As I mentioned previously, one of the main principles I wanted to emphasize in this game is your spaceship as a cozy mobile base. Not only should you be able to fly your ship and fight with it, but you should also be able to get up out of your chair, walk around, and relax between missions. To that end, I have added a wide variety of activities for players to enjoy when aboard their vessel.
Play an Arcade Game
Test your reaction time and accuracy with this simple arcade shooting game. Every few seconds, a target will appear and you have a half-second to shoot it before it vanishes. Scientifically proven in Unified Earth Forces studies to increase morale by 15% and combat effectiveness by 0.3% after sustained play.
Play Soccer (Football)
Prove to your shipmates that you were popular in school. Kick the soccer ball into the goal. Sometimes easier said than done.
Read the News
The newest edition of the Capitol Journal is printed and left on the mess table after each successful mission. Have a read and see how the public back home is reacting to your actions.
Mine Asteroids
Use the shipboard mining laser to destroy asteroids if any come near your ship. This allows you to gather Metal, which is stored for use on your next planet mission.
Farm Crops
Maintain optimal conditions for plant growth on the ship's hydroponic farm. Set the correct light intensity and acidity for your crops, and don't forget to refill their nutrient solution. Once harvested, you will gather Wood, which is stored for use on your next planet mission. You can also compost it to convert Wood to Dirt, which can be another useful material.
I hope you liked this preview of the activities that players can enjoy between missions. Also, keep an eye out for the game's demo release, which might occur as soon as late July 2025.
Happy gaming!
Nightsail Game Studios
P.S. The music in the embedded video is one of the original songs I've been making for the game. Enjoy!