What is Station Combat and when is it unlocked?

Station Combat becomes available at Operations Level 15. Once unlocked, you can attack other players’ stations, and other players can attack yours. This introduces a new layer of strategic gameplay, where both offense and defense play key roles in resource management and station growth.

How does Station Defense work?

When your station is attacked, the battle is fought using your Defense Platforms and any combat-ready ships docked at your station. Ships that are away, upgrading, or under repair do not participate in the defense.

What happens after my station is attacked?

After the first attack, your station automatically receives a free 10-minute peace shield. This shield prevents additional attacks and gives you time to activate a longer shield if you want extended protection. Once the shield expires, your station becomes vulnerable again unless you manually apply another one.

Can attackers steal my resources?

Yes, if your station is destroyed, the attacker will loot a portion of your resources. However, your Resource Vault, an upgradable building within your station, protects part of your stored resources from being stolen. Upgrading your Vault increases the amount of protection.

What happens if the attack fails?

If the attacking ship fails to destroy your station and is defeated by your defenses, it is sent back to its owner’s Drydock and must be repaired before it can be used again.