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Rebuild a derelict precursor starbase, dispatch fleets, forge alien ties, and develop officers to resist an approaching invasion.
Released 09 Aug 2017
Rebuild a Precursor Base
Negotiate Alien Alliances
Fight Turn-Based Ship Battles
A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling. Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award Winning indie strategy RPG, Halcyon 6.
Developed by Massive Damage, Inc. · Published by Massive Damage, Inc.









You command the Terran effort to reclaim Halcyon 6, a derelict station built by a mysterious precursor race. An alien force is heading toward Earth, and the restored base is meant to support the Federation’s research, exploration, diplomacy, and defense.
Repair the station and build facilities to improve production and research, or construct ships to expand your reach. Manage salvaged and gathered resources, and assign crew to facilities or ships to improve their performance.
Send fleets to nearby star clusters to face threats, complete missions for alien factions, or collect resources. Encounters can lead to turn-based ship or ground battles, diplomacy, and story events; officers gain skills and specialized classes as the campaign progresses.
Players who enjoy the game often praise the mix of station management, fleet strategy, and tactical ship combat, especially planning around ship abilities and enemy weaknesses. Reviews also call out the pixel-art presentation, music, humor, and officer development. Some players find the campaign simple or repetitive, and others mention confusing systems, uneven pacing, or combat fatigue.





| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 82 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 73/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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