Calculate fuel and choose speed

Fleets consume hydrogen as they travel. Use depends on distance, the number and type of ships, their characteristics and the chosen speed. A large fleet may need much more fuel than a cargo ship covering the same route.

When you prepare a mission, the game calculates expected fuel for the outward and return journeys and charges it when the mission launches. Hydrogen must be available at the origin; stock at another planet is not used automatically.

Step by step

1. Prepare the mission with its final fleet and cargo.
2. Check the estimated fuel use and schedule.
3. Reduce the speed setting if you can accept a longer trip.
4. Compare the updated cost and arrival time before confirming.

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For a non-urgent delivery, saving fuel may be worthwhile. During an attack or a time-sensitive delivery, arrival time may matter more. Use the estimate shown in the mission form. Fuel use is not a fixed amount per jump.