Fragments

Fragments are pieces of hidden items throughout the solar system that can be scanned into the Codex to unlock written and audiovisual lore that flesh out the setting of WARFRAME.

Mechanics
Most Fragments can be scanned with either a Codex or Synthesis Scanner, which will unlock an artwork which can be found in the Universe tab of the Codex. The images unlocked with each Fragment can be used as decoration aboard the Orbiter, and will also have accompanying lore text relating to the image.

Additionally, there is also a hidden point on each image that when hovered-over with the cursor will unlock a short audio transmission, which will narrate additional lore. An audio clue will help identify this point in the form of white noise, which becomes louder as the cursor is moved closer to the point.

Cephalon Fragments
Cephalon Fragments are pieces of Cephalon Ordis found all around the Origin system, usually hidden in rooms during missions. With the exception of the Kuva Fortress, each navigable planet or moon in the Origin system will have from two to three unlockable artworks, each requiring around 3 to 7 scans to complete.

During missions, players may spot a unique icon on the mini-map which indicates the presence of a Cephalon Fragment. Scanning a fragment will unlock a portion of the associated artwork. Cephalon fragments may only be found once per mission and will spawn on most missions, with the exception of Defense, Interception, and Archwing missions.

Thousand-Year Fish Fragments
Thousand-Year Fish Fragments are 20 small fish statues made of luminescent glass scattered in hidden places all throughout the Plains of Eidolon. Their Codex entries are identified by their blue coloring.

Glass Shard Fragments
Glass Shard Fragments are 5 pieces of the Shatter-lock Key that players collect during the Saya's Vigil Quest. Their Codex entries are identified by their yellow coloring.

Tips
Loot Radar Mods make Cephalon Fragments appear on the mini-map and as they are classified as loot objects, they can be detected from greater distances by increasing the Loot Radar stat. By equipping the Loot Detector, Thief's Wit, and Coaction Drift mods, the fragments will be much easier to find. This also works with the companion mod Animal Instinct.

Bugs

 * Scanning fragments at the same time as Helios will increment counter excessively and glitch out fragment's progression.