Base Station Artifact Comparison
Deep Core Sample vs Silent Era Beacon
Comparing Deep Core Sample (Uncommon) and Silent Era Beacon (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 | Deep Core Sample | Silent Era Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | uncommon | rare★ |
| Equip slot | Base Station | Base Station |
| Set | — | Ancient Civilization |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 16★ | 15 |
| 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.
Deep Core Sample
uncommon Base Station Artifact
A sealed canister containing mineral core samples from a planet whose crust composition has never been fully explained. Geologists argue about it. Miners just note that working in proximity to it seems to improve yield.
Passive bonuses
- +8% Resource Yield Metal
- +8% Resource Yield Crystal
How to get
Deep Expedition, Mining Reward
Silent Era Beacon
rare Base Station Artifact
A compact broadcasting device of unknown purpose. It emits a tight-beam signal on a frequency no modern receiver was designed to read — yet alliance members standing near it report a faint, shared sense of calm.
Passive bonuses
- +10% Faction Reputation Gain
- +5% Ally Morale
Set bonus3 pieces
+20% Void Damage
Ancient Awakening: Void weapons channel the resonance of a forgotten age.
How to get
Deep Expedition, Anomaly Reward
Which Artifact Should You Equip?
Silent Era Beacon 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.