The blue holo-screens flickered with representations of star systems, star-routes, information on planets, fleets, projected vectors for friendly forces as well as the ominous crimson patterns that meant only one thing: possible enemy intrusion paths, ship and number estimations as well as tactical approaches. And much of the vital information about the enemy was still incomplete or completely missing in some areas.

As Admiral Ka’chun turned his gaze from the screen to address the room, he was quite aware that everybody had noticed the missing portions of data. And how could they not notice it? It was a staple of every briefing since the beginning of the conflict with The Collective, over 17 months ago. Information was sketchy at best, although the data they managed to collect over the months of combat was starting to form into a worrisome image.

Hi guys and gals,

It’s the session to be jolly, merry and blast those noobs ;-) Calls are echoing out from the forums this year for a Christmas armistice harking back to the days of WW1. Not unexpectedly these calls are falling on death ears, when best to launch an attack than on the day of days? It’s Christmas time guys, and although it’s not snowing (at least here in the UK or Portugal) we’re well in the festive spirit.

Hi guys,

It's been a bit since our last blog and thought it was time to get another one out there! There has been some interesting game news and the launch of Ares's second round. Excited? I know I am!

After the successful first round of the Ares speed server the second is dawning. This time it will be longer and has been tweaked for greater enjoyment. Ares's second round launches TOMORROW!

It's been an busy month down at AE HQ. This month we have launched Astro Empires first ever rounds server, Ares is currently the only Astro Empires server with an end and only runs for a set period of time. It would be sad to wave goodbye to your old empire but c'est la vie, the rounds system allows for greater competitive gameplay and prizes for the winners! The current round is scheduled to end October 24th and a new one will start soon afterwards so watch this space for details.