Gene Scanner

A tool for finding nearby Creatures of a chosen species, scanning Creatures for Traits, extracting/implanting Traits, and removing embryos from pregnant creatures.

Item details

Weight
20
Required level
86
Engram points
11
Unlocks
  • Gene Storage
Crafted in
  • Fabricator
Required stations
  • Fabricator
  • Refining Forge

Crafting materials

  • Black Pearl10
  • Electronics10
  • Polymer, Organic Polymer, or Corrupted Nodule60
  • Crystal or Primal Crystal80
  • Metal Ingot or Scrap Metal Ingot40
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Direct crafting costs for Gene Scanner
Ingredient1 craft10 crafts100 crafts
Black Pearl101001,000
Electronics101001,000
Polymer, Organic Polymer, or Corrupted Nodule606006,000
Crystal or Primal Crystal808008,000
Metal Ingot or Scrap Metal Ingot404004,000

Base recipe costs. Combine recipes and calculate raw materials in the resource calculator.

Recipes may vary by game version, mods, and server settings. Report a correction.

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