Introduction

Time Mark 10487: The discovery of the Stellarium and its tremendous energetic properties plunges the solar system Solarii into a turmoil. Long haul space travel is finally possible.

Time Mark 10495: Using this new technology, probes are sent throughout the Galaxy seeking new worlds. The powerfull Environmental Leagues request that the upcoming expansion doesn't interfere with the Peace Agreements amongst Solarii's Nations. They also underscore the respect of any new form of life or ecosytems encountered.

Time Mark 10499: The first probes are back into Solarii. The conquest of the newly discoverd worlds is starting ...

In Short

You lead one of the Nation of Solarii. You plan the colonisation of the new worlds discovered by the probes. Your goal is at the same time to be the only master of some planets, and also to share other planets with your opponents. War, politics and ecology are your tools in this difficult task. Use them skillfully to attract partners on your worlds or prevent them from being invaded.

Solarii uses cards to solve the interactions between players and to build the board. It's a powerfull system that makes every game different from the previous ones.

Presentation

At the beginning only the solar system Solarii is on the table. The board expands along the game with the discovery of new solar systems. Players send their population to settle on these new worlds. The energy necessary for the expansion is provided by powerfull yet polluting Stellarium factories.

Basic rules are completed by a system of cards simulating random factors involved in the stellar conquest. For instance, you might discover a Civilisation revealed on a world you initially thought uninhabited. Or you can penalize a player polluting his worlds with his factories, start a guerrilla war on a world where you are overwhelmed by other players, etc.
Each game gives you the opportunity to try new combinations among the several effects of these cards and be victorious.