Components
The game uses a semi-random board constructed of hexagonal tiles, each showing up to three planets, empty space, or a red-bordered system containing an obstacle to starship movement (asteroid field, nebula, supernova, Ion Storm, or Gravity Rift (the last two were added in the expansions)). The standard gameboard setup contains 37 tiles in three concentric hex-rings around the center tile, Mecatol Rex.
Plastic playing pieces are provided in six colors, with various starship classes and ground forces. The players are limited to the number of playing pieces provided with the game, except for fighters and ground forces.
Numerous counters are included for use in record-keeping, including command tokens, strategy cards, control markers, trade goods, and extra fighter and ground force counters. The counters are printed on heavy cardboard stock.
Several decks of cards are used to track planets, trade agreements, and technologies controlled by a player, perform special actions, provide randomized goals for victory points, and set the political agenda for a turn. These cards are about half the size of standard playing cards.
Four ten-sided dice are provided.
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