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Development logs, strategy guides, economy deep-dives, and lore dispatches from the frontier. Updated regularly as we build toward closed beta.

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Latest PostFaction Lore20 June 2026·8 min read·by Starforge Team

The Void Syndicate: Origins of the Galaxy's Most Feared Organisation

The complete lore history of the Void Syndicate — from scattered pirate clans to a galactic power, the Void Compact that binds them, their leadership structure, and why commanders across the galaxy continue to choose the Syndicate's path.

#lore#void-syndicate#faction#history#pirates#worldbuilding#story
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Guides20 June 2026·8 min read·by Starforge Team

Territory Control: How to Capture, Hold, and Exploit Star Sectors

The complete guide to territorial warfare in Starforge MMO — from first-capture mechanics to siege doctrine, alliance coordination, and choosing which sectors are actually worth fighting over.

#territory#sectors#siege#alliance#warfare#strategy#guide
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News20 June 2026·6 min read·by Starforge Team

Season 1: Void Rising — Everything Coming in the First Season

Full preview of Starforge Season 1: new ships, the Void Rift event chain, seasonal mechanics, exclusive cosmetics, and the balance changes that are already making our competitive players nervous.

#season-1#update#content#events#cosmetics#balance#preview
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Strategy20 June 2026·8 min read·by Starforge Team

PvP for Beginners: How to Fight, When Not To, and How to Survive Either Way

A complete introduction to Starforge PvP for commanders who've never engaged another player in combat — when to fight, when to run, how to read a battle report, the math of acceptable losses, reputation mechanics, and what Newbie Protection actually covers.

#pvp#combat#beginners#guide#battle-report#reputation#piracy#fleet#strategy
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Guides20 June 2026·7 min read·by Starforge Team

New Player FAQ: 15 Questions Every Commander Asks in Their First Week

The 15 most common questions from new Starforge players — answered in full. Is it pay-to-win? Which faction should you pick? Can you play solo? What happens while you're offline? All here.

#guide#faq#beginners#newbie#factions#solo#p2w#offline#fleet
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Faction Lore20 June 2026·7 min read·by Starforge Team

Faction Lore: The Solar Empire — Children of the Star

The complete lore of the Solar Empire — their origin in the Helion Expanse, the philosophy of the Radiant Covenant, the commanders who shaped their history, and why every other faction both fears and needs them.

#lore#solar-empire#faction#story#history#commanders
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Faction Lore20 June 2026·7 min read·by Starforge Team

The Free Traders: Nobody's Faction, Everyone's Lifeline

They hold no planets. They swear allegiance to no emperor. They have won three wars without firing a shot. The complete lore of the galaxy's most pragmatic — and most dangerous — non-state power.

#lore#factions#free-traders#economy#history#nexus-hub
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Economy20 June 2026·8 min read·by Starforge Team

Economic Warfare: How to Win Without Firing a Shot

The advanced economic playbook for Starforge MMO — market manipulation mechanics, corner strategies, alliance-scale trade coordination, and the passive income streams that fund military dominance without constant active play.

#economy#market#trading#strategy#warfare#passive-income#alliance
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Dev Log20 June 2026·9 min read·by Starforge Team

Dev Log #5: How We Embedded 3D Into a Static Website Without Breaking Either

The engineering story behind Starforge's Three.js rendering layer — SharedRenderer, WebGL context limits, SEO-safe lazy loading, mobile optimisation, and the performance numbers we're actually hitting.

#devlog#three-js#webgl#rendering#performance#seo#mobile#engineering
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Dev Log20 June 2026·9 min read·by Starforge Team

Dev Log #4: Designing a Game Economy That Doesn't Destroy Itself

The full story of Starforge's resource economy — how we modelled it, what broke catastrophically in alpha, and the specific mechanics we built to prevent the inflation spiral that kills every MMO economy eventually.

#devlog#economy#design#balancing#f2p#resources#alpha
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Dev Log20 June 2026·9 min read·by Starforge Team

Dev Log #3: Building the Real-Time WebSocket Architecture

How we built Starforge's real-time multiplayer backbone — from the first naive WebSocket implementation through race condition nightmares to our current Redis pub/sub scaling solution. Numbers, lessons, and the bugs we'd rather forget.

#devlog#websocket#architecture#backend#redis#real-time#engineering
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Community20 June 2026·6 min read·by Starforge Team

Community Spotlight #1: Voices from the Closed Beta

The first Starforge Community Spotlight — three commanders from closed beta share their strategies, early discoveries, and hard-won advice for incoming players. Who claimed the first trade routes, and which faction is winning hearts?

#community#spotlight#beta#players#factions#trade#strategy
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Strategy20 June 2026·10 min read·by Starforge Team

Complete Boss Raid Guide: Every Encounter, Every Phase

Deep-dive strategies for all five boss encounters in Starforge MMO — fleet compositions, phase-by-phase breakdowns, common mistakes, and what rewards are actually worth farming.

#bosses#raids#strategy#guide#fleet#rewards#pve
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Dev Log20 June 2026·7 min read·by Starforge Team

Patch Notes 0.9.3 — Ship Balance, Economy Fixes, and Combat Corrections

Full patch notes for Starforge update 0.9.3 — Void Stalker speed reduction, Frigate Mk.I hull buff, storage cap increases for Tier 3-5 metal buildings, the fleet-power stack overflow fix, and extended siege timers for high-tier sectors.

#devlog#patch#balance#ships#economy#combat#bugfix#pvp
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Strategy20 June 2026·9 min read·by Starforge Team

Advanced Fleet Tactics: Doctrines, Counters, and Micro-Management

Move beyond basic fleet building and learn how top commanders structure their fleets around Tank/DPS/Support doctrines, exploit faction synergies, and execute real-time micro-management that turns close fights into decisive victories.

#fleet#tactics#strategy#pvp#combat#advanced#doctrines
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Announcements17 June 2026·5 min read·by Starforge Team

Welcome to Starforge MMO — Build Your Space Empire

Starforge MMO is live. Discover what the game is, how it works, and how to claim your early alpha access before the galaxy fills up.

#announcement#launch#alpha#welcome
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Dev Log17 June 2026·5 min read·by Starforge Team

Starforge MMO is Now Live — Join the Alpha!

Today is the day. Starforge MMO alpha is officially open. Here's everything in the alpha build, how to claim your invite, and what's coming in the months ahead.

#launch#alpha#announcement#factions#early-access
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Strategy17 June 2026·5 min read·by Starforge Team

Galaxy Economy Guide: How to Master Resource Trading in Starforge MMO

Master the galactic market, optimise your resource production and build a trading empire. Advanced economy guide for Starforge MMO.

#economy#market#trading#resources#strategy
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Dev Log16 June 2026·7 min read·by Starforge Team

Phase 12 Content Expansion: New Ships, Modules & More

Phase 12 is here. Dreadnoughts, Carriers, Capital-class warships, 30 new modules, 24 new technologies, and the most dangerous drones ever built.

#devlog#ships#modules#drones#update#dreadnoughts
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Guides16 June 2026·5 min read·by Starforge Team

How to Start Playing Starforge MMO: Complete Beginner's Guide

Everything you need to know to start building your galactic empire in Starforge MMO. Faction choice, first buildings, first fleet and joining an alliance.

#beginner#guide#tutorial#factions
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Faction Lore16 June 2026·8 min read·by Starforge Lore Team

The Void Syndicate: Shadows of the Galaxy

They do not conquer territory. They collapse it. The Void Syndicate's history, philosophy, signature ships, and what makes them the galaxy's most feared power.

#lore#factions#void-syndicate#stealth#ships
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Guides16 June 2026·5 min read·by Starforge Team

Terran Federation vs Void Syndicate vs Solar Empire vs Free Traders — Full Faction Guide 2026

Detailed comparison of all 4 factions in Starforge MMO. Which faction should you choose? Strengths, weaknesses, playstyle and tips.

#factions#guide#comparison#terran#void#solar#traders
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Dev Log16 June 2026·6 min read·by Starforge Team

Devlog #2 — Building the Galaxy Map and Balance System

This week we tackled the hardest part of any MMO: making the economy fair and fun. Plus: the galaxy map is now 3D.

#devlog#galaxy-map#economy#balance
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Dev Log16 June 2026·5 min read·by Starforge Team

Starforge MMO Dev Log #1: Building a Space MMO from Scratch

First development update for Starforge MMO. Our tech stack choices, architecture decisions, and what we've built so far.

#devlog#development#behind-the-scenes
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Guide16 June 2026·6 min read·by Starforge Team

Battle Pass Season 1: Complete Rewards Guide

Every reward across all 50 tiers of the Starforge MMO Season 1 Battle Pass — plus the fastest ways to earn XP and reach the Phantom Interceptor at T50.

#battle-pass#season-1#rewards#progression#drones#cosmetics
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Guides15 June 2026·5 min read·by Starforge Team

Faction Guide: Which Side Will You Choose?

Deep dive into all four Starforge MMO factions — Terran Federation, Void Syndicate, Solar Empire, and Free Traders. Playstyles, unique bonuses, and which faction fits you.

#factions#guide#terran#void#solar#traders#beginner
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Faction Lore10 June 2026·5 min read·by Starforge Lore Team

The Terran Federation — Humanity's Last Hope or Greatest Threat?

Disciplined, industrial, and determined. The Terran Federation doesn't just want to survive the galaxy — they want to own it.

#lore#factions#terran-federation
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Guides10 June 2026·5 min read·by Starforge Team

Economy Guide: How to Dominate the Galactic Market

Master the player-driven economy in Starforge MMO. Learn how buy and sell orders work, how to exploit price cycles, and how to build a trading empire that funds your entire war machine.

#economy#market#trading#guide#credits#resources
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Guides5 June 2026·5 min read·by Starforge Team

Alliance Warfare: Capturing Territory and Fighting World Bosses

Complete guide to alliance warfare in Starforge MMO — territory control, sector sieges, war declarations, and how to coordinate multi-fleet raids on world boss encounters.

#alliance#warfare#territory#bosses#pvp#guide
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Guides30 May 2026·5 min read·by Starforge Team

Ship Classes Explained: From Scout to Dreadnought

Everything you need to know about every ship class in Starforge MMO — roles, strengths, upgrade paths, and how to build fleet compositions that win battles at every tier.

#ships#fleet#guide#combat#dreadnought#strategy
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