Editing Colony (section)

== Colony Uses ==

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! style="width:25%;" | Use Category
! style="width:75%;" | Functions
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| '''Population and Growth'''
| Supports civilian population; provides workers for installations; generates wealth and trade goods.
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| '''Industry and Construction'''
| Builds installations with construction factories; produces fuel, ordnance, fighters, and components; hosts shipyards for naval and commercial construction.
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| '''Mining and Resource Extraction'''
| Operates conventional mines; operates automated mines; exports minerals via mass drivers.
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| '''Research and Science'''
| Hosts research labs; supports scientists and research output.
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| '''Terraforming and Environment'''
| Reduces colony cost; expands long‑term population capacity; improves mining efficiency on marginal worlds.
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| '''Logistics and Infrastructure'''
| Acts as a refueling point; stores minerals, fuel, and ordnance; serves as a hub for civilian shipping lines.
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| '''Military and Strategic Activity'''
| Hosts ground forces; supports naval operations; provides sensor coverage; functions as a forward base or staging point.
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