Galactic Crisis
The galaxy doesn't always stay quiet. A Galactic Crisis is a server-wide emergency that demands collective effort - every player in the galaxy working toward the same goal, against a deadline. Crises are announced in advance, become active for a fixed window, and resolve as either a success or failure depending on whether enough players contributed in time.
Crisis Types
Three crisis types rotate in sequence, each demanding a different kind of response:
| Type | Label | Contribution Metric | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue AI Fleet | Rogue AI Fleet | Fleet power deployed | 72 hours |
| Supernova Wave | Supernova Wave | Resources contributed | 72 hours |
| Dimensional Rift | Dimensional Rift | Research points invested | 72 hours |
Each crisis scales its required target with the number of active players at announcement time.
Phases
A crisis moves through four phases:
| Phase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Announced | Crisis is known - 24-hour advance notice before contributions open |
| Active | Players can contribute; shared progress increments in real time as players act |
| Resolved | The collective target was met before the deadline - the galaxy succeeded |
| Failed | Time ran out without reaching the target |
Contributing
Every contribution counts toward the shared progress total. Players who contribute any amount before the crisis resolves are eligible for the success reward.
Rewards
If the crisis resolves successfully, all contributors receive a resource payout:
| Crisis | Metal | Crystal | Deuterium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue AI Fleet | 200,000 | 150,000 | 50,000 |
| Supernova Wave | 500,000 | 300,000 | 100,000 |
| Dimensional Rift | 300,000 | 200,000 | 80,000 |
Contributing to a crisis also awards 40 Season XP.
Failure Debuff
If the crisis expires without meeting the target, all players suffer a production debuff lasting 48 hours - resource production rates reduced across the board. The consequence is collective: everyone loses, regardless of whether they contributed.
Shared Progress
The active crisis progress bar updates in real time as players contribute, visible to all connected players simultaneously. Coordinate with your alliance to maximize contribution during the active window.