BRIEF SUMMARY
Codex Lore: PROTECT/DESTROY 2/5
OBJECTIVES
NO TACTICAL OBJECTIVES ASSIGNED TO THIS NODE.
PROTECT/DESTROY 2/5
ANALYZING… FILE TYPE: Text Communications PERIOD: Present Day TOPIC: Biohazard Research SUMMARY: Text communication between UESC Tau Ceti Unit and a Traxus OffWorld Industries representative. The message outlines a proposed agreement between the UESC and Traxus for exclusive research rights to an unknown, hazardous bioagent found on Tau Ceti IV. =================================================================== From: TOI_2034 To: UESC_0091 Subject: RE: Work Order 135239 After reviewing the most recent sample analysis from Cpt. Orion's team, we would like to make a bid for exclusive research rights to the bioagent going forward. Given the presence of unauthorized groups on Tau Ceti IV, accidental or malicious introduction of the bioagent to Sol seems possible. Our research could mitigate the costs of such a disaster. While the UESC may intend to conduct its own research, we believe our facilities are preferrable. You will find that Traxus is both the safest partnership in this delicate matter, and the highest bidder. Please refer to the attachment from Finance. Upon confirmation from UESC leadership, we can initiate the purchase order and transfer of ownership. Please respond promptly to our offer. Corporate would like us to proceed with all haste. The sooner we close, the sooner we can begin development on a patent-protected cure and counter-offensive research. =================================================================== TYPE: TEXT [X]; AUDIO [ ]
About Codex in Marathon
The Codex is one of the most important progression systems in Marathon because it keeps track of the things that stay with your account over time. It covers achievements, collections, lore entries, cosmetics, titles, and other rewards tied to what you do in the game, and you can check it outside of your runs.
What makes the Codex stand out is that it is not just a lore menu. Marathon connects it to contracts, narrative items, and other in-game milestones, so the more you explore and complete, the more entries and rewards you unlock. It also carries over between seasons, even when things like gear, faction progression, contract progression, and player level reset.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Codex is Marathon’s long-term progression hub. It tracks things like achievements, lore-related discoveries, cosmetics, titles, and other milestone-based rewards, and it can be viewed outside of runs.
The Codex keeps a record of what you have completed and found in Marathon. That includes progress from contracts, narrative items, and other achievements, along with the rewards tied to those goals.
Yes. Codex progression carries over between seasons, which makes it one of Marathon’s main long-term systems even when seasonal resets affect gear and other progression.
The Codex includes free cosmetics and other unlocks tied to objectives. You can get rewards like weapon styles, stickers, profile emblems, profile backgrounds, titles, runner shell cosmetics, and loadout packages.
Codex entries are unlocked by doing things like completing contracts, finding narrative items, completing objectives, and hitting other in-game milestones. As you keep playing, more entries and rewards open up.
The Marathon Codex page helps you understand what the Codex is, how it works, what kind of rewards it offers, and why it matters for long-term progression. It is also a useful place to get a simple view of the game’s achievement and reward tracking system.