The currency used in the game to pay for officers, use of the resource Trader, planet moves, and other premium features that may be added in the future. These features are not required to advance in the game, and do not provide any player with an unfair advantage over another. To use any of these premium features, you must have sufficient Dark Matter.
You can buy Dark Matter as an in-app purchase by tapping Officers in the Main Menu (or the Dark Matter display on the Menu Bar) and selecting the Purchase tab. Prices will automatically load and reflect the currency of your local country or app store and may also reflect sales tax.
The game currently offers 5 officers, each available for a fee of Dark Matter. A player may hire an officer for a single day, a week, or a month. Once hired, the officer provides specific benefits to the player. You can hire officers by tapping Officers in the Main Menu and selecting the Officers tab at the top left of the screen.
The benefits provided by some officers decrease as a player’s score increases, so that new players can advance more quickly by hiring those officers, while experienced players benefit much less.
The Geologist is an expert in mineralogy, metallurgy and chemistry. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment for surveying, the Geologist can locate optimal areas for mining, boosting mine efficiency and production.
Depending on your rank (determined by your points), the Geologist yields the following increases in metal/crystal/deuterium output on all your planets:
The Engineer is a specialist in energy management, building and ship construction, and defensive unit capabilities. A master at organizing large construction projects, the Engineer increases the production speed of new buildings. He also optimizes energy production and distribution across all planets.
The Engineer provides the following benefits:
The Scientist is the foremost authority on research and development. With a natural genius for mathematics and physics, this officer can significantly reduce the time required to research new technologies.
The Scientist reduces the time required for research projects by 30% (or 10% for the top 50 ranks).
The Admiral is an experienced space combat veteran, highly skilled in tactical maneuvers and fleet deployment. An expert at organizing large combat groups, he makes the most of available fleet assets.
The Admiral provides the following benefits:
The General is the personification of leadership. His example inspires those under his command to meet the highest standards of professionalism. His courage raises their morale, rallying them to excel while under fire.
The General provides a 20% increase in the base value of Weapons, Shields and Armor (or 10% for the top 50 ranks).
The Trader oversees the Scrap Yard, where a player can swap one resource on a planet for another, based on a set exchange rate of 3:2:1 for metal, crystal and deuterium. (Example: swap 1000 units of deuterium for 2000 units of crystal or 3000 units of metal). To access the Trader, tap Officers in the Main Menu and select the Scrap Yard tab.