What is the Signal Observatory?

The Signal Observatory is an Alliance-independent progression building unlocked at Operations Level 51+. It is the primary progression driver for the V'ger and Challenge ecosystem, enhancing Challenge Track rewards, Challenge Refinery payouts, and late-game FKR progression.

How do I unlock the Signal Observatory?

The Signal Observatory becomes available once a commander reaches Operations Level 51. No alliance ownership or special event participation is required. (free token)

How do I upgrade the Signal Observatory?

The building has 80 levels and is upgraded like other late-game progression buildings. Upgrades improve Challenge-related rewards, unlock milestone Gifts, and provide permanent combat and economy bonuses.

How does the Signal Observatory affect the V'ger Challenge Track?

At building levels 20, 30, 40, 60, 70, and 75, the Signal Observatory increases Challenge Credit payouts and FKR Credit exchange rewards. These upgrades also grant one-time bonus bundles through the Challenge Refinery and permanently increase payouts when the Challenge Track resets.

What milestone rewards and daily content does the Signal Observatory unlock?

Every 10 building levels grant milestone Gifts that include shards of the Prototype Tech Neural Neutralizer, Veil Warp Tolls, and other V'ger progression items. At Operations Level 71, the Signal Observatory unlocks the Daily V'ger Bounty Challenge for free, allowing commanders to earn 50 Challenge Track Points per day without purchasing the contract from the store.

What buffs does the Signal Observatory provide?

Upgrading the Signal Observatory grants permanent buffs, including increased base damage against V'ger hostiles, increased critical damage against non-Armada hostiles for G5+ FKR ships, increased Isolytic Defense against players for G5+ FKR ships, and improved cost efficiency for G7 Uncommon station materials.

How does the Signal Observatory synergize with USS Excelsior V'ger research?

When combined with the USS Excelsior V'ger Challenge Sweep research, the Signal Observatory allows commanders to complete multiple V'ger daily challenges efficiently while maximizing Challenge Track points, Challenge Credits, and FKR Credit gains.

Is the Signal Observatory required for V'ger progression?

The Signal Observatory is not strictly required, but it significantly accelerates V'ger Challenge progression, reduces reliance on store purchases, and increases long-term reward efficiency for commanders engaging with V'ger and FKR systems.