A Galaxy of Interlocking Systems
Every system in Outer Directive connects to every other. Production feeds trade, trade fuels war, war reshapes territory, territory enables production. Simple parts, deep whole.
Planetary Base Building
Build on hex-grid planets with production chains, power networks, and resource links. 14 structure types across 3 upgrade tiers.
Player-Driven Economy
45 resource types across 5 production tiers. Localized marketplaces, trade routes, and 10 resource sinks keep the economy alive.
Tactical Combat
Real-time combat with hit formulas based on tracking, range, and signature radius. 13 ship classes, 65+ fitting modules.
Ships & Fitting
From 100HP Probes to 15,000HP Dreadnoughts. 4 slot types, stacking penalties, and rock-paper-scissors balance.
Alliances & Sovereignty
Claim star systems, negotiate treaties, wage wars. All diplomacy is system-enforced and transparent.
Galaxy & Exploration
1,900+ star systems across 104 sectors. 5 security zones from safe Core space to lawless frontier. Spiral arm topology.
Trade & Logistics
No teleportation. Ships physically carry cargo. Set up automated trade routes, escort convoys, or ambush them.
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