Hex Core
16
This strange energy orb constantly vibrates, emitting a low-frequency drone. Slight variations in the pattern repeat over and over, almost as if it is attempting to relay a message.
Curiosities
Homeworld Repeater
16
A makeshift device, cobbled from salvaged electronic components kept in deep storage for many years. This jumble of wires will attempt to make contact with the last-known remnants of the freighter's homeworld. Select the device and select Broadcast (FE_ALT1) to begin the location process.
Hyaline Brain
35000
The central processing unit of a Sentinel interceptor ship. The circuitry writhes microscopically, constantly rearranging itself as it scans for anomalies. A vital component for any entity wishing to construct their own Pilot Interface for a Sentinel Interceptor. Status: VOLATILE
Hypnotic Eye
57000
The eye is cold, almost frozen, to the touch. Nonetheless, it is impossible to escape the feeling it is somehow still alive. Extended exposure is not recommended. Do not stare back into the eye. Do not stare back. Do not stare back.
Inverted Mirror
17000
A pane of watchful g l a s s, retrieved from the smoking remains of the corrupted swarm's Dissonance Resonators. It emits more light than it reflects, casting a faint purple hue on its surroundings. Highly sought after for salvage operations, as it can be used to bypass the security systems of key Sentinel ship technologies.
Kelp Strand
500
A piece of flotsam, wrenched from its years of drifting in the water when it became entangled in a fishing lure. Of little use to anyone.
Korvax Casing
22000
The metallic shell of a disconnected electronic lifeform that was too distant from its kind to be refreshed with a new entity. Highly prized by all species, not least its own.
Larval Core
69875
A pulsating jellied orb, this gooey sphere is warm to the touch. Its stench triggers a primal fear in mortal beings, a deep-seated gnawing that begs you to drop it and flee.
Living Pearl
4798
Born in the hearts of enormous glowing molluscs found deep underwater. Unlike most pearls, this sample is no unliving calcite. Some trace of the mother-clam's consciousness remains within the gem, giving it a lingering, haunting beauty.
Magpulse Lure
550
A specialist lure, designed to attract fish that are only active during storms. Locate your Fishing Rig and begin bait application with FE_ALT1.
Mealworms
16
A piece of specialist bait, designed to improve the size and rarity of your catch. Locate your Fishing Rig and begin bait application with FE_ALT1.
Message in a Bottle
500
A sealed bottle, found floating in the water. There appears to be a message inside. Use FE_ALT1 to unseal the bottle and read the message within.
Mind Ark
1000
A strange piece of technology, a gift from beyond the stars. It shimmers in a way that suggests it is not fully in this world.
Modified Quanta
1000
This one-of-a-kind Atlas Seed holds an aesthetically pleasing mathematical construct salvaged from the simulation of an alternate reality.
Navigation Computer
3200
An advanced nanocomputer, performing processing tasks related to starship navigation, flight stabilisation, and external sensors. The part appears intact, functional, and ready to be installed in a new ship.
NipNip Buds
17776
A pungent bud harvested from the NipNip plant, often used to produce Gek Nip.
Noospheric Orb
1000
An Atlas Seed capable of resonating on humanoid telepathic frequencies; may attempt to subsume any subordinate intellect in close proximity.
Novae Reclaiment
1000
Atlas Seed contains neutronium elements from a catastrophic supernova event that obliterated a sentient civilization in an earlier era.
Old Boot
500
A piece of flotsam, wrenched from its years of drifting in the water when it became entangled in a fishing lure. Of little use to anyone.
Organic Frigate
3000
This peaceful space giant is a mutation of organism and starcraft, and can be tamed to swim through the stars alongside a fleet of frigates. Recruiting this creature will add it to your frigate fleet. Manage your fleet from a Fleet Command Room aboard your freighter, and consult your Navigator to deploy frigates on lucrative expeditions.
Ossified Coral
500
A piece of flotsam, wrenched from its years of drifting in the water when it became entangled in a fishing lure. Of little use to anyone.
Photic Jade
1000
This irreplaceable Atlas Seed is a form of matter-adapted photons coalesced into physical solidity by unknown means.
Pirate Map
888
Reassembled treasure coordinate data, retrieved from the victims of pirate faction The Blight.
Pirate Transponder
85000
A unique ID transponder, ripped from the internal signal array of an outlaw starship. Possesion of such a device implies the destruction of the vessel in question. Turn it over to an envoy of the Mercenaries Guild to collect any associated bounties.