Base Station Artifact Comparison
Corona Shard vs Silent Era Beacon
Comparing Corona Shard (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 | Corona Shard | Silent Era Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | uncommon | rare★ |
| Equip slot | Base Station | Base Station |
| Set | Solar Legacy | Ancient Civilization |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 17★ | 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.
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
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 Solar Legacy set, the set bonus can outweigh raw rarity — favour the artifact that completes a set you already own.