for study. +2 Techapod Hives	Sell the hive on the black market. +400 Credits
Spice of the Ancients	Our ship has discovered a series of floating canisters, their markings suggesting they are Arnor Spice—a rare and potent compound once used by the Arnor. Even after millennia, the spice appears to be perfectly preserved.	Recover the Arnor Spice for research and use. +3 Arnor Spice	Sell the Arnor Spice to collectors and traders. +425 Credits
Epimetheus Pollen Cloud	Drifting in space is an unusual gaseous cloud. Scans indicate it contains Epimetheus Pollen, an incredibly rare and potent compound used in advanced research and pharmaceuticals.	Harvest the pollen for scientific use. +2 Pollen +2 Epimetheus Pollen	Sell the pollen to interested buyers. +350 Credits
Monsatium Cache	Among the wreckage of an ancient battle, our scanners have detected Monsatium, a rare metal known for its durability and energy-conductive properties.	Extract the Monsatium for industrial use. +2 Monsatium	Sell the Monsatium to traders. +425 Credits
Helios Ore Fragment	Floating within a dense asteroid field, we have detected Helios Ore, a material with incredible energy-storage properties. It could be refined for various high-energy applications.	Extract the ore for future use. +2 Helios Ore	Sell the ore for immediate profit. +375 Credits
The Starforged Relic	Our fleet has uncovered a mysterious artifact forged from the very core of a dying star. It pulses with an unknown energy, waiting to be wielded.	Claim the artifact for our own. Gain a charge for the artifact Starforged Relic	Break it down for resources. +200 Credits +3 Precursor Nanites
The Voidheart Relic	Our deep-space survey team has encountered a floating relic of impossible origin. The artifact pulses with an eerie, shifting light, seemingly distorting reality around it.	Secure the artifact for study. Gain a charge for the artifact Voidheart	Harvest its components. +250 Credits +5 Precursor Nanites
The Eclipsed Core	Floating in the depths of space, a metallic sphere pulsates with shifting light patterns. Scans reveal it has no known energy source, yet it remains active.	Retrieve the artifact for study. Gain a charge for the artifact Eclipsed Core	Extract valuable components. +300 Credits +6 Precursor Nanites
The Fractured Singularity	A celestial anomaly — an orb cracked open, pulsing with unstable energy. It bends light around it, distorting the very fabric of space.	Secure the artifact for research. Gain a charge for the artifact Fractured Singularity	Harvest the residual energy. +350 Credits +7 Precursor Nanites
The Abyssal Crown	A vast, floating ring structure drifts in the void, its core a swirling vortex of nothingness. It consumes nearby light, rendering space eerily dark around it.	Secure the artifact for analysis. Gain a charge for the artifact Abyssal Crown	Harvest its exotic materials. +300 Credits +6 Precursor Nanites
The Celestial Shard	A floating crystal of immense size and unknown origin drifts in deep space, radiating an otherworldly glow that disrupts nearby sensors.	Retrieve the artifact for analysis. Gain a charge for the artifact Celestial Shard	Harvest its crystalline matter. +300 Credits +5 Precursor Nanites
The Obsidian Monolith	A massive, jet-black monolith hovers silently in space, its surface pulsing with glowing alien inscriptions. It distorts gravity faintly around it.	Secure the artifact for research. Gain a charge for the artifact Obsidian Monolith	Extract its structural material. +300 Credits +6 Precursor Nanites
Neural Accelerator Remnant	Our sensors have detected a strange device drifting in space. Preliminary scans suggest it's some form of neural interface, possibly used for advanced research or cognitive enhancement.	Retrieve the device intact for our own research. Gain a charge for the artifact Neural Accelerator	Disassemble and sell the valuable components. +350 Credits
The Temporal Forge	A swirling mass of chroniton particles envelops a strange device. It crackles with unstable energy that might manipulate time itself, if harnessed properly.	Secure the forge for experimentation. Gain a charge for the artifact Temporal Forge	Break it down for immediate profit. +400 Credits
Nature's Wrath	A ferocious swirling mass of bio-organic spores spins around a small emitter. Any planet targeted by this device might see dramatic ecological changes.	Capture the device for potential use. Gain a charge for the artifact Nature's Wrath	Destroy the emitter and salvage what we can. +425 Credits
Corporate Headhunt Module	Our sensors detect a sealed data vault used by a powerful mega-corporation centuries ago. Rumor says it can forcibly recruit top talent — if we dare open it.	Access the vault's advanced headhunting algorithms. Gain a charge for the artifact Corporate Headhunt	Sell the data cores. +375 Credits
Singularity Core	A miniature black-hole reactor hovers in a containment shell. Harnessing its power could bolster ship armaments at the risk of speed and stability.	Contain the device for our military use. Gain a charge for the artifact Singularity Core	Disassemble it safely for profit. +450 Credits
The Soul Binder	This ancient device resonates with energies that seem capable of binding lost spirits—or controlling rogue warships. The question is, do we dare use it?	Claim the artifact and harness its power. Gain a charge for the artifact Soul Binder	Sell the eerie relic to unscrupulous collectors. +400 Credits
Planetary Harvest Array	Our explorers discover a specialized orbital array that accelerates agricultural output — but also increases pollution if activated.	Obtain the device for our own use. Gain a charge for the artifact Planetary Harvest	Strip the array for hardware. +350 Credits
Psychic Network Relay	A dormant telepathic relay floats in a protective shell. Legends say it once linked entire civilizations mentally, boosting diplomacy and cultural expansion.	Install the relay for ourselves. Gain a charge for the artifact Psychic Network	Sell it to specialized researchers. +400 Credits
The War Forge	This battered, ancient foundry appears to rapidly enhance ship production. Pulsing arcs of molten energy swirl around it, forging hull plates at tremendous speed.	Capture the foundry for our fleet. Gain a charge for the artifact War Forge	Strip it for high-grade materials. +450 Credits
Dimensional Disturbance	A pocket of warped spacetime crackles around a small generator. If activated, it could destabilize enemy fleets in real time by reducing their movement and sensor range.	Obtain the generator for potential use. Gain a charge for the artifact Dimensional Disturbance	Dismantle it for a quick gain. +425 Credits