Space Station Designer

Story

The year is 1998. As an extremely accomplished and well-respected billionaire that made their fortune in the logistics and technology sectors, you’re well aware of the potential benefits that a permanent presence in space can provide. After meeting with many world leaders for several months and pitching your ambitious ideas, government officials from the United States of America (USA), the Russian Federation, the European Union (EU), and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) all want to partner up with you in order to setup a government-industry venture in order to establish a group of orbital outposts in Earth and Lunar orbits. Unfortunately, these four superpowers are not interested in working together! Will you partner with the US and receive a commercial goods transactions bonus and an extra influx of initial funds? Or maybe go with the European Union and receive a permanent bonus on propulsion and research points generation? The Russian Federation prepares their astronauts for maintenance duties a lot better than the rest of the regions, maybe that’s the best option? Or probably partnering up with the People’s Republic of China looks more appealing, as they provide a significant manufacturing boost? After selecting your partner, choose between three initial configurations of the Core Module, launch it into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), and begin your journey! A typical month as a Director of this government-industry venture will find you ordering modules, arranging resupply spacecraft, training astronauts, acquiring technologies from a vast tech tree, and manufacturing commercial goods that can later be sold in a dynamic market, where prices fluctuate in real-time. Once you’ve established a solid presence in LEO, expand your footprint by opening further outposts in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), High Earth Orbit (HEO) and the Moon. Your career as a Director will span 50 years. Develop a strategy and see how far you push this venture during this timeframe!