# Licenses

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#### **Licenses in Galaxy Dust Online**

Licenses are essential assets in *Galaxy Dust Online*, unlocking permits for CAN Stations and enabling players to perform specialized tasks. These versatile tools provide unique functionalities and are critical for advancing in the game.

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**Key Characteristics of Licenses**

1. **Types of Licenses**:
   * **Fleet Licenses**: Used to create fleets by selecting them in the Assets Inventory. These are burned after use.
   * **Station Permits**: Activated from the inventory to provide specific functionalities to CAN Stations.
2. **Usage**:
   * Licenses can be activated directly from the **Assets Inventory**.
   * There are no limits to the number of active licenses, but typically, only one license of each type can be active at a time.
3. **Rarities and Duration**:
   * Licenses come in varying rarities, influencing their benefits and functionalities:
     * **Common**, **Uncommon**, **Rare**, **Epic**, **Legendary**, and **Exclusive**.
   * They can be either:
     * **Permanent**: Offering lasting benefits.
     * **Time-Limited**: Active for a set duration.

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**Strategic Use of Licenses**

Licenses offer significant advantages, such as unlocking new functionalities, boosting fleet capabilities, or enhancing CAN Station operations. Choosing the right license and activating it at the optimal time can provide a decisive edge in the galaxy.

Mastering the use of licenses is key to progressing and excelling in the universe of *Galaxy Dust Online*.