Since y’all seem to like having new resources, I propose Vulpanium! It will be only found in Ultuite crystals in Alien sectors of all ranks. It is a glowing red chunk of ore, and when 2 ore are smelted, you gain a brigh, shining orange crystal.
Crafting:
Vulpanium Ore(2)
=Vulpanium Crystal
Vulpanium Crystal(10)
Osmium Crystal(5)
Monocrystal(10)
=Vulpanium Resonator*
Vulpanium Crystal(25)
Osmium Crystal(10)
Crystal Shard(10)
Monocrystal(30)
=Vulpanium Fractal Sphere**
Vulpanium Crystal(20)
Computing Chip(8)
Graphite Plate(12)
Monocrystal(20)
=Vulpanium Girders***
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Name: Vulpanium Resonator
Type: Active Module
Ranks: 7-15
Cooldown: 60s
Radius: 4500m
Energy: 70/s
Tooltip: Creates a resonant field between allied shields that boosts max volume by 12% and adds +15 resistance to all damage types.
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Name: Fractal Sphere
Type: Main Weapon
Ranks: 10-15
Damage: 2250 Thermal (Scales with number of turrets on ship)
Explosion radius: 500m
RoF: 45/m
Range(max): 3500m
Projectile speed: 1800m/s
Tooltip: Charges up and launches a large energy sphere that strikes all enemies in a 450m radius with lightning for 325 EM damage per 0.5 seconds. Detonates on impact. Lightning strikes all enemies and enemy structures. (Drones/turrets/etc.)
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Name: Vulpanium Girders
Type: Rare Ship Internal Structures
Tooltip: Used when crafting Special Vulpanium reinforced ships.