- A completely open technology research system, with millions of combinations and a unique result every time.

- Tens of thousands of planets, thousands of systems, and dozens of galaxies can be named by the player base, and these names will be forever etched in the cosmos.

- Fully player-customizable ships, from the drive down to the type of armor and how much you use.

- Intelligent battle logic that is more than just an addition and subtraction. Every ship is matched up against the other in a complex battle algorithm, ensuring that strategy can defeat brute force.

- Detailed colony management that includes for every individual colony its own economical model, taxes, laws, infrastructure and buildings.

- A truly 3-D universe viewable in VRML, HTML, or plain text, boasting over a million planets and a hundred thousand systems.

- World uploads allow a real 3-D model of your selected texture to be shown both in system and planetary view.

- Several factions to choose from, to fit your play style. Each one attracts a certain kind of player, and each side has its own flavor.

- Player run empires that can cross factions, creating interesting diplomatic challenges.

- Regular expansion to the game: Often several updates a day.

And much more, with even more to come...

AreYouIn, Carl Sagan, Miren Tal, Shazbot, Dragon