Polaris Sector

Polaris Sector is a 4X science-fiction strategy game in which you lead an interstellar empire and seek to conquer the galaxy. Its setting is a dangerous region of gas, stars and supernovas, where rival factions may respond to unidentified ships with war and pirates or scavengers can threaten planets.

The sector’s history is marked by short-lived empires and adventurers who came seeking wealth and power. Its factions may also unite against a rival they consider too strong, making the balance between military strength and the reactions it provokes part of the political landscape.

Gameplay and features

• Explore and establish contact: Send scout vessels to locate mines and planets for exploitation or colonization, and to make contact with other empires.
• Develop technologies: Invest in fundamental and applied research; technologies and equipment unlock according to those investments.
• Design ships: Choose ship roles and designs, including converting a corvette into a drone carrier or a freighter into a scout.
• Handle battles: Join battles to maneuver ships in tactical mode, or use auto-resolve when other empire tasks need attention.
• Use diplomacy and espionage: Talk with factions to seek favor, trade goods or make military agreements against common enemies. Espionage can involve planting false intelligence to lure enemy spies into a trap.

Frequently asked questions

What is the main objective in Polaris Sector?

You lead an interstellar empire and aim to conquer the galaxy. The setting is a volatile sector where rival factions and raiders can threaten your expansion.

How does exploration work?

You send scout vessels to find mines and planets to exploit or colonize, and to establish contact with other empires.

How are technologies and equipment unlocked?

They unlock according to your investments in fundamental and applied research.

Can you control ships during battles?

Yes. You can join a battle and maneuver your ships in tactical mode, or choose auto-resolve when you need to focus on other empire tasks.

What can you do through diplomacy?

You can seek favor with other factions, trade goods and make military agreements to fight common enemies.