Mines

Mines extract Metal, Trace elements, and Gems from the ground within a radius of two hexes. Metal is used in virtually every unit to form a basis of structure and has a direct impact on the armor of a unit.

The side effects of using Metal in the construction of a unit are lower:

Movement Rate
Camouflage
Agility

and an increase in the number of Singularities required for a unit with jump capability.

Trace elements can be crudely used directly in the construction of a unit to increase its accuracy.

Also, Trace elements are utilized in the production of the following materials:

Chemicals
Electronics
Ceramsteel

Gems are rare elements that have many interesting properties. It has been said that in the proper hands, Gems can be used to unleash the power of the mind. Gems are also critical in the synthesis of Singularities.

Although Mines are not a critical center of production, their proximity to both Metal and Trace make them ideal locales for the construction of the following units:

1. Anti-Aircraft Gun
2. Anti-Tank Gun
3. Artillery
4. Infantry Legion
5. Heavy Infantry Legion
