Surveying and Anomalies

Stellaris guide to surveying systems, prioritizing habitable planets and strategic resources, and researching anomalies with skilled scientists.

Immediately send your Science Ships to survey nearby systems. Prioritize systems with habitable planets, strategic resources (like rare crystals or volatile motes), and chokepoints. Anomalies, once discovered, should be researched by a scientist with high 'Survey Speed' or 'Anomaly Research Speed' to uncover valuable insights, resources, or even unique technologies. Failing an anomaly research can have negative consequences, so choose your scientists wisely.