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# Tools

**Tools Full Guide:** <https://sasorilabs.gitbook.io/tools-galaxy-dust-online>

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Tools are vital assets in *Galaxy Dust Online*, enabling fleets to mine specific resources during expeditions. Without tools, expedition groups cannot extract any resources, making them indispensable for players focused on resource collection and production.

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**Key Characteristics of Tools**

1. **Resource Mining**:
   * Tools determine which resources can be mined during expeditions.
   * Standard tools can mine **Metal**, **Crystal**, and **Deuterium**.
   * Exclusive and limited-edition tools allow mining of rare resources like **Dark Matter**, **Organium**, or **Xenoplasm**.
2. **Fleet Capacity**:
   * Tools occupy fleet space, similar to ships and astrobots.
   * Only **one tool** can be equipped per expedition group, making tool selection a strategic decision.
3. **Boosts**:
   * Tools provide various bonuses to expedition groups, such as:
     * Increased resource production for specific materials.
     * Attack or defense enhancements.
     * Boosted fleet capacity.
     * Speed boosts for travel or combat.
     * Specialized bonuses for unique gameplay mechanics.
4. **Rarity**:
   * Tools come in varying rarities, from **Common** to **Exclusive**, with rarer tools offering more powerful effects or the ability to mine rare resources.
5. **Acquisition**:
   * Tools can be obtained through multiple avenues:
     * **Market**: Buy from other players in the player-to-player marketplace.
     * **Phantom Station**: Purchase special tools using in-game currencies or Quantum Tokens.
     * **Crafting**: Create tools from blueprints found during expeditions or as rewards.

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**Using Tools in Expeditions**

1. **Equipping Tools**:
   * Tools must be equipped to an expedition group before deployment.
   * Players can only equip **one tool per expedition group**.
2. **Strategic Selection**:
   * The choice of tool depends on the expedition’s objectives:
     * Resource-specific tools for targeted farming.
     * Boost-specific tools for enhancing fleet performance.
3. **Crafting and Upgrades**:
   * Tools crafted from blueprints can often be upgraded to improve their efficiency or expand their capabilities.

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**Why Tools Matter**

Tools are the key to unlocking the resource-rich opportunities of the galaxy. They are not only essential for mining but also provide strategic boosts that can make or break the success of an expedition. Mastering the use and selection of tools will give players an edge in resource collection and fleet performance.

Next, we’ll explore **licenses**, which are crucial for fleet creation and management in the game!