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Expedition Mode

Expedition Mode allows you to deploy teams of vessels on time-based missions to gather valuable resources and rewards without active gameplay. This strategic feature helps maximize your progress by putting vessels to work even when you're not actively playing.

Core Mechanics

Location Selection

Multiple expedition locations available across different regions (Dopamis, Zendor, Sera)

Each location offers unique resources and rewards

New regions unlock as you progress through Story Mode

Quest pools refresh automatically at set intervals

Team Formation

Form teams of 3 vessels for each expedition

Vessels must meet quest-specific requirements to participate:

Minimum vessel level/ascension

Specific race or subrace requirements

Rarity requirements

Expedition Types

Standard Expeditions: Use your own vessels to complete missions

Friend Expeditions: Special missions requiring vessels from your friends list

Each expedition has varying durations (1-12 hours) with rewards scaling accordingly

Bonus Conditions & Effects

Matching specific team compositions provides powerful bonuses:

Race Bonuses: Teams with specific race combinations receive bonuses

Subrace Bonuses: Certain subraces excel in specific regions

Vessel Abilities: Individual vessels may have expedition-specific boosts

Potential bonuses include:

Increased reward quantities (10-30%)

Improved special reward drop rates (5-15%)

Reduced expedition duration (10-20%)

Expedition Management

Starting Expeditions

1.

Select an available location

2.

Choose qualifying vessels for your team

3.

Review bonus conditions and estimated rewards

4.

Deploy your team by pressing "Send"

During Expeditions

Teams remain engaged for the full expedition duration

Progress is tracked with countdown timers

You can cancel expeditions early (with no rewards)

Skip remaining time with premium currency (cost scales with remaining time)

Completing Expeditions

Receive notification when expeditions complete

Collect rewards individually or use "Collect All" button

Vessels become available for new expeditions

Expedition slots refresh with new quests

Rewards System

Regular Rewards

Guaranteed resources like Bytes, ROM, and crafting materials

Quantity determined by quest rarity, duration, and team bonuses

Special Rewards

Chance to receive rare items like blueprints and parts

Drop rates influenced by quest rarity and vessel bonuses

Higher rarity quests offer more valuable special rewards

Expedition Limitations

Limited number of simultaneous expeditions

Expedition slots refresh periodically

Vessels can only join one expedition at a time

Friend vessels have usage restrictions

Expedition Mode provides a strategic layer to Sipher Odyssey, allowing you to optimize your resource gathering by deploying the right vessels to the right locations. Make the most of this feature to supplement your active gameplay with passive rewards!

[Last Updated: February 25, 2025]