Relics

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This article has been verified for the current PC version (3.14) of the game.

Relics are very powerful artifacts and trophies that an empire can collect if they defeat a crisis, or own the required DLC. Every Relic has a passive effect, as well as a powerful Triumph effect that requires resources. All Relics have a Triumph cooldown, during which no other relic can be activated. Most relics have a cooldown of 10 years, but some have a shorter one.

Two relics

AI empires can also obtain and use relics. If an empire invades and captures the capital of another empire while using a casus belli other than Claim the Galatron, there is a 10% chance to steal one of the owned Relics. The chance is increased to 15% if the empire has the Barbaric Despoilers civic and 50% when using the Despoliation casus belli. Having medium level government intel on another empire allows one to know how many relics it currently owns.

Relics give large amounts of score, which can tip the balance in games with victory enabled. The Relics Collected score for empires in the victory tab can be used to deduce which empire has relics.

Crisis relics

Crisis relics are tied to crises and can be gained by certain actions connected with them.

Relic	Passive effect	Triumph effect	Triumph cost	Triumph cooldown	Source	Score	DLC
Extradimensional Warlock The psionic energies of this captured extradimensional maintained the dimensional portal between their realm and our own, before the portal was destroyed. Now our prisoner, the creature has been compelled to use its power to increase the sublight speed of our ships as well as the range of our jump drives.	+30% Sublight Speed +30% Ship Weapons Range	+100% Jump Drive Range for 10 years −50% Jump Drive Cooldown for 10 years +75% Quantum Catapult Accuracy for 10 years +75% Quantum Catapult Range for 10 years	3000	3600 days	Destroying the last Extradimensional Invaders portal	5000
Isolated Contingency Core An isolated Contingency Mainframe Core that was salvaged from the wreckage of their last Machine World. It can greatly speed up the process of building robots and megastructures.	+100% Mechanical Pop Assembly Speed Can build 2 of every multi-stage megastructure	+300% Megastructure Build Speed for 10 years	3000	3600 days	Destroying the Contingency's secret lair	5000
Prethoryn Brood-Queen This captured Prethoryn Brood-Queen has been pacified through the use of neural transmitters. It can be used to breed a small Prethoryn fleet.	+50% Society Research Speed	+5% Prethoryn Weapon Attack Speed Controllable Prethoryn fleet (36 Warriors & 54 Swarmlings)	10000	3600 days	Defeating a Prethoryn Scourge fleet (1% chance)	5000
Khan's Throne This piece of furniture is actually the throne from which the Great Khan ruled the Horde. It was recovered from the wreckage of the Great Khan's flagship after it was destroyed.	−20% Claim influence cost Grants access to the Satrapy subject type	+20% Ship weapons damage for 10 years +25% Militarist Ethic Attraction for 10 years	3000	3600 days	Defeating the Great Khan for good	3000
Eternal Throne An extradimensional harbor capable of granting eternal life. Those who are touched by its influence exist in a reality free from fear, wonder, or conclusion.	Leaders are immortal	+333% Monthly astral threads for 10 years	333	3600 days	Subjugating or defeating the Formless	3000
Cetana's Heart Once embedded in the body of Cetana, the Synthetic Queen, this digital storage matrix houses countless minds that have been freed from their suffering.	−50% Planetary Ascension Cost	+30-50 Robot Pops with the Reawakened trait	3000 500	3600 days	Destroying Cetana	5000

Archaeological relics

Archaeological relics can only be obtained by fully excavating certain archaeological sites.

Relic	Passive effect	Triumph effect	Triumph cost	Triumph cooldown	Archaeological site	Score	DLC
Crystal of Odryskia A crystal of incalculable wealth. It is said that the value of even a single shard is enough to drive mortal minds to insanity.	+15% Monthly Rare Crystals	60 months worth of Energy Credits A scientist gains the Hyper Focus trait	3000	3600 days	Debris Belt	3000
Blade of the Huntress An ancient and well-preserved weapon forged out of an unknown material. It vibrates slightly with barely contained psionic power.	+25% Army Morale +10% Diplomatic Weight +2 Planet Sensor Range	+25% Sublight Speed for 10 years	3000	3600 days	Fossilized Remains	200
Head of Zarqlan Excerpt, Symbols of Worship (102nd Edition): ZARQLAN (zaar-klaan) Renowned holy figure of indeterminate species, worshiped as divine prophet by at least seven distinct galactic religions during Fourth Interrugnum (32nd Cycle of Kavabh). Ultimate fate unknown, but references in historical records cease after 38th Cycle. Historicity heavily debated since at least (early) 41st Cycle; dismissed by many today as fable or legend.	+150 opinion with Holy Guardians Allows the colonization of Holy Worlds	+75% Spiritualist Ethics Attraction for 10 years 3 Fallen Empire Escorts on first use 6 Fallen Empire Escorts on second use 9 Fallen Empire Escorts on third use 12 Fallen Empire Escorts on fourth use 15 Fallen Empire Escorts on fifth+ use 1-5 Battlecruisers if the Holy Guardians exist	3000	3600 days	Ancient Tomb	200
Miniature Galaxy This miniature galaxy was constructed by a civilization known only as "Belligerent Party C," who then used it to escape the confines of their trapped homeworld. The galaxy is contained within an impenetrable subspace field inside its tank, but the activities of the denizens can still be observed to an extent.	+5% Research Speed	+50% Research progress in a random technology	3000	3600 days	Abandoned Ecumenopolis	2000
The Defragmentor A ancient computer chip straight from the C.A.R.E Interactive Interface mainframe. it contains a number of remarkably clever algorithms, which can be used to maximize energy generation.	−10% Building and District Energy Upkeep −10% Job Energy Upkeep −10% Robot Upkeep −10% Pop Housing Usage if machine empire	+20% Monthly Energy Credits for 10 years +5% Engineering Research Speed for 10 years	3000	3600 days	Planetary Machinery Develop A Cure For The Ferrophage special project	1000
The Omnicodex Eons ago a benevolent race of Cyborgs set out to ensure the perpetuation of biological life by sampling and indexing every race in the galaxy, to ensure that any extinction event need not be permanent. While their goal of galactic salvation was eventually thwarted by foolish zealots and a disgusting Hivemind, their legacy remains.	+1 Gene Modification Points +25 Opinion with biological empires if machine	3 Pops from a new random species New pops have the Hive-Minded trait if Hive Mind	3000	3600 days	Ruined World	500

Guardian relics

Guardian relics can only be obtained by defeating a certain guardian.

Relic	Passive effect	Triumph effect	Triumph cost	Triumph cooldown	Guardian	Score	DLC
Ether Drake Trophy A trophy commemorating our victory over the nefarious Ether Drake. Were it not for its immense size, it would look good mounted on a wall.	+10% Monthly Unity	+10% Happiness for 10 years +10 Stability for 10 years	3000	3600 days	Ether Drake	1000
Scales of the Worm Lucent and still warm to the touch. The scales emit a low-pitched hum which cannot be explained by way of science.	+5% Physics Research Speed	+20% Research Speed for 10 years −5 Stability for 10 years	3000	3600 days	The Worm	1000
The Rubricator This tiny cube fits snugly within your palm yet holds a digital treasure of innumerable scanned alien artifacts, dating back to the youth of the universe. And it can be replicate them infinitely. Never before has the unknown been so closer.	+15% Archaeotech Weapon Damage +20 Society Research	500 Minor Artifacts	3000	3600 days	Shard	1000
Maw of the Toxic Entity Some believed the entity this great maw was salvaged from held divine power. A God no more, the creature lies slain, this trophy the only monument to mark its passing.	+15% Strike craft damage Unlocks Demesne Outpost for toxic god origin	Consecrate Habitat decision if toxic god origin 1000 Exotic Gases if not toxic god origin	3000	3600 days	Toxic Entity	3000

Precursor relics

Precursor relics can only be obtained by exploring a precursor homeworld.

Relic	Passive effect	Triumph effect	Triumph cost	Triumph cooldown	Precursor	Score	DLC
Cybrex War Forge A relatively small and portable war forge, the last of its kind in the universe. It is a relic from the time when the Cybrex made war upon the galaxy, before their "Adjustment" made them change their way. The forge's ability to produce warships has been permanently disabled by the Cybrex, but still has the capacity to convert massive amounts of minerals into alloys.	Can recruit Cybrex Warform armies on capital	+1000 Alloys (increases by another +1000 after each use) Cost also increases by +2000 after each use	3000 2000	900 days	Cybrex	5000
Javorian Pox Sample A sample of the dreaded Javorian Pox that wiped out the Irassian species. Although harmless to most other life forms, the virus that causes the disease has many unique genetic properties, some of which can actually prolong life in most organics. The virus can also be used to create a new strain of the Javorian Pox that can infect non-Irassians. Although not as virulent or lethal as the original disease was to the Irassians, it would still make a potent biological weapon.	+20 Years leader lifespan Javorian Pox orbital bombardment stance Double chance to discover Biology techs	+50% Biology research speed for 10 years	3000	3600 days	Irassian Concordat	5000
Psionic Archive A Zro psionic crystal archive, containing the essence of Ja'Baxti. From time to time it can be consulted for guidance.	−50% Breach the Shroud cooldown Enables the Zro Additives edict Better Shroud odds	Choose one: Ruler level (if possible) Martial Guidance: +20% Ship weapons damage for 5 years Statecraft Guidance for 5 years: +5 Planet stability −10% Edict upkeep +25% Government ethic attraction	3000	3600 days	Zroni	1000
The Last Baol Preserved in stasis, the body of the last known Baol specimen serves as a silent memorial to the tale of the species, who, afflicted with the tragedy of genocide, ultimately retreated from sentience.	+10% Pop growth speed if not machine empire +10% Society research if machine empire	Nu-Baol Life-Seeding decision	3000	3600 days	Baol	1000
Vultaum Reality Perforator A dense and incredibly heavy orb composed of an unknown material. The Vultaum claimed this device was capable of briefly destabilizing the simulated reality they believed themselves trapped inside, offering a glimpse of the real world. Whether true or not, when activated the orb makes it possible to manipulate minor aspects of reality in a localized bubble. This effect lasts only for a short while, as the universe seems to quickly right itself again, but if timed right it would give our fleets a decisive advantage.	−10% Pop amenities usage	Random combat modifier: +40% Armor hit points for 2-5 years +40% Shield hit points for 2-5 years +40% Ship hull points for 2-5 years +40% Ship weapons damage for 2-5 years All the above for 1 year	3000	3600 days	Vultaum Star Assembly	5000
Yuht Cryo Core As the Yuht never discovered the existence of hyperspace, they depended on their long lifespans and cryogenic technology to travel between the stars. This prototype cryo core was created by Yuht scientists shortly before their empire fell to the Jabbardeeni. The cryo field generated by this core is well beyond our current levels of technology.	+1 Extra pops when establishing colony +20% Energy weapon attack speed	−20% Ship upkeep for 10 years	3000	3600 days	Yuht Empire	5000
The Disturbance Oppressor A more advanced version of the machine the Inetian Traders used to manipulate cosmic storms; by default this device will increase the effectiveness of all our storm-related technology, but when properly utilized it can even drive out all storms from our borders.	+15% Monthly physics research	Repeals cosmic storms around the empire capital The size of the protected area scales with galaxy size	3000	3600 days	Inetian Traders	1000
The Tempest Invocator The waiting potential of this device is tangible even in a powered-down state. Dare we invoke tempestuous fury inside one of our best and brightest? For the glory of our nation, sacrifices must be made.	+10% Monthly unity −15% Ship upkeep	Choose a system to create a Nexus Storm in Range increases with galaxy and empire size +100% Cosmic storm repulsion effect for 10 years	50000 Scientist	3600 days	adAkkaria Convention	1000

Astral relics

Astral relics can only by obtained by fully exploring certain astral rifts.

Relic	Passive effect	Triumph effect	Triumph cost	Triumph cooldown	Astral rift	Score
Celestial Tear A sample of an astral teardrop from a mourning celestial object. The closer it is placed to an active sun, the brighter it glows.	+5% Habitability in orbit of class A, B, F or G stars	+1000 Astral Threads	3000	3600 days	Subnautical	3000
Daedalus Seal This advanced device is able to vibrate at a frequency that resonates with nearby folds in space and time, sealing them temporarily.	+25% Dimensional locks duration +1 Astral threads	Places a lock on every bypass within borders for 5 years	3000	1800 days	Dimensional Conflict	3000
Ever Spinning Top An extra-dimensional spinning top. Its flow is seamless, hypnotic; perfect motion in perpetuity.	+10% Monthly energy credits	+15% Propulsion research speed	3000	1800 days	The Vortex	3000
Infinity Root A cluster of organic material that aggressively spreads wherever it is placed.	+10% or +20% Monthly Food	No-upkeep level 3 Scientist with the Adaptionist and Eagerness traits	100	3600 days	The Garden	3000
Plasmic Core The nucleus of a giant cell from an alien dimension. A reminder of the infinite diversity of organic life.	+10% Pop growth speed if organic +10% Leader experience gain if mechanical	All Pops on a random world gain the Plasmic trait if organic A leader gains 3 basic positive traits if mechanical	3000	3600 days	The Fluid	3000
The Continuum The golden core of an extradimensional timing mechanism, this remarkable device has the ability to manipulate time as if it were yet another of its gears.	+5% Monthly basic resources +5% Monthly advanced resources +5% Monthly research	12 months worth of basic resources 12 months worth of advanced resources 12 months worth of strategic resources 12 months worth of research	3000	3600 days	The Mechanism	3000
Time Crystal A sealed crystal chamber containing an isolated temporal loop.	+10 years Leader lifespan	+800 Experience for each leader	3000	3600 days	Desert Ruins	3000

Curator relics

Curator relics can only be obtained by purchasing them from the Curator Order after unlocking all exhibit slots for a specimen category. The Curators will offer the choice between two randomly selected relics out of their respective category.

Relic	Passive effect	Triumph effect	Triumph cost	Triumph cooldown	Score
Aesthetic Wonders
Celestial Resonator A strange device that generates massive awe-inspiring light shows and increases in potency when put in proximity of specimens.	+10 Unity per exhibit	+1% Happiness per exhibit for 5 years +2% Diplomatic Weight per exhibit for 5 years	100 per exhibit	1800 days	1000
Gavel of the Tribunal Inscribed on the handle of this gavel are the names of an ancient triumvirate of minds which governed a now dead galaxy. Though it is far too large for any of our kind to wield, its mere presence evokes no small amount of awe.	+5% Diplomatic Weight per Galactic Community delegate skill level	−25% Claim Influence Cost for 10 years	3000	3600 days	1000
The Pattern Maker This ancient calculator has an unrivaled ability to monitor dynamic trajectories and predict how objects such as enemy ships will behave. The data patterns generated from its prediction algorithms are as deeply layered as a master architect's designs. When given sufficient power and materials, it can produce a specialized scouting vessel equipped with high-powered sensors.	+4 Codebreaking +5 Tracking +5% Accuracy	Creates a Patternwalker science ship	3000 750	3600 days	1000
Tiyanki Matriarch Nerve Core The brain matter of this ancient space whale contains centuries of evolutionary data encoded with its neurons. By decoding its network, we're able to find vulnerabilities in other super predators, as well as unlock the secrets of their survival.	+25% Damage to Guardians	+20% Space Fauna Hull for 10 years +20% Space Fauna Armor for 10 years +25% Space Fauna Growth Rate for 10 years	3000	3600 days	1000
Vaporous Mega-Orchid This particularly massive orchid blooms only once every 50 years. Its aroma has been shown to have a mollifying effect, temporarily blocking the mental synapses that cause aggression and distrust.	+50 Trust Cap with Organic Empires +1 Monthly Loyalty from Organic Subjects	+150 Opinion with every organic non-genocidal and non-fallen empire for 10 years	3000	3600 days	1000
Galactic History
Entangled Relay This ancient object is able to connect distant information transmission networks via quantum entanglement, allowing for seamless galactic communication.	+2 Sector Size −50% Starbase Influence Distance Cost	+40% Resources from Orbital Stations for 10 years	3000	3600 days	1000
Executus Compendium These extensive records of an ancient civilization's council were preserved in a sealed capsule. Within its trillions of pages are detailed accounts of bureaucratic optimizations and innovative organizational tools. Many of these improvements could be implemented in our own government processes.	+1 Effective Councilor Skill +25% Councilor Agenda Speed	Launch the current agenda for 10% of its Launch Early cost (min 3000)	Based on agenda	3600 days	1000
Preservation Chamber An advanced machine that can compress space in a manner that can be restored at a later time. Its makers used it to imprison beings far too powerful to be subdued. While it can no longer accept inputs, it has many secrets left to share.	+25000 Resource Storage Capacity +25 Vivarium Max Capacity	+2 Exceptional Mature specimens for the Vivarium	3000	1800 days	1000
Prototype VIR Core This isolated Artificial Intelligence is a particularly effective teacher and mentor, able to assist in almost every situation. It excels in describing complicated explanations in simple terms, laying out information clearly to allow the user to make well-informed decisions.	+1 Leader Capacity for all classes	+4 Effective Councilor Skill for 10 years	3000	3600 days	1000
Propagandosphere This holographic sphere contains an archive of propaganda films from a bygone civilization. Incredibly inventive and enthralling to watch, they could be remade in our image to inspire our troops and people.	+2 Unity from Soldiers +25% Governing Ethics Attraction	+700-2000000 Unity	5000	3600 days	1000
Xeno Geology
Crystallinus Diffuser A machine capable of converting synthesized crystals into an extremely potent performance-enhancing drug. In its purest form, the resulting chemical is biologically volatile and can cause multiple organ system failure in a small percentage of its users.	+5% Organic Pop Output +25 Opinion with Organic Empires if machine	+100% Organic Pop Output for 10 years 20% of organic pops will die after 10 years	3000	3600 days	1000
Ever-changing Stone An engineered gemstone that shifts in color and chemical composition based on its surroundings. When placed next to any object, it mimics elements of its material and allows us to better understand the subject's molecular composition.	+30% Xeno Geology specimens output −1 Minerals upkeep from Metallurgists −1 Minerals upkeep from Artisans	Per active Xeno Geology specimen: +3% Aesthetic Wonder output for 10 years +3% Galactic History output for 10 years	3000	3600 days	1000
Flowmetal Alloy This self-replicating material fortifies the chemical bonds of any metal it comes in contact with. Integrating flowmetal into our assembly process can greatly enhance large-scale machine production.	+15% Ship Build Speed −30% Robot Upkeep	+3 Robot pops on the capital	3000	3600 days	1000
Pulsestone A highly radioactive stone which creates dangerous waves of magnetic force. It has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of field manipulation, but the energy it emits is almost impossible to contain.	+25% Field Manipulation Research Speed +50% Chance for Field Manipulation Research Options	+25% Combat Disengagement Chance for 10 years +25% Shield Hardening for 10 years +25% Energy Weapon Damage for 10 years −10% Happiness for 10 years	3000	3600 days	1000
The Modularium A modular refinery system that autonomously produces valuable resources at exponential rates but requires a significant energy supply to do so.	+1 Exotic Gases +1 Rare Crystals +1 Volatile Motes	Doubles the passive effect Doubles the triumph cost	2500	3600 days	1000

Upgradeable relics

Upgradeable relics are gradually improved as their story chain is completed. Until they are fully upgraded their triumph effect cannot be activated. Both relics can optionally be surrendered when entering the final system of their stories to avoid a difficult fight.

The Key

The Key is obtained by the first empire that enters the Dugar unique system and upgraded through the story of the legendary paragon Keides, Scion of Vagros.

Relic	Passive effect	Triumph effect	Triumph cost	Triumph cooldown	Source	Score
Relic Fragment (1/4) Found inside Exakeides's cryostasis capsule, little is known about this mysterious relic.	+5% Physics Research Speed	Cannot be activated			Finding Keides	0
Relic Fragment (2/4) Not much is known about these relic fragments, neither their composition, nor their purpose.	+10% Physics Research Speed	Cannot be activated			One Keides special project complete	0
Relic Fragment (3/4) Not much is known about these relic fragments, neither their composition, nor their purpose.	+15% Physics Research Speed	Cannot be activated			Two Keides special projects complete	0
Restored Relic The seams of the fragments have disappeared, restoring this Relic to full capacity. Still not much is known about its composition or mechanics.	+15% Physics Research Speed	Cannot be activated			Three Keides special projects complete	0
The Key Proof of Exakeides's Vagrosian legacy, this Relic is capable of folding two points in space, allowing near-instantaneous travel across the expanse.	+20% Physics Research Speed −25% Jump Drive Cooldown	−50% Jump Drive Cooldown for 3 months +75% Combat Disengagement Chance for 3 months Enables Jumps for every ship for 3 months	3000	3600 days	Completing Keides' story	2500

Celestial Chart

Empires with the Treasure Hunters origin begin the game with a Mysterious Orbital Capsule relic, which they can gradually upgrade to the Celestial Chart.

Relic	Passive effect	Triumph effect	Triumph cost	Triumph cooldown	Source	Score
Mysterious Orbital Capsule A peculiar capsule that has orbited our homeworld for thousands of years. We have yet to determine what information it contains.	No effects	Cannot be activated			Game start	0
Celestial Chart The first piece of an extensive map found inside an ancient capsule.	+10% Survey Speed	Cannot be activated			Completing the first special project	0
Celestial Chart A partially-completed map found inside of an ancient capsule.	+20% Survey Speed	Cannot be activated			Completing the third special project	0
Celestial Chart A near-complete map found inside an ancient capsule.	+30% Survey Speed	Cannot be activated			Completing the fifth special project	0
Celestial Chart An extensive star chart and databank created by the legendary pirate Captain Ness.	+40% Survey Speed Every 10 years can discover a treasure trove	Choose a planet to gain a Treasure Vault planetary feature Unlocks the Head Treasure Hunter council position (if )	3000	1800 days	Completing the sixth special project	2500

Other relics

Relic	Passive effect	Triumph effect	Triumph cost	Triumph cooldown	Source	Score	DLC
The Galatron The Galatron pulsates with indescribable power...	+3 Influence +100% Diplomatic weight	Random resources: 8000 Energy 8000 Minerals 8000 Food 5000 Alloys 5000 Consumer Goods 500 Exotic Gases 500 Rare Crystals 500 Volatile Motes 30 Minor Artifacts if Ancient Relics is enabled All empires gain a casus belli to take the relic	3000	3600 days	Reliquary reward (0.5% chance) Can be captured with the Take Galatron Wargoal	20000
The Surveyor An incredibly powerful scanning tool that uses technology that cannot be replicated. Its origins are shrouded in mystery - it does not seem to have been built by the Mining Drones who last possessed it.	+1 Sensor Range	A celestial object within borders gains a random deposit: 5/7/9 Energy 5/7/9 Minerals 5/7/9 Engineering Research 5/7/9 Physics Research 5/7/9 Society Research 5/7/9 Trade Value (unless gestalt) 3-5 Alloys 1-3 Exotic Gases 1-3 Rare Crystals 1-3 Volatile Motes 50% chance to repeat this process in 720-1080 days 20% chance to repeat this process again in 1440-1800 days	500	1800 days	Defeating the Home Base Ore Grinder	200
Vacuum Flower The Kaleidoscope's bloom is a fragile florescence of ever-shifting petals, possessing the ability to manipulate, absorb, and reflect light waves.	+10% Monthly Energy	Resource income for 10 years depending on capital star +300 Food if class F +300 Energy if class G +300 Minerals if class K +150 Consumer Goods if class A +75 Alloys if class B +30 Rare Crystals if class M +30 Volatile Motes if class T +30 Exotic Gases if Viridescent Lightbringer +15 Dark Matter if Black Hole +15 Living Metal if Red Giant +15 Zro if Pulsar +15 Nanites if Neutron Star +15 Astral Threads if azilash Bonuses stack in binary and trinary systems	3000	3600 days	Finishing the The Kaleidoscope situation positively	1000
RulerChip This advanced augmentation stores the experiences of its past owners, allowing rulers to accumulate knowledge over multiple generations.	Per previous Scientist ruler: +5% Research Speed (max +25%) Per previous Official ruler: +5% Resources from Jobs (max +25%) Per previous Commander ruler: +5% Ship Weapons Damage (max +25%)	+50% Ruler Experience Gain for 10 years	3000	3600 days	Imperial Chipset authority	0
Mutated Voidworm Nest A nest of mutated Voidworms evolved to reproduce without the need for parasitic infection. Some of these spawn are able to fully mature in a matter of days.	+25% Space Fauna Cloning Speed +25 Vivarium Max Capacity	Controllable Voidworm fleet 32 Nymphs 18 Juveniles 32 Adults	5000	3600 days	Defeating the Frenzied Voidworms	0

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