The planets along the rim are often dotted with clusters of precious Mineral crystals, which are collected and smelted to create the armored hulls of starships, vehicles, and personal armor.

• 在游戏地图的边缘地带常常分布有一些珍贵的水晶矿，游戏时玩家需要采集这些水晶矿（下文简称采矿，译者注）并放入主基地冶炼，以便打造飞船，地面机械化部队和人员的武装护甲。