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The subject of this article is from the Synthesis update.
The information from this article is up-to-date as of 18 February, 2020. |
The information from this article is is up-to-date as of 18 February, 2020.
| Vortex Cube | |
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| Category | Tradeable |
| Type | Tradeable |
| Total Value | 24,750.0 
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| Updated | Synthesis |
Vortex Cube is a tradeable.
Summary
Vortex Cube is a tradeable and one of the trade commodities.
It can be found in and around caves on certain planets.
On "cluster" planets, they may be littered anywhere, including arrays of cubes above surface, clusters inside caves and tunnels, and small groups of cubes together around mountains and hills. These are extremely rare objects and are of high value.
Warning
A vortex cube on a pedestal
Taking one from a pedestal will immediately assign the player a level-three wanted level, attracting Sentinel attention. This will often be two drones and a Sentinel Quad which are deployed to chase the player down and secure the object. When picked up from the ground, Sentinels will only attack if they notice it happening.
Game description
Dense metal objects that, long ago, materialised within subterranean networks throughout the Galaxy.
Extremely rare, and of high value.
Use
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Warning: The following items/recipes using Vortex Cube are obsolete |
Atlas Rises
Vortex Cube is not used as an ingredient for crafting.
Additional information
- A historical search for clusters of Vortex Cubes can be found here.
The Vortex Planet Phenomenon
It seems that Vortex Cluster deposits are more common than first thought. According to Sean Murray, the planets are not a glitch and that they were built into the game. He also said that anyone who finds one of these planets will be extremely well off in the game.
If you find a cluster of Vortex Cubes on a planet, look for more. Most likely there will be more if you find at least three in close proximity.
Types of Vortex Planets
Type 1: Planet filled with Vortex Cubes, est. 100-1000 cubes
Type 2: Planet contains large clusters of Vortex Cubes; est. 40-250 cubes
Type 3: Planet surface littered with Vortex Cubes, est. 50-500 cubes
Type 4: Moon filled with Vortex Cubes, est. 500 to 2000 cubes
Type 5: Planet contains 10-20 small Vortex Cube groups scattered throughout the planet, est. 30-250
Vortex Cube Bugs
Bugs and Gameplay Errors With Vortex Deposits
The "Ghost Cube"
In certain Vortex Planets, a glitch will cause Vortex Cubes to reappear after being taken as a solid object that cannot be scanned or grabbed, and disappears when looked at.
Occasionally picking up the Vortex cube can give the player a "big ball" item.
Uses: Great for getting back out of large Vortex Caves, as it tells you if you are retracing your steps or not.
Release history
- Release - Added as a trade commodity.
- NEXT - It is no longer used for crafting, as the related technologies were made obsolete.
- Visions - Hidden changes: The information panel has an additional icon indicating its purpose.
Gallery
Information panel
(Release)
Information panel
(Synthesis)
