Base Station Artifact Comparison
Silent Era Beacon vs Vess's Encrypted Ledger
Comparing Silent Era Beacon (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 | Silent Era Beacon | Vess's Encrypted Ledger |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | rare | rare |
| Equip slot | Base Station | Base Station |
| Set | Ancient Civilization | Trader Relics |
| Bonuses | 2 | 2 |
| Total bonus magnitude | 15 | 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.
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
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.