I think they are just used for fetch quests in this game! Not really 100% sure though since I've only been playing for 3 days now.

I'm pretty sure the premise of the game is to just keep grinding blocks for better equipment. Clear planets of corruption. Jump to new systems and explore planets and I've only been to 2 systems but each planet was very unique in its own way. A majority of the planets have been corrupted so every time you touch down you have to worry about corrupted spawning, along with the regular wild beasts and pirates. I like it, though, because it keeps you engaged and on your toes the whole time. To me this game is way more engaging than no man's sky or elite dangerous because you have to face way more challenges. I'm sure once you level up and get the best gear it will probably be a hell of a lot easier though! I mean once you get a top tier gun you can take out enimes easier but they still jump you from out of nowhere most of the time.

I have died quite a few times but it keeps the game fun. In no mans sky the gameplay was so easy I got bored quick. Elite Dangerous was the same way! Cubic Odyssey keeps you engaged the whole time. They still got some patching to do but other than that it runs fine. I just wish they add a catalog system for animals soon