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Last update:20 February 2024

While exploring the planets inNo Man’s Skyyou will discover many interesting objects.

We also explainwhere you’re able to meet Sentinelsandwhere to get cartographic maps.

Like a ship or multi-tool, an Exocraft needs fuel.

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ship) as long as it is not more than 750u from your location.

Building an Exocraft summoning station on any planet removes the distance condition for the entire system.

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Scanner is able to find only basic resources and element depositsin the immediate vicinity.

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Once activated, the scanner enters a cool-down period during which it cannot be reused.

The resources revealed by the scanner will briefly show up as colored icons on the screen.

The visor hasthe function of marking the object that interests us.

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Signal Booster

Another devicethat can help you when exploring a planetis a portable signal booster.

This instrument sends a signal locating the coordinates of structures and resources.

A single use of the booster will only detect one structure.

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it’s possible for you to have a go at use it again elsewhere to discover new landmarks.

Maps

You will find a cartographer at every space station.

Maps purchased from them will help you discover one specific structure.

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Animals

As in outer space, many dangers also await you on the planets.

Bloodthirsty plants, of course, are only a threat if you get close enough to them.

However, this is completely different with predators.

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Animals will chase you, or at best make life unpleasant during extraction or exploration.

Non-aggressive species are usually quite skittish, but can be tamed with a little food.

Sometimes an animal will dig up a very rare element for you.

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Sentinels

On some planets, you could encounter Sentinels who act as the space police.

If you use a multi-tool near the drone, it will attack you and call for reinforcements.

Drones can also attack colonies that will send you an SOS signal asking for help.

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After pushing back the attack, you will be able to become the overseer of the rescued settlement.

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