Expeditions

Expeditions

Expeditions are a depth-based exploration system built around risk management, decision-making, and progressive rewards.

Unlike passive missions, expeditions require players to:

• Launch a fleet with at least 1 Probe
• Resolve a random event at each depth
• Choose whether to Extract or Continue
• Manage increasing risk per depth

Core Expedition Flow

1. Select Expedition Node on Galaxy Map
2. Launch Fleet (minimum 1 Probe required)
3. Arrive at Depth 1
4. Resolve event
5. Choose:
   1. Extract (secure accumulated loot)
   2. Continue (advance to next depth)

Maximum Depth

Expeditions may have 1 to 3 depth, and after Realm 2 if a player has Celestial Orrery monument deployed in their capital planet they will be able to send up to 4 depth.

Base Loot Formula

baseLoot = nodeType.baseReward
depthMultiplier = [1.0, 1.5, 2.5]   // D1, D2, D3
eventBonus = 1.0 – 2.0
explorerBonus = 1.15 (Explorer archetype)

finalLoot = baseLoot × depthMultiplier × eventBonus × explorerBonus

Loot is further modified by:

• Node State (Charged or Dormant)
• Rally multipliers (Realm 2+)
• Fleet cargo capacity
• Faction modifiers (Realm 3+)

See subpages:

Expeditions/Depth System

Expeditions/Nebula Zones

Expeditions/Rewards

Expeditions/Fleet Mechanics

Expeditions/Faction Expeditions