Tools and infrastructure
Salvaged Data for Base Blueprints
Salvaged Data unlocks base-building parts at the Construction Research Station on the Space Anomaly, making it a practical…
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Salvaged Data for Base Blueprints
Buried technology modules on planetary surfaces; spend the collected data at the Construction Research Station on the Space Anomaly.
Before you go
- Analysis Visor installed on the Multi-Tool.
- Terrain Manipulator for excavating buried modules.
- Inventory space for Salvaged Data.
- Access to the Space Anomaly and its Construction Research Station to spend the output.
Farming steps
- On a planet, scan the surface with the Analysis Visor for buried technology module markers.
- Follow a marker to its location and check that it identifies a buried technology module.
- Use the Terrain Manipulator to excavate the buried object.
- Interact with the module and collect its Salvaged Data output.
- Repeat for other marked modules encountered on the same trip, keeping an eye on inventory capacity.
- Travel to the Space Anomaly and open the Construction Research Station.
- Spend the data on base parts you plan to build, retaining enough for later priorities.
- Collect modules during planet visits instead of making detours when your immediate goal is unrelated.
- Spend data on the rooms and infrastructure you expect to use before unlocking decorative extras.
Repeat, collect and use
This is a repeatable exploration pickup, but each buried module is a one-time collection. Find additional modules elsewhere to gather more Salvaged Data.
Common mistakes
- Selling Salvaged Data before buying desired blueprints can delay base progression; reserve it for research first.
- Using the Mining Beam instead of excavating with the Terrain Manipulator can fail to reach the buried module; equip the correct tool.
- Spending data without checking the blueprint list may unlock parts you do not need yet; choose the intended build plan.
When to stop or switch
Stop collecting once you have enough data for the next useful construction unlock; resume when a later base project needs more blueprints.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.