Empire

An empire is a collection of interstellar colonies in the galaxy, that is owned by a single entity.

Government Type

Government types or playmodes determine the modifiers and special abilities of an empire.

List of Government Types

There are 8 playable government types in New Stars and 3 non-playable.

Name/ID	Ethics	Description
Name: Megacorporation ID: Megacorporation	Double Cooperative	The power of a megacorporation lies not only in economic might but also in their ability to manipulate politics, negotiate lucrative deals, and establish monopolies.
Name: Peacekeeping Pacifist ID: Peacekeeping_Pacifist	Double Pacifist	The peacekeeping pacifist wields their influence to maintain peace, intervening in conflicts with their peacekeeping fleets to protect star systems and enforce their peace plans.
Name: Alliance Builder ID: Alliance_Builder	Pacifist Cooperative	The Alliance Builder is a diplomatic powerhouse, specializing in forging alliances, maintaining diplomatic relations, and leveraging collective strength for mutual benefit.
Name: Cooperative Militarist ID: Cooperative_Militarist	Militarist Cooperative	Forging a unique path between cooperation and aggression, the Cooperative Militarist emerges as a formidable force on the galactic stage.
Name: Hegemonic Subjugator ID: Hegemonic_Subjugator	Double Militarist	A dark and formidable force rises with the advent of the Hegemonic Subjugator.
Name: Xeno Exterminator ID: Xeno_Exterminator	Isolationist Militarist	The Xeno Exterminator embodies a relentless and genocidal crusade against all non-native lifeforms in the galaxy.
Name: Extreme Isolationist ID: Extreme_Isolationist	Double Isolationist	In the far reaches of the galaxy, the Extreme Isolationist emerges as a testament to the power of seclusion and self-sufficiency.
Name: Silent State ID: Silent_State	Isolationist Pacifist	The Silent State wields influence in the galaxy through covert operations and manipulation of behind-the-scenes politics.

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Origin

Origins determine the starting bonuses of an empire. There are 8 different playable origins.

	Lost Colony We, the survivors, unite under a resolute leader on a new horizon, committed to building a nascent empire in uncharted territories with hope and determination. Prerequisite None. Bonus Bonus: Start with 1 extra population, housing building, and minerals building.
	Shattered World Our Devastated Homeworld, once prosperous, was ravaged by an alien menace, driving us on a relentless crusade for vengeance against all alien lifeforms. Prerequisite Xeno Exterminator. Bonus Bonus: Start with a full gunboat fleet.
	Forgotten Outpost The Extreme Isolationist Empire emerges, resilient and self-reliant, embracing self-sufficiency to forge their destiny among the stars. Prerequisite Extreme Isolationist. Bonus Bonus: Start with a colonist fleet.
	Shadowy Nexus From the shadows, the enigmatic Silent State wields unknown power, manipulating events to maintain unchallenged dominance. Prerequisite Silent State. Bonus Bonus: Start with intel of 3 nearby empire capitals.
	Aetheric Sanctifiers Control a society with a deep spiritual connection to pristine worlds, granting unique psionic abilities and a reverence for Pink Plasma. Prerequisite None. Bonus Bonus: Start on a Pristine world.
	Stellar Nomarchs The Stellar Nomarchs were appointed by a long-lost galactic council to govern and maintain peace in their respective star systems. Over the millennia, they've forged unbreakable alliances and have become adept diplomats, commanding respect and loyalty from neighbouring civilizations. Prerequisite None. Bonus Bonus: Start allied with a nearby alien empire.
	Spice Lords The Spice Lords hail from a lone desert world, where they have mastered the harvesting and control of the coveted Golden Spice. With the monopoly over this rare resource, they hold immense economic power, attracting traders and forging lucrative trade routes across the galaxy. Prerequisite None. Bonus Bonus: Start on an arid world, with +100% empire-wide spice production.
	Abyssal Nomads The Abyssal Nomads traverse the vast cosmic void, searching for new frontiers and rare resources. Their exceptional exploration skills enable them to discover the hidden riches of Antimatter, empowering their journey through the cosmic abyss. Prerequisite None. Bonus Bonus: Start on an anti-matter rich void world.