Space Ascension

CONTROLS: - Desktop: - Mouse Click: Primary interaction method - click buttons to purchase buildings, upgrade storage, research technologies, navigate tabs, build wonders, explore planets, send interstellar ships - Mouse Hover: View tooltips and detailed information - Tab Navigation: Click tabs at top to switch between game sections - Mobile/Tablet: - Touch / Tap: Tap buttons to interact (same as mouse click) - Touch Navigation: Tap tabs to switch sections - Touch and Hold: (If applicable) View extended tooltips BASIC MECHANICS: 1. Resource Management: - Earth Resources: Metal, Gems, Charcoal, Wood (starting resources) - Energy: Universal power source for all machines - Space Resources: Uranium, Lava, Oil, Silicon, Lunarite, Methane, Titanium, Gold, Silver - Gases: Hydrogen, Helium - Advanced: Ice, Plasma, Meteorite - Resources have storage limits (upgradeable) - Resources produce per second based on buildings/machines 2. Production Buildings: - Resource Producers: Buildings that generate resources over time - Examples: Solar Panels (Energy), Heavy Drills (Metal), Oil Rigs (Oil), Fusion Reactors (Energy from Hydrogen/Helium) - Energy Consumers: Most production buildings consume Energy - Energy Producers: Some buildings produce Energy (Solar Panels, Nuclear Stations, etc.) - Toggle System: Can toggle buildings on/off 3. Storage System: - Each resource has maximum storage capacity - Storage Upgrades: Purchase storage upgrades to increase capacity - Storage Discounts: Research unlocks storage upgrade discounts - Storage Full Indicator: Shows time until storage fills - Storage Warnings: Visual indicators when approaching capacity 4. Energy System: - Energy Production: Generated by various power sources - Energy Consumption: Used by production buildings - Energy Balance: Must maintain positive energy (or face deficits) - Energy Deficit Warning: Red text appears when energy negative - Energy Efficiency: Research reduces energy consumption - Batteries: Store excess energy (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 available) - Battery Efficiency: Research improves battery performance 5. Research System: - Technology Tree: Unlock technologies to progress - Research Categories: Resource efficiency, Energy efficiency, Science efficiency, Storage upgrades, Building unlocks - Science Points: Currency for research (generated by Labs) - Research Tiers: Multiple tiers of labs (T1, T2, T3, T4) - Research Prerequisites: Some techs require other techs first 6. Solar System Exploration: - Planet Colonization: Colonize planets in solar system - Planet Resources: Each planet has unique resources - Inner Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars - Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune - Exploration Requirements: Must research techs to explore planets - Planet Buildings: Construct buildings on planets 7. Wonders System: - Dyson Sphere: Massive structure around star for energy - Dyson Ring: Ring variant of Dyson structure - Dyson Swarm: Swarm of satellites around star - Wonder Benefits: Unique bonuses from each wonder - Multiple Spheres: Can build multiple Dyson Spheres - Wonder Construction: Segment-based building system - Build 250 Segments: Option to build multiple segments at once 8. Interstellar Travel: - Star Systems: Travel to distant stars - Distance Calculation: Stars have varying distances - Rocket Ships: Build rockets for interstellar travel - Ship Types: Multiple rocket tiers (T1, T2, T3 with Hydrazine Catalyst) - Travel Time: Distance affects travel duration - Colonization: Establish presence in other star systems - Reputation System: Affects invasion chances - Stargate: Instant travel between systems - Portal Room: Advanced travel method 9. Resource Conversion: - EMC (Energy-Matter Conversion): Convert between resources - Auto EMC: Automatic resource conversion system - Max EMC Button: Convert maximum possible amount - Conversion Ratios: Different resources have different conversion values - Plasma Storage: Required for high-tier conversions 10. Building Destruction: - Destroy Buildings: Remove buildings to reclaim resources (partial refund) - Destroy Button: Colored option available in settings - Strategic Destruction: Remove inefficient buildings for upgrades 11. Offline Production: - Offline Progress: Resources continue producing when game closed - Time Calculation: Calculates production based on time away - Maximum Cap: Limits offline production time - Offline Notifications: Shows offline production gains 12. Save System: - Auto-Save: Automatic saving at intervals - Auto-Save Timer: Display shows time until next save - Auto-Save Notifications: Optional notifications for saves - Manual Save: Export/Import system available - Multiple Save Slots: Support for multiple saves - Export: Copy save to clipboard or text - Import: Load saved game from string - Save Compression: LZ-String compression for saves 13. Dark Matter System: - Rebirth Currency: Earned from completing major milestones - Rebirth Requirement: Must have built at least one Dyson Sphere - Dark Matter Boost: Permanent bonuses from Dark Matter - DM Scaling: Multiplicative bonuses with Science and Resource Efficiency - Live Counter: Shows DM gains from each section - Respec Option: Reset Dark Matter allocations 14. Rebirth System: - Rebirth Process: Reset progress for Dark Matter bonuses - Rebirth Bonuses: Permanent upgrades from Dark Matter - Requirements: Must complete certain milestones - Subsequent Rebirths: Can rebirth multiple times - Progress Reset: Loses current progress but gains permanent bonuses 15. Achievement System: - Achievement Types: Various milestones and challenges - Achievement Ranks: Multiple ranks per achievement - Achievement Tooltips: Detailed information on achievements - Rings Achievement: Achievements for Dyson Rings - Swarms Achievement: Achievements for Dyson Swarms - Progress Tracking: Tracks completion status 16. Statistics Tracking: - Session Time: Time played in current session - Total Time Played: Cumulative playtime - Resource Statistics: Tracks resource production - Building Statistics: Tracks buildings constructed - Achievement Statistics: Tracks achievements earned 17. Settings System: - Theme Selection: Multiple visual themes available (7+ themes) - Custom Company Name: Set your company name - Hide Gain Buttons: Option to hide resource gain buttons - Hide Completed Tabs: Hide tabs when all content completed - Screen Notifications: Graphics option for notifications - Notification Settings: Separate autosave notifications - Storage Display: Options for storage visualization - UI Customization: Various UI tweaks available 18. Tab System: - Resources Tab: Main resource management (default) - Research Tab: Technology research and upgrades - Solar System Tab: Planet exploration and colonization - Wonders Tab: Dyson Sphere and wonder construction - Sol Center Tab: Advanced research and development - Interstellar Tab: Star system travel and colonization - Machines Tab: Advanced building management - More Tab: Settings, saves, statistics, achievements 19. Resource Production: - Per Second Display: Shows production rate for each resource - Production Calculation: Based on buildings and multipliers - Efficiency Multipliers: Research improves production efficiency - Dark Matter Multipliers: Rebirth bonuses improve production - Production Display: Real-time per-second updates 20. Resource Costs: - Cost Display: Shows resource requirements for purchases - Red Cost Indicator: Shows when insufficient resources - Cost Scaling: Costs increase with quantity - Storage Costs: Storage upgrades have increasing costs 21. Machine Tiers: - Tier System: Multiple tiers for each building type - Higher Tiers: More efficient but expensive - Examples: Battery T1-T5, Lab T1-T4, Drill variants - Tier Unlocks: Research required for higher tiers 22. Rocket System: - Rocket Types: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 rockets - Rocket Fuel: Different fuel types (Hydrazine Catalyst for T3) - Rocket Parts: Construct rockets from components - Interstellar Travel: Required for star system travel - Rocket Wonder: Special wonder that enhances rockets 23. Plasma System: - Advanced Resource: 4th state of matter - Plasma Storage Units (PSU): Increase plasma capacity - PSU Tiers: Multiple PSU tiers available - Plasma Machines: Super-Heater, Plasmatic Pit, Electron Bath - Plasma Production: Generated by high-tier machines - Plasma Consumption: Used by advanced structures 24. Meteorite System: - Meteorite Resource: Advanced space resource - Meteorite Tiers: Tier 3 and Tier 4 meteorite processing - Meteorite Production: Generated from space operations - Auto EMC Integration: Auto EMC keeps 10K plasma bank for meteorite 25. Wonder Benefits: - Communication Wonder: Unlocks interstellar tab - Rocket Wonder: Enhances rocket capabilities - Antimatter Wonder: Advanced resource production - Wonder Activation: Wonders provide permanent benefits - Wonder Completion: Wonders hide tab when completed 26. Reputation System: - Reputation Value: Affects interstellar interactions - Invasion Chance: Based on reputation (NaN fix for >60 rep) - Reputation Management: Balance reputation for optimal gameplay 27. Update System: - Update Log: Displays on page load - Version Tracking: Tracks game version - Changelog: Access to update history 28. Loading System: - Loading Screen: Custom loading screen with progress - Splash Text: 100 random loading messages - Loading Animation: Animated progress indicator - Theme Integration: Loading screen matches theme 29. UI Elements: - Tab Glyphs: Exclamation marks indicate new content - Resource Navigation: Side panel for resource selection - Collapsible Sections: Earth Resources, Inner/Outer Planet sections - Responsive Design: Adapts to screen size - Bootstrap Framework: Modern UI design 30. Advanced Features: - Astronomical Breakthrough: Special research milestone - Interstellar Radar Scanner: Scan distant star systems - Energy Efficiency Research: Reduces energy consumption (max 25/50) - Science Efficiency: Multiplicative with dark matter boost - Resource Efficiency: Multiplicative with dark matter boost - Battery Efficiency Research: Improves battery performance - Storage Discount Research: Reduces storage upgrade costs STRATEGIC TIPS: - Resource Balance: Maintain positive energy balance. Energy deficit stops production. - Early Game Focus: Focus on basic resources (Metal, Gems) and Energy production first. - Research Priority: Prioritize efficiency research to maximize production multipliers. - Storage Management: Upgrade storage before it fills completely to avoid wasted production. - Energy Optimization: Build energy producers before energy consumers. Balance is crucial. - Wonder Strategy: Start with Dyson Swarms or Rings before full Spheres (easier to build). - Rebirth Planning: Plan rebirths around major milestones. Maximize Dark Matter gains. - Offline Optimization: Ensure positive energy balance before going offline for maximum gains. - Production Chains: Understand resource dependencies. Some buildings require multiple resources. - Cost Efficiency: Higher tier buildings are more efficient but expensive. Balance cost vs. benefit. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: - Dark Matter Optimization: Maximize Dark Matter gains per rebirth. Plan rebirth timing carefully. - Multi-Sphere Strategy: Build multiple Dyson Spheres for massive energy production. - Auto EMC Setup: Configure Auto EMC to maintain resource balance automatically. - Storage Discount Stacking: Research storage discounts to reduce upgrade costs significantly. - Efficiency Stacking: Combine research efficiency with Dark Matter bonuses for maximum multipliers. - Interstellar Expansion: Expand to multiple star systems for resource diversity. - Wonder Completion: Complete wonders strategically for maximum benefit timing. - Production Chains: Optimize production chains for maximum resource flow. - Energy Bank Strategy: Maintain battery banks for energy stability during peaks. - Rebirth Optimization: Plan multiple rebirths for exponential Dark Matter growth. WINNING AND PROGRESSION: - Milestone Completion: Complete major milestones (Dyson Spheres, Wonder completion) for progression. - Galaxy Colonization: Expand across multiple star systems to colonize the galaxy. - Dark Matter Accumulation: Accumulate Dark Matter through rebirths for permanent bonuses. - Achievement Mastery: Complete all achievements and achievement ranks for full completion. - Wonder Construction: Build all wonders for maximum benefits and completion status. - Interstellar Expansion: Establish presence across multiple star systems for resource diversity. - Efficiency Mastery: Maximize all efficiency research for optimal production. - Resource Mastery: Master all resource production chains for complete understanding. - Production Optimization: Optimize production chains for maximum efficiency across all resources. - Endgame Progression: Progress through multiple rebirths and expand across galaxies for ultimate mastery. Enjoy building your space empire from Earth to the stars in Space Ascension!