<br><strong>Alpha One</strong> is a top-down action, <i>4X-lite</i> strategy game. You control a lone space capsule to gather and control resources in another galaxy! <br><br>Stranded in deep space as a result of an accident, you are pitted against an unknown opponent in a galactic struggle for resources and your only way home!<br><br>In <strong>Alpha One</strong> you will:<br><ul class="bb_ul"><li>eXplore star systems to discover resources, technology, loot and much more. Chart the galaxy, make your plan, then acquire, research and do anything you have to to get yourself home <br></li><li>eXpand and deploy automated outposts to do your harvesting for you<br></li><li>eXploit your resources to repair, research and build; working toward your final goal - get yourself home<br></li><li>eXterminate a ruthless opponent or go for a pacifist victory, there is a neutral faction that could be receptive to diplomacy</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag">ONE SHIP, ONE MOVE</h2>In <strong>Alpha One</strong> you are only <strong>One</strong> ship, with each turn do you:<br><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Explore the unknown and look for vital resources?<br></li><li>Clear a system of hostile forces so you can expand your resource production?<br></li><li>Attack the opponent to stop their expansion and deny them resources?<br></li><li>Focus on a resource your opponent doesn’t have access to and won’t be able to defend against?</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag">FLIGHT CONTROLS</h2>Classic Newtonian physics with real space-feel.  This is not your Dad’s X-Wing that somehow obeys the laws of aerodynamics in space. No. If you thrust in a direction you have to apply counter force in the opposite direction to come to a stop. This might take some getting used to since you’ve probably been spoiled by all that gravity at your feet.<br><h2 class="bb_tag">ENGAGING IN OPEN SPACE</h2>Compete for resources in dogfights with hostile ships.  A quick escape may be your best bet! No need to &quot;git gud&quot; if you outsmart your opponent and bring the right tool for the job!<br><h2 class="bb_tag">DEFEND YOURSELF</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Defend your outposts with your ship or leave it up to automated Gunship Defenders (which you can manually reposition)<br></li><li>Strategically deploy your Gunships Defenders on the map to protect your resource production</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag">ATTACK THE OPPONENT</h2>Attack your opponent’s outposts and main base to hinder their expansion and reduce their overall strength. Or just eliminate them, after all, they want you dead.<br><h2 class="bb_tag">RESOURCES INFLUENCE THE TECH TREE</h2><br><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Use each resource for its own line of weapons and defense abilities<br></li><li>Defense types can counter certain weapons<br></li><li>Strategically expand to systems with resources that counter your opponent!<br></li><li>Does the opponent have a level 3 metal weapon? Well you better find a gas system for resources to make a gas shield!<br></li><li>Your opponent has no energy resources near them? Even better, they won’t be able to defend your gas weaponry!<br></li><li>Defense: ENERGY blocks GAS, GAS blocks METAL, METAL blocks ENERGY</li></ul><br>Remember that not needing to &quot;git gud&quot; bit? Well, utilize this shield to make your life easier!<br><br><h2 class="bb_tag">GAME MODES</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li><i>StoryMode</i> puts you on an interstellar vessel, where you wake up alone and confused. How did you get here? How will you get home? Experience the story through a set of maps that leads to a final climax<br></li><li><i>CustomMode</i> allows you to generate your own map and settings for a custom, randomized experience</li></ul>

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