Maintenance

Maintenance is the cost of running a civilization and consists of, , and. In, hypergates also require maintenance. The total cost is subtracted from the  to determine the.

Reducing
The primary way to reduce is through technologies. The following assumes that is installed.

Reducing
Stationing ships reduces their maintenance by half.

Vigilant factions can research, while Ancient factions can learn and.

Reducing
A civilization can hire a  to reduce the maintenance of a colony by 100%.

Vigilant factions can research and construct the $$.