How to Make Money Fast in Moon Sweepers: The 2.5x Packager Strategy
The difference between grinding loose dust for hours and purchasing the $21,500 endgame J.O.O.N.A.S. robot in under 30 minutes boils down to one critical machine: The Packager ($450). Here is the verified mathematical revenue breakdown for Moon Sweepers v1.0.4.
The 4 Regolith Value Tiers
Base: 10 Units RegolithRaw Loose Dust
Direct deposit into funnel without compression.
Packager Briquettes
Compresses 10 raw dust units into a dense brick.
Refined Moon Sand
Stone Press processed regolith granules.
Fused Moonstone
High-heat autoclave synthetic gemstones.
Optimal Early Game Purchase Order
Starter Phase: Free Toothbrush to $25 Household Broom
Do not wander far from the landing hub. Clear the immediate 15m radius around the funnel. As soon as your shared wallet reaches $25, immediately buy the Household Broom (+100% sweeping surface area).
Backpack Capacity: $30 to Reach 6kg
Walking back to base empty-handed is the single largest time sink in early game. Upgrading to 6kg carrying capacity doubles your in-field time before needing a funnel dump.
The Core Pivot: Unlock Packager ($450) Before Vehicles
Many teams mistakenly rush the $500 Push Sweeper first. Without the Packager, your cart only dumps $1/unit raw dust. Installing the Packager at the intake chute instantly boosts every cartload from $240 to $600!
Market Contracts ($120): When to Activate
Market Contracts add a permanent +6% sales bonus. Mathematically, $120 / 0.06 = $2,000 gross dust sales to break even. Activate this as soon as your team begins filling carts consistently.