Resource Allocation Decision Tree

Version: 1.0.0 Category: economic Priority: high Description: Decision tree for allocating resources (Alpha Matter, Energy) across different operations

Decision Flowchart

Resource Selection

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    startNode{"What resources\ndo you have?"}
    startNode -->|Alpha Matter| alphaAlloc{"How should you allocate\nAlpha Matter?"}
    startNode -->|Energy| energyAlloc{"How should you allocate\nEnergy?"}
    startNode -->|Both| bothAlloc{"What is your\npriority?"}

Alpha Matter Allocation

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    alphaAlloc{"Allocate\nAlpha Matter?"}
    alphaAlloc -->|Energy Production| energyProd["Analyze: current needs,\nplanned ops, 20-30% buffer,\n20-30% reserve"]
    alphaAlloc -->|Trading| tradePrice{"Is market price\nfavorable?"}
    alphaAlloc -->|Guild Collateral| guildNeed{"Do you need\nguild tokens?"}
    alphaAlloc -->|Reserve| keepReserve["Keep 20-30% reserve\nfor emergencies\n(secure, non-stealable)"]

    tradePrice -->|Yes| tradeAlpha["Trade Alpha Matter\non marketplace"]
    tradePrice -->|No| holdAlpha["Hold Alpha Matter\nuntil conditions improve"]

    guildNeed -->|Yes| lockCollateral["Lock as collateral,\nmint guild tokens"]
    guildNeed -->|No| skipCollateral["Use Alpha Matter\nfor other purposes"]

Energy Allocation

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    energyAlloc{"Allocate\nEnergy?"}
    energyAlloc -->|Operations| opsType{"What operations\nneed energy?"}
    energyAlloc -->|Trading| excessCheck{"Do you have\nexcess energy?"}

    opsType -->|Combat| combatAlloc["Allocate for combat\n(high priority)"]
    opsType -->|Building| buildAlloc["Allocate for building\n(medium priority)"]
    opsType -->|Expansion| expandAlloc["Allocate for expansion\n(medium priority)"]

    excessCheck -->|Yes| tradeEnergy["Trade excess energy\non marketplace or agreement\n(trade quickly, ephemeral)"]
    excessCheck -->|No| keepEnergy["Use energy for\noperations instead"]

Both Resources

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    bothAlloc{"Priority when\nyou have both?"}
    bothAlloc -->|Immediate Needs| useNow["Use Energy for immediate needs\nKeep Alpha Matter for future"]
    bothAlloc -->|Long-term| convertLater["Keep Alpha Matter stored\nConvert to Energy when needed"]
    bothAlloc -->|Balance| balanced["Energy: 70-80% for operations\nAlpha Matter: 20-30% reserve"]

Condition Table

Condition True Path False Path Notes
Resource = Alpha Matter Alpha Matter allocation options Check other resources Primary resource branch
Resource = Energy Energy allocation options Check other resources Ephemeral resource branch
Market price favorable? Trade Alpha Matter Hold until conditions improve For trading allocation
Need guild tokens? Lock as collateral, mint tokens Use for other purposes For guild collateral allocation
Have excess energy? Trade on marketplace/agreement Use for operations Prerequisite for energy trading

Alpha Matter Allocation

Alpha Matter is the storable, secure resource. It cannot be stolen and can be held indefinitely. Allocation decisions center on balancing immediate use against reserve maintenance.

Energy Production – Analyze current energy needs, planned operations, and maintain a 20-30% energy buffer. Always keep a 20-30% Alpha Matter reserve before allocating the remainder to energy production.

Trading – Only allocate Alpha Matter for trading when market conditions are favorable. When prices are unfavorable, hold and wait for better conditions.

Guild Token Collateral – When guild operations require tokens, lock Alpha Matter as collateral and mint through the guild central bank. Skip this allocation when guild tokens are not needed.

Reserve – Maintain 20-30% of total Alpha Matter as a reserve for emergencies. Alpha Matter is secure and non-stealable, making it a reliable reserve.

Energy Allocation

Energy is ephemeral and must be consumed immediately upon production. This constraint drives all energy allocation toward immediate use.

Operations are prioritized by urgency:

Operation Priority Description
Combat High Energy for attacks and defense
Building Medium Energy for struct construction
Expansion Medium Energy for planet exploration and growth

Trading – Only trade energy when you have excess beyond operational needs. Energy is ephemeral, so sell quickly via the marketplace or set up an automated agreement.

Combined Resource Strategy

When holding both Alpha Matter and Energy:

Strategy Energy Use Alpha Matter Use Best For
Immediate Needs Use now for operations Save for future Active operations requiring energy
Long-term Planning Convert from Alpha Matter as needed Store indefinitely Strategic reserve building
Balance 70-80% for operations 20-30% reserve Steady-state operations

Allocation Principles