Terra Invicta is a grand strategy game from the creators of Long War, blending geopolitics and interstellar expansion in a richly detailed, ever-changing universe. Players take control of one of several factions as they navigate the challenges of an alien invasion and humanity’s first steps into space.
Story
- Premise: An extraterrestrial probe is detected approaching Earth, heralding the arrival of an alien force in the Kuiper Belt. As the aliens begin to prepare for an invasion by mining a dwarf planet, Earth’s nations struggle to unite against the threat. In response, various factions emerge, each with its own agenda and approach to the alien presence.
- Factions:
- The Resistance: Aims to unite nations for a coordinated defense against the aliens.
- Humanity First: Seeks to exterminate the aliens and any sympathizers.
- The Servants: Worship the aliens and believe they will resolve Earth’s troubles.
- The Protectorate: Advocates for negotiated surrender to prevent annihilation.
- The Academy: Sees the alien arrival as an opportunity to form an interstellar alliance.
- The Initiative: Plans to profit from the chaos and destruction caused by the invasion.
- Project Exodus: Intends to build a massive starship to flee the Solar System.
Gameplay
- Global Strategy: As the leader of a faction, you control Earth’s geopolitical landscape, managing military, economic, and political resources. You can unite or break apart nations, leveraging their influence to conduct proxy wars against rival factions.
- Faction Dynamics: Each faction operates through a council of politicians, scientists, and operatives. Securing influence over intelligence agencies and corporations enhances your faction’s capabilities and strategic options.
- Research and Development: The global research system allows factions to collaborate or compete in scientific advancements. Choose between focusing on private projects that benefit your faction or contributing to global research, which can influence the direction of technological progress.
- Space Exploration: The game extends to space, where you can mine asteroids, build bases on planets and moons, and compete for control of space resources. Space stations serve various purposes, such as refueling ships or conducting research.
- Ship Design and Combat: Design and customize your spacecraft with a range of weapons, drives, and radiators. Tactical space combat simulates Newtonian physics, requiring careful consideration of momentum and maneuverability in 3D space.
- Event Choices: Encounter illustrated events that present difficult decisions related to the growing alien threat. Your choices impact both the immediate conflict and the broader strategy.
Key Features
- Grand Strategy and Geopolitics: Manage Earth’s nations and their resources, navigating complex political landscapes and rival factions.
- Interstellar Expansion: Venture into space to mine asteroids, build bases, and design custom spacecraft.
- Realistic Space Combat: Engage in tactical combat with a focus on Newtonian physics and 3D maneuvering.
- Dynamic Research System: Compete and cooperate in scientific advancements to shape the future of humanity.
- Faction Diversity: Play as one of seven distinct factions, each with unique goals and strategies.
Terra Invicta offers a deep, strategic experience with a blend of political maneuvering and space exploration, challenging players to balance immediate threats with long-term goals in an evolving universe.
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