Your Mission
You are the commander of your civilisation's space force, tasked with leading your people’s expansion across the stars of the galaxy. As the head of your civilisation, you must defend, explore, and expand your empire.
Help Videos
This page brings together the available help videos to introduce the main game rules, the first turns of gameplay, and several advanced features.
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New Graphics – Part 2 launched on May 23, 2026
Quick Overview of the Interface
Getting Started — First Turn Guide
Getting Started — Second Turn Guide
Legacy Graphics
My First Turn — Getting Started
My Second Turn
My Third Turn
My Fifth Turn
More stars, more actions, and a practical reminder about optimal population management.
Adding Information to the Map
Add colored circles around stars and custom text displayed when hovering over them.
Automatically Managing My Star After 200 Years of Experience
Available after the 20th completed turn. Automatically calculates population transfers between orbits, industry construction, and Colony ship production.
Managing IPd After 200 Years of Experience
Available after the 20th completed turn.
Automatically Transferring Colony Ships to Fleet After 250 Years of Experience
Available after the 25th completed turn. Automatically transfers all Colony ships from accessible stars to Fleet 1.
Configuring Automatic Star Orders After 350 Years of Experience
Available after the 35th completed turn. Automatic configuration lets you focus on expanding your civilization and planning your strategy.
The Benefits of Controlling a Quadrant
Controlling a quadrant grants additional benefits, including an extra fleet, bonus experience, and the ability to tax stars within the quadrant.
Traveling Through Wormholes
Wormholes become visible after 280 years of existence. The Wormhole technology must then be researched before they can be used.
Building a Planetary Ring
A Planetary Ring is a massive structure built around the largest planet of a star. It is divided into modules designed to house population and industries.
The Galactic Market
The Galactic Market manages the buying and selling of minerals and Industrial Products (IPd) between civilizations.
Building and Managing an Ark
The Ark is the logistical, strategic, and expansion hub of an advanced civilization. It allows you to colonize faster, farther, and more efficiently.
