World Civilization is trapped in Masada, a vast and exotic nebula far from any star system. Thousands of years have passed since humanity became prisoners of this strange world, and in that time, it has blossomed into drastically different cultures ranging from humble nomads to black hole worshiping theocracies and powerful empires competing for total domination. The struggle for survival is always present in this brutal space. Gameplay Masada is a single-player RTS with RPG elements set in a 5,000 x 5,000 x 100 km open world sandbox. Explore unique regions in a vast continuous map ranging from asteroid fields, dense nebulae, to even large landmasses of deserts and ice fields. The nebula is a strange and wild place. Immerse yourself in a simulated world. You are not the center of the universe in Masada. Ships and their pilots will carry on with their business whether you are there or not. Encounter miners hauling ore back from excavations, ambush traders as they bring goods across the nebula, scavenge wreckage from battles you stumble upon, and much more. Build and customize your fleets, from nimble interceptors to powerful battlecruisers and even motherships. You will need to use a wide range of tactics to truly thrive in the nebula. Arm your ships with autocannons, artillery, railguns, missiles, beams, pulse cannons, torpedoes... and more. Set up support ships with repairing shield beams to protect your frontline. Develop robust carriers that can quickly dock and repair your smaller craft in battle. The combination of outfitting all your ships with a wide range of weapons and modules leads to infinite tactical variations for you to explore. Craft and discover greater and more powerful modules and weapons through industry, trade, combat, and exploration. Learn to build and fly all the ships in the nebula through blueprints. Some will be harder to acquire than others... Freedom to pursue any path. Whether you want to lead a huge armada, command a small elite squad of pirates, build an industrial powerhouse, or even become a nomadic trader, Masada is a game centered around unrestricted player freedom. Battle against a wide range of different factions with vastly different ships and tactics. Battles can range from simple duels to massive 1,000 ship brawls. You must be prepared for a vast range of encounters. Defeat legendary world bosses. The nebula is filled with powerful leaders who fly one of a kind ships with special characteristics. Conquer them and collect the nebula's most powerful war machines.