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Jonttte: Added Imported Page template

2026-10-30T18:08:56Z

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	'''Xenoarcheology''' (aka ''Xeno'') is a branch of [[Research and Development\|R&D]], providing a method of [[Science#Point Generation\|point generation]] utilizing randomly generated '''artifacts'''. It is the job of [[Scientist\|scientists]] to discover and activate the secrets of these artifacts.		'''Xenoarcheology''' (aka ''Xeno'') is a branch of [[Research and Development\|R&D]], providing a method of [[Science#Point Generation\|point generation]] utilizing randomly generated '''artifacts'''. It is the job of [[Scientist\|scientists]] to discover and activate the secrets of these artifacts.

AffectedArc07: De-ogging

2026-10-16T22:42:32Z

De-ogging

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	{{Quote\|It slows down before uneventfully stopping.		{{Quote\|It slows down before uneventfully stopping.
	~~[[File:Artifact-activation-fail1.ogg]]~~
	\|Artifact, activation failed		\|Artifact, activation failed
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	{{Quote\|It slows down, visibly changed.		{{Quote\|It slows down, visibly changed.
	~~[[File:Artifact1.ogg]]~~
	\|Artifact, successful activation		\|Artifact, successful activation
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	''{{Colored text\|gray\|Manual activation, by touch (or with Z key)}}''<br>		''{{Colored text\|gray\|Manual activation, by touch (or with Z key)}}''<br>
	~~[[File:Artifact-force-activated1.ogg]]~~

	Once node is unlocked, a number of research points can be claimed with {{Button\|Extract points}}. The deeper the node, the higher the amount.		Once node is unlocked, a number of research points can be claimed with {{Button\|Extract points}}. The deeper the node, the higher the amount.

imported>Festivite: removed outdated info expanded on it with more relevant radiation info

2026-05-01T01:51:18Z

removed outdated info expanded on it with more relevant radiation info

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	\|'''{{Colored text\|yellow\|Medium}}'''		\|'''{{Colored text\|yellow\|Medium}}'''
	\|Irradiate the artifact.		\|Irradiate the artifact.
	\|Use an {{Item\|uranium shiv}} or {{Item\|uranium spear}} to poke the artifact. Both can be made using build menu and require {{Item\|uranium}} to make. Uranium is usually available at '''Engineering''' round-start as a reserve fuel for the generators.		\|Use an {{Item\|uranium shiv}} or {{Item\|uranium spear}} to poke the artifact. Both can be made using build menu and require {{Item\|uranium}} to make. Uranium is usually available at '''Engineering''' round-start as a reserve fuel for the generators.
	~~{{Callout\|Tip\|Using other~~ radiation ~~sources (such as~~ other ~~radioactive~~ artifacts, ~~damaged RTGs, etc.) currently '''does not work''', pending https://github~~.~~com/space-wizards/space-station-14/issues/37209}}~~		An often common source of radiation especially later in a round may be other artifacts, as accruing radiation as result of a node is fairly common.
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	\|Magnetic waves		\|Magnetic waves

imported>Queasyeuphoria: small grammar fixes

2026-01-17T02:13:23Z

small grammar fixes

imported>Jtphjtph: Typo correction ("found an Xeno" --> "found at Xeno")

2025-12-11T18:50:30Z

Typo correction ("found an Xeno" --> "found at Xeno")

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	== Unlocking nodes ==		== Unlocking nodes ==
	[[File:Sci xeno closets.png\|thumb\|Closets often found an Xeno containing protective equipment]]		[[File:Sci xeno closets.png\|thumb\|Closets often found at Xeno containing protective equipment]]
	Start by opening '''Analysis Console'''.		Start by opening '''Analysis Console'''.

imported>Aliser: {{u}}

2025-05-17T23:45:10Z

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	\|Obtains ability of container for chemical solutions		\|Obtains ability of container for chemical solutions
	\|'''{{Colored text\|gray\|None}}'''		\|'''{{Colored text\|gray\|None}}'''
	\|Becomes a ~~150u~~ solution storage.		\|Becomes a {{U\|150}} solution storage.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Creates musical instrument		\|Creates musical instrument

imported>Aliser: some {{buttons}}s replaced with {{key}}s

2025-05-17T23:35:52Z

some {{buttons}}s replaced with {{key}}s

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	For each activation attempt, a time window of 5 seconds is given to activate any trigger. Once a trigger is activated, 5 seconds added to the clock. This happens for each activated trigger, meaning the more triggers a node has, the wider the activation window.		For each activation attempt, a time window of 5 seconds is given to activate any trigger. Once a trigger is activated, 5 seconds added to the clock. This happens for each activated trigger, meaning the more triggers a node has, the wider the activation window.

	Once a node is unlocked, its effect is activated and it becomes '''active'''. An active node cannot be activated again via its triggers, but it ''can'' be activated manually. By left-clicking an artifact (or pressing {{~~Button~~\|Z}} while holding one), all ''active'' nodes activate '''all on once''', consuming one '''durability''' in each node. Once durability of a node is depleted, it can no longer be activated (not by triggers nor manually). Unlocking next in-depth connected node will lock the current node, even it has more durability left.		Once a node is unlocked, its effect is activated and it becomes '''active'''. An active node cannot be activated again via its triggers, but it ''can'' be activated manually. By left-clicking an artifact (or pressing {{Key\|Z}} while holding one), all ''active'' nodes activate '''all on once''', consuming one '''durability''' in each node. Once durability of a node is depleted, it can no longer be activated (not by triggers nor manually). Unlocking next in-depth connected node will lock the current node, even it has more durability left.

	Unlocking all nodes of an artifact currently has no reward, but you still get points from each node.		Unlocking all nodes of an artifact currently has no reward, but you still get points from each node.
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	{{Callout\|Tip\|Requires '''Artifact Recycling''', a Tier 2 {{colored text\|MediumPurple\|Experimental}} research.\|header=Requires research}}		{{Callout\|Tip\|Requires '''Artifact Recycling''', a Tier 2 {{colored text\|MediumPurple\|Experimental}} research.\|header=Requires research}}

	To crush an artifact, open the crusher, move or place an artifact in, close it and activate ({{~~Button~~\|Alt}} + {{~~Button~~\|~~Left~~ Mouse ~~Button~~}} ~~or through the right click~~ menu). Crushing any artifact will yield 1-4 artifact fragments.		To crush an artifact, open the crusher, move or place an artifact in, close it and activate ({{Keys\|Alt\|Mouse Left}}) or through the {{Key\|Mouse Right}}-menu). Crushing any artifact will yield 1-4 artifact fragments.

	Artifact fragments can be assembled into a new random hand-sized artifact through the build menu → «artifact», requiring 4 fragments.		Artifact fragments can be assembled into a new random hand-sized artifact through the build menu → «artifact», requiring 4 fragments.

imported>Aliser: new xeno; effect descriptions wip

2025-05-17T23:32:35Z

new xeno; effect descriptions wip

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imported>Lyroth001: /* Stimulus */ added row for medical chem node

2024-10-01T12:26:52Z

Stimulus: added row for medical chem node

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	\|Gaseous Plasma		\|Gaseous Plasma
	\| colspan="2" \|[[Atmospherics\|Add]] a good amount of Plasma gas into the room that has the artifact in it. (Caution: Plasma gas is highly toxic and flammable)		\| colspan="2" \|[[Atmospherics\|Add]] a good amount of Plasma gas into the room that has the artifact in it. (Caution: Plasma gas is highly toxic and flammable)
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			\|Therapeutic Chemicals
			\|Splash or spray it with most medical chemicals (Bicaridine, Dexaline, and Dylovene are all good options that chemistry should have a supply of).
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	\|}		\|}

imported>Soupki: /* Artifact Utility Effects */ Minor text edit to table toggle.

2024-09-24T21:04:42Z

Artifact Utility Effects: Minor text edit to table toggle.

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	!Name of Effect		!Name of Effect
	!Use for Effect		!Use for Effect
	!<span class="mw-customtoggle-artifact-utility-effects-table">{{button\|~~Spoilers!~~}}</span>		!<span class="mw-customtoggle-artifact-utility-effects-table">{{button\|Table toggle}}</span>
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	\|Long-distance communication		\|Long-distance communication

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	Each artifact has a set of «nodes» — each is an '''effect''' that can be activated via a corresponding '''trigger''' (or triggers). Nodes are assembled into a tree-like structure, with distinct layers. Each layer inherits previous layer's triggers, while acquiring one or few new ones. This means that for more in-depth nodes it is gradually harder to activate them. Point output also scales with depth.		Each artifact has a set of «nodes» — each is an '''effect''' that can be activated via a corresponding '''trigger''' (or triggers). Nodes are assembled into a tree-like structure, with distinct layers. Each layer inherits previous layer's triggers, while acquiring one or few new ones. This means that for more in-depth nodes it is gradually harder to activate them. Point output also scales with depth.

	For each activation attempt, a time window of 5 seconds is given to activate any trigger. Once a trigger is activated, 5 seconds added to the clock. This happens for each activated trigger, meaning the more triggers a node has, the wider the activation window.		For each activation attempt, a time window of 5 seconds is given to activate any trigger. Once a trigger is activated, 5 seconds are added to the clock. This happens for each activated trigger, meaning the more triggers a node has, the wider the activation window.

	Once a node is unlocked, its effect is activated and it becomes '''active'''. An active node cannot be activated again via its triggers, but it ''can'' be activated manually. By left-clicking an artifact (or pressing {{Key\|Z}} while holding one), all ''active'' nodes activate '''all on once''', consuming one '''durability''' in each node. Once durability of a node is depleted, it can no longer be activated (not by triggers nor manually). Unlocking next in-depth connected node will lock the current node, even it has more durability left.		Once a node is unlocked, its effect is activated and it becomes '''active'''. An active node cannot be activated again via its triggers, but it ''can'' be activated manually. By left-clicking an artifact (or pressing {{Key\|Z}} while holding one), all ''active'' nodes activate '''all on once''', consuming one '''durability''' in each node. Once durability of a node is depleted, it can no longer be activated (not by triggers nor manually). Unlocking next in-depth connected node will lock the current node, even it has more durability left.
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	== Equipment ==		== Equipment ==
	To start experimentation only two pieces of equipment are needed: '''Analysis Console''' and '''Artifact Analyzer'''.		To start experimentation only two pieces of equipment are needed: the '''Analysis Console''' and '''Artifact Analyzer'''.

	=== Analysis Console ===		=== Analysis Console ===
	[[File:Analysis_Console.png\|84x84px]]		[[File:Analysis_Console.png\|84x84px]]

	'''~~Analysis~~ console''' is the main method of getting information about the artifacts that are being researched. In order to properly use it, it must be linked to an [[User:Aliser/Xeno 2.0#Artifact analyzer\|artifact analyzer]] via {{Item\|multitool}} as well as have a research server selected (usually already selected).		The '''analysis console''' is the main method of getting information about the artifacts that are being researched. In order to properly use it, it must be linked to an [[User:Aliser/Xeno 2.0#Artifact analyzer\|artifact analyzer]] via {{Item\|multitool}} as well as have a research server selected (usually already selected).

	From the console itself, the screen displays information about an artifact laying on top of linked '''Artifact Analyzer'''.		From the console itself, the screen displays information about an artifact laying on top of linked '''Artifact Analyzer'''.
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	[[File:Analyzer-full.png\|84x84px]]		[[File:Analyzer-full.png\|84x84px]]

	'''Artifact Analyzer''' automatically scans any artifact placed on top of it (no need to wrench) and relays that information to connected analysis console.		The '''Artifact Analyzer''' automatically scans any artifact placed on top of it (no need to wrench) and relays that information to connected analysis console.

	Two can be connected via a {{Item\|multitool}}.		Two can be connected via a {{Item\|multitool}}.
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	[[File:Artifact-force-activated1.ogg]]		[[File:Artifact-force-activated1.ogg]]

	Once node is unlocked, a number of research points can be claimed with {{Button\|Extract points}}. The ~~more~~ deeper the node ~~was~~, the higher ~~would be~~ the amount.		Once node is unlocked, a number of research points can be claimed with {{Button\|Extract points}}. The deeper the node, the higher the amount.

	== Triggers ==		== Triggers ==