What type of game is this?

Nova Empire is an epic strategy game of space domination where you command a Space Station.Enter an alliance to get the most out of the game...

Can I play with friends?

Of course! You can also create an alliance with your friends to fight together and have a place to chat.Even if you start playing the game a...

Is this game free?

This game is completely free to download and play. We offer in-app purchases to players who wish to acquire GEC faster, but the game can be ...

How can I change galaxies (servers)?

You can change galaxy (server) within the first 5 days of starting the game and before your Space Station reaches level 4. Use the New Playe...

Can I send items, GEC, admirals or ships to other players?

At the moment there’s no way to gift items, GEC, admirals or ships.

How can I see other systems?

Your Space Station needs to reach level 2 before you can see other systems.You can use the arrows displayed at the edges of the System Map o...

What are resources used for?

Resource uses include constructing buildings, upgrading buildings, building ships and researching technologies.Energy has a special use: if ...

Which ways are there to get resources?

1. Energy and minerals can be generated by your Space Station’s Energy Plant and Trading Post buildings.2. Collecting resource...

How do I collect resources?

Select a mineral deposit in a system and choose “Collect” to automatically send a workship to start collecting the resources.All mineral dep...

What are enemy factions? How do I attack them?

Enemy factions are non-player ships or entities that can be destroyed for gain. They are displayed as orange targets in the system map.Selec...

How do I move (jump) my Space Station?

You can jump your space station to move to a new area in your current system or move into other systems. Simply tap an empty location on the...

Can I build another Space Station?

At the moment it’s only possible for each commander to own one Space Station.

How can I protect my station?

You can use a Quantum Shield to completely block attacks from other commanders on your Space Station temporarily.You can also upgrade your f...

When is the next update?

We are always working on new updates for the game and preparing them as fast as we can! Look out on our social media channels for previews o...

How do I manage or edit my fleets?

You can manage your fleets or create new ones by tapping on the right hand side menu button and opening the "Fleets" tab. Then jus...

Can high level players attack new players? How does the protected zone work?

At the start of the game, each player starts in the safe (protected) zone, where you cannot be attacked by others. In this territory you are...

How can I use excess fragments for blueprints I have already completed?

Excess fragments for already completed blueprints can be disintegrated into matter from the Items - Fragments screen. Sometimes, the Black M...

Why do building upgrades take so long?

Nova Empire only has 6 station levels, compared to many other games which have 25+. So even though each level may take a bit longer, the tot...

How many resources can be stolen from attacking other players' stations?

Resources are protected according to station level. When players' resources are over the protection limit, you'll steal resources. As for de...

When will events open?

Please monitor the main screen for new events to appear when they're opening soon. Typically events open on the weekend and sometimes during...

How do I share position bookmarks with others?

To bookmark a location, just tap on a position in the system map and select the "Bookmark" option. To share a bookmark, use the sm...

How can I view what galaxy (server) I am on?

You can view the Universe Map by going to the Galaxy Map, then pressing the small button immediately below the chat icon on the left side of...

Is the a maximum limit to the amount of ships built in the Alliance Workshop?

In the Alliance Workshop, special ships are built. Building these ships slowly consumes an alliance's stored resources, so players should re...

What are custom legions?

Custom legions can be used to form mini teams within your alliance to do whatever you want to. They don't have any specific tasks associated...

What are revenge pirates?

Each time you attack pirates, the pirate faction's anger towards you will increase. You can view the current level of their anger by tapping...

What are modules?

Modules are special components that can be installed into your base's cores in the Auxiliary Facility. Modules can be collected from various...

What is the salvage enhancer buff?

While the "Salvage Enhancer" effects are active, your ships lost in any battles outside of your station will have a chance to be r...

How can I check which alliance owns the system I am in?

You can check which alliance owns the system you are currently viewing in the System Map by tapping on the alliance icon in the bottom-left ...

I used a boost item to increase the speed of something, but it seems like it didn't work properly

Most speed boost items (including building speed, shipbuilding speed, repair speed, research speed and scan speed) will not affect processes...

What are Server Merge rules for Standard Galaxy?

1. Commanders in Standard Galaxy can access the Server Merging interface via the event list. The Server Merging interface contains detailed ...

What are Server Merge rules for Elite Galaxy?

The Server Merging won't have limits on players' strength, every commander will get to enter the new Server.After moving galaxies, all allia...