Tutorials

This article is a list of tutorials.

Version-Independent Tutorials

Colonization and Empire

• Colonization for Beginners
• Combat Overview
• Terraforming

Interface

• Basics of the System Map

Ship and System Design

• Active Sensor Design
• Advanced Warship Tutorial
• Armour and Shields

C# Tutorials

Ship and System Design

• C-Basic Beam Warship Tutorial

External Tutorial Series

• Naval Gazing tutorial series (14 parts, each links to the next. Full list here)
• 7w1 tutorial series
• SerBeardian video tutorials
• MO Chad Aurora 4x Complete Beginner's Guide 2025 v2.7.1
• Defran Strategy Playlists, Multiple Guides

VB6 Tutorials

Basics

• Tips for beginners
• Quickstart for Beginners
• One Newbie's Guide to a Conventional Start

Colonization and Empire

• Create a custom race
• Shipyards and Shipbuilding

Interface

• Fast OB Creation window and Basic Fleet Orders
• Population and Production

Ship and System Design

• Anti-Missile Tutorial
• VB-Basic Beam Warship Tutorial
• VB-Basic Ship Creation
• Summary of Beam Weapons and CIWS

Reference

• Glossary
• FAQ