Season 9.5 of Star Trek Online will be introducing a new Research and Development system. Accompanying the new system are new materials collectors of STO Credits will encounter in the game.
Bigger STO Credits for fewer materials
The new materials come in three types, particles, metals and gases. Metals and gases can come in different qualities, ranging from common to rare. Particles however do not have a common quality. Players will be able to find these materials as normal. As for pricing, the amount of STO credits will be different than usual due to the reduced requirements of the new R&D system.
Making STO Credits from old materials
Players who have anomalies stored away will be able to exchange the old materials for new ones. This has the benefit of increased inventory space. Enterprising players can also sell these for STO Credits on the Exchange.