In previous dev diaries, we talked about space stations and their significance in the lore and gameplay of Hell Galaxy. Today, we're expanding on this topic to focus on the mechanics of conquering the stations of the two raider Guilds. Since we haven't introduced the Guilds before, we'll start with some background on them. Keep in mind that the project is still in development, so some of the information we share might change in the final version.
In the Galaxy of Neterun, there are two raider Guilds: the Gold Guild and the Iron Guild. As you'll discover in the Protagonist's story, working for a Guild offers special credits and modules. There's bad blood between Gold and Iron, and they constantly clash in an area known as The Hole. The war between the Guilds is relentless and often serves no purpose beyond the battle itself.
The Iron Guild features structures that are utilitarian, square, and built from scrap salvaged from the dumps of raider colonies. These pointy fortresses are designed to intimidate enemies and blend into the wreckage of the Galaxy of Neterun.
On the other hand, the Gold Guild's structures are meant to contrast sharply with those of the Iron Guild, so you can tell them apart at a glance. Gold Guild stations are vertical towers adorned with clean, gilded plaques, decorations, and reliefs.
These stylistic differences extend to the weapons and designs of the two factions. The Iron Guild uses iron plates to cover raiders' bodies, employing ruined materials and spikes. In contrast, the Gold Guild favors circular, clean, and symmetrical designs for their ships and modules.
Now that we've discussed the Guilds' styles, let's dive into the mechanics of space station conquest. During the design phase, we wanted the clash between the Guilds to be engaging for players.
That's where conquest comes in: players can join the ongoing war between the Guilds by participating in the conquest of their space stations, which serve as real bases and are therefore difficult to capture. During a conquest event, several steps must be completed before an opposing Guild's base can be declared captured. Successfully conquering a station will earn you fame, credits, and other special rewards from the Guild.
That's all for today. We hope you enjoyed this in-depth look at the Guilds of the Galaxy of Neterun and that you'll continue to follow and support us.
Farewell, raiders!
