Solar Empire
Lore
The Solar Empire traces its lineage to the ancient Heliarch Order, a monastic brotherhood that unlocked the secrets of stellar plasma manipulation three centuries ago. From that single breakthrough they forged a civilisation defined by radiant energy, absolute firepower, and an unshakeable belief that the stars themselves decree their supremacy.
Playstyle
Energy and firepower — highest damage output per tonnage, excellent shield regeneration, but expensive to build and fuel-hungry.
Faction Bonuses & Penalties
| Type | Modifier | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus | +20% | 20 % bonus damage on all energy weapons |
| Bonus | +15% | 15 % faster shield regeneration |
| Bonus | +20% | 20 % higher base power output on all ships |
| Penalty | +20% | 20 % higher fuel (gas) consumption — solar drives are power-hungry |
| Penalty | +10% | 10 % higher crystal cost on ship construction |
Starting Resources
Famous Ships
SES Corona
Solar Dreadnought
Empress Solara's personal flagship. Its plasma cannon destroyed three asteroid fortresses in a single salvo.
SES Blazeguard
Plasma Cruiser
Holds the record for longest sustained combat in Solar history — 72 hours against a Federation blockade.
SES Helion's Wrath
Carrier
Carries the ceremonial Heliarch Order crest and never retreats.
Unique Ship Classes
- ▸carrier
- ▸solar dreadnought
- ▸plasma cruiser
Unique Technologies
- ▸stellar plasma cannon
- ▸photon shield array
- ▸corona drive
Diplomatic Relations
Terran Federation
Neutral
Void Syndicate
Cold War
Free Traders
Neutral
Starting Tips
- 1.Build your energy weapon arsenal before expanding. Early aggression with Stellar Plasma Cannons demoralises neighbours.
- 2.Monitor your gas reserves closely — Solar drives burn 20 % more fuel. Always control at least two gas-rich systems.
- 3.Plasma Cruisers are your mid-game workhorses. Prioritise the Photon Shield Array tech to keep them alive longer.
- 4.Use your damage output to become the alliance's offensive spearhead. Delegate logistics to Federation or Free Trader partners.
Faction Leader
Radiant Empress Solara IV
2.1 trillion subjects across 189 star systems