Overall

Turn-based, through direct connection or emails

Ladder system ranking all players

Players may connect globally and/or host their own games

Each player may play multiple games simultaneously

The number of maximum players in each game/battle is yet to be determined

Graphics

Direct X

Isometric Engine (seen from above, diagonally)

Tactical Play

Random star maps, solar systems

Resource mining

Probing unknown planets

Planet and deep space colonization

Research & Construction

Research tree based on the development of the game

Players may research new equipment, weapons and devices, based either on own developments or artifacts captured from other players

Bases, orbiting space stations, and ships may be outlined and constructed and deployed

Objects researched and manufactured take name from the leading scientist and engineer

Combat Resolvement, Long Range

Ships, stations, and bases fight it out at long range first, then unit vs. unit at close range

Power may be directed to weapons, propulsion, air production etc.

Combat Resolvement, Close Range

Isometric view of combat

Units can be equipped individually and may pickup objects during combat

Heat and pressure in each compartment in base, station, and ship

Units

Prevailing scientists, engineers, and soldiers advance in skill

Units may be named and appearance customized