Base Station Artifact Comparison
Deep Core Sample vs Vess's Encrypted Ledger
Comparing Deep Core Sample (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 | Deep Core Sample | Vess's Encrypted Ledger |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | uncommon | rare★ |
| Equip slot | Base Station | Base Station |
| Set | — | Trader Relics |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 16 | 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.
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
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 Trader Relics set, the set bonus can outweigh raw rarity — favour the artifact that completes a set you already own.