For new information specific to each race, go to the civilization sections, Terran , Mantis and Celareon . Any new information on the vessels available to each of their fleets will be added to those sections as it becomes available. A crucial part of tactics, knowing the terrain in any field will help any would-be conquer to the path of victory. To get the resources gas and ore from a suitable planet, a Refinery, Collector, or Oxidator will be needed to be placed on the planet. To add to availibility of crew into the pool, a Marine Training Facility, Naval Academy, or the alien equivalent will be needed to be placed on the planet.
Planets also replenish there resources over time.
One other thing that planets do is block weapons fire from ships and defensive structures. To view a close up the planet click on Close Up below the Planet's description. Earth type planets provide ore, gas, crew for harvesting or collection. Swamp planets only provide crew for collection. Moon planets only provide ore for harvesting.