Frequently Asked Questions

This page answers common questions about progression, economy, fleets, combat, and core systems.

Getting Started

What is a Realm?

A Realm represents a stage of progression in the universe.

There are 4 Realms in total.
You ascend by reaching the required Realm Score (visible in your profile).
Upon ascension:
- Colonies move to a new galaxy.
- Ships and resources transfer with you.
- New mechanics unlock.

Realm	Unlock Highlights
Realm 1	Foundation systems
Realm 2	Moons unlocked
Realm 3	Warp Gates unlocked
Realm 4	Prestige systems

Realms ensure steady progression without overwhelming new players.

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What should I focus on in my first days?

Priorities:

Upgrade Steel and Quartz Mines
Maintain positive Energy via Solar Plants
Upgrade your Homeworld
Complete Daily Quests

Early economic growth is more important than rushing fleets.

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What makes my Homeworld special?

Your Homeworld:

Has higher base production
Has extra building slots
Cannot be destroyed

It is the core of your empire and provides the best long-term return on investment.

Resources & Energy

Why is my mine production low?

If your energy is negative:

Mine output is reduced
Production efficiency drops

Solution: Upgrade Solar Plants or other power sources before upgrading mines further.

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When does Gas become important?

Gas is required for:

Fleet fuel
Advanced research
Expeditions

It becomes critical once you begin regular fleet movement.

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What are Experience Points used for?

Experience Points are used for:

Trade Center offers
Battle simulations
Imperial access features

They are valuable and should be spent carefully.

Fleets & Expeditions

What are Expeditions?

Expeditions send fleets into deep space to discover:

Resources
Ships
Fragments
Special events

Larger fleets increase potential rewards but also increase risk.

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How do I start an expedition?

Expeditions require two steps:

Scout a Nebula Center
Once scanned, available Nebula Zones appear in Galaxy View
Choose a zone and send an exploration fleet

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Which ships should I send on an expedition?

Recommended fleet composition:

Probes
Cargo Ships
Fighter-class ships
(Realm 3+) Exploration Ship

Probe Discovery Chance

Discovery Chance (%) = MIN(LOG2(probeCount), 10)

More probes increase event discovery chance.

Exploration Ship Bonus

Explorer Bonus (%) = MIN(LOG2(explorerCount + 1) × 10, 100)

Exploration Ships increase resource and ship discovery rates.

Ship Type Influence

Ship types affect what ships can be discovered.

Example:

Sending Kamikaze may discover Kamikaze or Fighter.
Sending Battleship may unlock Kamikaze, Fighter, Battleship, Destroyer, or Frigate.

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What does Nebula Zone difficulty mean?

Higher difficulty zones:

Offer greater rewards
Increase chance of ship loss
Increase stun probability

Difficulty	Risk Level	Reward Potential
Easy	Very Low	Low
Medium	Moderate	Balanced
Extreme	High	Very High

Higher risk equals higher potential gain.

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Can I recall fleets?

Yes.

Fleets can be recalled before arrival.
They return faster.
Fuel is not refunded.

Recalling in time can prevent fleet loss.

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Why is my fleet slow?

Fleet speed is determined by:

Slowest ship in the fleet
Combustion technologies

Lower speed:

Uses less fuel
Takes longer

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What is debris?

When ships are destroyed in battle, debris fields form.

Base debris generation:

Battle Type	Base Debris Rate R1 & R2	Realm 3	Realm 4
PvP	30%	22.5%	15%
Pirate Battles	40%	37.5%	35%

Salvage Operations Research

PvP: +0.5% per level
Pirate: +0.25% per level

Example (Realm 3, Salvage Level 20):

Pirate:
20% + (20 × 0.25%) - 2.5% = 22.5%

PvP:
40% + (20 × 0.5%) - 2.5% = 47.5%

Research

Why is research taking so long?

Research speed depends on:

Research Lab levels
Colonial Administration research (Realm 2+)

Each Colonial Administration level links another Research Lab into the research network.

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What research should I prioritize early?

Recommended early research:

Energy Technology
Drive Technologies
Computer Technology
Basic combat technologies

Alliances

Why should I join an Alliance?

Alliances provide:

Protection
Shared knowledge
Coordinated attacks
Trading opportunities
Social gameplay

Active alliances are a major advantage.

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What happens during Alliance wars?

Alliance wars involve:

Coordinated attacks
Diplomacy
Strategy
Political shifts

Success depends on teamwork, not only fleet size.

Combat & Protection

How does PvP work?

PvP occurs when attacking another player’s planet or fleet.

Key elements:

Espionage before attack
Timing
Fleet composition
Tactical coordination

Planning matters more than raw numbers.

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Can I lose everything if attacked?

No.

A portion of resources is always protected.
Defenses may partially rebuild.
Fleet Hangar can protect ships.

However:

Protected ships are stunned temporarily.

Fleet Hangar Stun Formula

Stun Duration =
MIN(3600 + (1800 × FLOOR(Total Lost Ship Value / 10000)), 86400)

Range: 1 hour to 24 hours.

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How do I defend my planet?

Recommended approach:

Mixed defensive structures
Protected fleets when offline
Balance economy and military growth

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What do Probes do?

Probes are used for scouting Pirates or Players.

Scouting:

Reveals fleet
Reveals defenses
Reveals protection status

Detection depends on:

Enemy Sensor Technology
Number of probes sent

Scout Capability Formula

Scout Power =
Player Sensor Tech
- Enemy Sensor Tech
+ sqrt(Number of Probes)

Higher scout power reveals more detailed reports.

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What does Rapid Fire mean?

Rapid Fire allows an attacking ship to strike multiple targets in the same combat round.

Example:

If 1 Fighter (700 attack) fights 10 Probes (200 HP + 15 Shield):

Without Rapid Fire:

Fighter destroys only one target per attack cycle.
Battle may last multiple rounds.

With 5× Rapid Fire:

Fighter may apply its 700 attack multiple times in one round.
Multiple probes can be destroyed instantly.

Rapid Fire increases efficiency against specific ship types.