Understanding Resources and Economy

A guide to Stellaris resources: Energy, Minerals, Food, Consumer Goods, Alloys, Influence, and Unity, and their economic importance.

Stellaris features a complex but rewarding economic system. Energy Credits are your universal currency, used for upkeep and trade. Minerals are for construction. Food sustains your pops. Consumer Goods keep your pops happy. Alloys are for ships and advanced structures. Influence is a strategic resource for diplomacy and expansion. Unity unlocks traditions and ascension perks. Maintaining a positive balance in all these is vital for growth.