# Badges

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#### **Badges in Galaxy Dust Online**

Badges are unique assets in *Galaxy Dust Online* that enhance the functionality of your CAN Station. These versatile items provide strategic bonuses and upgrades, making them essential for improving gameplay and optimizing your performance.

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**Key Characteristics of Badges**

1. **Boosts and Enhancements**:
   * Badges grant a variety of bonuses, such as:
     * Increased resource production.
     * Enhanced combat effectiveness.
     * Speed boosts for travel or combat.
     * Fleet efficiency improvements.
2. **Equipping Badges**:
   * **CAN Station Exclusive**: Badges can only be equipped to **CAN Stations**.
   * **How to Equip**: Players can equip badges via the **Badges Tab** in the **Assets Inventory**.
   * **Slots**: By default, players can equip up to **5 badges** in their CAN Station.
   * **Unlocking Additional Slots**: Extra badge slots can be unlocked through specific asset skills and bonuses.
3. **Rarity Levels**:
   * Badges come in multiple rarities, determining their effectiveness:
     * **Common**, **Uncommon**, **Rare**, **Epic**, **Legendary**, and **Exclusive**.

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**Acquisition of Badges**

* **Achievements**: Rewarded for completing missions or reaching specific milestones.
* **Market**: Bought or sold by players in the in-game marketplace.
* **Special Events**: Limited-edition badges can be earned during seasonal or exclusive events.

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**Why Badges Matter**

Badges provide significant advantages by enhancing the core functions of your CAN Station, from resource generation to fleet support. Strategically equipping and upgrading badges can elevate your gameplay and give you the edge needed to thrive in the Galaxy Dust universe.