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· The optimal location for Power Cells this week is F5, and they can also be secured in F7 and F9 to the east.
· Ithtite is found in G5 and F9, with the Ithtite Crystal node in G5 being particularly important for base building.
· Aluminum can be found in I6 and C5, Iron in E2, and Copper in B2 and B3.

Resource	Location
Power Cell	F5 (Center) F7, F9 (East)
Ithtite	G5, F9
Aluminum	I6, C5
Iron	E2
Copper	B2, B3

· Considering PvP players, the central-eastern area starting from D4 is a hotspot for medium spice fields.
· PvE players can utilize fields evenly distributed across the map.
· It's advisable to avoid the small gap between D5 and D6.
· The edges of D6 and areas further east are advantageous for finding resources nearby.

· Ithtite Crystal Caves can be found in H2 and H5, and are related to the Ithtite Crystal node in the G5 area.
· Spice Infused Plastinium can be obtained from two small caves, suitable for large guilds or parties.
· Four large shipwrecks are also good spots to get Spice Infused Plastinium.
· Good early-game blueprints can also be found in these areas.

· The best locations to acquire the Young Sparky Mark VI and the Adaptive Holtzman Shield are the four Imperial Testing Stations.
· These stations are located in D1, D6, D5, F4, E4, E5, F5, and F7, favoring a defensive playstyle.
· The chance of obtaining these advanced defensive gears is higher in a PvP environment than in PvE.
· Additionally, you can find the blueprint for the Ornithopter Wing.

Item	Acquisition Location
Young Mark VI	Imperial Testing Station
Adaptive Holtzman Shield	Imperial Testing Station
Ornithopter Wing Blueprint	Imperial Testing Station

· This week, a total of six large spice fields will spawn: two in the east, two in the center, and two in the west.
· Stravan is primarily found in the eastern regions, while Titanium is concentrated in the western areas.
· The central node area supplies about 70-80% of both Stravanium and Titanium.
· The largest Stravanium node is located at H8, and the largest Titanium node is at the corner of I1 and H1.
· There is also a significant node at G3.

· The best hotspots this week are the G5, G4, and H4 areas.
· These areas are close to the Ithtite Crystal Caves (G5) and are centrally located, reducing travel time.
· This minimizes Power Cell consumption and reduces the strain on Ornithopter Wings for transport.
· Additionally, large loot caves and a second cave are nearby, with excellent access to Testing Stations.
· These four areas offer nearly identical resource gathering distances, making them efficient.

· If you want to avoid the congestion of the hotspots, the H2 area is a good alternative. It features loot caves along with abundant Titanium.
· The quietest areas are H9, G8, and G9, which have Stravanium and some Titanium, and also offer access to two spice fields.

· The six Imperial Testing Stations in the A-Row area provide 180 Intel Points weekly and are always fixed in the same locations.
· These stations are in PvE mode, so you can use them safely without worrying about item theft.
· More information on fast travel routes and challenges can be found in a separate video.