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Discover hidden lore fragments scattered across the Origin System in Warframe. Learn how to find and scan them to unlock artwork and audio transmissions detailing the game's rich backstory.

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Discover hidden lore fragments scattered across the Origin System in Warframe. Learn how to find and scan them to unlock artwork and audio transmissions detailing the game's rich backstory.

Walkthrough
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    Fragments are pieces of hidden items found throughout the Origin System.
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    Scanning most Fragments with a Codex or Synthesis Scanner unlocks artwork in the Codex's Universe tab.
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    These unlocked images can be used as Orbiter decorations and come with accompanying lore.
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    A hidden point on each image, when hovered over with the cursor, unlocks a short audio transmission with additional lore. White noise will help locate this point.
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    Some Fragments only require interaction (default X) to acquire.
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    Fragments are categorized into types like Cephalon, Fish, Glass, Ghoul, Revenant, Solaris United, Partnership, The Tenets, Duviri, Albrecht, and Isleweaver.
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    Cephalon Fragments are data pieces found in missions, visualized as blue data blocks. They appear on the mini-map with loot radar mods.
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    Cephalon Fragments can be found once per mission in random locations, but not in Defense, Interception, or Archwing missions.
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    Scanning a Cephalon Fragment unlocks a portion of associated artwork and reveals lore about Factions, Characters, and Planets.
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    Decrypting Cephalon Fragments reveals Ordis' Past, narrated by Ordis.
Tips
  • Use loot radar mods to help locate Cephalon Fragments on your mini-map.
  • Listen for white noise to help find the hidden audio transmission points on unlocked artwork.

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