> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play.md).

# How to Play

- [Game Objective](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/game-objective.md)
- [Select a Specialty](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/select-a-specialty.md)
- [Technician](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/select-a-specialty/technician.md): Produce the power behind daily life on Mars.
- [Operator](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/select-a-specialty/operator.md)
- [Builder](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/select-a-specialty/builder.md)
- [Refueler](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/select-a-specialty/refueler.md)
- [Researcher](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/select-a-specialty/researcher.md)
- [Manager](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/select-a-specialty/manager.md)
- [All-Rounder](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/select-a-specialty/all-rounder.md)
- [Build your Collection](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/build-your-collection.md)
- [Buying Base Cards](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/build-your-collection/buying-base-cards.md)
- [Selling Base Cards](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/build-your-collection/selling-base-cards.md)
- [Crafting & Salvaging](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/crafting-and-salvaging.md)
- [Crafting Better Cards](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/crafting-and-salvaging/crafting-better-cards.md)
- [Salvaging for Parts](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/crafting-and-salvaging/salvaging-for-parts.md)
- [Maximize Resource Production](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/maximize-resource-production.md)
- [Storage & Decay](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/storage-and-decay.md)
- [Guard against Hazards](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/guard-against-hazards.md)
- [Expansion Missions](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/expansion-missions.md)
- [Skills, Innovations & Achievements](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/skills-innovations-and-achievements.md)
- [Settings & Notifications](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/settings-and-notifications.md)
- [Community Tools](https://docs.thriveonmars.com/how-to-play/community-tools.md)