In Ryan Laukat’s and Red Raven Games’ Empires of the Void II, you have been given a mission to establish a foothold at the fringe of the galaxy for your galactic empire. Starting with your massive Worldships, you must explore, wage war, use diplomacy, and construct buildings to gain victory. As you explore and interact with planets, you will discover unfolding stories of the fringe. Each inhabited planet is home to a unique alien species, with their own goals, values, and problems. Will you give aid by fighting off pirates, transporting goods, and curing strange diseases? Or will you invade and rule with a cruel hand? This is a fun 4x-lite type space game with beautiful art and some story elements. It’s meant to give the feel of a huge 4x space game in a shorter play time, 1.5-3 hours.