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Rainforest plants stretch their roots far and wide, reaching resources and forming connections with nearby organisms. Help this plant cross the forest boundary in search of symbiosis.

No Equipment Constraint: A mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.

Hidden in plain sight, the katydid camouflages with its leafy surroundings. Collect as many leaves as you can without disturbing this master of disguise.

No Equipment Constraint: A mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.

Many creatures thrive just below the surface. Flip the rock to discover what’s living underneath but leave no trace by placing it back the way you found it.

Some trees use a unique strategy to disperse their seeds. Release the seeds from the seed pod, propelling them to new ground.

High above the canopy, drones survey the landscape and transmit data back in real time. Help the pilot launch the drone to create a LiDAR map of this rainforest ecosystem.

No Equipment Constraint: A mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.

There’s so much yet to be discovered at this dig site. Place flags to mark locations for further study.

Sites are outlined on the mat wireframe.

Deliver artifacts to the forum and choose a significant item to display. Consider what these artifacts tell you and what mysteries remain.

No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.

Reconstruct the statue to help piece together its historic significance.

No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.

An ancient ship discovered at the beach is at risk of further decay. Excavate the vessel without damaging its delicate structure.

Sand is considered completely cleared when the pull activator is past the line on the mat.

No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.

Your team has discovered some interesting artifacts at the port. Use the crane to excavate the site.

No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.

This ancient tool ensured that each item received a fair and balanced price.

Restore the market stall and reveal items that were once traded between the village and its visitors.

No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.

Empty the silo of the preserved food so it can be analyzed at the lab.

This millstone enabled people to process grain and gives insight into their daily lives. Due to its size and weight, moving this artifact could prove to be a challenge.

Ayyana’s team believes this forge was used to smelt ore and craft tools. Release the ore blocks and search carefully – one block holds a mysterious artifact waiting to be discovered.

Technicians may open ore blocks by hand to reveal the fossilized artifact when completely in home (see Mission 14).

Rebuild the structure to restore a vital part of the village where people once lived.

No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.

When parts of a site are too dangerous for humans, technology can help safely recover artifacts. Carefully extract the precious artifact from the mine, ensuring the site remains stable.

No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.

Ayyana the archaeologist is on a mission to discover every secret of the dig site and share what she finds with her team.

Your team’s minecart must pass completely through the mineshaft entry to score points for this mission.

It is not possible to earn the bonus if there is no opposing team or in remote competitions.

Archaeologists work hard to unearth important clues about how a civilization once lived. Shift and remove topsoil to reveal sections of a hidden map.

You’ll need special tools to clean and uncover buried artifacts without damaging them. Brush away sediment to uncover a piece of this civilization’s past.

No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.

Securely dock the ship that contains the samples and artifacts your team has collected.

Collect samples and artifacts from around the mat so they can be analyzed by scientists in the lab.

Adjust the cargo ship’s route to safely avoid whale migration routes by moving to another shipping lane.

Krill are a whale’s favorite food! Collect the krill and feed them to the hungry whale.

Use the ship’s sonar technology to scan the surroundings for nearby objects or animals.

Some waters are too difficult to reach with larger ships. Send the submersible to explore the opposing field’s waters.

An unknown creature has attached itself to the AUV! Safely release it and deliver it to the cold seep.