Strategic resource

A Strategic resource is a type of resource manifested as a galactic feature. There are three types of strategic resources: minable resources, precursor relics and ascension crystals.

Minable resources
Minable resources are mined by space stations equipped with a. Each resource supports the construction of ship components, starbase modules, and colony improvements. In they are also useful for missions.

, and  are also available from trade resource tiles.

Precursor relics
Precursor relics are studied by space stations equipped with an appropriate module. Each type of relic gives unique global bonuses. The quantity of the bonus depends on the starbase. Ancient factions additionally receive a bonus from studying any type of relic except the  relic.

Starbase modules
These modules enable study of precursor relics and/or ascension crystals. Upgrades do not replace their predecessor module, so bonuses are cumulative.

The and  are only available to Ancient factions.

Ascension Crystals
Ascension crystals are studied by space stations equipped with certain modules (see above). Studying an ascension crystal gains, necessary for an ascension victory.