Universe

The MWarfare universe is a living, expanding space that grows alongside its players. As more players join, the universe expands to accommodate them—there's always room for new empires.

Universe Topics

Topic	Description
Planets	Colonizable worlds and their properties
Moons	Lunar bases and strategic advantages

How the Universe is Organized

The Coordinate System

Every location in the universe is identified by three numbers:

[Galaxy:System:Position]

Example: [-3:127:8]
         │   │   └── Position 8 (planet slot in the solar system)
         │   └────── System 127 (solar system within the galaxy)
         └────────── Galaxy -3 (the galaxy cluster)

Note: Galaxy and System numbers can be both positive and negative, extending infinitely in all directions.

Structure Overview

Universe (infinite in all directions)
└── Galaxies (..., -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, ...) - procedurally generated
    └── Solar Systems (..., -100, 0, 100, ...) - procedurally generated
        └── Positions (1 to 15 per system)
            └── Planet, Moon, or Empty Space

Galaxies

Galaxies are the largest divisions of space. The universe is procedurally generated and extends infinitely in both positive and negative directions—you can travel to Galaxy 500 or Galaxy -500.

Infinite space: Galaxies are generated on-demand in any direction
Starting point: New players spawn near populated areas for community
Travel: Moving between galaxies takes the longest flight times

Practical Impact

Players in the same galaxy can:

Reach each other faster for trading or combat
Form regional alliances
Compete for local dominance

Solar Systems

Each galaxy contains an infinite number of solar systems, procedurally generated in both positive and negative directions. You can visit System 1000 or System -1000—there are no boundaries.

15 positions per system: Each system has exactly 15 planet slots
Procedural generation: Systems are created on-demand when you visit them
Player density: Popular systems may have several players; remote systems might be empty
Exploration: Navigate freely to any system coordinates, positive or negative

Planet Positions

Within each solar system, positions 1-15 each have distinct characteristics. Position determines planet size and temperature.

Quick Overview

Position	Temperature	Best For
1-3	Very Hot (+120°C to +260°C)	Crystal Production, Solar Satellites
4-6	Warm (+50°C to +110°C)	Balanced
7-9	Temperate (+20°C to +80°C)	Metal Production, Main Base (Largest)
10-12	Cool (-10°C to +50°C)	Balanced
13-15	Very Cold (-130°C to -10°C)	Deuterium Production

Important: All three resources are affected by temperature. Metal peaks in temperate zones, Crystal peaks in hot zones, and Deuterium peaks in cold zones. Solar Satellite energy also varies with temperature.

See Planets for complete position data and production formulas.

Galaxy View

What You See

When exploring the galaxy, each system displays all 15 positions showing:

Planet name and owner (if occupied)
Alliance tag of the owner
Activity indicators showing recent player activity
Moon indicator if a moon exists
Debris field if battle remnants are present

Activity Indicators

Indicator	Meaning
Green star	Active within 15 minutes
Yellow star	Active within 1 hour
No indicator	Inactive for over 1 hour

Activity indicators help you identify active players versus potential raid targets.

Travel Distance

Distance between coordinates affects your fleets:

Journey Type	Flight Time	Fuel Cost
Same system	Very short	Minimal
Same galaxy, different system	Medium	Moderate
Different galaxy	Long	Very High

Distance Formulas

Travel distance is calculated in distance units:

Galaxy distance  = galaxies_crossed × 6,000
System distance  = 2,000 + (systems_crossed × 95 × 0.5)
Position distance = 1,000 + (positions_crossed × 5)

Distance Selection

Travel distance is determined by the highest-order component:

If galaxies differ, use galaxy_distance
Else if systems differ, use system_distance
Else use position_distance

Fuel and Cargo Limits

Important: Your fleet can only travel as far as its cargo can carry fuel.

Cross-galaxy trips require significant fuel
Fuel is stored in cargo during travel
If fuel > cargo capacity, mission is blocked
Plan long-distance missions with enough cargo ships

See Fleet Mechanics for detailed fuel formulas.

Strategic Considerations

Nearby colonies: Easier to defend and reinforce
Distant colonies: Harder for enemies to reach, but harder for you too
Alliance positioning: Coordinate with allies for mutual defense
Cargo planning: Long-distance colonies need cargo ships for supply runs

Finding Your Way

Navigation Tips

Use the Galaxy View to explore systems visually
Bookmark coordinates of allies, enemies, and raid targets
Note patterns: Players often colonize in clusters
Check activity: Active players are riskier targets

Coordinate Sharing

When sharing locations with allies, use the standard format:

[0:127:8] for a planet
[0:127:8] (Moon) to specify a moon

Infinite Universe

The universe is procedurally generated and truly boundless:

No limits: Galaxies and systems extend infinitely in both positive and negative directions
On-demand generation: Space is created as players explore it
New players spawn in populated areas with available positions
Unlimited expansion: You can colonize anywhere in the infinite expanse

This means early players establish empires in core systems near the origin, while explorers can venture into uncharted frontier space in any direction—creating natural zones of varying player density and activity.