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The subject of this article is from the Outlaws update.
The information from this article is up-to-date as of 19 July, 2022. |
The information from this article is up-to-date as of 19 July, 2022.
| Ancient Ruin | |
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| Category | Interaction Location |
| Updated | Outlaws |
Ancient Ruin is a point of interest.
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Ancient Ruin is one of the various Points of Interest on planets. Ruins are one of the relics created by sentient alien species.
Ruins can be located by the following means:
- Discovering an Observatory and decryption of the research data
- Scanning with an Exocraft with an Radar Power Resonator installed
- By pure exploration.
Ruins with Artifact can be located by the following means:
- Using a Artifact Chart, which can be purchased from the Space Station Cartographer for 3 nanites or a Local Information Repository inside a Colossal Archive for 15 nanites.
- Using the artifact scanner of a frigate with the Exploration Specialist trait.
- Selecting "Seek knowledge of the past" from Plaques.
- By pure exploration.
Additional information[ | ]
A ruin on a scorched planet.
Ruins typically have 2 or 3 Knowledge Stones accompanied by a memoir device similar to the ones placed in front of a Plaque. The memoir includes partial lore that depends on which of the factions built the ruin. Interaction with the memoir device grants players a new word. The lore is continuous by faction; it will continue where the faction's last lore had been revealed.
Each Ruin is unique but sometimes systems will present similar or identical ruins if systems are in close proximity to each other. Ruins come in different designs; some look like two-floor brick houses while others are similar to a mosque.
Ruins with Artifact will lack the Knowledge Stones and Plaque, and usually much of it will be buried. To unearth it, a Terrain Manipulator or Geology Cannon is needed. Using the visor can reveal 5 to 6 Artifact Fragments and a Large Artifact Crate buried within the Ruin, and various Gravitino Balls which will cause Sentinel alert when picked up.
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Additional Information[ | ]
Sculpture of a Gek head
- Some ruins have the remains of a Gek statue, which can be a heritage from the domination period of the Gek First Spawn.
- If fully excavated to the maximum depth, much of the original ruin structures may sink and become unreachable.
- Constructed items cannot be placed directly on ruin surfaces.
A fully excavated Ancient Ruin site consisting of stairs, ramps and rooms. This view from afar shows 4 of the 5 key boxes and the central treasure chest.
Gallery[ | ]
Unearthed ancient ruin with a large artifact crate
