A strong economy is the backbone of any successful RTS strategy. Optimize your resource gathering with these tips:
- Early Harvester Rush: For both factions, building 2-3 Harvesters as quickly as possible is paramount. More income means more units and faster tech.
- Expand to New Fields: Don't rely on a single Tempest Field. As soon as it's safe, expand to new fields with additional Refineries/Harvesters.
- Power Management: Always build Power Plants/Conduits proactively. Never let your power grid go into deficit, as it halts production.
- Sell Obsolete Buildings: In the late game, if a building is no longer needed (e.g., early Barracks when you have advanced infantry), sell it to reclaim some resources.
- Resource Dumps: If you're nearing your resource cap, invest in upgrades, additional production structures, or a large army to avoid wasting income.
Constant vigilance over your resource panel is key to maintaining a healthy economy.