AD3000 - Orion Master 1.0.7

AD3000 is a turn-based, 4X science fiction strategy game where players take the helm of one of ten unique races vying for supremacy across the galaxy. By employing a mix of diplomacy and conquest, alongside technology advancement, exploration, and star system colonization, players aim to secure victory through eliminating adversaries or achieving a vote for peaceful unification.

Rooted in the strategic ethos of the classic Master of Orion by Steve Barcia, AD3000 features rich gameplay mechanics designed to challenge and engage players. The game's graphics, music, and textual assets are sourced from public domain material under the Creative Commons License or General Public License, adding a layer of authenticity and creativity to the gaming experience.

Key Features:

• 10 playable races, each with distinct specialties and inclinations towards other races, impacting research capabilities and political dynamics.
• Varied planet types including hostile environments requiring advanced technologies for colonization, with rich mineral deposits influencing industrial output and habitability affecting population growth rates.
• 3 methods of planet upgrades – terraforming, soil enrichment, and atmospheric terraforming – each contributing to population capacity and growth prospects.
• Detailed planetary management options encompassing resource allocation for ship construction, defense systems, infrastructure development, ecological balance, and scientific research.
• Focused technology development across six key fields plays a pivotal role in determining a player's strategic success.
• Customizable ship design with multiple hull sizes and component types allowing for tailored spacefaring strategies.
• Diverse diplomatic interactions ranging from trade agreements and alliances to threats of war, shaping the political landscape within the game.