Karakorum & Alien Ruins: what to do there
Answer first
Second major zone east across the Collector chasm. Story unlock via Tadpole Pens → Alien Ruins marker. Priority tasks: Conduit Crystals, second Angel Comb (Axum Vision), Depth Module / Modification Station, Metal Farms materials. Requires Tadpole + depth upgrades.
Field notes
| Materials | Conduit Crystal (priority) |
|---|---|
| Tools | Tadpole + Depth Module |
| Depth / zone | East across Collector chasm |
Steps
- Finish Heat Tolerance and craft a Tadpole before attempting the crossing.
- Follow Alien Ruins signal east past volcanic region / Sparse Plains trench.
- Park near Research Base; unlock Modification Station and Depth Module before deep Angel Comb work.
- Run Conduit Crystal ledge/pylon loops under Power Plant / Angel Comb.
- Only then push Metal Farms / green pools with Collector overhead risk.
