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# Astrobots

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Astrobots are essential companions in *Galaxy Dust Online*, designed to assist players in various tasks such as combat, resource gathering, and exploration. Equipped with specialized stats and abilities, astrobots play a critical role in enhancing the efficiency and success of fleets.

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**Key Characteristics of Astrobots**

1. **Types of Astrobots**:
   * **Attack**: Contribute offensive power during combat missions.
   * **Defense**: Protect fleets by absorbing or deflecting enemy damage.
   * **Scout**: Gather intelligence on enemy positions, resources, and structures.
   * **Miner**: Optimize resource extraction from celestial bodies.
   * **Support**: Provide repairs, buffs, or other aid to fleet operations.
   * **Spy**: Execute covert operations to gain strategic advantages.
   * **Transport**: Increase a fleet's capacity to carry additional resources or assets.

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**Stats of Astrobots**

Astrobots share similar stats with ships, allowing for tailored strategies based on their capabilities:

* **Attack Types**:
  * **Kinetic Attack**
  * **Laser Attack**
  * **Plasma Attack**
  * **Ionic Attack**
  * **Graviton Attack**
* **Defensive Stats**:
  * **Shield**: Absorbs incoming damage to protect the astrobot.
  * **Hit Points (HP)**: Measures the overall health and durability of the astrobot.
* **Speed**:
  * **Travel Speed**: Determines how quickly the astrobot can traverse space.
  * **Combat Speed**: Impacts maneuverability during battles.
* **Fleet Management**:
  * **Fleet Capacity**: The space an astrobot occupies within a fleet, influencing how many can be included.
* **Production**:
  * Represents the astrobot's ability to generate or support resource gathering.

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**Why Astrobots Matter**

Astrobots are not just auxiliary units; they are critical to optimizing fleet operations and ensuring success in a wide range of missions. Whether bolstering attack power, gathering vital resources, or providing key intelligence, astrobots adapt to the needs of every commander in *Galaxy Dust Online*.

Mastering the use of astrobots and pairing them strategically with ships and tools will elevate your gameplay and secure your position among the stars!