Lords of the Black Sun PC is an epic complex dense turn-based 4X PC strategy game set in deep spaceTake command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the stars colonising new worlds managing your empire and conquering whoever dares to oppose youThe galaxy is full of secrets and dangers Discover ancient ruins and artefacts repel or befriend pirates promote a general to guide your fleets to victory Concoct complex plots with your allies or use your intelligence services to uncover weak spots on that threatening empire whose leader has vowed to destroy youMake sure to keep your population happy or be prepared to face protests against your rule or in a worst case scenario rebel factions within your empire Only the mightiest rulers can prevail in the depths of space Are you up to the task of becoming a Lord of the Black Sun?Features8 Major races each with their own ship designs technologies unique traits and unique abilities meaning playing with each race is a different challenge and offers new ways to approach the gameBig living universe In addition to the major powers independent races and pirate clans also claim the galaxy as their residence; their existence can be an annoyance or a blessing if you can take advantage of themDeep economic and political layer War isn’t the only way to weaken your rivalsDiplomacy intelligence and trade can be one of many powerful tools that if used properly can be very effective as wellTactical Turn based combatCreate and customise your own ship designsGenerals These unique and powerful units evolve as they battle and if used well can be the difference between defeat and victoryRandomly generated universe tech tree and units You will never play the same game twiceEmpire shattering Unrest might lead rebels to start a civil war which in turn might lead to the creation of a new independent empire that might grow to rival your ownPlotting Secretly finance a war against your rivals in order to weaken them or prepare a surprise joint war along with your allies in a bid to destroy that frighteningly fast growing empire Beware of spies and whistle blowers though; your plot might be uncovered before you put it in action and the consequences can be direDomestic Policies Rule your empire as you wish Turning it into a dystopia a utopia or something in between it’s up to youHuman-like AI that doesn’t cheat and plays by the same rules as human players while presenting a constant challenge