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Aurora

Original author(s)	Steve Walmsley
Developer(s)	Steve Walmsley
Initial release	2004 (2004)
Stable release	5.60 / 2011-12-27
Operating system	Microsoft Windows
Type	Science-fiction 4X strategy
Website	Aurora Forums

Aurora Wiki

This is the rules and how-to wikipedia for the Aurora 4x game. It currently consists of 1,804 wiki pages. Please note this wiki page is created by Aurora players, rather than by the Aurora designer. Some of the information in this wiki might already be outdated, because the game is constantly being refined and expanded. The most up to date information can be found in the Aurora forums. Nevertheless, this wiki should get you started.

About Aurora

Aurora is a 4X (eXpand, eXplore, eXploit, and eXterminate) science fiction strategy game. Players develop their interstellar empire from the humble beginnings on their homeworld to conquer the universe, or be pummelled into the ashes of history by opposing races.

Some say it has the graphical charm of an income tax assistant software from the late nineties, but a playing depth that more than rivals any commercial 4X game. Aurora is different because it places emphasis on fleet operations and detailed tactical combat.

The game is under constant development and there is an active and friendly player community in the forum that will help you with any question or problem you might encounter.

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The Game

Downloads The installation files for Aurora may only be obtained from the Aurora forums Installations Release Notes Version 5.50	Playing Aurora Quickstart for Beginners Creating a custom race Colonization for Beginners System Map SpaceMaster Mode Hotkeys
Technology and Research Research Aurora Player Designed Systems	Economy Economics Population Trade System Salvage Mineral Generation Mass Driver Civilian contracts Commercial Shipping	Combat Beam Overview Beam Weapon Range Point Defense Armour and Shields Carrier Fleet Training Ship Combat Task Group Initiative Missiles Cloaking Ground Units	Sensors Sensors
Ship Design and Construction Basic Ship Creation Beam Warships Example Ships Shipyards	Alien Races Diplomacy Espionage	The Universe Terraforming Ruins	Leaders Leaders Teams

Tutorial Information

• Glossary - Common terms and acronyms used in Aurora.
• Aurora Tutorial - Requirements and New Game setup. (4.77)
  • Fast OOB - Creating starting fleets (4.77)
• Video Tutorials

Reference Information

Complete Reference

• System Map - Complete Reference

General Reference

• Trans Newtonian Elements
• Components
  • Core components
  • Other components
• FAQ

Ships

• Ship repair (5.02)
• Ship Maintenance(5.02)

Rules

• Aurora Rules
• Aurora Systems
• Aurora Screens

Links

• Aurora Discussion Forums
• The Wiki site (You are here)
• [1] Different Leader Types / Research Projects
• [2] Transportation of Ground Forces and Boarding Combat
• [3] Diplomatic Rules
• [4] Real Stars Option
• [5] Civilian Trade System (need to read the whole thread)
• [6] Civilian Mining Complexes (2nd post in thread)
• [7] Explanation of why time increments get cut short (read the whole thread)