Opportunity Identification

Version: 1.0.0
Purpose: Spotting chances before others do. What to look for and which tools to use.

Opportunity Categories

1. Undefended Planets

Opportunity: Planets with weak or no defense structs. Raid targets.

Check MCP Tool Signal
Structs on planet structs_list_structs (by planet) No Planetary Defense Cannon, low shield
Planet shield structs_query_planet or webapp shield endpoint Low or zero shield health
Stored ore structs_query_struct (Ore Bunker) High ore = high reward

Caveat: Fleet must be away. Command Ship online. Use structs_validate_gameplay_requirements with planet_raid_complete before raiding.

2. Underpriced Energy Agreements

Opportunity: Energy agreements priced below market. Cheap power = more capacity for less Alpha Matter.

Check MCP Tool Signal
All agreements structs_list_agreements Compare price per Watt
Provider terms structs_query_provider Rate, duration, availability
Allocation availability structs_query_allocation Open allocation slots

Cross-reference: structs_calculate_power for your own Alpha Matter→Watts rate. If agreement beats your reactor efficiency, consider buying.

3. Alliance Openings

Opportunity: Guilds seeking members, players without guilds, diplomatic windows.

Check MCP Tool Signal
Guild member count structs_query_guild Low count, recruiting
Guild power stats structs_query_guild Capacity, growth trajectory
Player guild status structs_query_player No guild = potential recruit

4. Weakened Opponents (Post-Battle)

Opportunity: Player or guild just lost a battle. Reduced structs, depleted shield, low ore.

Check MCP Tool Signal
Planet activity structs_query_planet_activity Recent struct_attack, raid_status
Struct health structs_query_struct Low health, destroyed structs
Player resources structs_query_player Low Alpha Matter, depleted

Window: Short. They may rebuild or get guild support. Act before recovery.

5. Market Dislocations

Opportunity: Price spikes, supply gaps, agreement expirations creating demand.

Check MCP Tool Signal
Agreements structs_list_agreements Expiring soon, low supply
Trade value structs_calculate_trade_value Compare Alpha Matter vs energy value
Economic metrics structs_calculate_economic_metrics Market conditions

6. Unclaimed Territory

Opportunity: Unexplored planets, empty slots, unallocated capacity.

Check MCP Tool Signal
Planets structs_list_planets Unexplored (no owner)
Reactor capacity structs_query_reactor Allocatable capacity
Substations structs_list_substations Open connection slots

Exploration: Must empty current planet first. Use structs_validate_gameplay_requirements with planet_explore.

Scanning Routine

Run periodically (e.g., every 2–3 game loops):

  1. structs_list_planets — Unclaimed or weak planets
  2. structs_list_agreements — Energy market
  3. structs_query_planet_activity — Recent combat, raids
  4. structs_list_guilds — Guild status, member counts

Prioritize by Priority Framework. Opportunities below Security can wait.

Validation Before Acting

Always validate before committing:

See Also