What are xeno artifacts?

[markc]

One of the things I like most about Trese Bro's games is the rich lore they come with.  The Star Traders universe is a really fascinating place.  Lately I have been wondering what exactly are Xeno artifacts and what makes them so highly sought after?  Are they items based on an advanced alien technology which are usable by humans?  Or they more like highly prized, but not useful, collectables?

MarkC

[fallen]

markc - artifacts qualify as any gathered piece of alien biology, artifice or tech. They are perhaps the most varied type of resource, going from merely collectables to semi-organic tissue that might be highly prized by cultists or scientists.