MODULE:KNOWLEDGE-BASE
MATERIAL: GUARDIAN
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Guardian Artefacts and Materials

Relics, Orbs, Caskets, Pattern Data & Components

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Signal Summary

Guardian progression uses a mix of physical cargo, encoded data, manufactured-style components, and site-specific blueprints. Knowing which category you need prevents wasted site runs.

ArtefactsMaterialsUnlocks
Key Concepts
Artefacts - Physical items such as relics, orbs, tablets, caskets, totems, and urns.
Data - Obelisk and scan rewards used for Guardian unlock requirements.
Components - Materials gathered from site objects and sentinel drops.
Field Notes

Cargo artefacts and material inventory behave differently, so plan space and collection method.

Use a checklist before leaving the site; missing one component can force a return trip.

Reference
SignalValueUse
Cargo classArtefactTakes cargo space and can attract attention.
Inventory classMaterial/dataStored outside cargo racks.