Hello everyone! I am very happy to be a part of this community. I purchased SOASE late last night and I am currently at work, leaving it to finish downloading at home. Although the main portion of the website is blocked the forums are still accessible! I am very excited about this game as it just what I have been longing for and so much more. I can’t wait to play it. I ravaged the forum posts for information and would like to ask a question.
Does the game contain a random events mechanism? Much like Haegemonia and Sim City? Although I can imagine this feature may not be desired by all, so it should of course be an option you can tailor, enable or disable when required. Some random events may include:
Ion Storms – Disables / destroys ships and orbital facilities. Perhaps damages planets without a planetary shield.
Asteroids – Well, perhaps more of a concern for stationary objects. Increases need for planetary defences?
Plagues – Effects moral, economy, trade etc on and between planets / systems.
Well, that is just a few ideas. I’m sure more interesting events could be created! Something I would love to see is a "supernova" event, where an entire solarsystem is obliterated, including all assets. I am aware that this is most likely impossible

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Of course, random events may already be including to some degree. Remember, I don’t have access to all the information right now! Guess I’ll see for myself later!
ROLL ON 5pm!!!!