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== Cosmic Signatures == | == Cosmic Signatures == | ||
Cosmic Signatures are randomly located events only in [[Deep Space]], which are detectable using the [[Probe]] multiblock. These can be one of a variety of points of interest offering opportunities for mining, scavenging, and PvE Combat. When they spawn, a message will be broadcast stating the system they are located in, after which point you will need to search that system with a | Cosmic Signatures are randomly located events only in [[Deep Space]], which are detectable using the [[Probe]] multiblock. These can be one of a variety of points of interest offering opportunities for mining, scavenging, and PvE Combat. When they spawn, a message will be broadcast stating the system they are located in, after which point you will need to search that system with a probe to locate the signature. Note: actual blocks at the signature will not spawn unless scanned by a probe, meaning you cannot just brute force around until you find a site, unless you are tailing someone with a probe. | ||
=== Asteroid Fields === | === Asteroid Fields === | ||
Once scanned, generates a rare asteroid field which can contain the rare resources for T2 ships of [[Natural Resources#Scordite|Scordite]], [[Natural Resources#Vanadium|Vanadium]], [[Natural Resources#Zircon|Zircon]] and [[Natural Resources#Atavum|Atavum]]. Fields will spawn randomly, with a minimum time between each one of 90 minutes and a maximum of 240 minutes. The rarities vary by type of asteroid field, with [[Natural Resources#Scordite|Scordite]] fields occuring 45% of the time, [[Natural Resources#Vanadium|Vanadium]] 35% of the time, [[Natural Resources#Zircon|Zircon]] 15% of the time, and [[Natural Resources#Atavum|Atavum]] 5% of the time. These are the only source of Atavum as of June 2026. | Once scanned with a [[Scanner Probe]], generates a rare asteroid field which can contain the rare resources for T2 ships of [[Natural Resources#Scordite|Scordite]], [[Natural Resources#Vanadium|Vanadium]], [[Natural Resources#Zircon|Zircon]] and [[Natural Resources#Atavum|Atavum]]. Fields will spawn randomly, with a minimum time between each one of 90 minutes and a maximum of 240 minutes. The rarities vary by type of asteroid field, with [[Natural Resources#Scordite|Scordite]] fields occuring 45% of the time, [[Natural Resources#Vanadium|Vanadium]] 35% of the time, [[Natural Resources#Zircon|Zircon]] 15% of the time, and [[Natural Resources#Atavum|Atavum]] 5% of the time. These are the only source of Atavum as of June 2026. | ||
=== Wreck Sites === | === Wreck Sites === | ||
Wreck sites spawn randomly in [[Deep Space]]. Once scanned, generates a wrecks site, which has chests locked behind minigames. Upon successful completion of the minigame the player will be able to loot the chest, potentially for rare materials, such as [[Natural Resources#Data Chip|Data Chips]], [[Natural Resources#Guidance System|Guidance Systems]], and [[Natural Resources#Superconductor|Superconductors]], used in [[Assembly Core|Assembly Cores]], a new component essential to new weaponry. It is also possible to get small amounts of [[Natural Resources#Scordite|Scordite]], [[Natural Resources#Vanadium|Vanadium]], and [[Natural Resources#Zircon|Zircon]]. If the player fails the minigame, the items will be lost. | Wreck sites spawn randomly in [[Deep Space]]. Once scanned with a [[Scanner Probe]], generates a wrecks site, which has chests locked behind minigames. Upon successful completion of the minigame the player will be able to loot the chest, potentially for rare materials, such as [[Natural Resources#Data Chip|Data Chips]], [[Natural Resources#Guidance System|Guidance Systems]], and [[Natural Resources#Superconductor|Superconductors]], used in [[Assembly Core|Assembly Cores]], a new component essential to new weaponry. It is also possible to get small amounts of [[Natural Resources#Scordite|Scordite]], [[Natural Resources#Vanadium|Vanadium]], and [[Natural Resources#Zircon|Zircon]]. If the player fails the minigame, the items will be lost. | ||
=== NPC Ship Loci === | === NPC Ship Loci === | ||
NPC Loci spawn randomly in [[Deep Space]].These | NPC Loci spawn randomly in [[Deep Space]]. These act as more difficult versions of the loci which spawn in Core systems. The key difference is that, instead of loci always being visible, you must find them with a [[Combat Probe]]. Loci are locations where NPC factions will spawn a variety of ships. The size and strength of ship varies by the type of locus, and additionally, the rate at which ships spawn is related to the number of Player starships active in the area. As such it is advised to bring friends and allies if you wish to use a locus to its fullest, as with a larger fleet you can spawn more enemies and therefore get more loot. | ||
== Scanning For Signatures == | == Scanning For Signatures == | ||
To scan for signatures, one must use the Probe multiblock. To use the probe multiblock for cosmic signatures, one must have a magazine with scanner probes in it and right click twice with a clock to prep the multiblock, which takes | To scan for signatures, one must use the Probe multiblock. To use the probe multiblock for cosmic signatures, one must have a magazine with scanner probes in it and right click twice with a clock to prep the multiblock, which takes 15 seconds. After this, the player can fire off probes with a 2-second cooldown between probes. This will show a text in chat indicating if there are any signatures within the range of your scanning and the location of the signatures. Shown below is an image of what you can expect for an output from your scanner after you launch a probe. | ||
[[File:Scanner Probe Output.png|thumb|This is the output of the scanner probe.]] | [[File:Scanner Probe Output.png|thumb|This is the output of the scanner probe.]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:15, 19 August 2026
Cosmic Signatures
Cosmic Signatures are randomly located events only in Deep Space, which are detectable using the Probe multiblock. These can be one of a variety of points of interest offering opportunities for mining, scavenging, and PvE Combat. When they spawn, a message will be broadcast stating the system they are located in, after which point you will need to search that system with a probe to locate the signature. Note: actual blocks at the signature will not spawn unless scanned by a probe, meaning you cannot just brute force around until you find a site, unless you are tailing someone with a probe.
Asteroid Fields
Once scanned with a Scanner Probe, generates a rare asteroid field which can contain the rare resources for T2 ships of Scordite, Vanadium, Zircon and Atavum. Fields will spawn randomly, with a minimum time between each one of 90 minutes and a maximum of 240 minutes. The rarities vary by type of asteroid field, with Scordite fields occuring 45% of the time, Vanadium 35% of the time, Zircon 15% of the time, and Atavum 5% of the time. These are the only source of Atavum as of June 2026.
Wreck Sites
Wreck sites spawn randomly in Deep Space. Once scanned with a Scanner Probe, generates a wrecks site, which has chests locked behind minigames. Upon successful completion of the minigame the player will be able to loot the chest, potentially for rare materials, such as Data Chips, Guidance Systems, and Superconductors, used in Assembly Cores, a new component essential to new weaponry. It is also possible to get small amounts of Scordite, Vanadium, and Zircon. If the player fails the minigame, the items will be lost.
NPC Ship Loci
NPC Loci spawn randomly in Deep Space. These act as more difficult versions of the loci which spawn in Core systems. The key difference is that, instead of loci always being visible, you must find them with a Combat Probe. Loci are locations where NPC factions will spawn a variety of ships. The size and strength of ship varies by the type of locus, and additionally, the rate at which ships spawn is related to the number of Player starships active in the area. As such it is advised to bring friends and allies if you wish to use a locus to its fullest, as with a larger fleet you can spawn more enemies and therefore get more loot.
Scanning For Signatures
To scan for signatures, one must use the Probe multiblock. To use the probe multiblock for cosmic signatures, one must have a magazine with scanner probes in it and right click twice with a clock to prep the multiblock, which takes 15 seconds. After this, the player can fire off probes with a 2-second cooldown between probes. This will show a text in chat indicating if there are any signatures within the range of your scanning and the location of the signatures. Shown below is an image of what you can expect for an output from your scanner after you launch a probe.
