Locations in Phoenix Point are the areas that players can explore on the Geoscape. There are many types of Locations like Heavens, Random Events and Enemy Bases. Player will first need to fly to the location and explore in order to unlock its content
All Locations in Phoenix Point
Locations can be accessed from the Geoscape. At the beginning of the game players will only have access to a few locations and will need to perform Area Scans to find new ones. In order to perform an Area Scan, travel to the desired location and then press on the Area Scan button
Area Scan
Area Scans allow players to unfold undiscovered Locations. Area Scans have a limited range and must be performed by an aircraft located on a known location.
- When the scan begins, a green circle will appear and grow larger when time passes. Any undiscovered location will be shown when the green circle touches it.
- In order to perform an Area Scan players will first need to have a Satellite Uplink facility. Players will be able to perform many Area Scans at the same time, based on the amount of Satellite Uplink Facilities on their possession.
- Area Scans can be performed on any known location where the player currently have a Transport Vehicle.
- You can see previously performed area Scans being shown as a green mark. This can be used to scan areas more efficiently.
- There is no need to stay on the Location once the scan begins. Players can move their aircraft or explore other locations and the scan will run normally.
Location Types
There are different type of locations on Phoenix Point. When a new location is discovered using an Area Scan, a question mark will be shown above it. Players will have to travel to the location and Explore it to discover its type.
Pandoran Bases
- Pandoran Nest:
- The first type of base constructed will be nests
- Nests generate their own mutation of Crabmen
- A nest gradually expands its operating range over time. Any haven within
range is at risk of attack. - You can check the operating range of a revealed alien base by left clicking on
it. The range is shown as a purple circle. - A nest will be revealed if it participated in a haven attack that was repelled
by Phoenix forces.
- Pandoran Lair:
- Two nests may be abandoned to make a third into a lair. This will happen if
the operating range of three nests overlap. - The operating range of a lair can grow much larger than a nest.
- A lair has sirens and chirons, in addition to its crabman mutation
- Two nests may be abandoned to make a third into a lair. This will happen if
- Pandoran Citadel:
- Two may be abandoned to make a third into a citadel. This will happen if the
operating range of three nests overlap. - The operating range of a citadel can grow much larger than a nest.
- A lair has a queen, in addition to other alien types.
- Queens are persistent characters. They will attempt to flee a battle if they
are too badly injured. Their injury heals at the rate of one hit point per hour
- Two may be abandoned to make a third into a citadel. This will happen if the
Heavens
Heavens can be found by exploring locations or acquiring a Supportive Diplomacy status with the Faction.
- They are shown with the Disciples of Anu symbol.
- All Disciples of Anu Heavens will be shown once you acquire a Supportive Diplomacy with them.
- They are shown with the New Jericho symbol.
- All New Jericho Heavens will be shown once you acquire a Supportive Diplomacy with them.
- They are shown with the Synedrion symbol.
- All Synedrion Heavens will be shown once you acquire a Supportive Diplomacy with them.
Independent Heavens:
- They are shown with a house symbol.
- You must explore locations to find independent Heavens
Random Locations
