A Strategic resource is a type of resource manifested as a galactic feature. There are three types of strategic resources: minable resources, precursor relics and ascension crystals.
Minable resources[ | ]
Minable resources are mined by space stations equipped with a Mining Ring. Each resource supports the construction of ship components, starbase modules, and colony improvements. In they are also useful for missions.
, Elerium and Promethion are also available from Thuliumtrade resource tiles.
List of Minable Resources[ | ]
Name | Icon | Function | Found near | Appearance |
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Durantium | Asteroids | |||
Elerium | Nebulae | |||
Antimatter |
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Black Holes | ||
Promethion |
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Stars | ||
Thulium |
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Stars |
Precursor relics[ | ]
Precursor relics are studied by space stations equipped with an appropriate module. Each type of relic gives unique global bonuses. The quantity of the bonus depends on the starbase. Ancient factions additionally receive a bonus from studying any type of relic except the Research Research relic.
Relic types[ | ]
Relic type | Bonus type |
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Culture | Influence Growth |
Economic | Gross Income |
Research | Research |
Manufacturing | All Construction |
Approval | Morale |
Starbase modules[ | ]
These modules enable study of precursor relics and/or ascension crystals. Upgrades do not replace their predecessor module, so bonuses are cumulative.
Module | Bonus X% | Ascension Points | Tech | Upgrades from |
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Xeno Archeology Lab | +5 | +1 | ||
Ancient Studies Center | +6 | +2 | Xeno Archeology | Xeno Archeology Lab |
Xeno Archeology Institute | +7 | +3 | Precursor Studies | Ancient Studies Center |
Precursor Engineering Center | +8 | +4 | Precursor Exploitation | Xeno Archeology Institute |
Precursor Studies Center | +10 | +5 | Precursor Engineering | Precursor Engineering Center |
Arnorian Relic Study | +25% | +25% | Precursor Legacy | |
Precursor Observatory | +10 | +1 | Precursor Relic Understanding |
The Arnorian Relic Study and Precursor Observatory are only available to Ancient factions.
Ascension Crystals[ | ]
Ascension crystals are studied by space stations equipped with certain modules (see above). Studying an ascension crystal gains , necessary for an ascension Ascension Pointsvictory.