Build a space station with defenses
Collect and spend resources to upgrade it and expand it.
Rsearch, build and upgrade your fleet.
Fly your fleet into battle against other space stations in action oriented combat.
Raid them for resources and ladder rank.
This will be the beginning.
ETA 2-8 weeks.
Random under construction video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz6fsuVuyvg