The core thesis of this paper is that Starcom succeeds not through the scale of its galaxy, but through the density of its mystery. It treats the "Unknown" not as empty space to be filled, but as a puzzle to be solved.
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| Feature | Starcom: Unknown Space | No Man's Sky | FTL: Faster Than Light | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Cluster-based exploration | Infinite procedural universe | Linear sector progression | | Mystery | High (Narrative focus) | Medium (Discovery focus) | High (Survival focus) | | Scale | Individual Ship | Individual Character | Individual Ship | | Progression | Ship Modules & Lore | Inventory & Base Building | Weapon Systems & Crew | The core thesis of this paper is that
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