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Discover how to find and scan Fragments in Warframe to unlock hidden lore, artwork, and audio transmissions that flesh out the Origin System's rich narrative.

Fragments are hidden items scattered throughout the Origin System in Warframe. Collecting and scanning them unlocks written and audiovisual lore, providing deeper insights into the game's setting.

Mechanics:

• Most Fragments can be scanned using a Codex Scanner or Synthesis Scanner.
• Scanning unlocks artwork in the Codex's Universe tab, which can be used as Orbiter decorations and come with accompanying lore.
• A hidden point on each image, when hovered over with the cursor, unlocks a short audio transmission with additional lore. White noise indicates proximity to this point.
• Other Fragment types require direct interaction (default X key) to acquire.

Fragments:

These Fragments are categorized and ordered by their release date.

Cephalon Fragments

Cephalon Fragments are data pieces found throughout the Origin System, often in mission rooms, appearing as hovering blue data blocks. Most planets, moons, and locations have 2-3 unlockable fragments, each requiring 3-7 scans. They can appear on the mini-map as a blue quadruple diamond with loot radar mods. Defense, Interception, and Archwing missions do not contain fragments. Decrypting these fragments reveals Ordis' Past, narrated by Ordis.

• Earth Fragments: Lore details Earth's abandoned state, mutated wildlife, and Grineer settlements. Ordis transmissions reveal his hidden truth, his search for identity, and his nature as a Cephalon.
• Venus Fragments: Lore describes Corpus industrious craft in Venus's mountainous peaks and their use of lingering Orokin technologies. Ordis transmissions question his identity as a forbidden, thinking machine.