Expeditions/Depth System

Expedition Depth System

Each depth increases reward multipliers and risk exposure.

Depth Multipliers (Realm 1)

Depth	Multiplier	Risk Level	Fragment Chance
1	1.0x	Low	Low (10–15%)
2	1.5x	Medium	Medium (15–20%)
3	2.5x	High	High (20–30%)

Depth 1

Purpose:

• Low-risk introduction layer
• Safe extraction farming

Typical Events:

• Derelict Probe
• Abandoned Cargo
• Minor Radiation
• Quiet Drift

Failure Risk:

• Minimal hull damage (0–5%)
• No severe stun outcomes

Depth 2

Purpose:

• Balanced risk/reward decision point

New Events:

• Pirate Ambush
• Spatial Anomaly
• Abandoned Drone
• Dense Gas Cloud

Failure Outcomes:

• 0–50% loot retained
• 30–60 minute fleet stun
• 10–20% hull damage

Depth 3

Purpose:

• Fragment farming
• Codex advancement

Events:

• Ancient Beacon
• Collapsing Rift
• Unknown Relic
• Lost Expedition

Failure Outcomes:

• 30–60 minute stun
• Up to 30% hull damage
• Possible full loot loss

Realm 2+ Depth Expansion

Realm	New Depth	Special Feature
Realm 3	Depth 4	Rally-only optimal layer
Realm 4	Depth 5	Guaranteed fragment