GC4:GC4 Survey Events

This page is for events particular to Galactic Civilizations IV.

First to start collecting them.

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 along with a future event.	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 -5 Crime on all 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. Core Tap can be built on our worlds. +2 Precursor Nanites	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
The Shattered Relic
The Last Arnorian Beacon		"a large research boost"	+400 Cr
The Arnorian Weapon Core
Lost Arnorian Data Core
Ancient Arnorian Alloy Cache
Wreckage of the Dread War
Fragments of the Makers
Resonance Crystals
Lost Techapod Hive
Spice of the Ancients
Epimetheus Pollen Cloud
Monsatium Cache
Helios Ore Fragment
The Starforged Relic
The Voidheart Relic
The Eclipsed Core
The Fractured Singularity
The Abyssal Crown
The Celestial Shard
The Obsidian Monolith
Neural Accelerator Remnant
The Temporal Forge
Nature's Wrath
Corporate Headhunt Module		Corp Headhunt artifact	375 Cr
Singularity Core
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.	Sell the eerie relic to unscrupulous collectors.
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.	Strip the array for hardware.
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.	Sell it to specialized researchers.
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.	Strip it for high-grade materials.
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.	Dismantle it for a quick gain.