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. |
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| 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. |