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Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion Guide

2012 · Real-time space strategy

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Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion logo over a planet.

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GuideWhat you will find
Spacecraft exchange bright energy beams against a purple nebula.Getting startedMake each new world useful before the fleet moves on.
Spacecraft exchange bright energy beams against a purple nebula.Economy & supplyExpand the economy without paying for military capacity too early.
A large dark warship fires toward another vessel in space.Playable factionsCompare the roles and limitations of Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion forces.
Ships battle under a bright light with an illuminated symbol above them.Fleets & capitalsKeep the valuable ships alive while the fleet covers their weaknesses.
Blue energy beams and explosions surround large warships.Titans & defensesInvest in a centerpiece that serves the actual match objective.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Develop each new colonyCheck population infrastructure and income before expanding again.
Delay unnecessary fleet upkeepSupply research increases capacity but also raises maintenance.
Build support around capitalsScreens, strike craft and repair abilities keep valuable ships alive.

Playable factions View guide →

Playable factions reference
NameRoleAt a glance
TEC LoyalistsDefensive human factionEmphasizes holding territory and strong defensive positions.
TEC RebelsOffensive human factionEmphasizes aggressive warfare and rebellion-specific technology.
Advent LoyalistsPsiTech factionUses control, culture and faction-specific technologies.
Advent RebelsPsiTech factionUses its own restoration and fleet-synergy options.
Vasari LoyalistsMobile alien factionPursues a mobile empire with destructive late-game options.
Vasari RebelsAlien coalition factionEmphasizes cooperation and faction-specific mobility options.

Quick answers

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TopicGo straight to
Getting startedScout the connected gravity wells →

Pictures All pictures →

Spacecraft exchange bright energy beams against a purple nebula.
Spacecraft exchange bright energy beams against a purple nebula.
A large dark warship fires toward another vessel in space.
A large dark warship fires toward another vessel in space.
Ships battle under a bright light with an illuminated symbol above them.
Ships battle under a bright light with an illuminated symbol above them.
Blue energy beams and explosions surround large warships.
Blue energy beams and explosions surround large warships.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
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