Anomalies
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322 anomalies
- A Cold DiscoveryRepeated attempts to scan the thick glacial layer covering … resulted in erratic data and unexpected interference patterns. Something beneath the ice keeps disrupting our equipment. Further investigation is advised.Level 3
- A Curious SignalAlthough … appears totally desolate and devoid of life, our scanners have picked up an encrypted signal emanating from it.Level 2
- A Feel For SteelThe mineral composition of … does not match projections.Level 2
- A Glimpse of the CoreStrange movements in …'s gassy outer layers are causing exceptionally deep vents to open up, exposing the planet's solid core in brief intervals. This remarkable phenomenon warrants further study.Level 5Shadows of the Shroud
- A Glint of MetalBackscattering spectrometry sensors indicate the presence of valuable substances in the planet's crust.Level 4
- A Lush Planet… is exceptionally green, and preliminary scans indicate that there might be several articles of interest on the surface.Level 4
- A Machine LegacyAn orbital scan of … instantly bombarded our systems with beneficial firmware updates. Our vessel now runs more smoothly than before, but the very nature of these data packets suggest this world once belonged to the ….Level 1Once per empire
- A Machine LegacyOur initial scans of … suggest this planet is rich in discarded technology, but was abandoned only recently. Electrical impulses still dance across that world while many of our remote probes struggle to keep coherent headings. What mysteries lie within the haze of these intricate electromagnetic fields?Level 1Once per empire
- A Planetary MachineThis planet is covered from pole to pole in rusting, ancient machinery, much of which is itself covered in an unidentified, organic tissue. What manner of creatures could have built this technological curiosity, and what happened to them?Level 5
- A Strange ResonanceOur scientists have discovered what first appeared to be a sensor malfunction near the corona of …, however it's still there after rebooting. A closer look is warranted.Level 2
- Abandoned Observation PostA tattered old observation post circles … but there are no signs of intelligent life on its surface. Closer investigation may give us the answer to why.Level 4Once per game
- Abandoned SettlementsScans of … reveal what appear to be the abandoned settlements of a primitive society. What manner of fate could have befallen their builders?Level 4Once per gameDistant Stars Story Pack
- Abandoned StationA small space station of some kind has been built in a stable orbit around this asteroid. It appears deserted.Level 3Once per empire
- Aerostat StructuresSome kind of unknown structures are floating in this gas giant's upper atmosphere. They appear to be using aerostatic lift to remain buoyant.Level 1
- Aftermath Distress SignalIn the aftermath of the … an unidentified distress signal has been detected in the … system.Level 2Once per empire
- Alien ActivityOur sensors are registering energy emissions indicative of alien activity on ….Level 3Once per gameDistant Stars Story Pack
- Alien LifeInitial sensory readings from … suggest it could support alien life.Level 3Distant Stars Story Pack
- Alien MachineOn the surface of … sits what appears to be a large machine, of unknown origin and purpose.Level 3
- Alien SiteCheck out the alien signalLevel 3
- Among the Vines and Trees… appears to hold something of interest deep within its dense jungles.Level 3
- An Asteroid, Carved… has been partially hollowed out and carved with exquisite precision. There is something familiar about the lines and curves etched into the rock...Level 3
- An InvitationA signal beacon orbits …, beckoning travelers nearer. On the asteroid, a giant metal monolith looms, its purpose unknown.Level 3Once per empire
- Ancient BattlefieldA long-forgotten battlefield where ancient empires once fought for supremacy of the galaxy - now all that remains are the vessels of those who fought under their banners.Level 5
- Ancient HulkA massive shipwreck of ancient design circles ….Level 8Once per gameDistant Stars Story Pack
- Ancient ManufactoryAn old, seemingly abandoned structure looms over …, an otherwise unremarkable asteroid.Level 3
- Ancient ShelterWe have identified several obscured subterranean structures on … that appear to be of considerable age. We should take this opportunity to investigate.Level 6Once per empire
- Ancient ShipyardAn ancient orbital shipyard drifts in silence above this world. It has suffered significant battle damage, and entire sections of the facility are missing.Level 4
- Ancient SignalsWe've picked up a series of strange electronic signals inside this system. Preliminary data shows these transmissions might be thousands of years old. Our crew is keen to find their origin.Level 6Once per empire
- Arid and AbandonedWe have detected something out of the ordinary on the arid …. It seems like somebody has been here before us. Further investigation is needed.Level 6
- Arid WastesThe … is not the most welcoming of places, but if our initial scans are any indication it could hold some valuable resources.Level 3
- Armed VesselPreliminary scans of … indicate that a heavily-armed vessel is in orbit of the asteroid. It would be wise to proceed with caution.Level 3Once per gameDistant Stars Story Pack
- Asteroid CollisionThis asteroid recently suffered an impact from another body within the asteroid belt, which resulted in a slightly changed orbit and a massive crater on the surface.Level 1Once per empire
- Asteroid in OrbitA class-12 asteroid orbits this …. The small planetoid's orbit appears far too stable for its presence to be a natural occurrence.Level 1
- Asteroid TripletsA passing cosmic storm deposited three new asteroids in the … system. These celestial bodies are prone to inexplicable changes of direction, making it impossible to predict their trajectories. Further research is needed.Level 2Once per empire
- Asteroid WavesThe asteroid … is emitting some form of radiation in controlled bursts. Is someone - something - trying to communicate with us?Level 1
- Astonishing AsteroidsObserving the massive asteroid …, we have found...Level 6
- Astral ScarWe have discovered an anomalous rift in space and time. The closer we get, the less the known laws of physical relativity hold purchase.Level 6Once per game
- Atmospheric AnomalyAtmospheric readings from … do not match simulated projections.Level 3
- Atmospheric ObjectSensor echoes have indicated the presence of some kind of unidentified object deep within the atmosphere of this gas giant.Level 4
- Atmospheric StormsMassive storms are visible in the upper atmosphere of this gas giant. It might be worth the effort to study them in more detail.Level 1
- Attractive Magnetism…'s magnetosphere is highly appealing to our research drones in orbit, for reasons they cannot explain. We should investigate further.Level 1
- Backwards Orbit… orbits its star in the reverse direction compared to the other planets in the system, suggesting it did not form here at the same time as its companion celestial bodies.Level 3Shadows of the Shroud
- Bioadaptive FloraWhile … appears to be a typical volcanic wasteland, the oxygen content is strangely high. Something unusual must be producing that oxygen.Level 3Infernals Species Pack
- Bizarre BlanketEntire continents on … are blanketed in a strange growth that seems at odds with the rest of the planet's flora.Level 1Distant Stars Story Pack
- Black CloudsThick black clouds have been observed in …'s atmosphere, moving in erratic patterns independent of planetary wind speed or direction. They appear only briefly on our imaging scans and always at the same point in the planet's day-night cycle.Level 5Shadows of the Shroud
- Black Hole InstabilityOur scanners have detected significant deviations from the expected physical properties of the black hole in the … system. Its gravitational forces are unpredictable, resulting in noticeable temporal inconsistencies from one point in space to another.Level 5Once per empire
- Bright Object DetectedA brightly lit object has been detected on an asteroid in ….Level 2Once per empire
- Buried in the SandThe desert planet … seems to conceal some buried secrets.Level 4Once per empire
- But They're Cute!After a survey of …, a strange creature was discovered. Despite having only been among us for a short time, it has already instilled a deep desire to nurture and protect it. Further study is advised.Level 2Once per empire
- Carbon AllotropesSpectroscopy data from … indicates a planetary composition rich in rare and complex carbon allotropes. Closer inspection is required for more thorough categorization.Level 5Shadows of the Shroud
- Cargo PodA small cargo pod has been left to drift in space above this gas giant. It has been captured by the planet's gravity well, and will eventually be pulled into its atmosphere.Level 1
- Celestial OrreryStrange gravimetric readings have been detected throughout the … system, pulsing from the inner astroid belt to the desolate planet at the heart of the system.Level 5
- Chthonian BiomassSurveys of … reveal it to be a chthonian planet, a former gas giant stripped of its atmosphere by the intense radiation of ….Level 5Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Clouds DanceThe atmospheric patterns of … are highly atypical for a gas giant of modest size.Level 1
- Cold Hard PotentialOur Science Officer has found an anomaly. It will require extensive probing, but could garner a substantial find.Level 3
- Cold WastesSensors pick up unexpected activity from an isolated point on …'s frozen surface.Level 2
- Confounding Cosmic RaysWe have detected odd radiation that our Science Officer demands to investigate.Level 5Once per empire
- Confusing CompositionThis orbiting object has been left behind by a passing cosmic storm. It looks like a space station but scans of its structural composition is returning most confusing results. We recommend investigating.Level 3Once per game
- Continental FindingsThe forests on this planetoid bear promises of interesting finds.Level 1
- Corrupt Survey DataSomething in the … system is corrupting some of our sensory data. The source of the irregularity seems to be the planet ….Level 4Once per gameDistant Stars Story Pack
- Corrupted SurveyInitial scans of … are returning in a corrupted state that our sensors cannot clearly interpret. The source of this interference remains unclear; a closer inspection will be needed.Level 5Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Cosmic SludgeMass sensors monitoring … are showing erratic readings in the aftermath of the ….Level 2Once per empire
- Covered in DebrisThe surface of this asteroid is littered with metallic debris. Most of it appears to originate from starships of many different designs.Level 3
- Crash SiteWe have discovered an ancient alien starship lying half-buried in an asteroid crater.Level 2
- Crashed ShipA vessel of some kind has crashed into the surface of this asteroid. Wreckage from the craft can still be found within the impact crater.Level 3
- Crimson CoverageA scarlet planet was surveyed in the … system. The intensity of the color is remarkable. We should investigate.Level 3Once per game
- Cryovolcanic ActivityTectonic analysis of … shows significant cryovolcanic activity across the planet of an anomalous nature.Level 5Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Crystal Lava LakesThis planet appears to have large pools of free-flowing lava on its surface. These are worth investigating, in case they present opportunities for resource harvesting.Level 3Infernals Species Pack
- Debris FieldSensors report a number of possible points of interest within the dense debris field surrounding ….Level 3Once per empire
- Debris FieldSensors report a number of possible points of interest within the dense debris field surrounding ….Level 3Once per empireDistant Stars Story Pack
- Debris FieldSensors report a number of possible points of interest within the dense debris field surrounding ….Level 3Once per empire
- Deep CavernsInterior imaging of … suggests massive underground caverns wait below the planet's surface. They may be worth investigation.Level 7Distant Stars Story Pack
- Deep TunnelsScans suggest an intricate system of tunnels lies hidden beneath the waters of …. What could have created them?Level 1Distant Stars Story Pack
- Deserted Desert… has significant bodies of water, and yet its landmasses are lifeless deserts. Further study is warranted.Level 6
- Deserted Star PlatformA defective platform of alien design is drifting aimlessly around a star. Perhaps closer study could reveal its purpose.Level 4Once per game
- Desolate SandsThe scorching heat of … is within the expected range. However, there is more unusual data still being collected by our team. Further study is needed before a final report can be filed.Level 1
- Dilapidated StationScarred by centuries of debris impacts, a dilapidated relic of a station hangs in orbit, trailing wearily behind …. Its decrepit state and unrecognized technology will require a team of specialists to investigate.Level 6
- Dimensional DisturbanceThe debris field which … is part of roils and swirls under the influence of unknown forces.Level 6
- Displaced TiyankiIn the aftermath of the Cosmic Storm our sensors have detected three Tiyanki signatures in the … system.Level 2Once per game
- Distress SignalOur initial scans have caught an irregular signal reminiscent of our own distress patterns.Level 2
- Docking HatchA small docking hatch leading to the interior of this asteroid is visible at the rim of a small crater on its surface. The hatch was likely concealed once, but it has since been exposed by micrometeorite impacts.Level 3
- DoppelgangersThe primitives eking out an existence on the ashy plains of … are remarkably similar to the ones discovered on another tomb world in the same system.Level 3
- Doppler EffectA wavering signal haunts …, though it does not seem to originate from the planet's surface.Level 3
- Drops in the OceanScans of … return subtle readings of something beneath the surface.Level 3
- DunesThe atmosphere of … is extremely thin, and yet something not unlike wind seems to agitate the seas of sand that make up its surface.Level 3
- Dust MonitorAlone in a system devoid of other noteworthy phenomena is a sophisticated monitoring station, long since decommissioned and put beyond repair. What was it monitoring, and why was it focused on such a tightly enclosed region of …?Level 3Once per empire
- Dustbowl… is home to a number of exquisite impact craters. However, something breaks the visual uniformity in one of the larger craters...Level 1
- Electrical WatersOrbital scans of … are detecting erratic electrical signals deep within the planet's icy seas.Level 4Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Embodied AnachronismsResults from our initial scans of … do not make proper sense. Its atmosphere bears traces of pollution from primitive metalworking, yet our surface scans found evidence of sophisticated, space-worthy alloys. Aerial imagery shows settlements from a … society, yet their fortified buildings are fitted with surface-to-air laser weaponry. We recommend studying these inconsistencies further.Level 1Once per empire
- Encrypted TransmissionWe have come upon an encrypted datastream transmitting from a location on ….Level 2Once per gameDistant Stars Story Pack
- Energy EmissionsStrong energy emissions of an unknown origin make this asteroid stand out from the rest of its peers in this crowded asteroid field.Level 1
- Erratic SurgesErratic energy surges are being detected along the tectonic fault lines of ….Level 5Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Erupting GiantScans of … have detected sporadic eruptions of combustible gases across the planet, presenting challenges for remote surveys.Level 6Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Existentialist DissipationEver since a Shroud Storm raged through this system, we've been receiving strange signals. However, as soon as our … try to answer this cacophony of hails, it dissipates again. They recommend sending a science vessel.Level 5Once per game
- Extreme Geological TensionGeological scans of … suggest that the planetary crust of this molten world is under immense pressure from pent-up tectonic forces. A significant geological event may be imminent.Level 3Shadows of the Shroud
- Extreme Molten CurrentsInitial surveys of …'s surface have detected frequent tsunamis of superheated lava containing high concentrations of heavy metals. Further analysis will be necessary to fully understand this phenomenon.Level 3Shadows of the Shroud
- Extreme TemperaturesScans of … show vast swathes of rapidly migrating high-pressure storms.Level 6Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Familiar CompoundsThe emission spectra of … suggest the gas giant's primary composition has the same molecular structure as a popular inebriant.Level 2Distant Stars Story Pack
- Fen HabbanisFen Habbanis III, or simply "Fen Habbanis" as it was known to its ancient inhabitants, was the capital of the First League.Level 8
- Fleet SignaturesReadings suggest the presence of an unknown fleet in orbit of …. They do not respond to hails.Level 4Distant Stars Story Pack
- Floating ValueStarlight can be seen glinting off an unusually large object, just under the ocean surface of ….Level 3Once per game
- Fluorescent RiversPreliminary scans of … show fluorescent rivers flowing across the planet's surface that continuously shift through the full range of the color spectrum.Level 4Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Foreign ObjectSensors in the … system have detected an unknown object brought into the system by the recent ….Level 2Once per game
- Fractalized EntropySensors have picked up a strange object drifting through the asteroid field. Its origin is unknown, but its course is steady, suggesting it can be intercepted and examined.Level 3Infernals Species Pack
- Gas Giant ShipThe sensor profile of a mid-sized vessel was briefly detected inside the upper atmosphere of this gas giant.Level 5
- Gas Giant SignalWe are picking up what may be a faint transmission coming from somewhere deep inside the atmosphere of this gas giant. Could someone - or something - be trying to communicate?Level 5Once per game
- Gaseous MetalsThe atmosphere of … is primarily composed of various metals in a gaseous state. With better understanding of this planet's harsh conditions we may be able to extract these valuable compounds.Level 6Shadows of the Shroud
- Glimmering SurfaceOur imaging scans of … are returning extremely vibrant optical phenomena across the planet's surface, though the cause of these color patterns remains unclear at an orbital distance.Level 6Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Glistening LandscapeVisual scans of … show continental sheets of obsidian coating the barren surfaces of the planet, with heavy traces of sulfur lingering in the upper atmosphere.Level 4Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Gray GooThe planetary body … appears to be covered in some manner of grayish substance, possessing strange properties and varying metallic composition.Level 4Once per empireDistant Stars Story Pack
- Great Blue SpotsThe surface of … features two distinctive discolorations, large enough to be visible from space and moving in tandem at great speeds. These blue-colored formations are interesting enough to warrant further study.Level 2Shadows of the Shroud
- Haunting SeaThere is something unusual, almost hypnotic about the soft undulations of the sea covering …. Its motions match no known projections for tidal behavior.Level 5
- Heat SpikesInitial scans of … are showing extremely erratic heat spikes on this otherwise frozen celestial body. These anomalous temperatures elicit further investigation.Level 3Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Heated RhythmSensors pick up rhythmic movement on the hellish surface of ….Level 2
- Heavy Pulse… pulses steadily, its helioseismology indicating an internal composition far denser than expected. What could be responsible for this surprising density?Level 2Distant Stars Story Pack
- Heavy ReadingsHighly irregular gravitational readings surround ….Level 2Once per empireDistant Stars Story Pack
- High Velocity MassMass scans of … reveal high concentrations of fast moving physical matter located deep within the lower troposphere.Level 5Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Ice Ice GiantIt seems … is lacking the hydrogen and helium to be classified as a proper gas giant and is, in fact, an ice giant.Level 6
- Ice LitInexplicable optical phenomena play across the surface of …, clearly visible from space.Level 3
- Icy PlainsSensors pick up unexpected activity from an isolated point on …'s arctic surface.Level 4
- Impenetrable CloudsThe atmosphere of … is reflecting our sensors at radio frequencies. Something down there is interfering with our signals.Level 1Distant Stars Story Pack
- Impossible OrganismUnexpected life signs have been encountered on survey of the toxic planet …. Small, but significant.Level 6Once per game
- Improbable OrbitScanning the star unveils a small object in rapid orbit. Its small size and high velocity make it difficult for our sensors to isolate.Level 5
- Inconsistent ReadingsThe measured surface temperature of … is in the hundreds of degrees, despite its frozen surface. What could be causing these discrepancies?Level 1Distant Stars Story Pack
- Infernal OasisStartling images of … show a burning, molten world interrupted by a startlingly bright, continent-sized swathe of green. This exceptional sight suggests something highly unusual on the surface.Level 3Once per game
- Intense Heat SpikesScans of … are tracking extreme meteorological phenomena, with sporadic but intense heat spikes distributed across the surface.Level 6Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- InterferenceShip sensors are picking up an unexplained pattern of interference in the … System.Level 1Once per empireDistant Stars Story Pack
- IrassiaWhatever biosphere this world may have once supported is long gone.Level 8
- Irregular Energy EmissionsOur sensors indicate odd irregularities in …'s energy emission pattern.Level 4Once per gameDistant Stars Story Pack
- Isolated RuinSensors indicate an isolated pinprick of artificial structures on ….Level 2Once per empireDistant Stars Story Pack
- Isolated SleepersThe planet at these coordinates is supposed to hide a cache of sleepers and technology. We should investigate thoroughly.Level 2Once per game
- KaleidoscopicVaguely-defined shapes swirl with the currents in …'s vast oceans.Level 2
- Lava WhirlpoolThe first survey of … revealed a strange storm-like shape in the planet's main lava ocean. This phenomenon is highly unusual, and bears investigating.Level 3Infernals Species Pack
- Life in Darkness… is tidally locked with one half of the planet existing in a state of permanent darkness. Infrared scans indicate that this lightless and nutrient deficient zone is home to an active organic ecosystem.Level 2Shadows of the Shroud
- Life SignsWe are picking up life signs coming from somewhere within the interior of this asteroid. This definitely warrants a closer investigation.Level 2Once per empire
- Life SignsLife signs have been detected coming from inside the atmosphere of this gas giant. Could it indicate the presence of some kind of biosphere?Level 2Once per empire
- Life SignsDespite the toxic content and high pressure of this …'s atmosphere, strong life signs have been detected coming from its surface.Level 2
- Life SignsAt first glance this … does not seem capable of supporting living beings, but nevertheless we have detected life signs emanating from somewhere beneath its frozen surface.Level 2
- Life SignsWe have detected life signs coming from somewhere beneath the barren and lifeless surface of this …. What manner of organism could possibly live there?Level 2
- Light PhenomenonAn unknown phenomenon has been discovered near …. It is causing light to be frequently refracted and occasionally even entirely blocked out.Level 3
- Living AsteroidRock samples retrieved from the asteroid belt unexpectedly contain a large amount of biological tissue.Level 3Once per empire
- Looking DownOptical sensors isolate a cluster of shapes on the barren surface of … that could be buildings.Level 6
- Lost CommunicationsObservation probes deployed into the atmosphere of … have ceased all communications. The exact location of our hardware is now unknown.Level 6Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Lost SoulWe have found a heavily damaged bipedal robot floating in space. We do not understand its energy source, but we may be able to retrieve information from its memory.Level 2
- Massive ImpactA colossal impact crater hints that something big collided with the surface of this … once.Level 2
- MegafloraPlant life of truly incredible proportions dominates the landscape of …, its vibrant colors and gargantuan size almost calling to our xeno-biologists.Level 1
- Metallic Crystal FormationsThe geoscape of … is dominated by what appear from orbit to be silvery, metallic crystals of dimensions never-before-seen. From orbit, they eerily resemble skyscrapers. Closer study is warranted.Level 2Once per empireDistant Stars Story Pack
- Metallic SandsScanners indicate the sandy dunes of … are almost entirely composed of granulate rare metals. Perhaps some valuable resources could be extracted from them.Level 2Once per empireDistant Stars Story Pack
- Mind the MineralsInitial analysis of the asteroid's composition points towards potentially interesting finds.Level 2
- Mineral ClusterAn unusually deliberate, geometric configuration of minerals drifts through the debris belt by …, and is possibly of alien origin.Level 3
- MinesweeperVisual scans of …'s surface reveal a grid pattern seemingly covering the entire planet.Level 2
- Missing MassMass readings for … are well below the expected range for a rocky planet of this size. Further investigation is recommended.Level 4Shadows of the Shroud
- MonolithsImpressive structures litter …'s surface, practically begging for some archaeological work.Level 3
- Movement in the CloudsThere is movement in the upper atmosphere of …, as though a ship was gliding hurriedly through the clouds.Level 2
- Murky VatsInitial imaging of the ruined … ring world indicates a number of intact vats located on some of the dilapidated sections. Whatever these vats might hold is unknown.Level 6Once per game
- Mysterious ConstructSome manner of artificial structure peaks out from between the toxic clouds of …'s atmosphere.Level 5Once per gameDistant Stars Story Pack
- Mysterious HeatWhilst surveying …, the science team detected unusual heat signatures coming from below the frozen surface of the planet.Level 2
- Mysterious RingingOur scientists have detected regular radio wave spikes from a single point on …. They appear to coincide with the time at which the source of the signal crosses from night into day.Level 4Infernals Species Pack
- Mysterious Rock FormationWhile surveying …, we uncovered a grotesque rock formation from what has been thought to be nothing but a barren planet.Level 3
- Mysterious TankerA derelict tanker of unknown origin orbits …, its reservoirs heavy with some manner of organic substance.Level 5
- MysticalOur survey has uncovered something that can only be described by the science team as "mystical." We would need to investigate the phenomenon in more detail to unshroud this mystery.Level 7
- Nuclear WastelandThis world has been thoroughly ravaged in a nuclear war.Level 1
- Odd ReadingsWhile scanning the asteroid belt our science team found some sort of irregularity.Level 6
- On Solar SailsWe have found the wreckage of an archaic spaceship with an unusual design. We're not quite sure how its propulsion system works.Level 2Once per game
- On the Barren PlainsA cursory scan of the planet's surface reveals a weak signal pulsing into the darkness of space.Level 5Once per game
- Orbit IrregularityA small but recurring oscillation has been observed in the orbit path of …, suggesting it is regularly subjected to some large unknown gravitational force.Level 6Shadows of the Shroud
- Orbital PlasmaWe have visual confirmation of volatile superheated plasma being launched into the upper atmosphere of ….Level 6Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Orbital Speed DemonCaught in an orbit around … is a small, unknown object moving at such a high speed it beggars belief.Level 4
- OutgassingA routine scan of … noted unusually strong chemical fluctuations in the atmosphere. A closer survey may explain what is happening here.Level 3Infernals Species Pack
- Overgrown RuinsSensors indicate there are artificial formations buried beneath rich vegetation on ….Level 6
- Paradise AnticipatedAs a Gaia-class planet, … is expected to teem with life...Level 3
- ParkedA cursory scan of … yields surprising results. Something seems to be scanning us back...Level 8
- Peculiar CraterA large impact crater has been discovered that does not seem to be a natural occurrence.Level 7
- Peculiar PatternsStrange patterns, clearly visible even from space, are forming across the surface of ….Level 3Distant Stars Story Pack
- Perfect RatioOrbital durations in the … system exhibit a remarkable pattern. Each planet orbits the star in exactly double the time of its neighbor, accurate to over a thousandth of a second.Level 2Shadows of the Shroud
- Phased PlanetEnigmatic energy readings surround …, as though the entire planet is wavering in and out of existence.Level 10
- Pigment Poison…'s toxic biosphere gives the planet a unique color scheme.Level 7
- Planetary Scars…'s surface appears heavily pockmarked, which is not unusual.Level 4
- Planetscape GardenThis entire world is unusually picturesque - suspiciously so, perhaps. What forces are at work that could have caused this?Level 4Once per game
- Playful RuinsImpressive structures litter a small area on the surface of …, practically begging for some archaeological work.Level 3
- Poison-coatedBackscattering spectrometry sensors indicate the presence of valuable substances beneath …'s noxious clouds.Level 2
- Poisoned AtmosphereHigh concentrations of organic poisonous molecules have been detected in the upper atmosphere of ….Level 3Shadows of the Shroud
- Polychromatic StarThe passing of a cosmic storm through the … system has transformed the visual appearance of the system's star. In the aftermath of the storm, the star's coronal layer presents as a swirl of ever-changing colors, ejecting polychromatic flares in all directions. The phenomenon warrants further analysis.Level 2Once per empire
- Possible InhabitantsOptical scans of the planet … have revealed small hut-like structures littering parts of its surface, suggesting it is inhabited.Level 3
- ProjectingAccording to preliminary scans, … is exhibiting several strange properties and gives readings that are not at all in line with what one would expect from a planet of this type...Level 3
- Promising MoonOne of the small moonlets orbiting this gas giant has been identified as a promising mining site. A more thorough survey will have to be conducted to determine whether a mining operation would be feasible or not.Level 1Once per empire
- Pulsating ObjectInitial scans of … have discovered a peculiar airborne object floating through the troposphere, shrinking and swelling in size as it changes positions. Further investigation is necessary in order to classify its nature.Level 2Shadows of the Shroud
- Radiating Asteroid… periodically spews an alarmingly eclectic mix of particles and radiation into the void.Level 7
- Radiation SpikesA significant spike in radiation has been detected in the vicinity of …. Proceed with caution when investigating.Level 5
- Radioactive PlanetWe have discovered a planet containing large quantities of heavily decayed radioactive isotopes. Further investigation is warranted.Level 2
- Rainbow in the DarkSensors pick up unusual readings in the vicinity of … - readings that are hard to explain being this close to a black hole.Level 5
- Rainbow in the DarkThe accretion disk around … exhibits a remarkable refraction spectrum, not unlike that of a rainbow. What could be causing it?Level 4Distant Stars Story Pack
- Rapid DesertificationAerial images taken of …'s rapidly diminishing vegetation could indicate the presence of an unidentified life form habiting its surface.Level 1Once per game
- Repurposed Field StationSurvey sweeps of …'s barren surface have revealed a repurposed field station, originally a temporary research lab long past its intended lifespan. Faint heat radiation suggest parts of the installation remain active.Level 8Once per gameShadows of the Shroud
- Resonant CrystalsScans of … reveal a continental crust filled with resonant crystals. We may be able to make some use of them.Level 1
- Rubiconian Shores…'s verdant plains are quiet, save for a weak but steady beacon signal.Level 7
- Ruined CapitalOur initial survey of the … suggests this planet is the fallen capital of a lost empire whose junkyards we have encountered prior. A more thorough investigation may yield further information.Level 2Once per empire
- ScurryingIrregular patterns of movement have been detected within the dense tropical undergrowth of ….Level 4
- Secret HeartResonance imaging of the … asteroid suggests an internal composition consisting of rare crystals.Level 5Distant Stars Story Pack
- Shattered SatelliteIn the aftermath of the …, an unidentified object has been detected in the … system. Further analysis of this debris could provide valuable insights.Level 2Once per empire
- Shielded WorldFor reasons unknown … has been enclosed within an impenetrable shield and the shield is cracking.Level 4Once per game
- Ship FragmentsThere are fragments of an unknown vessel in close orbit of ….Level 1Once per game
- Signs of Ancient Life… exhibits signs of once having been home to an ancient civilization.Level 3Once per game
- Signs of BattleA large amount of ship debris can be found in orbit around this …, possibly the remnants of some kind of massive fleet action.Level 4
- Signs of Former HabitationThis toxic and lifeless world appears to have once been inhabited by a moderately advanced pre-space civilization. The ruins of their cities are still strewn across the surface.Level 1
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 6
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 6
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization in the vicinity of this gas giant.Level 10
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this asteroid.Level 10
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 6
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 6
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization in the vicinity of this gas giant.Level 10
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this asteroid.Level 10
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 6
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization in the vicinity of this gas giant.Level 6
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this asteroid.Level 10
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 6
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 6
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this asteroid.Level 10
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization in the vicinity of this gas giant.Level 10
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 6
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 6
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this habitable world.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this asteroid.Level 10
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization in the vicinity of this gas giant.Level 10
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Signs of Precursor ActivityThere are signs of activity by an ancient precursor civilization on this inhospitable rock.Level 8
- Silent Behemoth… is remarkably aspherical, possessing some sort of enormous formation on its surface that defies geological models.Level 2Distant Stars Story Pack
- Sleeper StarportThe planet at these coordinates is supposed to hide a cache of sleepers and technology. We should investigate thoroughly.Level 3Once per game
- Solar SailerAn abandoned ship has been left to drift aimlessly above this …. The massive sails protruding from its hull suggest that it relied on solar power to function.Level 2
- Solid CoreDespite expected projections, … has a particularly large solid core beneath its incredibly thick mantle of unique gases. Our scientists recommend further investigation.Level 3Once per empire
- Something SmellsScans indicate the presence of a foreign, alien-made object on one of …'s many frozen mountain tops.Level 2
- Space DebrisThere is a significant amount of debris in orbit around this gas giant. Most of it appears to come from long lost starships of various configurations.Level 1
- Spacecraft RemainsBits and pieces of metal are strewn across …'s surface, encircling what looks like the hulk of a ship. The wreckage appears deserted, but energy readings remain.Level 4Once per game
- Spiky ReadingsWe have detected intermittent energy spikes coming from the planet. These readings indicate something powerful, and far beyond the capabilities of the pre-sapient inhabitants we've observed.Level 2Once per gameGalactic Paragons
- Spires of LightInitial scans reveal a series of towering, luminescent structures rising from an otherwise unremarkable landscape. Their origin and purpose remain unclear, but their spectral glow suggests something more than a natural phenomenon.Level 3Infernals Species Pack
- Spontaneous ExplosionsWe have detected spontaneous explosions on the surface of …. With no orbiting warships or detectable surface life, the cause of these massive blasts remains unknown.Level 3Once per empire
- Spotty GreeneryOptical scans indicate that the surface of … is unusually verdant in places.Level 4
- Stasis…'s peculiar orbit around its red dwarf star renders the planet tidally locked, and potentially worthy of further investigation.Level 1
- Steamrolled… seems to exhibit one, and only one, interesting geological feature...Level 1
- Strange DebrisScans have identified a debris field of uncertain origin. Could this have something to do with the abandoned science ship patrolling the system?Level 3
- Strange EmissionsUnexpected emissions are coming from the underground caves on …. Could these be a signal of some sort?Level 4
- Strange Mountain FormationEfforts to map the surface of this … have identified a strange mountain range in the southern hemisphere. It does not appear to have formed naturally.Level 3
- Strange ReadingsThis planet emits strange magnetic waves, quite unlike anything we have seen so far, almost as if it is trying to communicate with us. It is only logical to investigate this unusual phenomenon - we may have just encountered an extraordinary example of life on a planetary scale.Level 7Once per empire
- Subglacial VibrationsBeneath …'s frozen and lifeless surface lies a vast subglacial ocean. Deep, rumbling vibrations have been detected beneath the permafrost that are not registering as seismic in nature.Level 3Once per gameShadows of the Shroud
- Supermassive Giant… is a supermassive gas giant whose strong gravity well has swept thousands of objects into its orbit. Cataloging them may prove worthwhile.Level 3Shadows of the Shroud
- Supply Ship WreckageSensors report a shipwreck of unidentified origin has been sighted in orbit of ….Level 2Distant Stars Story Pack
- Surface BeaconWe are receiving a weak signal from the surface of this …. The source appears to be some kind of tracking beacon.Level 1
- Surface SignatureA strange energy signature emanates from the barren and lifeless surface of ….Level 3
- Surface WritingThere is significant scarring on the surface of this world in a pattern that cannot be natural. From orbit, the massive rifts look almost like writing.Level 2
- Suspended EquipmentSuspended within the upper atmosphere of … is a series of large cylindrical machines. They appear inactive devoid of any crew.Level 5Shadows of the Shroud
- Symmetrical StructuresScanners indicate an unusually high level of symmetry on the surface of ….Level 1
- Tectonic IcebreakerStrange low-temperature anomalies were detected in the regolith of …, suggesting that some process or object may be cooling parts of the surface. A drilling expedition would reveal more.Level 4Infernals Species Pack
- Terminal OrbitA small and otherwise insignificant moon orbiting this gas giant appears to be on a trajectory that will soon result in a collision with its primary.Level 5
- Terrestrial TelescopesScans performed by the … indicate the presence of a derelict space station in the … System.Level 3
- The ImitatorA lone escape pod was spotted during a recent survey. Strangely, the pod hailed us using a data signature matching that of our own. The pod seems to have been displaced by a recent cosmic storm that passed through the system. Investigation is recommended.Level 3Once per empire
- The Missing PlanetsThere are an unusual amount of hyperlanes in this system. Usually, we would dismiss these as too small to facilitate a spaceship, but the sheer amount is intriguing in and of itself.Level 7
- The OrbWe have discovered powerful concentrated energy in the form of an orb. Investigation is advised.Level 2Once per game
- The Organic CometA cosmic storm has left behind a comet of unusual composition. It appears to be made of organic material. Our … are keen to investigate.Level 3Once per game
- The Winter of the FallenThe nuclear wasteland is evidently a sign of a previous civilization. Our scanners are picking up activity at certain locations that we should investigate.Level 5
- Thin IceThe superficial layer of surface ice on … covers an abnormally large crystal deposit. We are also detecting the presence of a faint signal.Level 4Once per game
- Tomb WorldUnusual readings suggest there may be more to this desolate world than meets the eye.Level 4Distant Stars Story Pack
- Toxic ConstructionSomewhere beneath …'s unctuous clouds, unnatural structures silhouette themselves against the toxic surface.Level 8
- ToxicityThere appears to be deliberately-crafted structures on the planet's surface, pointing toward a past long forgotten.Level 3
- Traces of CivilizationDespite the planet's lack of atmosphere, there is evidence of some kind of artificial structures on … that may indicate a past civilization.Level 1
- Tropical OdditiesThe initial data gathered from the tropical forests of … indicate that something is out of the ordinary.Level 3
- Unidentified Drop PodsFirst thought to be asteroids, a halo of motionless drop pods surrounds ….Level 3
- Unidentified ObjectA small rectangular object on the surface of this … is deflecting all scanning beams like a mirror. Our sensors are unable to determine its material composition.Level 2
- Universe Breach DetectedThe dim Seddom system houses a tear in the fabric of the universe. Even more unusual, the tear itself is gradually shrinking, as if something or someone is working to repair it.Level 1
- Unknown InsidesInitial scans of the asteroid … suggest a dense mass of wrought metal within it, perhaps part of some machinery or other technology. Further scanning required for more detailed data.Level 3
- Unknown OriginThe material composition of this asteroid differs significantly from its neighbors. It likely has a different origin than the other bodies of this asteroid belt, and should be investigated more closely.Level 1
- Unscannable ObjectAn object that reflects our sensors has been located in the … asteroid field, near …. Visual observation has identified the object as polygonal in shape, but due to lack of scanner data, little else is known.Level 1Once per empireDistant Stars Story Pack
- Unstable GeographyScans of … show sections of the molten planetary surface shifting continuously across large distances.Level 4Once per empireShadows of the Shroud
- Unusual Energy ReadingsWe briefly detected some unusual energy readings emanating from this …. It might have been a glitch in our systems, or it could be a sign of something more.Level 2
- Unusual MoonThere is something unusual about this moon.Level 3Once per gameDistant Stars Story Pack
- Unusual Temporal FluctuationsUnusual fluctuations in spacetime have been detected in the vicinity of …. Further analysis is advised.Level 5
- Vapor PlumesThousands of anomalous vapor plumes have been observed rising from the surface of …, extending to the upper limits of its thin atmosphere.Level 2Shadows of the Shroud
- Volcanic VentsA remarkable array of gases are being vented on … - ones not usually found on molten worlds. Some of these gases show promising industrial value.Level 1Distant Stars Story Pack
- Vultaumar PrimeThe ancient homeworld of the Vultaum homeworld. It has seen better days.Level 8
- Wary SleepersThe planet at these coordinates is supposed to hide a cache of sleepers and technology. We should investigate thoroughly.Level 2Once per game
- Waterless CanyonsCanyons deep enough to be seen from orbit furrow the surface of …, yet the planet is dry as a dustbowl. What could have happened to the water that once so profoundly carved …'s' stone?Level 1Distant Stars Story Pack
- Weak SignalBy chance, we stumbled upon a faint alien signal during the survey of this …. The source appears to be a small object in orbit. The signal contains no message - could it be a distress transponder?Level 2
- Weapon TrailsFaint traces of weapon radiation indicative of a military spacecraft have been detected on ….Level 4Once per gameAncient Relics Story Pack
- WebworkGlowing webs of an unknown origin periodically illuminate the surface of ….Level 2Distant Stars Story Pack
- What Hums in the NightThere is a pattern of unusual sonic activity on ….Level 5
- WinkingRepeated scans of …'s surface give inconsistent sensor readings, almost as if the planet itself was in a constant state of upheaval.Level 5
- Wooden HegemonyThe surface of … is dominated by particularly impressive-looking trees.Level 3
- Yuhtaan MajorisThis world, which served as the capital of the ancient Yuht Empire, once supported life. No longer.Level 8