Spore/Tools

To gain extra ranks in the space stage, you'll need to use the many tools that are available to you in the space stage. The following tables list evey tool that you can potentially unlock.

Socialisation
Every socialisation tool can be unlocked two ways. That is, you can earn it with Badge A or Badge B. However, you don't need both badges to earn them.

Weapons
Use your weapons to conquer other empires

Colonisation
All colonisation tools must be repurchased to use again.

Planet Atmosphere
These tools can be used to raise the T-Score of any planet.

Planet Sculpting
Even planets can be edited in Spore. A vas amount of tools are available to customise the look of any planet that you desire. The followings aren't unlocked and purchased. Instead they are scattered on various planets and picked up from there. Each tool is part of a various series of tools that allow you to theme various planets

Planet Colouring
The following tools can change the colour of the planet in three areas; sky, land and ocean. They aren't purchased but instead picked up on various planets. Theres also another tool, the planet colour reset, that restores the planet to its original colours. Like the other planet colouring tools, it is picked up on another planet.

Spaceship Abilities
These abilities won't be found in any of the sections under your tools. However, like most tools, they must be unlocked and purchased.