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(Created page with "{{see also|Scanning}} 400px|right Surveying involves scanning three specific planet features to gather information. *On planets with life, you must scan every species of flora and fauna. *Every inorganic resource the planet is rich in. *Every landmark that reveals a planet's trait. 400px You can enable survey mode by pressing the [F] (Keyboard) or [LB] (Xbox) Once in survey mode you will see th...")
 
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*Every landmark that reveals a planet's trait.  
*Every landmark that reveals a planet's trait.  


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You can enable survey mode by pressing the [F] (Keyboard) or [LB] (Xbox) Once in survey mode you will see that certain flora, fauna, and minerals light up in blue. To scan, press [E] (Keyboard) or [A] (Xbox).  
You can enable survey mode by pressing the [F] (Keyboard) or [LB] (Xbox) Once in survey mode you will see that certain flora, fauna, and minerals light up in blue. To scan, press [E] (Keyboard) or [A] (Xbox).  
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Scanning can be improved by upgrading the skills Surveying skill which is under the Science Skills. The Surveying skill will help increase scanning distance as well as unlock zoom options for the scanner.
Scanning can be improved by upgrading the skills Surveying skill which is under the Science Skills. The Surveying skill will help increase scanning distance as well as unlock zoom options for the scanner.
   
   
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You can also upgrade your scanner to find be able to find increasingly rarer inorganic resources. This is another useful skill to consider upgrading!
You can also upgrade your scanner to find be able to find increasingly rarer inorganic resources. This is another useful skill to consider upgrading!


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[[Category:Game Mechanics]] [[Category:Features]]
[[Category:Game Mechanics]] [[Category:Features]]
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