Architect Artifacts (Disambiguation)
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Architect Artifacts is a collective term for notable pieces of architecture or technology left behind by The Architects.
Once Al-An has been transferred into Robin Ayou's mind, he will begin to give the player signals leading to Artifacts.
Reward Tiers
As more artifacts are scanned, the player will unlock Blueprints for Alterra-Architect hybrid technology and pings/hints to important Architect Bases. The blueprint unlocked depends on the amount of artifacts scanned, with the tiers being as follows:
- (2/15) - Unlocks Quantum Locker
- (3/15) - Deep Lilypads Cave Cache Location
- (4/15) - Unlocks Recyclotron
- (5/15) - Arctic Spires Cache Hint
- (6/15) - Unlocks Ion Battery and Ion Power Cell
- (10/15) - Unlocks Tether Tool and Seatruck Teleportation Module
There is currently no reward for scanning 15 artifacts.
Artifacts
Artifact | Description | Location |
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Energy Generator | A set of energy generators used for power. | Glacial Bay |
Exploration Site | A small research outpost that was set up for unknown reasons. | Delta Island |
Marine Life Analyzer | A set of fish traps used for capturing fish. | Lilypads Crevice |
Fossil Excavator | A machine used to excavate ancient fossils. | Deep Purple Vents |
Greenhouse | A greenhouse used to study plants. | Arctic Spires |
Ground Sampler | A machine used for taking samples from the ground. | |
Mineral Distillery | A machine used to distill minerals taken from the ground. | Thermal Spires Caves |
Array Module | A monument of unknown purpose. | Arctic Kelp Caves |
Obelisk | A strange device of unknown purpose. | |
Satellite | A damaged satellite that fell from orbit. | East Arctic |
Alien Statue | A statue of an Architect. | |
Water Analysis Station | A machine that analyzed the contents of surrounding water. |