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The Universe of Star Atlas is expansive. It is a lonely, challenging journey for a new player who is possibly tackling the dark night of deep space alone. That is why players are encouraged to create factions, combine resources, and compete collectively to outsmart other players.
And to be clear, to be successful in this game, I don’t think this is an option. If you heard last episode, you can be a Transporter, Rescuer, Freighter, Repairman, Construction worker, Refueler, a miner and the list goes on.
So in the game, you can form what is called a Decentralized Autonomous Corporations (or a DAC), and with that team by your side, you can build entire cities, create your own micro economy, control who can pass and who can’t.
For instance, what if the separatists and the republic needed access to your jump point to gain a strategic advantage in war. Okay so maybe you won’t have them rescue your son from bounty hunters, but you could charge a premium if you staked you claim in the right spot. This type of business and many others are only possible with a supportive team by your side.
That being said, even cooperating with other DACs can help you dominate regions of space and the resources within. Now, we’ll get to this in the next several episodes in a little more depth, but the POLIS token will serve a pivotal role in these cities, permitting the owners of political clout to impose taxes, fees, fines, rules, and laws on those outside the DAC wishing to gain access to these entirely independently owned cities.
Now I don’t want to list any in this episode because I don’t want to leave any out, but if you are listening to this much later than I released it, I bet I’ve done an episode on Guilds and DACs you can join so go ahead and find it!
So what do you want to build? Do you want to be a lone traveler exploring the cosmos, a small team of mercenary fighters?, or part of a DAC, a group, a family, or shared resources, common goals, and dominance in the star atlas universe.