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A strong economy is the foundation of everything in Xterium: without resources, there is no fleet and no research. Here you'll find everything you need to know about the economy: how production grows, why energy is important, and how to develop your base.
Where to Start
A step-by-step plan for developing your base—in the guide “How to Develop Your Economy”: mines, power plants, and storage facilities in the correct order.
How Mining Works
The Mechanics section “Resource Extraction and Energy” explains how a mine’s level translates into resources per hour and why an energy shortage drastically reduces total output.
Deuterium and the Planet's Temperature
Deuterium is the scarcest resource, and its production depends on temperature. Cold planets are more advantageous: see “Temperature and Deuterium” and “Orbit and Galaxy”].
Storage and Protection of Reserves
A full warehouse halts mining, and unprotected resources are stolen. Find out how this works in the “Warehouses and Looting” section.
How much does it cost, and how many are being built?
Why do costs rise with each level, and why does research depend on the Science reserve—in mechanics “Time and Cost of Construction”].
Related Resources
- Guides: How to Develop the Economy, Orbit and Galaxy
- Mechanics: Resource Gathering and Energy, Temperature and Deuterium, Storage and Looting, Construction Time and Cost
- Encyclopedia: Buildings, Resources, Research
- Terms: [](/knowledge/glossary) Glossary (TM, AM, Collider, Satellite, k/kk/kkk)]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the economy so important? A strong economy is the foundation of everything in Xterium: without resources, there will be neither a fleet nor research. That’s where base development begins.
How does resource extraction work? The mine's level is converted into resources per hour, and an energy deficit reduces total output. Therefore, it's important to keep your energy in the positive.
Which resource is the scarcest, and what does its scarcity depend on? The scarcest resource is deuterium, and its extraction depends on the planet's temperature: colder planets are more profitable.
What happens if the warehouse gets too full? A full warehouse halts mining, and unprotected resources are stolen. Find out how this works in the “Storage and Looting” mechanics.
