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	Xenoarcheology is a method of point generation for [[Research_and_Development\|R&D]] utilizing randomly generated artifacts. It is the job of [[Scientist\|scientists]] to discover and activate the secrets of these artifacts.		Xenoarcheology is a method of point generation for [[Research_and_Development\|R&D]] utilizing randomly generated artifacts. It is the job of [[Scientist\|scientists]] to discover and activate the secrets of these artifacts.

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	Xenoarcheology is a method of point generation for [[Research_and_Development\|R&D]] utilizing randomly generated artifacts. It is the job of [[Scientist\|scientists]] to discover and activate the secrets of these artifacts.		Xenoarcheology is a method of point generation for [[Research_and_Development\|R&D]] utilizing randomly generated artifacts. It is the job of [[Scientist\|scientists]] to discover and activate the secrets of these artifacts.

Aboredgoddess: I have added proper changes to how artifacts work and have deleted outdated information including things regarding the analysis console, diffrent stimuli artifacts react to and have done my best to attempt to give accurate and correct information regarding artifacts. It is not complete and I will be revisiting later to confirm everything regarding Xenoarcheology and attempt to finish off this outdated page. I would also like my work reviewed and critiqued if possible.

2026-05-04T07:10:08Z

I have added proper changes to how artifacts work and have deleted outdated information including things regarding the analysis console, diffrent stimuli artifacts react to and have done my best to attempt to give accurate and correct information regarding artifacts. It is not complete and I will be revisiting later to confirm everything regarding Xenoarcheology and attempt to finish off this outdated page. I would also like my work reviewed and critiqued if possible.

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	\| Server List \|\| Opens a menu for selecting a research server.		\| Server List \|\| Opens a menu for selecting a research server.
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	~~\| Scan \|\| Scans the artifact currently on top of the linked pad. Scanning has a large energy intake and takes about a minute to complete for base-level artifact analyzers.~~
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	~~\| Print \|\| Prints a paper copy of the scan. Can only print one copy per scan. Useful for manually organizing scans.~~
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	\| Extract \|\| Extracts the research points from the artifact. The amount of points is based on how many nodes have been activated and will increase the glimmer count.		\| Extract \|\| Extracts the research points from the artifact. The amount of points is based on how many nodes have been activated and will increase the glimmer count.
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	The artifact analyzer is a machine used in conjunction with the analysis console to scan artifacts to discover information about them~~. It can be upgraded with machine parts in order to reduce its power intake as well as the duration of its scans~~. Artifacts are scanned by placing them on this machine ~~and then pressing the "scan" button on the console,~~ which will ~~cause it to scan. The scan will be interrupted by either the artifact being moved off of the artifact analyser or by the~~ artifact ~~being activated~~.		The artifact analyzer is a machine used in conjunction with the analysis console to scan artifacts to discover information about them. Artifacts are scanned by placing them on this machine at which point will show you information regarding tbe artifact.

	=== Node Scanner ===		=== Node Scanner ===
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	Artifacts are the core of Xenoarcheology and are what scientists will be analyzing and experimenting on. Artifacts can take on a variety of random appearances and can be acquired in various ways, such as through finding them in the lab at the start of the round, purchasing them from [[Cargo Technician\|Logistics]], getting them from [[Salvage Specialist\|Salvage]], or finding them from the Bluespace Anomaly station event.		Artifacts are the core of Xenoarcheology and are what scientists will be analyzing and experimenting on. Artifacts can take on a variety of random appearances and can be acquired in various ways, such as through finding them in the lab at the start of the round, purchasing them from [[Cargo Technician\|Logistics]], getting them from [[Salvage Specialist\|Salvage]], or finding them from the Bluespace Anomaly station event.

	Artifacts consist of randomly generated "trees" which dictates the artifacts behavior. Each tree consists of various "nodes" which the artifact can be inside of. Nodes each contain a "trigger" and an "effect". Effects can be both passive, constantly occurring ~~while inside~~ the node, ~~or active, occurring only~~ when the ~~artifacts trigger~~ is ~~met~~. ~~Triggers cause~~ the artifact to ~~shift~~ to a ~~random adjacent node in~~ the ~~tree~~.		Artifacts consist of randomly generated "trees" which dictates the artifacts behavior. Each tree consists of various "nodes" which the artifact can be inside of. Nodes each contain a "trigger" and an "effect". Effects can be both passive, constantly occurring and active, happening only once. To progress "up" to the next node in a tree, all other nodes below it must be completed. You will know a node is completed when the node is purple and the effect listed has gone off.

			Some nodes will have multiple Stimulus in order to react, you must complete all required Stimulus in order to get the artifact to react and for the node to complete. You will have a set amount of time to complete all stimuli listed by the analysis console.

	The activation of the various nodes is the main goal of Xenoarcheology. Unlocking the nodes of an artifact increases its value, both in research points and in spacebucks.		The activation of the various nodes is the main goal of Xenoarcheology. Unlocking the nodes of an artifact increases its value, both in research points and in spacebucks.
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	:High Damage: The artifact must receive 500 points of damage.		:High Damage: The artifact must receive 500 points of damage.
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	* '''~~Tool usage~~:'''		* '''Wrench'''
	:~~Anchor or/and unanchor~~ the artifact ~~using~~ [[File:~~Wrench~~.png]] a ~~wrench or similar tool~~.		:While having a wrench [[File:Wrench.png]] in your hand click on the node to anchor the artifact to the ground.
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			* '''Screwing'''
			:While having a screwdriver [[File:Screwdriver.png]] in your hand click on the node to screw the artifact.
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			* '''Prying'''
			:While having a Crowbar [[File:Crowbar.png]] in your hand click on the node to pry the artifact.
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			* '''Pulsing'''
			:While having a Multitool [[File:Multitool.png]] in your hand click on the node to pulse the artifact.
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	* '''Sonic vibrations:'''		* '''Sonic vibrations:'''
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	:Reacts to water! Spray water on it using a [[File:Spray Bottle.png]] spray bottle or [[File:Fire Extinguisher.png]] fire extinguisher.		:Reacts to water! Spray water on it using a [[File:Spray Bottle.png]] spray bottle or [[File:Fire Extinguisher.png]] fire extinguisher.
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	* '''~~Reaction with hematological substance~~:'''		* '''blood:'''
	:Reacts to blood! Otherwise the same to Hydro-reactive.		:Reacts to blood! Otherwise the same to Hydro-reactive.
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	* '''Magnetic waves:'''		* '''Magnetic waves:'''
	:Magboots: ~~Equip~~ [[File:Magboots.png]] ~~magnetic boots and walk near~~ the artifact.		:Magboots: Place magnetic boots [[File:Magboots.png]] next to the artifact, it will not work if you are holding or have them equipped you must drop them next to the artifact for it to work while they are activated.
	:Salvage Magnet: Activate the salvage magnet near the artifact.
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	* '''~~Life essence~~:'''		* '''Death:'''
	:Kill something near the artifact, like a mouse, or if you have the materials a cyborg works too.		:Kill something near the artifact, like a mouse, or if you have the materials a cyborg works too.
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Applefish33: Added a few more reactions, stimuli, and changed how edges work because they work differently on this server than others. unsure if this is a glitch but it will still help new player figure it out faster

2025-03-13T17:31:23Z

Added a few more reactions, stimuli, and changed how edges work because they work differently on this server than others. unsure if this is a glitch but it will still help new player figure it out faster

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	Xenoarcheology is a method of point generation for [[Research_and_Development\|R&D]] utilizing randomly generated artifacts. It is the job of [[Scientist\|scientists]] to discover and activate the secrets of these artifacts.		Xenoarcheology is a method of point generation for [[Research_and_Development\|R&D]] utilizing randomly generated artifacts. It is the job of [[Scientist\|scientists]] to discover and activate the secrets of these artifacts.

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	\| REACTION \|\| Effect \|\| A hint about the effect for this node. Usually is vague and non-specific.		\| REACTION \|\| Effect \|\| A hint about the effect for this node. Usually is vague and non-specific.
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	\| EDGES \|\| Neighboring nodes \|\| The number of nodes that are adjacent to the current node. ~~This is the number of different options for traversal when the artifact is activated~~.		\| EDGES \|\| Neighboring nodes \|\| The number of nodes that are adjacent to the current node minus one meaning if you have an artifact with 3 edges it has 2 possible paths on Delta V. Other servers do not have this quirk.
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	\| CURRENT_VALUE \|\| Point value \|\| The number of research points that the artifact will give if extracted.		\| CURRENT_VALUE \|\| Point value \|\| The number of research points that the artifact will give if extracted.
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	=== Stimulus ===		=== Stimulus ===
	Some of the given hints for triggering an artifact are used for different scenarios, see Physical trauma which can vary from hugging it to attacking it.		Some of the given hints for triggering an artifact are used for different scenarios, see Physical trauma which can vary from hugging it to attacking it. Things that deal with atmospheric changes, radiation, or beating the artifacts butt can scale with the depth so don't give up if it seems to not do much

			* Therapeutic Chemicals:
			** Use a space medi-pen on a beaker and splash the artifact with it.

	* '''Electricity:'''		* '''Electricity:'''
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	:Reacts to water! Spray water on it using a [[File:Spray Bottle.png]] spray bottle or [[File:Fire Extinguisher.png]] fire extinguisher.		:Reacts to water! Spray water on it using a [[File:Spray Bottle.png]] spray bottle or [[File:Fire Extinguisher.png]] fire extinguisher.
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	* '''Reaction with ~~Hemoglobin~~:'''		* '''Reaction with hematological substance:'''
	:Reacts to blood! Otherwise the same to Hydro-reactive.		:Reacts to blood! Otherwise the same to Hydro-reactive.
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	* '''Life essence:'''		* '''Life essence:'''
	:Kill something near the artifact, like a mouse.		:Kill something near the artifact, like a mouse, or if you have the materials a cyborg works too.
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	* '''Radiation:'''		* '''Radiation:'''
	:The artifact must take at least 50 points of radiation damage.		:The artifact must take at least 50 points of radiation damage and may scale depending on the depth.
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	* '''Extreme pressure:'''		* '''Extreme pressure:'''
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	* '''Standard atmospheric gases:'''		* '''Standard atmospheric gases:'''
	:Place the artifact in a room with ~~either Oxygen, Nitrogen or~~ Carbon Dioxide gas~~. If it doesn't activate automatically due to this node (most air on station is a mixture of oxygen/nitrogen), get a Carbon Dioxide canister~~.		:Place the artifact in a room with Carbon Dioxide gas.
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	* '''Gaseous plasma:'''		* '''Gaseous plasma:'''
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	* '''Examination:'''		* '''Examination:'''
	:The artifact can activate every time you examine it.		:The artifact can activate every time you examine it (shift click).
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	* '''No Stimulus:'''		* '''No Stimulus:'''
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	* '''Cerebral influence''' :		* '''Cerebral influence''' :
	:'''Instrument''': the artifact becomes an instrument of a random type.		:'''Instrument''': the artifact becomes an instrument of a random type.
			:'''Mind Altering:''' the artifact will make you feel a certain way.
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	* '''Environmental disruption''' :		* '''Environmental disruption''' :
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	:'''Gas''': the artifact generates a random gas from: Plasma, Carbon Dioxide, Tritium, Miasma, Nitrous Oxide, Frezon.		:'''Gas''': the artifact generates a random gas from: Plasma, Carbon Dioxide, Tritium, Miasma, Nitrous Oxide, Frezon.
	:'''Heal''': The artifact heals 300 {{DMG\|Brute}} and 300 {{DMG\|Burn}} damage of nearby creatures.		:'''Heal''': The artifact heals 300 {{DMG\|Brute}} and 300 {{DMG\|Burn}} damage of nearby creatures.
	:'''Boom''': The artifact generates a violent explosion.		:'''Boom''': The artifact generates a violent explosion (most common form of epi-boom seriously be careful if you see this)
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	* '''Electrical interference''' :		* '''Electrical interference''' :
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	:'''EMP''': The artifact lets out a EMP wave draining and knocking out all nearby electrical devices.		:'''EMP''': The artifact lets out a EMP wave draining and knocking out all nearby electrical devices.
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	* '''Metaphysical displacement''' :		* '''Metaphysical displacement ''':
	:'''Movement''': The artifact starts randomly moving about the place.		:'''Movement''': The artifact starts randomly moving about the place.
	:'''Blink''': The artifact teleports somewhere it has line of sight.		:'''Blink''': The artifact teleports somewhere it has line of sight.
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	:'''Ore''': Creates a maximum of 3 silver, plasma, gold and uranium ores each.		:'''Ore''': Creates a maximum of 3 silver, plasma, gold and uranium ores each.
	:'''Carp''': Creates up to 5 angry holocarps or magicarps.		:'''Carp''': Creates up to 5 angry holocarps or magicarps.
	:'''Cash''': Creates from 10 to 1750 ~~zorkmids~~.		:'''Cash''': Creates from 10 to 1750 spesos.
	:'''Materials''': Creates up to 90 of either: Steel Sheets, Glass Sheets or Plastic Sheets		:'''Materials''': Creates up to 90 of either: Steel Sheets, Glass Sheets or Plastic Sheets
	:'''Mitosis''': Creates another random artifact.		:'''Mitosis''': Creates another random artifact.
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	:'''Rare Chemical''': The artifact creates a random puddle of chemical medicinal in nature.		:'''Rare Chemical''': The artifact creates a random puddle of chemical medicinal in nature.
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	* '''Station-wide destruction''' :		* '''Station-wide destruction''' :(this is a depth 10 only reaction)
	:'''Singulo''': the artifact creates a [[singularity]] on itself.		:'''Singulo''': the artifact creates a [[singularity]] on itself.
	:'''Tesla''': the artifact creates a tesla-ball and ball-lightnings on itself. Due to Tesla being removed from Delta-V when it came out, this is the only way to see one, and is commonly referred to as a "Teslaloose."		:'''Tesla''': the artifact creates a tesla-ball and ball-lightnings on itself. Due to Tesla being removed from Delta-V when it came out, this is the only way to see one, and is commonly referred to as a "Teslaloose."
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	* '''Structural phasing''' :		* '''Structural phasing''' :
	:'''Phasing''': the artifact can phase through walls and other structures.		:'''Phasing''': the artifact can phase through walls and other structures (you cannot put it inside of a container so be careful).
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	* '''Neurological activity''' :		* '''Neurological activity''' :

Adeinitas: Adds two words to the banner.

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	* '''Utility conglomerate''' :		* '''Utility conglomerate''' :
	:'''Multitool''': The artifact becomes a very powerful tool with multiple ~~use~~ such as screwing, mining, prying, cutting, pulsing. It is also twice as fast as other tools.		:'''Multitool''': The artifact becomes a very powerful omni-tool with multiple uses such as screwing, mining, prying, cutting, pulsing. It is also twice as fast as other tools. (This effect is quite rare and currently bugged at the time of writing.)
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	* '''Internal chamber''' :		* '''Internal chamber''' :
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	* '''Neurological activity''' :		* '''Neurological activity''' :
	:'''Sentience''': the artifact becomes sentient. This means they become a ghost role and are able to talk and randomly activate nodes.		:'''Sentience''': the artifact becomes sentient. This means they become a ghost role and are able to talk and randomly activate nodes. You are not told when this happens.
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	* '''Transmogrificational activity''' :		* '''Transmogrificational activity''' :

Adeinitas: Changes "artefact" to "artifact," also removes nyano-era disease bit, because it is no longer relevant.

2024-06-07T23:44:40Z

Changes "artefact" to "artifact," also removes nyano-era disease bit, because it is no longer relevant.

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Floofers at 10:30, 16 February 2024

2024-02-16T10:30:34Z

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	The artifact analyzer is a machine used in conjunction with the analysis console to scan artifacts to discover information about them. It can be upgraded with machine parts in order to reduce its power intake as well as the duration of its scans. Artifacts are scanned by placing them on this machine and then pressing the "scan" button on the console, which will cause it to scan. The scan will be interrupted by either the artifact being moved off of the artifact analyser or by the artifact being activated.		The artifact analyzer is a machine used in conjunction with the analysis console to scan artifacts to discover information about them. It can be upgraded with machine parts in order to reduce its power intake as well as the duration of its scans. Artifacts are scanned by placing them on this machine and then pressing the "scan" button on the console, which will cause it to scan. The scan will be interrupted by either the artifact being moved off of the artifact analyser or by the artifact being activated.

			=== Node Scanner ===
			[[File:Node Scanner.png\|64px]]

			The archaeologist's friend. It's able to identify the node ID of the artifact.

	== Artifacts ==		== Artifacts ==

Floofers at 10:12, 16 February 2024

2024-02-16T10:12:06Z

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	* '''Hydro-reactive'''		* '''Hydro-reactive'''
	:Reacts to water, spray a water on it using a [[File:~~Spacecleaner~~.png]] spray bottle or [[File:Fire Extinguisher.png]] fire extinguisher.		:Reacts to water, spray a water on it using a [[File:Spray Bottle.png]] spray bottle or [[File:Fire Extinguisher.png]] fire extinguisher.
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	* '''Reaction with hemoglobin'''		* '''Reaction with hemoglobin'''

Floofers at 09:49, 16 February 2024

2024-02-16T09:49:25Z

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	* '''Hydro-reactive'''		* '''Hydro-reactive'''
	:Reacts to water, spray a water on it using a [[File:Spacecleaner.png]] spray bottle or [[File:Fire ~~extinguisher~~.png]] fire extinguisher.		:Reacts to water, spray a water on it using a [[File:Spacecleaner.png]] spray bottle or [[File:Fire Extinguisher.png]] fire extinguisher.
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	* '''Reaction with hemoglobin'''		* '''Reaction with hemoglobin'''