Your first building decisions have a major impact on how quickly your account develops. At the beginning, the economy is the most important factor: it provides a steady supply of resources needed for new buildings, research, defenses, and fleet development.
A safe development order
- Upgrade the Metal Mine as your main source of the basic resource.
- Add a Crystal Mine so you have enough crystal for research and more advanced constructions.
- Upgrade the Solar Plant whenever your energy demand increases.
- Build the Deuterium Synthesizer when you begin preparing for research, transport, and fleet development.
- Upgrade storage buildings when your resource reserves approach their maximum capacity.
What should you avoid at the very beginning?
Do not spend all of your resources on a single area. A large fleet without a strong economy is difficult to rebuild, while high-level mines without enough energy cannot operate efficiently. You should also pay attention to technology requirements, as many ships and buildings require specific research before they can be unlocked.
When should you start building a fleet?
It is worth developing your fleet once you have stable resource production and basic infrastructure in place. Your first ships are useful for transport, scouting, and learning the game mechanics, but fleet development should not stop the growth of your economy.
Buildings, research, and defenses
Buildings develop an individual planet. Research strengthens your entire account and unlocks new possibilities. Defenses help protect your planet, but they are not a substitute for actively managing your fleet and spending your resources wisely.
FAQ — Early Development
Should I only build the Metal Mine?
No. Metal is very important, but without crystal, deuterium, and energy, your development will quickly become inefficient.
When do I need storage buildings?
Upgrade them when your resource production begins to approach the storage limit. Once a storage building is full, you can no longer accumulate additional amounts of that resource.
Are defenses more important than the economy?
At the beginning, developing your economy usually provides better long-term results. Defenses should grow together with the value of your planet and the amount of resources you need to protect.