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# ๐Ÿš€ THE OUTER BANDS 2: SAPPHIRE  

### A Systems-Driven Space Strategy Epic  

**Created by JARROD A. FREEMAN © 2026**

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## โšซ Command. Conquer. Collapse the Galaxy.


**The Outer Bands 2: Sapphire** is a deep, systems-heavy space strategy experience blending galactic warfare, economic simulation, faction politics, orbital destruction, and tactical ASCII combat into one high-intensity neon-industrial universe.


This is not a casual space shooter.  

This is macro-scale command architecture.


Build fleets.  

Destabilize economies.  

Trigger extinction-level crises.  

Blow up entire planets.  

Survive the endgame.


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# ๐ŸŒŒ CORE EXPERIENCE


- Massive structured campaign

- Persistent galaxy state

- Faction war escalation

- Orbital infrastructure control

- Tactical fleet management

- Planetary destruction mechanics

- Dynamic crisis events

- ASCII tactical combat overlays

- RTS command & control depth

- Economic manipulation systems


Every decision changes the galaxy permanently.


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# ๐Ÿ›  FEATURES


## ๐Ÿš€ Galactic Command Layer

- Control fleets across sectors

- Influence faction territories

- Trigger war escalation events

- Manage large-scale strategic positioning


## ๐Ÿ’ฐ Dynamic Economy Simulation

- Resource scarcity

- Market fluctuations

- Trade route control

- Economic warfare

- Crisis-driven inflation events


## ๐Ÿ›ฐ Orbital & Planetary Systems

- Land on planets

- Destroy planets

- Trigger core breaches

- Create debris fields

- Control orbital infrastructure


## โš” Tactical Combat Mode

- Switch to ASCII combat overlay

- Symbol-based fleet representation

- Strategic projectile tracking

- Tactical maneuvering depth


## ๐Ÿค– Faction AI Systems

- Multiple major factions

- Adaptive strategic behavior

- Dynamic war-state shifts

- Reputation-based narrative branches


## ๐ŸŒ  Endgame Crisis Engine

- Rogue AI singularities

- Galactic extinction wars

- Dyson instability cascades

- Black hole chain reactions

- Dynamic escalation scaling


## ๐ŸŽฎ Multiple Modes

- Campaign Mode

- Sandbox Mode

- Hardcore Mode

- Chill Mode

- Crisis Mode

- RTS Macro Mode


## ๐ŸŽง Immersive Atmosphere

- Dynamic ambient soundscapes

- Combat intensity scaling

- Faction-themed environments

- Neon-industrial visual identity


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# ๐Ÿ”ฅ WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT?


Unlike traditional space games, The Outer Bands 2 focuses on:


- Systems interacting with systems

- Strategic consequence permanence

- Tactical abstraction via ASCII combat

- Destruction as a real mechanic, not scripted

- High-density UI control architecture

- Hybrid RTS / grand strategy / simulation fusion


This is closer to a strategic sandbox engine than a linear campaign shooter.


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# ๐Ÿง  WHO IS THIS FOR?


Perfect for fans of:


- Deep strategy games

- Space empire builders

- Tactical RTS hybrids

- Economic simulators

- System-heavy sandbox design

- Players who enjoy mastering layered mechanics


If you enjoy complexity, control, and consequence — this is built for you.


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# ๐Ÿ“Š TECH DETAILS


- Built for high-FPS performance (30 / 60 / 120 options)

- Save-state support

- Galaxy persistence

- High-resolution scaling

- Keyboard & controller support

- Optimized UI layering


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# ๐ŸŽฏ LONG-TERM VISION


The Outer Bands 2 is designed as a living strategic platform:


- Continuous feature updates

- Crisis expansions

- New factions

- Expanded endgame arcs

- Mod-support roadmap


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# ๐Ÿ’Ž CREATED BY


**JARROD A. FREEMAN**  

Independent Systems Architect & Game Designer  


Focused on depth.  

Signal over noise.  

Systems first.


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# ๐Ÿท SEO TAGS (itch.io)


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# โšซ THE GALAXY IS UNSTABLE.  

### Will you stabilize it — or burn it down?

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