Manual:Game Concepts

There are several essential concepts. There are measurements which model your empire's current state and potency. There are investments, which modify your empire's Core Strength. The effect of these can be augmented by scientific advancements. Your core strength radiates from the center of your empire and affects your Relationship with outlying Systems.

Measurements
A Strength Profile is a description of your empire's power at some point in space (and of course time).

Two important strength profiles are are your Core Strength and your Total Strength. In summary, core strength is what your empire generates on its own. Total strength is the combination of what your empire generates and the effect of all outlying systems.

There are numerous Currencies in the game that can be used to expand different kinds of influence, including Investment in infrastructure, Discovery of major Systems of Power, and Research of Technology.

Investments
Your Core Strength is a description of how strong your empire is at its center. While each investment has the potential to effect multiple strengths, they are categorized by their main focus.

Science
Scientific advancements are broken down into two major categories: Fields of Study and Technology.

Systems
Systems are the other major centers of power in the universe. Each can be engaged in one of a number of ways. The various types of engagement are called Empire Relationships.

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