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.
Socialization[edit]
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.
Icon | Name | Description | Badge A | Badge B | Notes |
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Mind Erase | Calms down panicking citzens | Brain Surgeon 1 | Cleaner 1 | Upgradable | |
Global Mind Erase | Calms down entire planet | Brain Surgeon 3 | Cleaner 3 | Use if invading or an empire has a rare object | |
Crop Circles | Interact with creatures and tribes | Zoologist 1 | Traveller 1 | ||
Mini Happy Ray | Use to boost relationship with other empires | Economist 2 | Diplomat 2 | Upgradable | |
Medium Happy Ray | Same as above | Economist 3 | Diplomat 3 | Upgradable | |
Super Happy Ray | Same as above | Economist 4 | Diplomat 4 | Best version of the happy ray giving relationship the fastest. | |
Fireworks | Makes colonies happier | Missionista 2 | Traveler 2 | Effective on your own colonies | |
Cash Infusion | Completes trade routes | N/A | N/A | Trader Super-weapon | |
Fanatacal Frenzy | Converts all cities on a planet | N/A | N/A | Zealot Super-weapon | |
Soothing Song | Calms down other empires | N/A | N/A | Bard Super-weapon | |
Monolith | Advances tribes and civilizations to the next stage | Zoologist 2 | Traveller 2 | Monoliths must be repurchased to use again | |
Creature Tweaker | Modify a non-sentient creature | Traveller 2 | Cleaner 3 | 5 copies instantly placed in your cargo hold, must be repurchased to use again | |
Wildlife Sanctuary | Designates planet as a wildlife sanctuary | Zoologist 3 | Eco Hero 3 | Up to 30 species can live on these planets, must be repurchased to use again | |
Species Eradicate | Eradicates an entire species | Cleaner 3 | Missionista 4 | Only use on a non-sentient species, must be repurchased to use again | |
Supersizer | Turns a creature into an epic creature | Zoologist 4 | Eco Hero 4 | A food-web slot must be free, must be repurchased to use again | |
Embassy | Places an embassy on an alien planet, increasing relationship | Diplomat 5 | Traveller 5 | Must be repurchased to use again |
Weapons[edit]
Use your weapons to conquer other empires
Icon | Name | Description | Badge A | Badge B | Notes |
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Mini Laser | Gradually decreases health points of various targets, aim with cursor | N/A | N/A | Upgradable, available from start | |
Laser | Same as above | Conquerer 2 | Eco Hero 1 | Upgradable | |
Mega Laser | Same as above | Conquerer 3 | Eco Hero 2 | Best version of laser | |
Mini Proton Missile | Fires a homing missile at it's target | N/A | N/A | Pick up on crashed spaceship, only use on other spaceships, upgradable | |
Proton Missile | Same as above | Conquerer 2 | Body Guard 1 | Upgradable | |
Mega Proton Missile | Same as above | Conquerer 3 | Body Guard 2 | Best version of proton missile | |
Mini Auto Blaster | Fires on enemy ships and turrets | Conquerer 1 | Colonist 1 | Automatic, fires in galactic view, upgradable, can be toggled on or off | |
Auto Blaster | Same as above | Conquerer 2 | Colonist 2 | Upgradable | |
Mega Auto Blaster | Same as above | Conquerer 3 | Colonist 3 | Best version of the auto blaster | |
Mini Pulse | Fires a burst in a straight line, aim with cursor | Conquerer 1 | Colonist 1 | Useful on turrets, upgradable | |
Pulse | Same as above | Conquerer 2 | Colonist 2 | Upgradable | |
Mega Pulse | Same as above | Conquerer 3 | Colonist 3 | Best version of pulse | |
Mini Bomb | Fires bombs at targets directly below your ship | Warmongerer 1 | Colonist 2 | Useful when attacking cities, upgradable | |
Justa Bomb | Same as above | Warmongerer 2 | Colonist 3 | Upgradable | |
Mega Bomb | Same as above | Warmongerer 3 | Colonist 4 | Best version of bomb | |
Rally Call | Increases damage done by allied spaceships | Warmongerer 3 | Diplomat 3 | Doubles yours and your allies' damage output. The damage boost still works if you're alone | |
Shield | Makes your ship invulnerable | Warmongerer 4 | Colonist 3 | Must recharge before using again | |
Cloaking Device | Makes your ship invisible | Missionista 5 | Trader 5 | Only use on planet | |
Summon Mini-U | A mini-clone of you appears | N/A | N/A | Knight Super-weapon, functions as another ally | |
Gravitation Wave | Destroys all structures, vehicles and sentient creatures on a planet | N/A | N/A | Scientist Super Weapon, doesn't damage eco-system | |
Raider Rally | Calls pirates to attack the planet | N/A | N/A | Warrior Super-weapon | |
Static Cling | Immobilizes ships and turrets | N/A | N/A | Diplomat Super-weapon | |
Energy Pack | Recharge spaceship's energy | Missionista 1 | Trader 1 | Must be repurchased | |
Repair Pack | Recharge spaceship's health | Missionista 2 | Trader 2 | Must be repurchased | |
AOE Repair | Repairs ally spaceships and buildings | Diplomat 3 | Body Guard 3 | Muse be repurchased | |
Anti-Matter Bomb | Destroys enemy city | Conquerer 3 | Colonist 3 | Must be repurchased | |
Energy Mega Pack | Recharges all of your spaceship's energy | Missionista 3 | Trader 3 | Must be repurchased | |
Anti-Matter Missile | Destroys target ship and ships in close proximity | Conquerer 4 | Colonist 4 | Must be repurchased | |
Health Mega Pack | Recharges all of your spaceship's health | Missionista 4 | Trader 4 | Must be repurchased | |
Planet Buster | Destroys an enitre planet | Conquerer 5 | Colonist 5 | Beware of the repurcusions, must be repurchased |
Main Tools[edit]
Icon | Name | Description | Badge A | Badge B | Notes |
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Radar | Signals when rares or planetary tools are on planet | N/A | N/A | Available from start, can be toggled on or off | |
Scan | Scan target, aim with cursor, can scan creatures, plants, vehicles and buildings | N/A | N/A | Available from start, adds target to Sporepedia | |
Hologram Scout | Sends hologram to planet | Missionista 5 | Trader 5 | Controls similar to creature stage | |
Return Ticket | Takes you home from anywhere in the galaxy | N/A | N/A | Shaman Super-weapon | |
Safari Vacuum | Abducts two of very creature and plant | N/A | N/A | Ecologist Super-weapon | |
Planet Scan | Scan entire planet's ecosystem | Zoologist 5 | Eco Hero 5 | Must be repurchased |
Colonisation[edit]
All colonisation tools must be repurchased to use again.
Icon | Name | Description | Badge A | Badge B | Notes |
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Colony Incredi-Pak | Places colony on planet | N/A | N/A | Available from start | |
Bio Protector | Slows down rate of biological disasters | Zoologist 2 | Eco Hero 3 | ||
Loyalty Booster | Keeps citzens at maximum loyalty | Warmonger 2 | Body Guard 3 | ||
Spice Storage | Increases amount of spice storable on planet | Trader 2 | Colonist 3 | ||
Happiness Booster | Keeps citzens happy | Golden Touch 3 | Merchant 3 | Unnecessary if you have the loyalty booster | |
Bio Stablizer | Reduces the liklihood of biological disasters | Zoologist 3 | Eco Hero 4 | ||
Uber Turret | Defends colonies from attack | Warmonger 3 | Colonist 4 | Practically invincible, destroys ships incredibly fast |
Planet Atmosphere[edit]
These tools can be used to raise the T-Score of any planet.
Icon | Name | Description | Badge A | Badge B | Notes |
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Cloud Accumulator | Raises atmosphere level | Terra-Wrangler 2 | Empire 2 | ||
Cloud Vacuum | Lowers atmosphere level | Terra-Wrangler 2 | Empire 2 | ||
Refridgeration Ray | Lowers temperature | Terra-Wrangler 3 | Empire 3 | ||
Heat Ray | Raises temperature | Terra-Wrangler 3 | Empire 3 | ||
Hot Cloud Vacuum | Raises temperature, lowers atmosphere level | Terra-Wrangler 4 | Empire 4 | ||
Cold Cloud Vacuum | Lowers temperature, lowers atmosphere level | Terra-Wrangler 4 | Empire 4 | ||
Hot Cloud Seeder | Raises temperature, raises atmosphere level | Terra-Wrangler 5 | Empire 5 | ||
Air Conditioning | Lowers temperature, raises atmosphere level | Terra-Wrangler 5 | Empire 5 | ||
Atmosphere Generator | Raises atmosphere level | Missionista 1 | Empire 1 | Given on first terraforming mission, must be repurchased | |
Drought Generator | Lowers atmosphere level | Missionista 1 | Empire 1 | Must be repurchased | |
Ice Storm | Lowers temperature | Missionista 2 | Empire 2 | Must be repurchased | |
Meteor Shower | Raises temperature | Missionista 2 | Empire 2 | Must be repurchased | |
Asteroid Call Button | Raises temperature, lowers atmosphere level | Missionista 3 | Empire 3 | Must be repurchased | |
Atmosphere Freezer | Lowers temperature, lowers atmosphere level | Missionista 3 | Empire 3 | Must be repurchased | |
Ice Comet | Lowers temperature, raises atmosphere level | Missionista 4 | Empire 4 | Must be repurchased | |
Volcano | Raises temperature, raises atmosphere level | Missionista 4 | Empire 4 | Must be repurchased | |
Staff of Life | Raises score to T-3 immediately | N/A | N/A | Only 42 charges, must reach the center of the galaxy first |
Planet Sculpting[edit]
Even planets can be edited in Spore. A vas amount of tools are available to customise the look of any planet that you desire.
Icon | Name | Description | Badge A | Badge B | Notes |
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Raise Terrain (small) | Raises surface of planet | Terra-Wrangler 1 | Explorer 1 | ||
Lower Terrain (small) | Lowers surface of planet | Terra-Wrangler 1 | Explorer 1 | ||
Level Terrain (small) | Levels surface of planet | Terra-Wrangler 1 | Explorer 1 | ||
Raise Terrain (medium) | Raises surface of planet | Terra-Wrangler 2 | Explorer 2 | ||
Lower Terrain (medium) | Lowers surface of planet | Terra-Wrangler 2 | Explorer 2 | ||
Level Terrain (medium) | Levels surface of planet | Terra-Wrangler 2 | Explorer 2 | ||
Raise Terrain (large) | Raises surface of planet | Terra-Wrangler 3 | Explorer 3 | ||
Lower Terrain (large) | Lowers surface of planet | Terra-Wrangler 3 | Explorer 3 | ||
Level Terrain (large) | Levels surface of planet | Terra-Wrangler 3 | Explorer 3 | ||
Terra Hills | Creates hills | Planet Artiste 1 | Explorer 3 | ||
Terra Craters | Creates craters | Planet Artiste 1 | Explorer 3 | ||
Terra River | Creates rivers | Planet Artiste 2 | Explorer 3 | Click and drag to set direction and origin of river | |
Terra Canyon | Creates canyons | Planet Artiste 2 | Explorer 4 | Click and drag to set directiono and origin of canyon | |
Terra Plateaus | Creates plateaus | Planet Artiste 3 | Explorer 4 | ||
Terra Mesas | Creates mesas | Planet Artiste 3 | Explorer 4 | ||
Terra Lava Flows | Creates lava flows | Planet Artist 4 | Explorer 5 | ||
Terra Seas | Creates seas | Planet Artist 5 | Explorer 5 |
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
Type | Hills | Craters | Rivers | Canyons | Plateaus | Mesas | Mountains | Lava Flows | Seas |
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Chocolate | Chocolate Hills | Chocolate Swirl Pond | Chocolate Swirl River | Swirly Valley | Chocolate Truffle | Chocolate Squares | Chocolate Swirl Spirals | Chocolate Strand | Chocolate Swirl Seas |
Crystal | Crystal Hills | Crystal Holes | Cystal River | Crystal Canyon | Crystal Plateau | Crystal Mesas | Crystal Mountains | Crystal Chasm | Crystal Seas |
Cute | Cute Hills | Cute Stamps | Cute Rivers | Cute Canyons | Cute Plateaus | Cute Mesas | Cute Mountains | Cute Walls | Cute Seas |
Gear | Gear Walls | Gear Craters | Gear Rivers | Gear Canyons | Gear Plateaus | Gear Mesas | Gear Mountains | Gear Fissure | Gear Seas |
Tentacle | Tentacle Hills | Tentacle Mouth Hole | Tentacle River | Tentacle Canyon | Tentacle Pleateau | Tentacle Suckers | Tentacle Mountains | Tentacle Arms | Tentacle Seas |
Planet Colouring[edit]
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.
Area | Blue | Cyan | Green | Orange | Pink | Purple | Red | Lemon |
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Sky | Sky Blueinator | Sky Cyaninator | Sky Greeninator | Sky Orangizer | Sky Pinkanator | Grape Flavoured Sky | Skies of Red | Sky Lemonizer |
Land | Blue Terracolouring | Cyan Terracolouring | Green Terracolouring | Orange Terracolouring | Pink Terracolouring | Purple Terraclouring | Red Terracolouring | Yellow Terracolouring |
Sea | Deep Blue Sea | Cyan Sea | Sea of Green | Orange Flavour Crystals | Sweetheart Sea | Grape Juice Ocean | Crimson Sea | Lemonade Sea |
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[edit]
These abilities won't be found in any of the sections under your tools. However, like most tools, they must be unlocked and purchased.
Icon | Name | Description | Badge A | Badge B | Notes |
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SETI | Detects other empires | N/A | N/A | Automatically loaded on | |
Abduction Beam | Abducts plants, creatures and rare objects | N/A | N/A | Found in the cargo section | |
Drop Cargo | Drops selected cargo onto planet | N/A | N/A | Lower down gently to avoid killing any creatures | |
Basic Cargo Hold | Increases slots in cargo hold | Collector 1 | Mercahnt 2 | ||
Medium Cargo Hold | Same as above | Collector 2 | Merchant 3 | ||
Large Cargo Hold | Same as above | Collector 3 | Merchant 4 | ||
Interplanetary Drive | Lets you leave the planets orbit | N/A | N/A | Given to you at start of space stage | |
Interstellar Drive | Lets you leave your solar system | N/A | N/A | Abduct from crashed spaceship | |
Interstellar Drive 2 | Increases spaceship travel range | Frequent Flyer 2 | Gopher 1 | ||
Interstellar Drive 3 | Same as above | Frequent Flyer 3 | Gopher 2 | ||
Interstellar Drive 4 | Same as above | Frequent Flyer 4 | Gopher 3 | ||
Interstellar Drive 5 | Same as above | Frequent Flyer 5 | Gopher 4 | ||
Wormhole Key | Allows you to fly through a black hole safely | Frequent Flyer 3 | Gopher 3 | Fly to a different part of the galaxy. | |
Basic Energy Storage | Increases spaceships energy | Missionista 1 | Colonist 1 | ||
Small Energy Storage | Same as above | Missionista 2 | Colonist 2 | ||
Medium Energy Storage | Same as above | Missionista 3 | Colonist 3 | ||
Large Energy Storage | Same as above | Missionista 4 | Colonist 4 | ||
Extreme Energy Storage | Same as above | Missionista 5 | Colonist 5 | ||
Basic Health | Increases spaceships health | N/A | N/A | ||
Small Health | Same as above | Conquerer 1 | Colonist 1 | ||
Medium Health | Same as above | Conquerer 2 | Colonist 2 | ||
Large Health | Same as above | Conquerer 3 | Colonist 3 | ||
Extreme Health | Same as above | Conquerer 4 | Colonist 4 |