Cephalon Simaris

"Through synthesis we can rebuild and preserve. Create memory-immortals within this data oasis. Will you become enlightened Tenno? Will you hunt for me?"

- Cephalon Simaris

Cephalon Simaris is an AI construct that resides within the Sanctuary, a room found in the upper level of all Tenno Relays. A seeker of knowledge, his ultimate goal is to "immortalize" creatures through the process known as Synthesis, that deconstructs a being into data for storage within the Sanctuary.

Like other Syndicates, Cephalon Simaris has his own Standing system which players can accrue in order to exchange for unique Offerings. Unlike other Syndicates however, players acquire Standing with Simaris by using Synthesis Scanners on enemy units, which will provide a small amount of Standing with each scan. Players can earn more Standing by performing scans on Synthesis Targets, enemy units found on missions that have been specially designated by Simaris; these Synthesis Targets are visually identified by their blue outline, and must be synthesized by scanning four small nodes on their body. The kind of Synthesis Targets are chosen for each day, and only one Target can appear per mission run.

Simaris is considered a Neutral Syndicate, and acquiring Standing with him will not affect Standing with other Syndicates.

Simaris can be found on the right side of the second floor of any relay (using elevators found outside of control area).

Trivia

 * Amusingly, his placeholder description reads out "Do books even still exist in this universe? Just plug that shit directly into my brain. While I prefer librarians with glasses, a sentient group of trapezoids will have to do."

Quotes
When coming to browse the shop:

"These can make you an even stronger hunter."
 * SimarisShop1.ogg

"This is how I can help you... Help the Sanctuary."
 * SimarisShop2.ogg

Upon buying an item:

"May this aid you in the Synthesis of many creatures."
 * SimarisBuy1.ogg

"What offerings will this item help you bring to the Sanctuary?"
 * SimarisBuy2.ogg

Upon talking to Simaris himself:

"Show me your dedication to the Sanctuary."
 * SimarisGreet1.ogg

"I can see you're hungry for the knowledge of the Sanctuary."
 * SimarisGreet2.ogg

"You are a true hunter. Where would the Sanctuary be without you?"
 * SimarisGreet3.ogg

"Ah... I see you are of like mind. The Sanctuary will be your project too."
 * SimarisGreet4.ogg

"The multitude of creatures you have immortalized would cry out in thanks... If they could."
 * SimarisGreet5.ogg

Upon asking "How is the progress of Sanctuary?"

"The Sanctuary must grow. It must preserve. It must endure. Hunt this being for me, and I will enlighten you."
 * SimarisProgressLine1.ogg

"I have selected a new specimen for Sanctuary. It is time for you and your kind to hunt again. Knowledge will be your reward."
 * SimarisProgressLine2.ogg

"Cast off your ignorant veil, Tenno! Collect your arms, your allies, and hunt this creature for me. I will reward you, should you perform Synthesis."
 * SimarisProgressLine3.ogg

Upon entering a mission with Synthesis Target present:

"There is a Sanctuary target here, hunter. I sense it! Track it with the Synthesis Scanner. Don't let it escape!"
 * SimarisMissionIntro1.ogg

Simaris says this during the A New Strange quest after you return to Liset before first Chroma component is built:

"Hunter, you know what to do. Construct the item I've given you. This knowledge could empower us both."
 * SimarisQuest1.ogg

(Response to Ordis) "What is this? An antique Series-2 Cephalon? All I found were degraded beyond repair, but you're still functional. Your ablities could be of great use in my Sanctuary."
 * SimarisQuest2.ogg