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= Moon Goo and Reaction Materials Explained =
Moon Goo is one of the most important raw resource categories in EVE Online’s industrial economy. It forms the foundation of almost all advanced industry, feeding into reactions, Tech II manufacturing, and large-scale alliance production chains.

For industrialists, understanding moon materials is essential because they are not just “mining loot”—they are the '''starting point of entire high-value production ecosystems'''.
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= What Is Moon Goo? =
“Moon Goo” is the common term players use for:<blockquote>'''Raw materials mined from moons using moon mining structures'''</blockquote>These materials are extracted from asteroid-like moon deposits and refined into advanced industrial components through reactions.
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== In simple terms: ==

* Ore mining → minerals
* Gas harvesting → gases
* Moon mining → moon goo

Moon Goo is the '''bridge between mining and advanced manufacturing'''.
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= How Moon Mining Works (High-Level Overview) =
Moon materials are extracted using:

* Refineries with moon drilling services
* Moon mining drills
* Harvesting cycles that break moon chunks into mineable ore

Once extracted:

* Moon ore is mined
* Transported
* Refined or reacted into usable materials

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= Categories of Moon Goo =
Moon materials are divided into tiers based on rarity and value.
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== 1. Common Moon Materials ==
These are widely available and form the base of most reaction chains.

=== Examples: ===

* Atmospheric Gases
* Evaporite Deposits
* Hydrocarbons
* Silicates

=== Characteristics: ===

* High volume
* Low-to-medium value
* Stable supply

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== 2. Uncommon Moon Materials ==
Mid-tier materials used in more advanced reactions.

=== Examples: ===

* Tungsten
* Technetium compounds
* Cobalt
* Chromium-based materials

=== Characteristics: ===

* Moderate supply
* Higher value per unit
* Important for composite reactions

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== 3. Rare Moon Materials ==
High-value industrial components.

=== Examples: ===

* Neodymium compounds
* Dysprosium
* Promethium
* Platinum-group materials

=== Characteristics: ===

* Limited availability
* High market value
* Critical for Tech II and capital industry chains

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== 4. Exceptional / Strategic Materials ==
Top-tier moon resources.

=== Examples: ===

* High-end isotopes and advanced compounds used in specialized production chains

=== Characteristics: ===

* Extremely valuable
* Often regionally concentrated
* Highly contested in nullsec

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= What Are Reaction Materials? =
Reaction materials are the '''refined products created from Moon Goo through industrial processing'''.

They are not mined directly. Instead, they are produced via:<blockquote>'''Simple and composite reactions in refineries'''</blockquote>
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== Why They Matter ==
Reaction materials are used to build:

* Tech II components
* Ship hulls and subsystems
* Structure components
* Fuel block ingredients
* Advanced industrial goods

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= From Moon Goo to Reaction Materials (The Chain) =
The industrial progression looks like this:

== Step 1 – Moon Mining ==

* Raw moon ore is extracted

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== Step 2 – Refining / Processing ==

* Ore is broken down into usable raw materials

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== Step 3 – Simple Reactions ==

* Raw moon materials → basic reaction outputs

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== Step 4 – Composite Reactions ==

* Multiple reaction materials → advanced compounds

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== Step 5 – Manufacturing ==

* Final goods like ships, modules, and structures

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= Types of Reaction Materials =
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== 1. Basic Reaction Outputs ==
These come from simple reactions.

=== Examples: ===

* Carbon Polymers
* Silicon Diborite
* Ceramic Powder
* Hydrocarbon compounds

=== Use: ===

* Foundation materials for advanced reactions

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== 2. Advanced Reaction Materials ==
Created through composite reactions.

=== Examples: ===

* Polymeric structures
* Advanced alloys
* Composite fibers
* Structural reinforcement materials

=== Use: ===

* Tech II production
* Capital components
* Structure building

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== 3. Specialized Industrial Materials ==
High-tier outputs used in niche production chains.

=== Examples: ===

* Booster-related compounds
* Strategic construction materials
* Rare component precursors

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= Why Moon Goo Is So Important =
Moon Goo drives much of EVE’s economy because:
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== 1. It feeds Tech II production ==
Almost every Tech II item depends on moon-derived materials.
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== 2. It controls industrial scarcity ==
Rare moons create economic pressure and market value spikes.
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== 3. It supports alliance economies ==
Nullsec alliances rely heavily on moon mining income.
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== 4. It stabilises industrial pricing ==
Moon materials often set baseline costs for advanced industry.
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= Market Behaviour of Moon Materials =
Moon materials behave differently from normal commodities:
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== High Stability Materials ==

* Common moon goo
* Large supply, steady demand
* Lower price volatility

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== High Volatility Materials ==

* Rare moon materials
* Alliance-controlled supply
* Sudden price spikes due to conflict or shortages

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== Strategic Materials ==

* Used in key production chains
* Price strongly influenced by nullsec control

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= How Industrialists Use Moon Goo =
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== 1. Direct Sale (Mining Output) ==

* Sell raw moon ore or refined materials
* Fast ISK, lower margins

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== 2. Reaction Chains ==

* Convert moon goo into reaction materials
* Higher ISK efficiency

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== 3. Vertical Integration ==

* Mine moon materials
* React them
* Manufacture final goods

This is the most profitable industrial approach.
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= Common Beginner Mistakes =
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== 1. Selling raw moon materials too early ==
You lose value by skipping reactions.
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== 2. Ignoring reaction chains ==
Moon goo is far more valuable when processed.
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== 3. Not understanding material tiers ==
Not all moon materials are equal in value or demand.
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== 4. Overproducing low-demand outputs ==
Some reaction materials have weak markets.
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== 5. Underestimating logistics ==
Moon goo chains often require multi-step transport systems.
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= Moon Goo in the Industrial Economy =
Moon materials sit at the start of a large chain:

Moon Mining

↓

Refining

↓

Reactions

↓

Advanced Materials

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Tech II / Capital Production

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Market / Alliance Use

They are one of the '''core foundations of the entire industrial ecosystem'''.
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= Final Summary =
Moon Goo refers to the raw materials extracted from moons in EVE Online, forming the base layer of many advanced industrial production chains. These materials are processed through reactions into intermediate and advanced reaction products, which are then used in Tech II manufacturing, capital construction, and structure development.

Understanding moon materials is essential for any serious industrialist because they determine the cost and availability of almost all advanced goods in the game. While raw moon goo can be sold directly, its true value is realised through reaction chains that transform it into high-demand industrial components.

In EVE’s economy, moon goo is not just a resource—it is the foundation of advanced industry itself.