# Alliances

Alliances are the foundation of cooperative gameplay in _Galaxy Dust Online_, enabling players to band together, share resources, and achieve common goals. By forming or joining an alliance, players gain access to unique features, missions, and bonuses that amplify their influence in the galaxy.

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**Key Features of Alliances**

1. **Alliance CAN Station**:
   * The central hub for all alliance activities and management.
   * Upgradable to unlock new capabilities and provide bonuses to alliance members.
2. **Alliance Structures**:
   * Collaborative assets built and maintained by alliance members.
   * Provide shared benefits such as resource production, fleet enhancements, or defensive bonuses.
3. **Alliance Quests**:
   * Repeatable and fixed missions that members can complete together.
   * Rewards include resources, exclusive items, and alliance-level boosts.
4. **Alliance Achievements**:
   * Recognize collective milestones, such as dominating multiple stars or completing large-scale objectives.
   * Grant rewards and increase the alliance's prestige.
5. **Roles and Hierarchies**:
   * Alliances include customizable roles (e.g., leader, officer, member) with specific permissions for managing resources, fleets, and strategies.
6. **Alliance Depot**:
   * A shared storage system where members can deposit and withdraw resources and items for communal use.
   * Enhances teamwork and strategic planning.
7. **Tax System**:
   * A system where alliances collect a small percentage of members' resource production to fund upgrades, missions, or shared initiatives.

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**Benefits of Joining an Alliance**

1. **Collaborative Gameplay**:
   * Pool resources and efforts for large-scale objectives, such as dominating clusters or repelling invasions.
2. **Exclusive Rewards**:
   * Gain access to alliance-only missions, achievements, and bonuses.
3. **Strategic Strength**:
   * Alliances provide protection and support in the galaxy's hostile environments.
4. **Networking and Community**:
   * Build relationships with other players, fostering teamwork and camaraderie.

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Alliances in _Galaxy Dust Online_ encourage teamwork, strategy, and collaboration, offering members significant advantages and making the galaxy a more connected and competitive environment.
