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Welcome to the '''Aurora Wiki'''. This is a collection of user-submitted guides, information and advice for "Aurora", a completely free space 4X game, which has been developed as a passion project by [[Steve|Steve Walmsley]] over the last two decades.


The wiki and its {{NUMBEROFPAGES}} pages are managed and maintained by contributors from the Aurora community. Please note that because the game is constantly being refined and expanded, some of the information in this wiki might be outdated. The most up to date information can be found in the '''[http://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php Aurora forums]'''. Nevertheless, this wiki should get you started.
'''Aurora''' is a freeware, 4X space simulation game, designed by Steve Walmsley and released in 2004. Difficult to learn and slow to play, this is a game well-suited to people who like deep strategy and don't mind a non-optimized UI. It is constantly being [[changelog|updated]] and the latest version is v{{:Current_Version}}.
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Key Starting Points:
: Latest Release = '''v{{Aurora Wiki:Current}}''' {{Start date and age|2023|12|24}} ([[CSharp#Version History|Release History]])
 
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* [[Download & Install]]
* [[Quickstart for Beginners]]
* [[Tutorials]]
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* [https://aurora4x.com Aurora4x Forum]
* [https://discord.gg/SZeCZwnMsz community on Discord]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/aurora Reddit/r/aurora]
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Game concepts
* [[Components]]
* [[Commanders]]
* [[Ground Units / Ground Combat]]
* [[:Category:Installations|Installations]]
* [[Research]]
* [[Ships and Fleets]]
 
Version History / Change
* Versions
* [https://aurora4x.com/c/patch-notes/6 Index of Changes]
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* [[About]] this Wiki
* [[Manual of Style]] for Wiki Editors
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''Credit to most of the content (if not all) on this Wiki and the fact it can come together at all is due to '''Alsadius''' and their excellent work.''
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* [[FAQ]]
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Aurora is a 4X (eXpand, eXplore, eXploit, and eXterminate) science fiction strategy game. Players develop their interstellar empire from the humble beginnings on their homeworld to conquer the universe, or be pummeled into the ashes of history by opposing races.


Some say it has the graphical charm of an income tax assistant software from the late nineties, but a playing depth that more than rivals any commercial 4X game. Aurora is different because it places emphasis on fleet operations and detailed tactical combat.
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* [https://aurora4x.com Forum]
* [https://discord.gg/SZeCZwnMsz Discord]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/aurora/ Reddit]


The game is under constant development and there is an active and friendly player community that will help you with any question or problem you might encounter.
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* [[:Category:VB6|VB6]]
* [[Modding]]
* [[Miscellaneous]]


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[http://aurora2.pentarch.org/ Forums]
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* [http://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?board=274.0 Mechanics discussion]
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* [http://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?board=273.0.html Bug Reporting]
* [[:Category:Industry|Industry]]
* [[:Category:Mining|Mining]]
* [[Research]]
* [[Wealth]]


[https://www.reddit.com/r/aurora/ Reddit]
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* [[Naval Overview]]
* [[C-Class Design|Ship Class Design]]
* [[Component Project Design]]
* [[Fleet Orders and Combat]]


[https://discord.gg/Q5ryqdW Discord]
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* [[Ground Forces Overview]]
* [[Ground Unit Design]]
* [[Formation Design]]
* [[Ground Combat]]


[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=aurora4x IRC]
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* [[Maps and Modes]]
* [[Racial Information]]
* [[Technology Overview]]
* [[Mineral Overview]]


[http://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?board=2.0 Fiction]
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Latest revision as of 12:58, 14 July 2026

Aurora 4x Wiki

Aurora is a freeware, 4X space simulation game, designed by Steve Walmsley and released in 2004. Difficult to learn and slow to play, this is a game well-suited to people who like deep strategy and don't mind a non-optimized UI. It is constantly being updated and the latest version is v2.7.1.

Key Starting Points:

New Player Useful Links Resources Aurora Wiki

Game concepts

Version History / Change

Credit to most of the content (if not all) on this Wiki and the fact it can come together at all is due to Alsadius and their excellent work.

Below is work in progress to more closely align the wiki with the game flow and navigation (this line to be removed when completed)

Game Install & Setup Help Useful Links Legacy & Misc
Colonies Fleet Organization Ground Forces Intelligence
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