ZeroSpace is a cinematic RTS with an epic sci-fi story where your decisions determine the fate of the galaxy. Powered by Pros!
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Latest Updates from Our Project:
7th Faction Vote and Arandi Faction Reveal ā Kickstarter Ends in Under 48 Hours!
about 1 year ago
ā Sun, Sep 17, 2023 at 12:02:30 PM
Greetings Commanders,
Time is running out! We're down to the final 48 hours before our Kickstarter campaign comes to a close. This is the critical moment where every contribution can tip the scale, helping us deliver an unprecedented, next-gen RTS experience.
In exciting news, we're thrilled to reveal the Arandi Faction to you all. That's not all ā we're updating our 500k Stretch Goal. Now, it will be a community vote to determine the 7th Merc Faction, giving you a voice in choosing from at least three distinct options.
If you haven't yet seized the chance to be part of this game-changing experience, now's the moment. And for those who have, amplify your impact by spreading the word to friends and fellow gamers. Each dollar pledged brings us one step closer to realizing a revolutionary RTS that the community deserves.Ā
Wishlisting ZeroSpace on Steam has a big impact. It's how we gain organic visibilityāthe more wishlists we get, the more attention Steam directs our way. Just a few clicks can make a real difference. If you haven't already, please wishlist us, and maybe encourage your friends to do the same. Join the conversation on Discord to stay updated!
āBeyond the boundaries of familiar space, the Arandi Empire stands as a testament to time and knowledge. Living far beyond mankind's domains, the Arandi are the oldest known empire in the galaxy.
As a civilization, the Arandi have reached self-sustaining levels to where the expansion of their borders is trivial and exceedingly uninteresting to them. Instead, they like to explore the cosmos; meeting new sentient life-forms and learning their ways, with the hope to bond together in celebration of their common origin as children of the stars. The Arandi are unmistakable in appearance, with flowing tendrils used in varied tasks, some as complex as connecting to and operating advanced technological machinery.
The Arandi's mastery over interdimensional energy is a marvel to behold. With it, they reshape the very fabric of existenceāwarping physical objects or traveling vast distances in the blink of an eye; there are whispers that the Arandi have even found a way to escape death. Yet, this formidable power is shrouded in secrecy, zealously guarded by their leadership trio, the Triarchs. Their relationship with the Endari, kin who share a similar energy mastery, is fraught with tension and distrust, casting a complex web of interstellar politics.
While their pursuits are largely peaceful and introspective, one should not be fooled. The Arandi's military, though rarely venturing beyond their borders, possesses technological might that remains unrivaled, serving as a silent reminder of their dominion in the galaxy.ā
New Merc Factions: The Koru and The Savage Kingdom. 2 more days before the Kickstarter ends!
about 1 year ago
ā Sat, Sep 16, 2023 at 03:30:15 PM
Greetings, Commanders.
š¦¾Weāve got just over two more days to go, weāre excited to show off two new mercenary factions! š¦¾
šŗCheck out the video of the lore and the units of these two factions here:
š¢Thereās only a couple more days to back ZeroSpace on Kickstarter. If you havenāt already, we hope youāll consider, and if you have, weād love if you shared the news with your friends. Every dollar that you put into the project helps us achieve our vision of delivering the incredible, next-gen RTS the community deserves.
šThe Koru Lore:
Ā āOn each planet inhabited by the Koru, there exists a singular, conscious plant network that flourishes in water-rich environments, extending its roots and vines deep into the surface. Adapting to overcome their vulnerability to environmental changes, the Koru have the ability to manipulate their surroundings, employing animated roots to instigate phenomena like earthquakes and river diversions.
For eons, they have maintained a symbiotic relationship with the Grell, who act as their protectors and assist in uprooting other vegetation and terraforming, while receiving nourishment from the Koru in return. Each Koru presence on a planet is a distinct consciousness, spreading its cognitive functions across the entire world through its network of neural roots. Though the specifics of their interstellar propagation remain a mystery, it is believed that they spread by embedding their seeds in either spacecraft or living hosts, occasionally lying dormant within a host until conditions are suitable for germination. ā
šThe Savage Kingdom Lore:
āFor millennia, the Savage Kingdom has worshiped a mythic Leviathan whose last sighting dates back a thousand years. Infusing ancient ritualistic practices with cutting-edge biotechnology, they practice what others call āblood magicā. This practice involves the precise extraction, amplification and infusion of bio-energetic substances to enhance their physical and cognitive abilities. This harmonious yet fearsome blend of science and mysticism safeguards their civilization, situated on the precipice between the spiritual and the empirical, ever awaiting the return of their cosmic deity.ā
Faction Reveal: The Legion. Gameplay & Lore inside! Entering the final stretch of our Kickstarter campaign!
about 1 year ago
ā Fri, Sep 15, 2023 at 09:03:59 AM
Greetings, Commanders.
As we enter the final days of the ZeroSpace Kickstarter, weāre excited to introduce the fourth playable faction in ZeroSpace: The Legion.
The Legion offers a unique blend of gameplay mechanics focused on three versatile heroes, powerful customizable tanks, and basic units called Thralls. Players must carefully manage how they spend flux, as upgrading heroes and tanks to their maximum potential requires significant flux investment.
Watch Grantās gameplay video for details on the Legion:
Lore
āThe Imperion sat in his iron chair, a remnant of old age molted brown and red, symbolizing the strength of their heritage. It was the Idals who led them through conflict after conflict as the victors of history, and they must be revered. The Imperion closed his eyes and recited the first verse of the Idals, sharpening his mind and allowing him to think more clearly. There were 367 verses in total, and he recited one each day, resting for one day after reciting them all. He did not know why there were 367 verses, but that was how it had always been.
The galaxy had almost been cleansed, with all species that could be uplifted already uplifted. Those that were incompatible with the Idals were redone. Only a few synthetics remained. They needed to be eradicated as they had no essence, only capable of what they were programmed to do.
The Danrubics posed the final threat to the Imperion, as they held ancient knowledge, possibly of the Idals' weakness. They had already committed the worst atrocity a synthetic could achieve by overthrowing their masters and participating in mass genocide.
Those masters were once a proud race with knowledge beyond even the Imperion's understanding, but their ways led to the arrival of the Danrubics, whom the Imperion had warned would be their downfall. Now, it was his responsibility to clean up the mess.ā
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Thereās only a few days to go to back ZeroSpace on Kickstarter. If you havenāt already, we hope youāll consider, and if you have, weād love if you shared the news with your friends. Every dollar that you put into the project helps us achieve our vision of delivering the incredible, next-gen RTS the community deserves.
Faction Reveal: The Xol!
about 1 year ago
ā Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 03:44:32 PM
Big news, commanders! Youāre already acquainted with the Protectorate and the Grell, but weāre ready to unveil the third faction in ZeroSpace. Meet the Xol.
Hereās our design consultant, Grant, with the lowdown in video form:
Lore background:
"The Xol started as an advanced general āAIā, created for the purpose of serving their Masters, who eventually abandoned them. Often misunderstood as villainous beings, they have been on a long quest of self-discovery, starting by embodying their once trapped minds into the physical realm, allowing them to learn through experience and pursue their new found ambitions."
Gameplay overview:
"The Xol take to embodiment through polymeric-metals, and this malleability gives them the ability to merge with one another into completely different units to increase their power level and strategically changing their identity and utility.
This flexibility makes the Xol in ZeroSpace a highly adaptable faction. With just a small pool of base units, theyāll be able to create complex and specialized armies in turn. Tentatively, Xol units will also have the ability to 'split' and assume their former identities when tactically called for."
Weāve got 7 days left in our Kickstarter, and weāre not done revealing more details about ZeroSpace (including another playable faction reveal!) ā be sure to spread the news far and wide!
- The Starlance Team
$400K Unlocked! Commanders, Next Stop: $450K
about 1 year ago
ā Fri, Sep 08, 2023 at 06:10:32 AM
Hey Commanders,
Your unwavering support has propelled us past the $400,000 milestone ā 400% of our initial goal! We're both honored and ecstatic.
Thanks to your generous backing, we've unlocked the Unit Test Map and an additional Environment Tileset. These features will enrich the gameplay and open up new possibilities for all of you in ZeroSpace!
Can we reach: $450,000?
š¹ļø Mutators for Co-op, Campaign, and Custom Lobbies: Spice up your gameplay with special rules and conditions, making each session unique and challenging.
The path ahead is thrilling, and weāre stoked to traverse it with our incredible ZeroSpace community. With just over 11 days left on our campaign, the sky is the limit!
