Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)
by Massive Damage, Inc.
The Developer Says...
A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling. Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award Winning indie strategy RPG, Halcyon 6.
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❤ Rebuilding the Starbase
Players take on the role of a Starbase Commander tasked with reclaiming and rebuilding the derelict Halcyon 6 station. By constructing various rooms and facilities, such as research labs, production facilities, and crew training centers, players can enhance the station's capabilities. Careful resource management of energy, minerals, and credits is required to fund these critical upgrades.
❤ Tactical Ship-to-Ship Combat
A core gameplay mechanic is the turn-based tactical combat that unfolds both in space and on the ground. Players command a fleet of up to three ships, each with unique abilities and a specialized crew. During combat, players must strategically time the use of special abilities and coordinate powerful combo attacks to overcome enemy forces. This combat system emphasizes synergy between the various ship abilities, rewarding players for thoughtful planning and execution.
❤ Crew Customization and Progression
The game features a robust crew management system, allowing players to recruit and level up a diverse cast of officer characters. These officers can be specialized into different classes, unlocking new skills and abilities. Optimizing the skills and loadouts of the crew is essential for achieving victory in the game's challenging battles.
❤ Exploration and Diplomacy
As players expand their influence across the surrounding star systems, they must engage in exploration, securing valuable resources and dealing with random events and missions. This includes interacting with various alien factions through diplomacy, which can lead to beneficial alliances or hostile confrontations. These exploration and diplomatic elements add an element of unpredictability and replayability to the gameplay experience.
❤ Emergent Storytelling
While the game features an overarching narrative, it also generates unique, emergent stories through the player's decisions and actions. These narrative events can lead to unexpected outcomes, further enhancing the sense of an evolving, living world.
