Base Station Artifact Comparison
Corona Shard vs Vess's Encrypted Ledger
Comparing Corona Shard (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 | Corona Shard | Vess's Encrypted Ledger |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | uncommon | rare★ |
| Equip slot | Base Station | Base Station |
| Set | Solar Legacy | Trader Relics |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 17 | 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.
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
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 Solar Legacy set, the set bonus can outweigh raw rarity — favour the artifact that completes a set you already own.