Boarding and capture

A battle beyond the hull

Boarding brings combat into corridors and rooms, where trained crews fight for the vessel itself. Cover, weapons and individual skills matter alongside the strength of your party. Your people can exchange fire with defenders, push into the next room and suffer wounds or losses. Consider who you send: an experienced crew is valuable long after a single prize has been taken.

From ships to stations

Capture operations extend to ships and stations, with large assaults involving thousands of soldiers. Winning the space battle is only part of taking an enemy stronghold; its interior can still be defended. Build a force capable of holding its own after the guns outside fall silent.

Not every contact is human

During capture operations or exploration, your crew may encounter monsters, robots or alien defenders. A seemingly abandoned vessel can contain an unexpected fight. Equip and train your people before crossing the airlock, and weigh the potential reward against the lives you are risking.