Error Cube
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The Error Cube, called ERR://23¤Y%/ as indicated by the Laser Pointer, is an extraordinarily rare resource. Akin to other heavy objects like a Jadiz or an Enor Pearl, the Error Cube must be dug out of terrain and can be deposited into the M.U.L.E. like all other resources. When deposited, Error Cubes reward a static 4 000 
, unaffected by Hazard Bonus.
On the Space Rig, it appears in the player's stash of minerals, but is not an ingredient in any equipment upgrades or Accessory Shop purchase, and cannot be exchanged in the Mineral Trade. The amount of Error Cubes collected appears alongside other minerals, but only when viewing the Accessory Shop and Deep Dive terminals.
Because it currently lacks any use, it is widely considered an easter egg, and is often mistaken for a bug due to its intentionally glitchy-looking name.
Appearance
Its basic shape is a pitch-black cube. White, softly pulsating outlines cross its outer exterior in a grid-like pattern, dividing the black cube shape into smaller cube-like shapes. Four lines cross each side of the cube.
The area that the cube is buried in is covered in large glowing gray spikes and a purple shimmering effect, similar to other resources hidden within terrain.
Locations
Error Cubes can be found in any planetary region and mission type, although very rarely, with a 1 in 26 (3.84%) chance of generation in a given mission.
Trivia
- When marked with a laser pointer, the dwarves make curious remarks such as: "I wonder if it's edible!", "Strange thing..." and "What the heck is this...".
- There is a low chance you can receive an Error Cube when destroying a present in missions during the Yuletide seasonal event (3.84% for each broken present).
- The experience granted by the Error Cube is static and is not affected by the Hazard Bonus.
- In the game files, the Error Cube is referred to as a "Precursor Artifact".
- Ghost Ship Games have hinted that the Error Cube may be connected to the lore of the game.
- Its appearance heavily resembles a Rubik's cube.
- According to the description of the "What Are These Things?" achievement (obtained by collecting five Error Cubes), they are alien artifacts, hot to the touch, and possibly smell of tarmac.
- After drinking Smart Stout, there is a chance a dwarf will nearly mention the Error Cubes' purpose before the effect wears off and they lose the thought. The voiceline is as follows: "This Smart Stout works! I just figured out what the Error Cubes are for... you take 5 Error Cubes and you insert them into the… in… arrhh… it’s gone!".
- The Error Cube may be related to the Error Helix. It is implied that both have the same origin.
- One of the random messages that can appear on the Employee of the Month Screen mentions the Error Cube.
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