GC4:GC4 Survey Events

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

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
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.</String>	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