Fragments

Fragments are pieces of Cephalon Ordis found all around the Origin system, usually hidden in rooms during missions. Scanning them with a Codex or Synthesis Scanner will unlock an artwork which can be found in the Universe tab of the Codex. Each planet in the origin system will have from one to three unlockable artworks, each requiring several scans to complete. Each image unlocked can be used as decoration.

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 any missions (except Defense and Interception) on a planet.

Along with unlocking artwork which may be used in Orbiter displays, each picture unlocked also has accompanying lore text which relates to the image.

Searching for Fragments
Loot Radar Mods make 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.

Hidden Lore
Besides image and accompanying text there is also a hidden point on each image that when hovered-over with the cursor will unlock a short transmission from Ordis. An audio clue will help identify this point in the form of white noise.

Bugs

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