Skill

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Surveying

Science
"Humanity now has access to untold alien worlds, and the ability to decipher all that data while on the ground has become an essential skillset."

Surveying is a tier 1 Science skill.
The Surveying skill is also unlocked with the Explorer, Homesteader, Pilgrim, Xenobiologist background(s).

RankDescriptionChallenge
1Adds an optional zoom to the hand scanner, and scan distance is increased to 20 meters.
2Adds another level of zoom to the hand scanner, and scan distance is increased to 30 meters.Use the hand scanner to scan 10 unique resources, flora, or fauna.
3Adds another level of zoom to the hand scanner, and scan distance is increased to 40 meters.Use the hand scanner to scan 25 unique resources, flora, or fauna.
4Adds another level of zoom to the hand scanner, and scan distance is increased to 50 meters.Use the hand scanner to scan 50 unique resources, flora, or fauna.

Related Science skills

Tier 1: Astrodynamics  •  Geology  •  Medicine  •  Research Methods  •  Surveying

Tier 2: Botany  •  Scanning  •  Spacesuit Design  •  Weapon Engineering  •  Zoology

Tier 3: Astrophysics  •  Chemistry  •  Outpost Engineering

Tier 4: Aneutronic Fusion  •  Planetary Habitation  •  Special Projects