Science Salvage
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Overview
These are the science salvage items you can collect.
Science Salvage Items
Alien Tech
Common Salvage
Lately there have been reports of new alien devices, not Kheldian but something else. This must be one of those. Crack its secrets and who knows what you will learn.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Chill Cannon, Improved Chain Gun, Sapper, Tesla Cage.
Bio Sample
Generic Salvage
Dropped by Trolls
This odd tissue sample has been mutated beyond recognition. It would be quite useful to find out how.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Tech Material, Tech Power, Mystic Element, Mystic Foci.
Dangerous Chemicals
Tech Salvage
Dropped by Council
Normally, possession of these chemicals requires a special license. Of course, that doesn't stop groups like the Council from using them for everything from powering their flamethrowers to lubricating their robots' circuitry.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Tech Hardware, Tech Prototype, Experimental Tech, Arcane Essence.
DNA Mutation
Rikti Salvage
The DNA strands suspended in this vial contain the secrets of Rikti genetics. Although it may be years before scientists have fully decoded the Rikti genome, there have already been astounding leaps in our understanding of these aliens.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Tech Material, Tech Power.
Hamidon Lichen
Devouring Earth Salvage
The bright orange color of this lichen indicates that, like many Devouring Earth creatures, this lichen has undergone strange mutations.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Tech Material, Tech Hardware, Tech Prototype, Experimental Tech.
Hamidon Spore
Devouring Earth Salvage
The spore from this monstrous creature is highly complex and totally unlike any plant or animal known to man.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Experimental Tech, Tech Software.
Hydra DNA Sample
Hydra Salvage
It's marked "Tissue Sample: Subject Unclassifiable." It could be interesting.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Tech Hardware, Tech Prototype, Tech Software.
Innovative Code
The Family Salvage
In this modern age, the Family isn't restricted to dealing in guns and Superadine. They do a brisk business in illegal software as well.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Experimental Tech, Tech Software.
Nanites
Tech Salvage
Microchips? Phah! Microscopic machines are the wave of the future! They are already in use as medical aids by such groups as Freedom Corps and the Knives of Artemis.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Experimental Tech, Tech Software.
Portal Tech
Tech Salvage
Portal Corporation has been the source of many technological advances, but there are those who say such knowledge is not worth the risk involved in exposing our dimension to all the dangers of the multiverse.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Experimental Tech, Tech Software.
Rikti Control Unit
Rikti Salvage
Heroes in combat have reported that Rikti monkeys react to signals from devices such as these.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Tech Software.
Rikti Data Pad
Special Salvage
Deciphering alien engineering is no mean feat, but the knowledge gained can lead to great advances in Earth computers.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Advanced Corner Terminal, Advanced Terminal.
Stable Protonium
Tech Salvage
This rare element radiates great power yet is safe enough to hold in your hand.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Tech Power, Tech Prototype, Experimental Tech, Tech Software.
Superadine Extract
Troll Salvage
This extract is one of the critical components of Superadine, the drug that mutates the Trolls.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Tech Material, Tech Power.
Synthetic Drug
Science Salvage
Cursory examination suggests this is not any drug on the market now. If you had to guess, you'd say it was the work of someone with access to a lot of technology, and a lot of money. Someone like Countess Crey, perhaps.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Tech Hardware, Tech Prototype.
Treatise
Luddite Salvage
The Luddites never go long without extolling the virtues of Martin Henri's treatise on the evils of modern technology.
Note: This salvage was used in the creation of the following items: Mystic Element, Mystic Foci.