Resource Management
The 3-Golden Rules
1. Balance Extraction
Never extract one resource faster than you can use or store it. Over-extraction leads to waste and ecosystem damage.
2. Build Storage First
Before increasing production, always expand storage capacity. Overflowing resources are lost resources.
3. Monitor Ratios
Keep production/consumption ratios between 1.1 and 1.5. Below 1.1 risks shortages, above 1.5 wastes capacity.
Essential Resource Ratios
| Resource | Optimal Ratio | Warning Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Food | 1.3 | < 1.1 or > 2.0 |
| Power | 1.2 | < 1.0 (blackout risk) |
| Minerals | 1.2 | < 1.0 (construction delay) |
| Energy Cells | 1.4 | < 1.0 (tech research paused) |
Supply Chain Optimization
Efficient supply chains are the backbone of a thriving colony. Here's how to optimize them.
Chain Building Layout
[Raw Materials] → [Processing] → [Storage] → [Distribution]
Extractor → Refinery → Warehouse → Consumer Buildings
Do's
- Place processors adjacent to extractors
- Centralize storage for each resource type
- Use transport drones for long distances
- Balance production across all resources
- Create backup supply routes
Don'ts
- Don't chain more than 3 buildings without storage
- Avoid crossing supply routes
- Don't place extractors near residential areas
- Don't rely on single-source production
- Avoid overbuilding chains early game
Ecology Management
Kewa's health is directly tied to your colony's sustainability. Learn to work with the ecosystem, not against it.
Ecology Health Indicators
Healthy Signs:
- Lush green patches across Kewa's back
- Steady health meter (above 80%)
- Normal movement patterns
- Abundant local resources
Warning Signs:
- Brown or yellow patches
- Health meter declining
- Reduced resource yields
- Strange whale sounds
Eco-Balance Tips
- Plant Ecodomes: These restore local ecosystem health over time
- Limit Extractions: Keep extraction rates below ecosystem regeneration
- Create Buffers: Maintain undeveloped zones as ecological reserves
- Monitor Biodiversity: Higher biodiversity means better resource quality
Interstellar Trade
Trading with alien civilizations can provide crucial resources and technologies, but requires careful management.
Alien Species Quick Reference
Vorthan
Want: Minerals, Tech Data
Give: Energy Cells, Rare Materials
Zephyrians
Want: Food, Organics
Give: Advanced Tech, Droids
Crystalline
Want: Energy, Data
Give: Construction Materials, Structures
Trade Strategy
- Build a Trade Hub to enable alien commerce
- Start with simple trades to build relationships
- Focus on trades that use excess resources
- Unlock better trade routes as reputation grows
- Always maintain internal supply before exporting
Technology Research
The tech tree unlocks advanced buildings, improved efficiency, and the secrets of the universe.
Recommended Research Order
Research Tips
- Always have at least one research lab running
- Prioritize efficiency upgrades first
- Balance between economic and defensive techs
- Late-game secrets require multiple high-tier research
Crisis Management
Random events and crises will test your colony. Be prepared with these strategies.
Common Crises
- Resource shortage
- Disease outbreak
- Alien raid
- Kewa health crash
- Cosmic storm damage
Prevention Tips
- Always maintain 2x emergency reserves
- Build redundant systems
- Keep relations positive with aliens
- Monitor Kewa health daily
- Save game before cycles 50, 100, 200