Starfield- Survey Data [Explained] If you are a fan of Starfield, you might be wondering what to do with the survey data you collect from exploring different planets. Survey data is a valuable source of information that can help you learn more about the Starfield universe, as well as earn some credits by selling it to interested parties. In this blog post, I will explain how to obtain survey data, and where to sell it for the best price.
How to obtain survey data and What to do with It
To obtain survey data, you need to scan and analyze the various elements of a planet, such as:
- Fauna: The animals that live on the planet. You need to scan multiple specimens of the same species to complete this part of the survey.
- Flora: The plants that grow on the planet. You need to scan multiple specimens of the same species to complete this part of the survey.
- Resources: The minerals and elements that can be mined or harvested on the planet. You only need to scan or mine one deposit of each resource to complete this part of the survey.
- Traits: The unique features or landmarks of the planet, such as glaciers, volcanoes, or electromagnetic fields. You need to find and scan these traits to complete this part of the survey.
You can use your scanner to locate and identify these elements on the planet’s surface. When you scan a new element, it will be added to your survey data. You can check your progress by opening your local Starmap and looking at the percentage of completion under the planet’s name. When you reach 100%, you will receive a note in your inventory containing the survey data for that planet.
Where to sell It
Once you have obtained survey data, you can sell it to various NPCs or vendors who are interested in learning more about the Starfield universe. However, not all buyers will offer you the same price for your data, so you need to be smart about who you sell it to. Here are some of the best places to sell your survey data:
- Vladimir Sall: He is looking for survey data from any planet, and he will pay you around 25% of its value, or more if you have the Commerce skill. To sell him your data, you need to follow the “Your Artifact search must be a full-time job” dialogue branch when you first meet him, and then select the “I’ve got some survey data for you” option when you have some in your inventory.
- Phil Hill: He is looking for survey data from habitable planets only, and he will pay you around 20% of its value. To sell him your data, you need to talk to him and learn about his career and life, and then select the “I’ve got some habitable planet surveys for you” option when you have some in your inventory.
- Trade Authority: They will buy any survey data from you, but they will only pay you around 15% of its value. To sell them your data, you just need to interact with any of their terminals or representatives and select the “Sell” option.
Conclusion for Starfield– Survey Data
As you can see, selling survey data can be a lucrative way to earn some extra credits in Starfield, as well as learn more about the fascinating planets and creatures that populate the game. However, you need to be careful about who you sell your data to, as some buyers will offer you better deals than others. I hope this blog post has been helpful for you, and I wish you happy exploring!
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