# Artifacts

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In the endless void of space lie countless secrets and enigmas. While humanity was first overcoming its planet's gravity, on the far side of the galaxy, ancient and great alien civilizations were already constructing megastructures and wielding incredible technologies.

But as any civilization learns, all things have a beginning and an end. Those former alien super-civilizations crumbled into ruins, leaving behind only fragments of their once-advanced discoveries. This cosmic pause may have granted humanity—and other sentient lifeforms—the time needed for their own development and expansion.

Interestingly, all known intelligent alien species evolved alongside humanity, though along different paths. When they began sharing their discoveries, these technological unions became powerful accelerators for progress for all. The ancient technologies of the super-civilizations now serve as inspirational "technological gems," offering a glimpse of the pinnacle of development.

Objects of such origin are called **Artifacts**. Anyone who finds one is truly fortunate. Artifacts can bestow astonishing, almost mystical properties upon your starship or crew, granting you an immense advantage in achieving your goals.

Be careful what you wish for. The power of an Artifact is profound. Remember that in the grand scheme of the cosmos, the choices you make with such power define your legacy. Fortune favors the wise.

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