Expansion Missions

Expansion Missions are ongoing projects that introduce new inventory into the Mars economy. They come in four types: Construction Missions for buildings, Convoys for astronauts and equipment, Innovation Missions for discoveries, and Surplus Missions for highly sought-after items. Here’s how to get involved:

Accessing Expansion Missions

1. Navigate to the Expansion Missions Page:

   • The Expansion Missions page breaks down mission types into tabs, each containing active missions.

Exploring Construction Missions

1. Open Construction Missions:

   • Let's start by exploring Construction Missions to understand the interface.

2. Overview of Construction Missions:

   • Construction Missions involve collaborative efforts to build structures. The ISA supplies essential components and blueprints, while operatives contribute construction materials before the specified deadline.

3. Mission Overview:

   • The Overview tab shows the target resource for contributions, duration, and mission rewards. Each mission type has unique characteristics, so familiarize yourself with them to develop effective strategies.

Understanding the Mission Table

1. Active Mission Information:

   • Each active mission is listed in the mission table, with details about progress, contributions, and rewards.

   • Construction Missions have different rarities, such as Common, which has standard rewards. This guide targets a Common Rarity mission to get started.

2. Mission Progress:

   • Mission progress is displayed in stages. Checking in on these stages can qualify you for bonus rewards.

3. Contributions:

   • Contributions show what resources operatives have given to support the mission. The higher your contribution, the better your chances of receiving rewards.

4. Major Rewards:

   • Major rewards are NFTs that can be won by contributing to the mission. It’s possible to win multiple rewards. If you don’t get any NFTs, you’ll receive a 25% discount towards a future mission of the same type and tier.

Contributing to a Mission

1. Contribute Construction Materials:

   • Click the "Contribute" button to start adding construction materials to the mission.

2. Contribution Modal:

   • A modal will appear allowing you to contribute. Enter a small amount of construction materials to begin.

   • The modal calculates your contribution and the odds of winning different rewards. Adding more materials increases your chances of major rewards.

3. Confirm Contribution:

   • Confirm your contribution by clicking the “Add Construction Materials” button.

   • A success message will appear, and you will be brought back to the main Construction page.

Following Mission Progress

1. Track Progress:

   • You can track mission progress by looking at the time remaining in the stages.

2. Check-In for Bonus Rewards:

   • The check-in button becomes active once you contribute to the mission. Checking in regularly increases your chances of earning bonus rewards such as mission patches, contribution multipliers, and a percentage of your contribution credited back at the end of the mission.

   • Click the "Check In" button to increase your bonus rewards chances.

Viewing Detailed Mission Information

1. Open Detailed View:

   • Click the image on the left to pull up more detailed information about the mission.

2. Mission Details Drawer:

   • The first tab shows the different stages and the operations needed to complete them. These operations happen automatically.

3. Rewards Tab:

   • Click the "Rewards" tab to see the specific rewards available for the mission, including card types and rarities.

4. Bonuses Tab:

   • Click the "Bonuses" tab to see the breakdown of possible bonuses and their odds. Your chances of receiving a bonus depend on the number of check-ins during the mission.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively participate in Expansion Missions and contribute to the Mars economy. Whether you are aiming for buildings, equipment, discoveries, or highly sought-after items, your contributions will help you accumulate rewards and enhance your Mars settlement.