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An extensive universe, with an extensive backstory. High standards of “relative” realism (as realistic as a space simulation can get), where lawbreaking and offending activities are resolved through in-game mechanisms, instead of game engine limitations and real-world rules. Different possible occupations and player activities, including pirating, bounty hunting, mining, missions, trading, and participating in the war between the different factions. Independent Non Player Characters that live their own lives as traders, pirates, military or members of different factions. Challenging A.I., both in combat situations, where computer-controlled ships act randomly and sometimes humanly, and in larger contexts, where NPC factions expand and seize territory of their own. Events run by the developers and the guides. Faction system, with different equipment and missions available based on the character’s individual standing with different factions. lternative and infinite advancement system that uses player-achieved licenses and badges of accomplishment to determine what equipment will be available for sale and what missions will be offered to players. Dynamic mission system, in where missions often contain randomized elements, such as different NPCs, rewards or star systems. 
Dynamic economy, changing based on supply and demand, as well as direct player actions, such as blockades and pirating.
Dynamic content, allowing players to affect gaming world through permanent resolution of storylines, cargo capturing efforts that affect weapon availability, and battling NPC factions that expand and seize territory.The direct involvement of players in the game, through different possibilities, such as player-run events, and the Player Contribution Corps, a group of players that aid the developers by creating their own mission for the game.Physics engine, handling player collision and explosion effects.Class-less and level-less character advancement system.Free, large-scale, extremely fast Player vs Player, with the possibility to attack anyone anywhere, capital ship combat, large-scale player wars, and large amounts of variation due to the large selections of ships and weapon loadouts.Twitch-based combat engine, allowing players to fight using their own skill, instead of the statistics of their characters.The completely persistent universe and detailed storyline add to the depth of immersion, resulting in a unique online experience.
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