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# Mining & Resources

Mining in Rezium is the foundation of the game’s economy. Players extract critical resources, refine them into valuable materials, and trade them on the interstellar markets.

### **How Mining Works**

#### **Establishing Mining Operations**

Players construct mining rigs and extraction facilities on designated slots within their base. Each sector contains varied mineral densities, making strategic placement essential.

Surveying the Land – Players deploy scanners to detect mineral-rich zones.\
Mining Rig Placement – Different rigs specialize in specific resources (Ferrium, Krystalen, Plasmanite).\
Extraction & Refinement – Raw materials are refined into tradeable resources via the Refinery & Processing Plant.\
Storage & Market Access – Refined goods are stored in depots before being transported or traded.

The efficiency of mining depends on:\
Upgraded Equipment – Higher-tier drills increase extraction speed.\
Energy Management – Rigs require Voltrium to function effectively.\
Sector Bonuses – Some locations offer natural mining boosts.

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### **Resources & Their Uses**

Each mineral has a role in construction, economy, and factional control.

#### **Common Resources**

| **Resource**   | **Source**           | **Primary Use**                            |
| -------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Ferrium**    | Mars                 | Base construction, armor plating           |
| **Krystalen**  | Rare pockets on Mars | High-tier research, energy conductors      |
| **Voltrium**   | Mars, Io             | Powering buildings & shield defenses       |
| **Plasmanite** | Asteroids            | High-energy fuel for ships & advanced tech |

#### **Advanced & Rare Resources**

| **Resource** | **Source**                                | **Function**                               |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Rezium**   | Kalin System (Eren, Kalin asteroid belts) | Terraforming, base efficiency booster      |
| **Eldros**   | Io                                        | Enhancing AI systems & cybernetic upgrades |
| **Miravon**  | Triton                                    | Quantum tech & advanced space travel       |

Rezium is the rarest and most valuable resource, heavily controlled by the USF and faction traders. It cannot be mined on Mars. Players must purchase or transport it from deep-space locations.

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### **The Rezium Economy**

Mining is directly tied to the game’s market system, which follows supply & demand principles.

#### **Market Features**

Player-Driven Prices – Resource values fluctuate based on sector mining activity.\
USF Treasury Control – KOR (in-game currency) is pegged to Rezium stockpiles, stabilizing economic balance.

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**Faction-Based Trade** 

* Nova Ares Market (NAX)– Safe, stable prices for bulk resources.
* Phobos Market (PMX) – Black market deals with higher risks & rewards.
* Rolos Industrial Hub (RIX) – Raw metal refining for advanced shipbuilding.

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### **Mining Progression & Advanced Techniques**

Players can upgrade mining efficiency using:\
AI-Optimized Drills – Increases yield & extraction speed.\
Resource Compression Tech – Allows storage of larger volumes.\
 Automated Haulers – Reduces transport costs, improving profit margins.

Future expansions will introduce:\
Asteroid Mining Ships – Unlocks deep-space mining in Kalin.\
Terraforming with Rezium – Allows planetary transformation for long-term base sustainability.

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### **Strategy Tips for Resource Management**

Diversify mining operations – Secure multiple resource types to avoid shortages.\
Upgrade storage early – Prevent resource overflow waste.\
Monitor market trends – Sell high-value minerals when demand spikes.\
Protect transport routes – Ensure resources reach faction hubs safely.

Rezium’s Mining & Economy System rewards strategic planning and long-term investments. Smart miners will build empires—reckless ones will fall to economic collapse.