Why do most empires start with scavenging and mining : X4 Foundations

Well that went better than expected. The new start they introduced in this DLC has made skipping a lot of the early grind possible. Now I just have to figure out how I sell energy cells out of our new power station.
Included DLC
Split Vendetta
Cradle of Humanity
Tides of Avarice
Kingdoms end
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X4: Foundations is a huge space sandbox simulator that lives and breathes within your gaming system. Thousands of ships and stations trade, mine and produce, all realistically simulated. In this universe, you can grow from being the lone pilot of a fighter ship, to managing a vast empire, commanding your fleets and designing colossal space stations. Transition seamlessly from first-person action, boarding ships and visiting their bridges, to an expansive strategy and management simulation. Choose your own path at your own pace. The decisions are yours. Trade - Fight - Build - Think.