Although many people state that the developers are just trying to lure players into spending money, the money is almost always put to good use. KIXEYE uses the money to pay its employees in order for this game to maintain its pristine quality, and also to add in more features that keep players actively engaged, such as the workshop, rebalancing changes, and the black market. Without players spending money, we would have a much less developed game with less quality, integrity, and features. So you people stop complaining about pay to win and look at the situation in a broader way. You dont even have to pay money to enjoy the game; just hop in every few days, chat with your alliance, and smash a few fleets.