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Space Age: Space Hub

Dear Kings and Queens,

Humanity’s cosmic journey has reached a turning point! With the secrets of Titan unlocked, we now stand on the brink of our greatest leap yet: the ability to travel beyond our solar system! Welcome to the next chapter in our epic saga: Space Age: Space Hub.

Space Age: Space Hub launches on October 8th.

The Plot

In this new era, humanity will harness the power of advanced A.I. to develop ground-breaking technologies, such as cryogenic capsules for deep space travel at Faster Than Light (FTL) speeds! These advancements mark the beginning of our journey to explore distant galaxies and establish our presence beyond the stars. The Space Hub serves as the central nexus of this endeavor, connecting us to the vast expanse of the galaxy.

But beware! Not everyone is ready to embrace this bold new future. A faction known as the System Wardens has emerged, fearing that humanity's reach into the unknown will invite dangers beyond our control. But the progress in technology and exploration cannot be halted. The first blueprints of cryogenic capsules have been created, and with the help of our advanced A.I., we are on the verge of realizing FTL travel — a major breakthrough for interstellar exploration!

Prepare yourself for an interstellar journey like and reach deeper into space as ever before, as you navigate the uncharted cosmos and face the rising tensions with the System Wardens — are you ready to lead humanity into the galactic depths of The Space Hub?

Space Age: Space Hub brings you:

Your new Space Hub station!
60 main storyline quests
45 side quests
15 recurring quests
9 new Avatars
16 new expansions:
- 12 premium expansions
- 2 tech tree expansions
- 1 campaign expansion
- 1 Victory expansion
31 new technologies to research
2 new residential buildings
5 new military buildings with all new units (+ Champion)
5 new goods buildings plus a special goods synthesizer
2 new production buildings
2 new culture buildings
1 new decoration
2 new streets
2 new Great Buildings

What's New in Space Age: Space Hub?

	Goods Buildings Upgrade: Goods buildings will now be able to produce the new special resource - Dark Matter! This resource is essential in this new age, and will be required for upgrading the Cosmic Catalyst, among many other critical uses. Read on to find out more!
	Enhanced Life Support: While Life Support has been underutilized in previous ages, it now plays a crucial role. If your Life Support status is green, there will be a chance to produce 4x special resources from goods buildings in your colony, following a similar functionality to the goods in Cultural Settlements. The same bonus applies to exploration sites, making Life Support management more rewarding than ever. Larger Life Support buildings will now require special resources to be constructed, adding a new layer of strategy. Only the first Life Support building in your Colony will be exempt from this cost. This change means that maintaining and upgrading your infrastructure is even more interconnected and meaningful!
	Increased Resource Demands: Creating a Space Hub is expensive. To keep up with the production capabilities of event buildings and other advancements, the amount of goods and resources required for the tech tree has been significantly increased. This change ensures that the progression through the Space Age: Space Hub remains challenging and engaging!

The Space Hub Colony

Your Space Hub becomes accessible as soon as you unlock the first technology on the Space Age: Space Hub Research Tree. This advancement triggers the full independence of your Titan colony and opens up the galaxy for exploration!

Keep in mind that with this progression, your colony on Titan will become unavailable, although the campaign map and story quests from Titan will still be available for completion. Even though direct access to Titan's colony will end, you can continue to produce its era's goods by unlocking the Synthesizers on the Research Tree

As with previous Space Ages, the production of the new era's goods will take place in your Space Hub Colony. In this era, you will need to gather the special resource Dark Matter to produce the goods unique to this age. Make sure you are up to date on the campaign map to access the new age's Exploration Sites, where you can gather the majority of Dark Matter.

Great Buildings

In Space Age: Space Hub, two monumental Great Buildings will shape your journey to intergalactic dominance. These legendary structures not only offer powerful boosts to your city and military but also symbolize humanity's mastery of the cosmos. Build and harness their potential to lead your civilization to unparalleled heights!

Name:	Stellar Warship 5x3	Cosmic Catalyst 4x4
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Description:	The Stellar Warship is a relic of humanity's intergalactic dominance, once piloted only by the most elite captains. Though it no longer soars through the cosmos, its legacy continues to shape the future. Now repurposed, this mighty vessel serves as a powerful Great Building, offering invaluable support to your forces. In its new role, The Stellar Warship provides a steady supply of units, much like the legendary Alcatraz, ensuring your armies are always ready for battle. Additionally, it grants boosts to both attack and defense, empowering your forces on the offensive and protecting your city from incoming threats. With The Stellar Warship at your command, your military might will be unmatched, securing your place as a dominant force in the galaxy.	The Cosmic Catalyst is a marvel of engineering and ingenuity, a structure that many have attempted to create but only a select few have mastered. As the second cornerstone of intergalactic dominance, it stands as a testament to human ambition and technological prowess. Few know how to build it, and even fewer understand the intricacies of operating such a magnificent device. In its powerful role, The Cosmic Catalyst provides a critical hit chance for your attacking units, stacking with the existing boost from the Arctic Orangery Great Building. This allows your forces to strike with devastating precision, giving you a decisive edge in battle. Additionally, The Cosmic Catalyst contributes Guild Goods directly to your guild treasury, strengthening your collective resources and solidifying your guild's influence across the galaxy. With The Cosmic Catalyst in your city, you hold the key to unparalleled power and strategic advantage, making it an essential asset in your quest for galactic supremacy.
Construction Costs:	5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000	3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
New Level Unlock Cost*:	125 125 125 125 125 4,000,000	150 150 150 150 150 100
1d Production Bonus:	Penal Unit: Produces unattached military units, randomly chosen from any type you can produce in your city. 2 Units per level, caps at 200	Guild Goods: Produces x of each current good for your guild treasury. 5 guild goods per level
Passive Bonus:	Advanced Tactics: Attacking and defending units have their attack and defense values boosted. 5% Attack and Defense for Attacking and Defending Army per level	Critical Hit: Gives chance of dealing 150% damage against units of the same age. This ability does not apply to PvP Arena battles. 1% per level (1 to 10) 1/6 (~0,1667)% per level after 10, caps at 25%

* Cost to unlock level 11, will increase by this amount every additional level.

New Units

Prepare for battle with five new units:

Name:	Galactic Juggernaut	Stardust Sentinel	Gravity Gunner	Dream Dust Blaster	Cosmic Blademaster	Champion
Type:	Heavy	Fast	Ranged	Artillery	Light	Heavy
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Stats:	Attack: 925 Defense: 1225 Range: 4 Movement: 18	Attack: 875 Defense: 1125 Range: 6 Movement: 30	Attack: 925 Defense: 1075 Range: 14 Movement: 16	Attack: 1075 Defense: 975 Range: 24 Movement: 12	Attack: 975 Defense: 1025 Range: 4 Movement: 25	Attack: 1400 Defense: 2100 Range: 2 Movement: 20
Attack Bonus:	vs. Fast: 500 vs. Ranged: 500	on Rocks: 90 on Rubble: 90 vs. Ranged: 500 vs. Artillery: 500	vs. Light: 500 vs. Artillery: 500	on Hills: 50 vs. Light: 500 vs. Heavy: 500	on Broken Ground: 130 vs. Heavy: 500 vs. Fast: 500	on Plains: 350 vs. Fast: 700 vs. Ranged: 650
Defense Bonus:	vs. Fast: 500 vs. Ranged: 500	on Rocks: 80 on Rubble: 80 vs. Ranged: 500 vs. Artillery: 500	vs. Light: 500 vs. Artillery: 500	on Hills: 90 vs. Light: 500 vs. Heavy: 500	on Broken Ground: 120 vs. Heavy: 500 vs. Fast: 500	on Plains: 350 vs. Fast: 700 vs. Ranged: 650
Abilities:	Keen Eye: 45% Force Field: absorbs 2	Keen Eye: 45% Flying	Keen Eye: 45% Contact	Keen Eye: 45% Power Shot	Keen Eye: 45% Stealth: Rubble	Chivalry: 75 Call of Duty: 300

These units come with advanced abilities existing Space Age players will have seen before! From Force Field and Flying to Stealth and Chivalry - lead your forces with power and precision!

Note: Please remember, that the PvP Tower Tournament only starts the week after the release.

As humanity ventures into the unknown, new alliances and challenges await. Will you lead your people to prosper in this new age of galactic exploration? Or will the mysteries of dark matter prove too elusive to grasp? The fate of humanity lies in your hands, as you take command of the Space Hub and guide your civilization into a bold new era.

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Prepare yourself for the next stage of our journey. Space Age: Space Hub awaits!
Your Forge of Empires Team

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