About the game:
THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY
Millions of years have passed since the ancient Humans, who arose on the mythical Earth, discovered the technology of stellar travel.
Their descendants, Settlers of Planetary Systems, have traveled the galaxies fighting countless alien species to expand their influence and ensure their survival.
Now they have almost nothing to do with what it was before, and each group of civilizations that has survived has been thanks to its split, evolution, and specialization in the domain of one of the foundations of nature (matter, energy, data, and space-time). Everyone is aware that they lack the knowledge that will allow them to absorb others to gain absolute control. What they call NEXUM…
THE “NEXUM”, DISCOVERED IN “GALAXY”
As a result of the merger of a black hole and a neutron star, one kilonova has exploited alongside the forgotten and remote GALAXY. This has put the focus on from all corners of the Universe in the remains of the Athavian civilization, which before its destruction had secretly reached the maximum knowledge that the ancient codices call NEXUM and the absolute power that it carries. Until that unexpected annihilation, the Atavians had succeeded in dodging attention to GALAXY, progressing silently for the last five hundred million years of the second eon after the Big Bang.
Now the most powerful Groups of Civilizations are arriving from the most remote parts of the Universe through the limited TANNHÄUSER’ GATES. They will fight for the domain of GALAXY and the secrets that the scattered TECHNOLOGICAL RELICS, which they contain the scattered NEXUM knowledge. You will be in command of one of the four armies to control the galaxy and its secrets:
- Collective Gnomicon (blue squad): They are cold machines that work like multisensory swarms endowed with collective intelligence. Greater potential: Supercalculation, with which they coordinate attacks and foresee many dangers. Against: They don’t feel, and do not take prisoners. Element: Information, predictive calculation.
- Psychon (yellow squad): Highly energetic beings who dominate almost all frequencies. Greater potential: Electromagnetically alter the will of others.
Against: Bad to win and worse to lose. Element: Energy, control of communication.
- Clonix (red squad): Army composed of all kinds of cyborg beings that are drones, from an undisclosed galaxy, for what remains of the ancient human species. Greater potential: Military experience. Against: Absolute neglect of personal appearance. Element: Space-time. Exquisite punctuality.
- Bionts (green squad): The deadliest combination of all life forms that they have assimilated in their travels through the galaxies. Greater potential: Defense and infection. Cons: They are recognized by the strong smell of garlic. Element: Matter. Replica of any form of life.
Each Group of civilizations has managed to use a Tannhäuser Gate to deliver a few spaceships to a Tann (Initial Planet), with very limited energy resources.
From that point of arrival, conquer planets, requisition loot, extract energy, capture Relics, craft, and mobilize new ships to achieve absolute control of the NEXUM that is scattered throughout GALAXY!
If you are looking for a medium-weight game with only short duration to play, Nexum Galaxy will suit your preference. The simple rule makes it easy to comprehend. It has that depth we are longing for, where it still grinds your gear but does not make your head overheated. Very accessible, indeed.
The replay value ensures Nexum Galaxy meeting your gaming table more often, too.
Overall, the game is more tactical. Albeit planning what we want to do next is necessary, changes are mostly inevitable. When being reactive is your cup of tea, you will have an enjoyable amount of time playing this piece. This game may be interesting for the sci-fi fans as well!
The Kickstarter campaign runs until July 7th. Make sure you don’t miss the spaceship!