Orbis Projects: International Space Station

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Gameplay Mechanics:
In this game, players represent independent nations, and the goal is to discourage alliances from dominating the game through massive donations for bonuses. To achieve this, individual nations will be the only participants in the ISS project. However, alliances remain important for leaders to motivate their members and coordinate efforts for project benefits.

 

Phase 1: Research & Development:
To begin the ISS project, players must first establish an Orbital Launch Facility. This requires players to meet prerequisites like having a space program and at least 20 cities. The facility enables nations to launch rockets and payloads into space to supply materials for construction.

Phase 2: Construction:
In this phase, players can join the ISS program by allocating resources for research, development, and construction. Cooperative goals are set, demanding billions of dollars' worth of resources distributed across various aspects of the project, such as 25 million tons of steel for module construction, 10 million tons of uranium for nuclear power modules, or 20 million tons of gasoline for fuel. It's important to limit nations to three launches per week, each with realistic costs, to prevent top alliances from overwhelming the project.

Phase 3: Maintenance & Research Projects:
Completed research conducted on the station benefits participating nations. These benefits are sustained by ongoing resource contributions. These contributions are more substantial than what the top three alliances would cooperate on but feasible for a few thousand individual nations. Maintenance projects, required quarterly, ensure the continued benefits from the station. They can range from upgrades to repairing attitude thrusters or addressing damage caused by space debris impacts.

Additional Details and Bonuses:
Space Missions and Activities: Players can suggest and vote on space missions originating from the ISS, including satellite launches or asteroid exploration. Successful missions can result in valuable resources, scientific findings, and enhanced global prestige.

Global Space Governance:
As the ISS program evolves, an international space governance body may emerge. Players can engage in debates and negotiations about space treaties, regulations, and resource allocation in Earth's orbit.

Resource Rewards:
Successful ISS missions can provide players with resource rewards, rare materials, or space-based technologies, offering a competitive advantage.

International Prestige:
Leading or actively participating in the ISS program elevates a nation's global prestige, granting more influence in international affairs.

Resource and Time Investments:
While dedicating significant resources and time to the ISS program can offer substantial benefits, it may divert resources from other aspects of a player's nation, potentially impacting domestic stability and the economy.

This reorganization should make the proposal easier to read and understand, presenting the core mechanics and phases of the ISS feature in a clear and logical sequence.

Edited September 6, 2023 by Malakai