In the outer edges of the Oort cloud, a Sun Gate links solar systems light years apart. The gate quickly becomes its own hub of activity as mining factions drag nearby asteroids into the gate's orbit. Hollowed asteroids become bases, homes to many. When riches are discovered, peace becomes cheap.With humble beginnings as a hobby project that began in May 2009 and a free prototype stage in January of 2011. The project has entered a commercial Early Access stage in January of 2014, and its initial release in January 2015. What makes Void Destroyer unique: I always enjoyed a great variety of games, I have combined many different ways of interacting with the game universe. Void Destroyer gives the player unique options on how to play. You can choose one or all of the options to suit your game style or the situation in game. The ways of interacting with the game world and features: - Fly any ship under your command - instantly change ships then directly pilot them. From drones to carriers, a huge variety of craft to pilot. This space sim uses a newtonian flight model designed to be have both enjoyable flight and combat in space. - Command mode - become more of a commander and less of a pilot - intended for handling larger ships. - Tactical mode - issue commands to ships via a real time strategy like interface. Tactical Mode is a fully 3D map, command console and your empire management tool. - Control your bases production and economic output. - Build platforms/stations for production and defense. - Upgrade and repair your command ship. Where your in game Avatar resides and is able to remotely control your ships and assets. The command ship also features unique abilities to aid in combat. - Experience the story line and unique setting. - Battle Editor and Instant Action mode - an in game map editor to create custom maps and battle scenarios for you to enjoy quick or long battles and share them with friends. - Research new technology. - Crew control - your ships have crews, maybe you prefer them to do the flying for you. Source: The Game Website.