Because the Vanguard often operate far beyond the reach of standard UC patrol routes, it makes sense that they’d maintain small, semi‑permanent supply stations scattered across the fringe. These serve as places to rest, rearm, and regroup before heading back into the unknown.

Docs Vanguard Supply Base on Piazzi IVc adds a compact, lore‑appropriate Vanguard outpost to one of the most scenic worlds in the Settled Systems.

Piazzi IVc has always been one of my favorite planets for outposting, so this supply base is placed just a short walk from my preferred beachside location, complete with a massive gas giant dominating the sky.

I’ve lightly adjusted the planet’s environmental data to make it feel like a true frontier vacation world. Simply head toward the gas giant (roughly 500 meters from the base) and you’ll find an ideal spot to establish your own beachfront outpost, complete with a gorgeous gas giant tidally locked in the sky above the water.

A Vanilla POI or 2 will spawn in the water off the coast occassionally (no idea why or how). Can make for interesting landscape depending on which POIs they are. This was a happy accident, but seeing an abandoned science platform standing offshore in my test run was really cool. (if you want to visit the POI, you may need the 'swimming' mod, as some POI doors will be below the water surface depending on what POI it is)

The Vanguard Supply Building functions as a compact armory and staging area. Inside you’ll find: A crate containing one of each base weapon, tuned for Vanguard use (ie: Legendary and OP stats). A set of standard armor and tuned Vanguard armor ("Quartermaster" set has buffed stats) A couple of bunks for off‑duty rest. Crafting stations tucked around the back. Environmental storytelling touches to give the site a lived‑in (ocassionally) feel.

In the future, I plan to add a dedicated Vanguard Ship Services technician who will offer Vanguard ship parts and ship variants. More to learn.

Update - 3/18/26: I have basic navmesh set up. at least everywhere but inside the Vanguard Armory building, I can't get the navmesh to work across the thresholds even though they are open doors.

Update - 3/19/26: added surface map (thanks to VmRoche for the steps on how to do that!!)

For now, this mod provides: A convenient, permanent landing zone Easy access to a beautiful beach outpost location A curated selection of Vanguard‑themed gear (weapons and armor) A small slice of frontier atmosphere Breatheable air, Safe water, and a protective magnetosphere.