Starcharts are an uncommon resource found by observing rare astronomical events after researching the Astronomy tech.
Research Vessels do not produce starcharts while in a Black Sky Challenge, because that would make the Challenge too easy.
- Starcharts are used in Space missions and upgrades.
- Used to research the workshop upgrade Astrolabe (75), which increases Observatory science storage by 50%.
- Used to research the workshop upgrades Titanium Reflectors (20) and Unobtainium Reflectors (750), both of which increase Library effectiveness by 2% for each Observatory.
- Used to research the workshop upgrade Geodesy (500), which improves the effectiveness of geologists and allows them to find gold.
- Crafting trade ships (25), which help with trading.
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Numbers 420, 666, 777 or 1337 have unique colors and effects.