Flagship Artifact Comparison
Helio Compass vs Null-Space Membrane
Comparing Helio Compass (Rare) and Null-Space Membrane (Rare), both Flagship 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 | Helio Compass | Null-Space Membrane |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | rare | rare |
| Equip slot | Flagship | Flagship |
| Set | Solar Legacy | Void Remnants |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 20 | 22★ |
| 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.
Helio Compass
rare Flagship Artifact
Navigation instrument of the Solaris Compact that always points toward the nearest star with harvestable energy potential. Its inner rings still rotate on their own, calibrating continuously without any visible power source.
Passive bonuses
- +10% Expedition Speed
- +10% Cooldown Reduction Scan
Set bonus2 pieces
+15% Solar Energy Yield
Solar Inheritance: The legacy of the Solaris Compact amplifies stellar energy collection.
How to get
Solar Expedition, Boss Drop
Null-Space Membrane
rare Flagship Artifact
A translucent film that does not reflect light — it absorbs it. Wrapping even a small surface area of a hull with this membrane has been shown to reduce heat signature and therefore scanner visibility.
Passive bonuses
- +10% Fleet Stealth Rating
- -12% Passive Scan Detection
Set bonus3 pieces
+18% Expedition Discovery Chance
Void Attunement: The void reveals its secrets to those who carry its remnants.
How to get
Deep Expedition, Anomaly Reward
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.