Materials

Materials are raw materials that can be found on the surfaces of planets and moons by use of the wave scanner. The types of these materials will vary depending on the geology of the body, the type of world it is and where it is situated. As well as natural formations of these materials some can be found (and indeed, in some cases, unique to) special sources. Meteorites can be found and blasted to reveal materials. There are also more mysterious sources as well to be found. Materials will not take up space in the ship's cargo.

Synthesis

Materials will eventually be used for the Crafting system, but can also be used to Synthesize various temporary bonuses for a ship or re-filling ammunition. At the launch of Horizons, 6 syntheses will be available:

Synthesis Type	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
SRV Ammo Restock	SRV Ammunition restock	+50% Damage Boost	+100% Damage Boost
SRV Repair	SRV Hull Repair	+50% Repair Effectiveness	+100% Repair Effectiveness
SRV Refuel	SRV Refuel	+100% Fuel Efficiency	+200% Fuel Efficiency
FSD Injection	+25% Jump Range	+50% Jump Range	+100% Jump Range
Plasma Munitions	Plasma Accelerator ammo refill	+25% Damage Boost	+50% Damage Boost
Explosives Munitions	Missile and Mine ammo refill	+25% Damage Boost	+50% Damage Boost
Small Calibre Munitions	Multi-cannon ammo refill	+25% Damage Boost	+50% Damage Boost
High Velocity Munitions	Railgun ammo refill	+25% Damage Boost	+50% Damage Boost
Large Calibre Munitions	Cannon ammo refill	+25% Damage Boost	+50% Damage Boost
AFM Refill	Auto Field-Maintenance Unit ammo refill	+50% Repair Speed	+100% Repair Speed