I’ve found ancient ruins on Callisto
Is there a next best steps in how to explore them
I’ve researched xenology equipment (?) and construction equipment
just looking for tips on how to build an appropriate ground team
First the Xeno units have to “translate” the alien language for you to know how many relics are avaialble and can be recovered.
After the process is complete, construction units will dig up the relics.
It’s a 2 stage process.
Depending on your setup, you may need some military “protection” during the 2nd stage.
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Both XEN and CON modules require a Medium Vehicle (VEH) so remember to put 2 modules in each and tick the avoid combat box. Add a HQ so that you can enjoy commander bonuses. You do need a lot of these vehicles to get results in a reasonable timeframe so go for 25,000 ton formation for each type.
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Don’t forget to build Troop Transports with enought capacity to transport these units. 
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It may not be the most efficient, but I usually build 5k ton XENO Battalions, then a 5k XENO Brigade HQ.
The individual units all have Xeno and construction modules.
This way I have 5 officers getting additional training on XENO. I’m also stacking commander bonuses.
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That’s actually not a bad idea because xenoarchaeology units are rarely busy 100% of the time. Of course, it halves the output of your construction formations and it means that it takes longer (or requires more units) when you are deciphering alien languages.
I like the trade-off of having everyone in one package. If I were building a unit like them, I would have them focused on arriving, researching, and digging out all the xeno tech. I wouldn’t want them sitting around waiting for some construction crew to come around and break half the stuff they found. It’s better to just have an organic opinion.
Although at this point I’m just justifying my RP.
You will get a lot more use of Xeno units in v3.0 as they can generate research from ancient artifacts and ancient constructs.
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