Resource
There are 11 types of resources in New Stars, that each serve different purposes.
| Resource | Type | Purpose | |
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Gold | Currency | Empire-wide currency. |
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Energy | Basic | Power buildings, ships, and other things. |
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Minerals | Basic | Colony construction materials and ships. |
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Metals | Basic | Mostly used as the main component for ship building. |
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Food | Basic | Upkeeps colony population. |
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Power | Advanced | Political influence used to expand an empire. |
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Science | Advanced | Increases progress towards researching new technologies. |
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Antimatter | Special | Used for advanced turrets. |
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Pink Plasma | Special | Used for advanced turrets. |
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Crimson Stardust | Special | Used for advanced turrets. |
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Golden Spice | Special | Used for advanced turrets. |