Guides & Strategy Library
Build a reliable progression plan with clear, focused guides. Every article connects to a tool on the site so you can move from theory to action in minutes.
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Corporations
0 guides
Progression strategy, unlocks, and upgrade planning.
Production
2 guides
Factory flow, machine priorities, and efficiency basics.
Data & Recipes
2 guides
Recipe unlocks, export logic, and decision fundamentals.
Exploration
3 guides
Map navigation, Rupture cycles, blueprint hunting, and resource deposits.
Automation
2 guides
Rail systems, cargo dispatchers, and automated logistics.
Beginner Guides
2 guides
First steps, core mechanics, and getting started tips.
Latest guides
StarRupture Beginner Guide: 8 Tips For Your First Base
New to StarRupture? I spent 20 hours making beginner mistakes so you don't have to. Here's exactly what to build first and which corporation to unlock.
StarRupture: How To Unlock The Map (Moon Energy Level 3)
The Map is the most important unlock in StarRupture. Here's exactly how to reach Moon Energy Level 3 and what exports you need.
StarRupture Rupture Cycle: How The 30-Minute Timer Works
The Rupture cycle killed me 6 times before I understood it. Here's exactly when to explore, when to hide, and how to use the timer to your advantage.
StarRupture Blueprint Locations: How To Find Every Blueprint
Blueprints unlock the best recipes in StarRupture. Here's where to find them, what you need to collect them, and which ones to prioritize.
StarRupture Rail System: How To Build Your First Automated Factory
Rails transform StarRupture from tedious hauling to automated production. Here's how to build rail networks, set up dispatchers, and avoid common mistakes.
StarRupture Pull System: How Logistics Actually Work
StarRupture uses pull-based logistics, not push. Understanding this changes how you design factories. Here's how pull requests work and common mistakes to avoid.
StarRupture Smelter & Fabricator Ratios: How To Balance Production
Wrong machine ratios waste hours of production. Here's how to calculate smelter-to-fabricator balance and find your bottlenecks fast.
StarRupture Ore Quality: Impure vs Pure vs Super Pure Explained
Ore quality multiplies your smelter output by up to 4x. Here's where to find each tier and when it's worth the trip.
StarRupture Export ROI: How To Calculate Best Exports
Export ROI determines your progression speed. Here's how ROI is calculated, how to read the results, and which exports actually matter.
StarRupture Data Points: How To Spend DP (And When To Save)
Data Points unlock recipes and upgrades, but spending wrong wastes hours. Here's when to spend, when to save, and which unlocks actually matter.
StarRupture Combat: How To Unlock Your First Weapon & Survive
Combat in StarRupture is deadly without preparation. Here's how to unlock the UPP-7 Pistol, manage ammo, and build base defenses.
Field Manual
The guides library is built to support the core tools. Each article explains a decision players face during early progression and then points directly to the calculator that solves it. This creates a clear path from a question to a data-driven answer.
Guides are organized by corporation strategy, production planning, and recipe data. As the game evolves, new articles can be added without changing the site structure. That makes the library a long-term SEO asset that grows with the toolset.
If you are new, start with the corporations guide and the recipe guide. They explain the foundations that make the optimizer results easier to act on. From there, use the category pages to dive deeper into the topics that match your current goal.