Gameplay Guide

Game Help

Learn how to navigate, trade, manage ships, complete contracts, and enter combat.

Getting Started

Start Your First CharacterCreate a character, review your starting resources, and complete a short trade route from Earth.Use The Game PagesOpen the correct page to review status, travel, manage characters and ships, or use local services.Ticks, Steps, And TravelTrack the 15-minute tick schedule and reserve enough steps for actions at your destination.

Navigation And Trade

Use The Star MapDistinguish charted and unknown systems, identify available services, and assess local risk.Travel Between Star SystemsLocate wormholes, chart destination systems, and plan manual or autopilot routes between systems.Use Planet ServicesFind local trade, ship, module, repair, and parking options at supported celestial bodies.Trade Goods For ProfitCompare supply and demand, calculate total route costs, and reserve credits for repairs.Running Delivery ContractsAccept an available offer, reserve any required cargo space, and complete delivery before its deadline.

Ships And Modules

Choose And Fit A ShipSelect a hull for its intended task and install modules based on their complete stat changes.Park And Repair Your ShipUse landing zones for protection and restore shield and hull before the next route.Ship CatalogCompare the standard stats, limitations, and prices of all ship classes.Module CatalogCompare standard module prices, level requirements, bonuses, and penalties.

Combat And Progression

Start And Resolve CombatVerify attack requirements, understand round costs, and prepare for damage and reputation changes.Manage Role, Reputation, And ProgressionChoose targets carefully, earn experience, and meet level requirements for new equipment and navigation.

Communication And Answers

Use Chat, Highscore, And Combat ReportsCommunicate as the active character, compare visible progress, and review combat outcomes.Resolve Common ProblemsCheck the requirements that commonly prevent attacks, services, fitting changes, parking, and character switches.