This post was started before we has been Greenlit. So, let's continue!
Hi! Long time no news, and I'll make it right.
That's what we can to show you today.
One another reason to build a space station, we have added a new module, a grabber. The grabber is able to cling to any objects, so you can organize a mining station right on the asteroid.
First of all it is convenient for logistics and storage of ore, and if you provide it with enough amount of power, you can start a production right on the space station.
Production station near asteroids with ice is an important refueling point. Ice can be melted into water which can be split into oxygen and hydrogen which are the fuel for a rocket engines.
Now construction of the parts requires resources, they are no longer free. Extraction and storage of resources will be one of your tasks.
Due to the fact that all objects inside a container increases its mass, logistics and management of the center of mass becomes a serious challenge for the player. We will try to provide convenient tools for inventory management, but even with them, you will have to think about how to build your transport ship properly.
When scanning a asteroids you can see a content of the its sectors. We are not very satisfied about asteroid interface, so we will enhance it later.
And note the scale. The whole station it's just a little object in the orbit.
Rotating around the planet...
...which rotates around the star.
So far there is only one star system. But it's procedural generated and later we will implement interstellar traveling with warp drive or gates.
We was just astonished that occupied the 38th place! And now we astonished even more that we are have been Greenlit so quick!
Thanks to everyone who helped us and told others about us!