Base Station Artifact Comparison
Corona Shard vs Old Colony Seal
Comparing Corona Shard (Uncommon) and Old Colony Seal (Common), 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 | Corona Shard | Old Colony Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | uncommon★ | common |
| Equip slot | Base Station | Base Station |
| Set | Solar Legacy | — |
| Bonuses | 2 | 1 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 17★ | 4 |
| 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.
Corona Shard
uncommon Base Station Artifact
A sliver of solidified plasma extracted from the outermost layer of a dying star. The Solaris Compact collected and traded these as currency — their remaining stock is scattered across a dozen systems, waiting to be found.
Passive bonuses
- +12% Energy Storage Capacity
- +5% Repair Speed
Set bonus2 pieces
+15% Solar Energy Yield
Solar Inheritance: The legacy of the Solaris Compact amplifies stellar energy collection.
How to get
Solar Expedition, Expedition Cache
Old Colony Seal
common Base Station Artifact
The administrative stamp of a colony that no longer exists. Stamping contracts with it is technically meaningless — but traders from the outer rim still honour it out of stubborn tradition.
Passive bonuses
- +4% Faction Reputation Gain
How to get
Expedition Cache, Anomaly Reward
Which Artifact Should You Equip?
Corona Shard 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 Solar Legacy set, the set bonus can outweigh raw rarity — favour the artifact that completes a set you already own.