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❤ Modular Space Stations

Players build and interconnect modular "space stations" to construct their factories, rather than a single stationary structure. Each station can house various production facilities like assemblers and refineries. Crucially, players can freely relocate these stations across the game world, allowing them to dynamically adapt their factory layout.

❤ Stability and Cooling Challenges

Managing a station's structural integrity and heat levels is critical. Stations have limited stability - growing them too large causes instability and dysfunction. Players must carefully balance station size, use reinforcing "struts", and implement cooling systems to maintain structural integrity. This adds an extra planning challenge beyond simple factory building.

❤ Logistics Between Stations

With stations mobile, players must design logistics networks to transport resources and products between them. Conveyor-like "inserters" move items, while custom cargo ships ferry goods across the void. Optimizing these transportation links is key to a smoothly-running factory.

❤ Combat-Focused Fleet Management

An alien threat means players must also construct and command a fleet of combat spacecraft. Ships can be outfitted with weapons, shields and other systems, then engaged in "bullet-hell" style battles to defend the factory. Managing this military force adds a strategic layer beyond just industrial production.

❤ Progression Through Research

As the game progresses, the tech tree allows unlocking more advanced production buildings, ship designs and other capabilities. This sense of progression encourages players to continually expand and optimize their operations.

❤ Robust Modding Support

The game includes extensive modding tools, allowing players to customize many aspects. This has significant potential to extend the gameplay for dedicated fans.