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Dust Front RTS Parts Calculator: Start at 5,000 Parts
Plan your Dust Front RTS Parts allocation around the 5,000 starting value and the developer's three economy rules.
5,000 Parts
5,000 is the value commonly recommended for a first run.
Allocation plan (illustrative split)
Drag one slider — the other two rebalance to 100%. This is a planning aid for your attention, not a published economy rate.
Production55%
Defence30%
Research15%
Split: 2,750 prod · 1,500 def · 750 research
The developer's three economy rules
- Economy is everything. If short on resources, move your base, develop a passive economy, and set production to run continuously.
- Control the frontline — too narrow a front lets the enemy bring their whole army and your resources may run out before passive income pays.
- It isn't about squads, it's about battalions. Build lots of units; whether to trade armies or fight with veterans is your call.