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• Announcements·26 Aug 2026Official

  [Monthly Devlog 5] Production Lines, Singularity Cargo-IV, Bluefire Labs & More

  Dear Stellar Citizens,Greetings from the Space Development Committee’s Publicity Office! Wherever you are in the cosmos right now, we want to wish you a good morning, afternoon, or evening.Thank you for your continued interest and support for the Space Development Initiative. In this fifth Monthly Devlog, we are happy to present some of our recent progress:Development of the Production Line Construction feature is nearing completion. Singularity Cargo-IV, the latest model of the Singularity Cargo series, is also complete.Bluefire Labs on Frost-2 offers an opportunity to learn more about the “Blue Sprites” and the research surrounding them.We've developed two new products to help predict and avoid anomalies: the Space-Time Curvature Early-Warning System and the Guardian Smart Wristband, providing added protection throughout your interstellar journeys.We look forward to meeting you again in the deep space of Stellar Trader very soon.▶ System BriefingProduction Line ConstructionProduction line construction is an important part of building a planetary space station and serves as the foundation for integrated operations spanning resource extraction, processing, and product development. For stellar traders looking to expand their influence, establishing a complete and capable production line is an essential step toward gaining greater influence over interstellar commerce.Each type of planet has its own unique production lines. Terrestrial planets make it easier to obtain the supplies needed for population growth, while metal planets offer advantages in providing construction materials for space stations.By continuously building and upgrading station facilities and deploying more labor, you can manufacture a wide range of products at your space station. Through automated trade routes, bidding, and other channels, these products can generate returns far beyond basic sales. In time, you can move beyond being a trader running cargo between markets and become a corporate power...
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• Announcements·26 Jun 2026Official

  [Monthly Devlog 4] Investment, Alaric, Starcrest Mine, SiH₄ & More

  Dear Stellar Citizens,Greetings from the Space Development Committee’s Publicity Office! Wherever you are in the cosmos right now, we want to wish you a good morning, afternoon, or evening.Thank you for your continued interest and support for the Space Development Initiative. In this fourth devlog, we are happy to present some of our recent progress:We have completed the Investment feature. If you're looking to expand your galactic trade empire, this is a vital way to generate wealth.Alaric, an industrial space station in the El Cid Star System, will showcase the unique appeal of large-scale interstellar manufacturing, and Starcrest Mine in the Horn Star System will be a highly profitable cornerstone of your growing corporate empire.Two brand-new commodities: High‑Purity Silane (SiH₄), an absolute must-have consumable for high-end industrial manufacturing, and the magical Smart Integrated Fabrics.▶ System BriefingInvestmentDevelopment of the Investment feature is now complete.Numerous space stations across the galaxy are now opening their doors to investment from interstellar traders such as yourselves! Some of them produce highly valuable specialty goods, in which investing grants access to exclusive patents that can later be used to build your own production lines.Investments can be channeled to speed up production, consumption, or raise inventory cap, which improves both purchasing and selling opportunities. You can also choose between massive, moderate, and minor amounts of investment, allowing you to tailor your strategy to local market conditions.Beyond earning periodic dividends, the shares acquired through investments can be traded after 200 star hours. Your commercial activity at a space station directly influences its Prosperity, which can in turn drive up its Share Price. Be sure to keep an eye on the unexpected events in the star system, too, as they may trigger massive fluctuations in the Share Price. Time the market right, buy low, sell high, and you c...
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• Announcements·24 Apr 2026Official

  [Monthly Devlog 3] Galaxy Insurance, Ritz City-State, Xinianus City & Amrita

  Dear Stellar Citizens, Greetings from the Space Development Committee’s Publicity Office! Wherever you are in the cosmos right now, we wish you a good morning, afternoon, or evening. Thank you for your continued interest and support for the Space Development Initiative. In this third Monthly Devlog, we are happy to present some of our recent progress:Galaxy Insurance is now operational, offering protection for your commercial ventures.Ritz City-State, the hub of interstellar finance and information exchange, and Xinianus City, hailed as the "Last Watchman of Cosmic Arts," designed to stand as exemplary city space stations."Amrita," a premium selection tailored for high‑end interstellar banquets and gifting.▶ Space Station SpotlightRitz City-StateRitz City-State is a city space station located in the Loch Haven Star System, orbiting the habitable rocky planet Loch Haven-1. Its orbital period is 1 year and 3,476 star hours.As the only space station of Ritz, it serves as its political center. Renowned as the "Undisputed Core" of interstellar finance and information flow, since 2330, the space station has become the center of interstellar capital flow and credit settlement thanks to its faster-than-light communication network and cross-sector quantum financial hub.Xinianus CityXinianus City is a city space station located in the Confucius Star System, orbiting the habitable rocky planet Xinianus. Its orbital period is 95 years and 3,256 star hours.Known as the "Last Watchman of Cosmic Arts," the station is famed for its gold jewelry, crafted using the signature Xinian craftsmanship.Every piece produced here is refined three times within the Stellar Core Energy, with gemstone inlays executed at atomic-level precision. ▶ System BriefingGalaxy Insurance"Everlasting Guarantee for Every Journey"Insurance services are now available across the network. You may apply through Service Centers in most city space stations where you can find insurance agents.Insurance provides compe...
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• Announcements·11 Mar 2026Official

  [Monthly Devlog 2] Automatic Trading, Harveston, Blue Sprite & More

  Dear Stellar Citizens, Greetings from the Space Development Committee's Publicity Office! Wherever you are in the cosmos right now, we want to wish you a good morning, afternoon, or evening. Thank you for your continued interest and support for Stellar Trader's development. This has been a busy and productive month, and we'd like to share what we've added to the game so far:Automated Trading is now nearing full operational readiness, promising to expand and streamline your trade networks at scale.Harveston, a thriving and peaceful space station you'll enjoy spending time in, is preparing to welcome tourists and traders.A new mission chain is on the way, giving you the chance to experience firsthand the historical event where the Aour Federation raided the Democratic Republic of Phoenix and detained members of the Rising Party.Oh, and "Blue Sprite"— and no, it's not a winged fairy.Read on for all the juicy details! ▶ System BriefingAutomated TradingWe are pleased to announce the completion of Automated Trading! Once you own mines or space stations, you can build transport platforms as a trade hub.At the primary space station of every star system, Trade Commissioners are authorized to finalize contracts with reputable stellar traders. Once a contract is in place, you'll be able to assign qualified personnel to execute automated round-trip trade routes via the Trade Map.You can build fleets, choose what to buy and sell, and manage inventories in the space station. Hiring and training skilled personnel is the key at this stage of expansion.▶ Space Station SpotlightHarvestonLocated in the Horizon Star System and orbiting the Earth-like planet Horizon-1, the city space station Harveston operates under the jurisdiction of the Aour Federation. It's an agricultural eco-city that combines farming and livestock with a self-sustaining "Animal-Plant-Microbe" tri-cycle, creating a fully self-sustaining closed ecological loop.Though modest in scale, Harveston remains a preferred s...
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• Announcements·14 Jan 2026Official

  [Monthly Devlog 01] Mining Fields, New Space Stations and More!

  Dear Stellar Citizens,Greetings from the Space Development Committee's Publicity Office! Wherever you are in the cosmos right now, we want to wish you a good morning, afternoon, or evening.We really appreciate your continued interest in the Space Development Initiative. To keep you in the loop on our latest progress, we're launching this monthly report series to share updates and highlights from each month.It's been over a month since the first playtest wrapped up. To bring you a richer, more complete, and fun interstellar trading experience as soon as possible, we've been working hard: we're addressing the feedback from the surveys one step at a time; the mining field system is nearly finished; and the development of new space stations never stops. A fresh batch of unique stations with new looks and functions has just gone live, and we'll be introducing them to you soon.We look forward to meeting you again in Stellar Trader very soon...▶ Mining FieldsWe've wrapped up development on the mining field system. In some star systems, major factions will put mining rights up for sale. You can buy these rights, take over a mining site, and start extracting resources. Refining the raw ore will boost its value—but if you'd rather not sell it, you can always keep the materials and feed them into your own supply chain.A functioning mining field generally requires:A mining platform. This is the basic structure needed to extract ores;Mining drones. Their number and tier determine how fast you can mine;A smeltery—to process and refine ores;A transport platform—to deliver materials where they're needed;Defense systems—to keep raiders from hitting your site;Support modules. They give your mine the core utilities you'd expect from a standard space station.▶ "Khione" and "Arms Research Institute" Space Stations"Khione" Space StationLocated in Orbit 2 of the Aphrodite star system, Khione is an agricultural space station under the Republic of Phoenix, a nation rooted in agriculture and...
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