Situation: Planet depletion

Triggers: Your planet’s remaining ore is low; mining yields are falling; you’re planning the next base.

60-second diagnosis

structsd query structs planet [planet-id]     # remaining ore / status

• Ore low but present → keep mining, but line up the next planet now.
• Ore exhausted → this planet can’t feed production; you must relocate or expand.

Do this, in order

1. Refine what you have. Unrefined ore is stealable; convert it to Alpha Matter before you move attention elsewhere.
2. Scout the next planet in parallel (free) — see intel and planets & fleet.
3. Explore / claim a fresh planet before the current one is dead, so production never fully stops.
4. Migrate infrastructure deliberately: moving the fleet changes your raid exposure (on-station vs away). Don’t leave assets undefended mid-move.

Stop / escalate

• Don’t abandon a planet with unrefined ore still stored — refine or accept the theft risk consciously.
• Relocation that crosses into contested space → check threat detection first.

See also

• Mechanics: planet · fleet
• Skills: planets & fleet · production