Run a shadow empire and benefit from your spy network through sabotaging fleets, bombing infrastructure, stealing technology, creating the “right” political climate by inciting rebellions.ĭefend yourself from intergalactic invaders and devastating alien probes. Use combinations of special systems and weapons to defeat your enemies. Each species has unique leaders with personalities and cultural traditions that direct their choices.ĭesign starships and engage in real time with pause tactical combat. Shape galactic politics by negotiating trade treaties and alliances. Play alongside two elder races and choose the fate the galaxy. Use numerous tools such as diplomacy, espionage, real time ship combat, and research to define a path for your civilization or join one of the elder species as they fight for control of the galaxy.Ĭhoose from 10 playable races with unique characteristics, behaviors, and leaders. Face rival species including the elder races who view themselves as the rightful guardians of the galaxy or fend off grand menaces as they attempt to disrupt that already troubled galaxy. Your race will have many obstacle to overcome if they are to survive. Form coalitions to survive the coming war, or discover the secrets of ascension that the elder races fear. Set in a galaxy divided by an ancient cold war, guide your race through a galaxy in turmoil. Lord of Rigel is a turn based 4x (Explore, Expand, Exploit, and Exterminate) space strategy game. Navigate galactic politics and defeat grand menaces while utilizing espionage, research, or military force to shape the galaxy. Choose between warring elder races, forge your own coalition, or go it alone. Lord of Rigel is set in a galaxy locked in a cold war.

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