Planets may also be guarded by alien races, house intergalactic swap meets, or act as bases for mercenaries waiting to be hired by the player.

• 雇佣兵可以仅仅用来护送科学船对一些奇特的新天体进行探索、与陌生文明会面，也可以作为一直毁灭舰队的一部分，用于海盗或军事主题的任务。