Faction dossier
Orion Hegemony
A militaristic empire that believes strength is the only true currency in the galaxy.
Armour, not instrumentation: one deep asymmetric cut, a hazard-striped mount edge, a heavier lit facet, and tighter leading throughout.
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Where they came from
Forged in the crucible of the Orion Arm border wars, the Hegemony maintains the largest standing fleet in known space. Their doctrine is simple: control the stars, control the future. Diplomacy is merely war conducted at a slower pace.
Turn one
What you start with
The same three slots every faction has, filled differently.
Opening fleet
- Scout Corvette
- Patrol Frigate ×2
Starting technology
- Warp Theory
Bonus resources
- Minerals
Advantages
Every bonus, in full
No hidden modifiers. This is the complete list the game runs on.
| Applies to | Effect | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Upkeep · Fleets | −15% | -15% fleet maintenance costs. |
| Production · Minerals | +5% | +5% mineral production. |
| Starting stockpile · Minerals | +100 | Start with 100 extra minerals. |
| Starting stockpile · Energy | +100 | Start with 100 extra energy. |
How they play
Opening philosophy
Opener. Three ships at start (one scout, two patrol frigates) and a -15% fleet maintenance modifier. Your early game is a war of pressure: scout fast, contest the nearest neutral systems, deny rivals expansion.
Mid-game. Convert military pressure into territorial dominance. Your fleet upkeep advantage lets the same Energy income sustain more hulls, although every ship still costs its normal minerals to build. Strike before opponents complete their tech curve.
Late game. If you’re still ahead at this point, you’ve already won — keep your boot on their neck. If you’re not, you’ve lost the timing window; pivot to defence, build capital ships, force a war of attrition.
Hard against: Vanguard Nomads — they refuse engagements you want to fight. Easy against: Nyx Collective in early-game; their initial fleet is a single corvette and they have to research up to match yours.
Updated2026-09-25