Base Station Artifact Comparison
Architect's Seal vs Vess's Encrypted Ledger
Comparing Architect's Seal (Uncommon) and Vess's Encrypted Ledger (Rare), both Base Station artifacts in Starforge MMO. They share the same equip slot, so only one can be slotted at a time — this breakdown helps you pick.
At a Glance
| Attribute | Architect's Seal | Vess's Encrypted Ledger |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | uncommon | rare★ |
| Equip slot | Base Station | Base Station |
| Set | Ancient Civilization | Trader Relics |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 13 | 23★ |
| Unique | No | No |
★ marks the higher rarity and larger total bonus magnitude. Magnitude sums the absolute value of each direct bonus and is a rough power proxy, not a balance verdict.
Architect's Seal
uncommon Base Station Artifact
A flat disc bearing intricate geometric markings. Engineers who study it long enough claim it contains a structural formula they cannot quite articulate — but buildings constructed nearby seem to go up faster.
Passive bonuses
- +8% Build Speed
- +5% Module Durability
Set bonus3 pieces
+20% Void Damage
Ancient Awakening: Void weapons channel the resonance of a forgotten age.
How to get
Expedition Cache, Boss Drop
Vess's Encrypted Ledger
rare Base Station Artifact
A personal ledger belonging to Orlan Vess, encrypted in a cipher that took Federation analysts forty years to partially crack. The decoded sections reveal trade routes, bribes, and supplier contacts that — impossibly — still function today.
Passive bonuses
- +15% Storage Capacity
- +8% Salvage Yield
Set bonus2 pieces
+15% Black Market Access Discount
Trader's Legacy: The relics of Orlan Vess open doors others cannot even find.
How to get
Trade Route Reward, Expedition Cache
Which Artifact Should You Equip?
Vess's Encrypted Ledger is the higher-rarity relic, so it carries the stronger ceiling for the Base Station slot and is the long-term target. That said, if you are already running the Ancient Civilization set, the set bonus can outweigh raw rarity — favour the artifact that completes a set you already own.