Living Colonies
Living Colonies
Living Colonies are colonies that exist as part of the wider world, including player colonies and NPC/system colonies.
Why Living Colonies Matter
The world feels different when other colonies can exist around the player. They can create territory pressure, diplomacy hooks, background tension, or story opportunities.
Player Colonies
Player colonies are managed by players and follow the survival systems available to them.
NPC Colonies
NPC colonies are system-controlled. They may use different limits, ownership, territory rules, or visibility than player colonies.
NPC colonies should not accidentally leak pets into player ownership or take over normal territory systems unless a feature says so.
Territory and Pressure
Living colonies may interact with:
- Territory borders.
- Occupied tiles.
- Defenders.
- Raids or hostile pressure.
- Diplomacy or message systems.
Forums and Notices
Where supported, colonies may have forum-style spaces, notices, or records connected to their social identity.