Every concept outlined in this section should be present in a MVP
Materials are categorized into tiers based on their quality and attributes. Each tier represents a range of purity and effectiveness, with higher tiers offering superior performance and greater benefits.
(Tier 1)
- Description: Basic materials with low purity. They are widely available and provide standard performance.
- Attributes: Suitable for basic construction needs but offer no significant enhancements.
- Use Case: Ideal for entry-level ships and items where advanced performance is not required.
(Tier 2)
- Description: Materials with better purity than basic quality, offering improved performance.
- Attributes: Enhanced durability, efficiency, and effectiveness compared to Tier 1 materials.
- Use Case: Used for mid-tier constructions that require better performance and durability.
(Tier 3)
- Description: High-quality materials that provide significant enhancements to various attributes.
- Attributes: Superior strength, conductivity, and other key properties. Harder to find but highly valuable.
- Use Case: Essential for high-performance ships and advanced technologies.
(Tier 4)
- Description: Premium materials offering exceptional performance boosts.
- Attributes: Very high durability, efficiency, and other critical attributes. Rare and valuable.
- Use Case: Critical for elite constructions and top-tier equipment.
(Tier 5)
- Description: The highest quality materials with unmatched performance and efficiency.
- Attributes: Maximum durability, unmatched effectiveness, and supreme efficiency. Extremely rare.
- Use Case: Reserved for the most advanced and powerful ships, outposts, and items.
Material Attributes
Each material tier affects specific attributes crucial for crafting and performance: (see Blueprints)
- Strength: Determines the durability and resistance of the material.
- Conductivity: Affects electrical and thermal conductivity, crucial for electronic components.
- Hardness: Impacts the material’s resistance to physical damage.
- Elasticity: Influences flexibility and resistance to stress.
- Density: Affects the weight and overall mass of the constructed item.
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Refining Process
Materials can be refined to improve their quality: (see Processing and Refining)
- Initial Extraction: Raw materials are mined in their most unrefined state, containing various impurities.
- First Refining Cycle: Basic refineries process raw materials, reducing impurities and increasing concentration.
- Subsequent Cycles: Advanced refineries further purify the materials, with each cycle improving quality but resulting in some material loss.