Base Station Artifact Comparison
Craft-Forge Emblem vs Vess's Encrypted Ledger
Comparing Craft-Forge Emblem (Rare) 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 | Craft-Forge Emblem | Vess's Encrypted Ledger |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | rare | rare |
| Equip slot | Base Station | Base Station |
| Set | — | Trader Relics |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 18 | 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.
Craft-Forge Emblem
rare Base Station Artifact
The guild emblem of the Forge Compact — a now-defunct alliance of master engineers whose collective output is estimated to have equipped six fleets single-handedly. The emblem was only awarded to masters. Only thirty were ever made.
Passive bonuses
- +10% Craft Quality Chance
- +8% Craft Speed
How to get
Craft Reward, 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?
Both relics share the same rarity, so the choice comes down to their passive bonuses above and which set you are building toward. Slot the one whose stats match your current weakness, and prefer the artifact that advances a set bonus you can actually complete.