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Glossary

The glossary defines the main DelveRush terms in plain language.

Terms

DelveRush glossary
TermMeaning
AftershockA three-minute global Coin bonus after Descent.
ArtifactA kept planet reward or a consumed wreck recipe item.
Black ReachThe highest asteroid resource grade.
ColonyThe Orbital Colony hub and player land.
CoreA crafting and upgrade resource.
DescentA late-game reset that adds permanent Coin yield.
Field contractA planet task that gives a kept artifact.
GearPhysical DelveRush tools and weapons.
Land LevelOne of four Colony deed levels.
RiftA short cooperative boss encounter.
SetcraftArmor crafting with artifacts, Coins, and Cores.
ShaftwingThe physical DelveRush jetpack.
Star MapThe system for first route unlocks and paid travel.
WayfarerA persistent multi-crew spaceship.
WaylineThe public gate and fuel network.
WreckboundAn enemy family that guards wrecks and Rifts.