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# Exploration expeditions

#### **Exploration Expeditions in Galaxy Dust Online**

Exploration Expeditions are the gateway to uncovering the mysteries of the galaxy in *Galaxy Dust Online*. They involve sending expedition groups to discover stars, face challenges, and earn valuable rewards. Here's a breakdown of how exploration works:

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**How to Start an Exploration Expedition**

1. **Navigate to the Expedition Menu**:
   * From the main menu, click on **Expedition**.
2. **Select Exploration Mode**:
   * Choose the **Exploration/Domination** button.
3. **Choose Your Destination**:
   * Pick the **Galaxy Cluster (GC)** you wish to explore.
   * Select the specific **Galaxy** within the cluster.
   * Choose the **Star Cluster** you want to search.
4. **Begin Exploring**:
   * Click **Explore**, and your expedition group will embark on a journey to discover minable or high-value stars.

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**Finding Stars**

* **Probability of Discovery**:
  * Each star cluster has its own probability for finding stars.
  * All players explore the same space and compete to discover the same stars.

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**Rewards for Exploration**

Exploration offers multiple reward opportunities based on achievements and events:

1. **First Global Discoverer Reward**:
   * Awarded to the **first player** from the entire *Galaxy Dust* community to arrive at a star.
   * The **Astral Mapping Institute (AMI)** provides significant rewards for this achievement.
2. **First Personal Discovery**:
   * When a player discovers a star for the first time by themselves.
   * AMI grants excellent rewards to encourage individual exploration.
3. **Event Rewards**:
   * Periodic events add exclusive rewards to specific stars, making them highly sought after.
4. **Expedition Rewards**:
   * Standard rewards for completing expeditions, varying by galaxy cluster.
5. **Expedition Travel Event Rewards**:
   * Rewards earned by solving or overcoming challenges during travel, often more valuable than star discoveries.

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**Expedition Travel Events**

Traveling during expeditions can trigger random events that add excitement and challenges:

* **Battles**: Engage in combat against pirates or alien enemies.
* **NPC Assistance**: Help NPCs by providing resources or items.
* **Special Encounters**: These events may yield exceptional rewards, sometimes surpassing the value of finding a star.

**Travel Time Mechanics**

* Travel time adds a layer of strategy to expeditions:
  * Longer travel times increase exposure to **Expedition Travel Events**.
  * Reducing travel time through fleet upgrades, technologies, or consumables can minimize risk and enhance efficiency.
  * Players must balance the distance traveled with the potential rewards and risks.

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**Risk of Loss**

* If your fleet is destroyed during the expedition:
  * You lose all loot and rewards accumulated during the journey.
  * Any stars you’ve discovered in that expedition will also be forfeited.
* **Assets with Low HP**:
  * Assets sent on expeditions with **10% HP or less** risk being lost if destroyed.
  * Lost assets remain in space and can be looted and recovered by other players using **QMPs (Quantum Miniaturizer Platforms)**.

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**Discovering Stars and Beyond**

The primary goal of discovering a star is to set the stage for **Domination Expeditions**, where you can take control of and farm the star’s resources. Exploration Expeditions are the first step toward securing a dominant position in the *Galaxy Dust* universe.

Prepare your fleets, plan your journeys, and venture into the unknown for glory, rewards, and the thrill of discovery!