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Many kinds of stars fill the galaxy.  The properties of a star have a strong effect on the [[List of planet types|planets]] in its sytem and subsequently the [[List of mineral types|minerals]] that can be found on those planets.
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Many kinds of stars fill the galaxy.  The properties of a star have a strong effect on the [[List of planet types|planets]] in its system and subsequently the [[List of mineral types|minerals]] that can be found on those planets.
  
 
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Some star types have special attributes.  All Supergiant stars are home to [[Melnorme]] trader ships, for example.
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'''Note:''' the color scale listed here is not scientifically accurate, see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellar_classification here] for a Wikipedia article on the subject.
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'''Note:''' the color scale listed here is not scientifically accurate, see [[Wikipedia:Stellar classification#Harvard spectral classification|here]] for a Wikipedia article on the subject.
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Many kinds of stars fill the galaxy. The properties of a star have a strong effect on the planets in its system and subsequently the minerals that can be found on those planets.

Size Classification[edit]

Larger stars will have more planets. Those planets tend to be more treacherous but have more valuable minerals. They are rated (from smallest to largest):

  • Dwarf Star
  • Giant Star
  • Supergiant Star

Some star types have special attributes.

Color Classification[edit]

The color of a star indicates how hot it is (directly dependent on how much energy it outputs). Hotter stars have a significantly higher chance of having more mineral rich worlds around them. They are rated (from coldest to hottest):

  • Red
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Blue
  • White

Note: the color scale listed here is not scientifically accurate, see here for a Wikipedia article on the subject.