What to know
- Data Points are earned mainly by analyzing resources at the Analyzing Station or by launching materials via the Orbital Cargo Launcher.
- They are used at the Corporate Terminal to level up factions and at the Recipe Station to unlock new building functions and recipes.
- The best items to analyze are high‑value materials like Ignidium, drone parts, electronic parts, and vermin parts.
- Completing corporate material commissions is the most efficient late‑game method, turning your factory output into a steady stream of Data Points.
In StarRupture, Data Points are the backbone of progression, powering everything from new recipes to faction upgrades. Whether you’re analyzing rare materials early on or launching mass-produced goods later, understanding how to earn and spend Data Points efficiently can dramatically speed up your growth. This guide breaks down the best ways to generate Data Points at every stage of the game and how to use them to push your base and research forward.
How to earn Data Points by analyzing items
The Analyzing Station is the core way to convert physical items into Data Points, especially in early and mid‑game.
Step 1: Build and use the Analyzing Station
Construct the Analyzing Station at your base (it unlocks early during the tutorial), then interact with it to open the analysis menu. Any items that can be analyzed will be clearly highlighted, making it easy to know what to use right away.
Step 2: Gather high‑value items
Prioritize items that give strong DP returns per unit, such as Ignidium, meteorite fragments, vermin parts, and drone or electronic salvage. Gather these naturally while exploring, fighting enemies, or scavenging ruins to maintain a steady supply for analysis.
Step 3: Analyze items for Data Points
Open the Analyzing Station, choose the items you want to convert, and confirm the analysis. The selected items are consumed and turned into Data Points, with the exact DP gained depending on the item’s type, rarity, and overall value.
How to earn Data Points by launching materials
Once your base is running, the most scalable way to farm Data Points is by fulfilling corporate material commissions.
Step 1: Check current corporate requests
- Go to a Corporate Terminal in your base and interact with it.
- Look at the current material commissions: each corporation lists which items they want and how many Data Points you earn per launch.
Interact with the Orbital Cargo Launcher. Image credit: Creepy Jar / Via: YouTube - The Ginger Empire
Step 2: Produce, load, and launch materials
Produce the requested items in bulk using miners, smelters, and assemblers, or gather them manually in the early game. Then load the required amount into the Orbital Cargo Launcher and launch it, once the delivery completes, the Data Points are added to your total almost instantly.
Produce, load, and launch materials. Image credit: Creepy Jar / Via: YouTube - The Ginger Empire
Top Items for Data Points
- Ignitium — one of the highest-value DP sources (especially after Rupture events)
- Old tech / wreckage pieces — high DP return from abandoned bases, drones, or ruins
- Computer parts / logic boards — valuable tech components worth strong DP
- Rare plants / flora — better than common plants, good renewable DP source
- Vermin parts / biological samples — lower than tech but steady DP from combat drops
- Common organic materials — lowest DP but easy to farm repeatedly
Where to spend the Data Points
Data Points earned at the Analyzing Station are used at the Recipe Station (or similar research terminal) to unlock:
- New crafting recipes (weapons, armor, tools).
- New buildings and stations (fabricators, smelters, etc.).
- Upgrades and special items.
Avoid spending them on corporations early; those can be leveled via the Orbital Elevator instead, saving your hard‑earned points for recipes.
Why Data Points Matter for Progression
Data Points drive almost every form of advancement in StarRupture. By analyzing high-value items and efficiently completing corporate launches, you steadily increase faction ranks and unlock stronger recipes, upgrades, and systems. As your DP income grows, your base evolves from a survival outpost into a fully optimized, high-tech stronghold built for expansion and late-game dominance.
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