Scion Empire

A 3-tile lance of energy that tears through every ship caught in its path.
Free sci-fi turn-based strategy · Play in your browser
Take command of a capital fleet in a galaxy at war. Maneuver across a tactical star map, colonize alien worlds, raise ground armies and outwit up to nine rival commanders — one turn at a time.
Set in the Scion Conflict universe by D.A. Basque · Developed by Syonix
Choose your allegiance
Every faction commands the same starter fleet — a Capital Ship, a Bomber and two Fighters — but each Capital carries its own devastating special weapon.

A 3-tile lance of energy that tears through every ship caught in its path.

An EMP cross-blast that leaves enemy ships dead in space for a turn.

A protective field that makes every nearby friendly ship impervious to fire.

A gravity pulse that hurls adjacent ships away — or smashes them into each other.
Gameplay
Move and fire on 28×28, 56×56 or 112×112 grid maps. Every shot shows its odds before you commit.
Claim planets, reveal their biomes and mine Zyther and Industrialite to fund your war machine.
Raise cities, spaceports, shield emitters and defense cannons. Research weapons and armor tiers.
Deploy infantry, armored companies, mechanoids and missile batteries to capture enemy colonies.
Navigate burning stars, gas giant cover, asteroid fields, black holes and paired wormholes.
Host or join online lobbies with invite codes and chat, or play offline hotseat on one screen.
The universe
Fleet Commander brings the Scion Conflict universe, created by author D.A. Basque, to the tactical star map. The Scion Empire, the Amalgamate Republic, the Earth Colonies Federation and the Atlas Corporation vie for control of a galaxy where every world is a prize and every wormhole a gamble.
Originally designed as a tabletop game, it has been rebuilt for the browser by Syonix, with every dice roll turned into clear, visible odds.
Read the saga
Discover the story behind the war. D.A. Basque's Scion Conflict introduces the empires, rivalries and worlds that Fleet Commander puts under your command.
FAQ
Yes. Create a free account and play directly in your web browser — no download required.
Each lobby supports 2 to 10 commanders online, or you can play offline hotseat on a single screen.
The Scion Conflict universe was created by author D.A. Basque. Fleet Commander is developed by Syonix.
A tile-based, turn-based space strategy game: move fleets, fire cannons and faction specials, colonize planets, harvest resources, build structures and ground armies, and navigate stars, black holes and wormholes.
Your fleet awaits
Enlist with a callsign and passphrase, then host a battle or join one in seconds.
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