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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

Prototype Element

Uncommon Salvage

This salvage allows you to replace the need for one Core Sample to process the ore in Bloody Bay.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

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.
As of Issue 13, it can only be used to create Brain Storm Idea Salvage.

See Also

• Salvage