Your alien faction will travel the galaxy and collect the needed supplies to secure the most light by the end of the game. The following is a brief description of what each action will do for you.
1. Research: Gain new technologies to enhance your other actions
2. Mine: Gather resources from your extractors
3. Construct: Build ships and extractors
4. Trade: Exchange your resources for other types of resources
5. Refresh: Return all previously played action cards and gain light
6. Command: Move your ships and attack enemy ships