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About Duskers
In Duskers you command a fleet of drones from a command‑line interface, scouting derelict starships for salvage. The universe is procedurally generated, so each expedition offers new layouts, hazards, and fragmented logs to piece together the galaxy’s demise.
Survival hinges on scavenging upgrades, managing limited fuel and parts, and improvising with scarce tools like motion sensors and lures. Death wipes your progress, forcing constant adaptation as drones, sensors, and cameras can fail at any moment.
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Command Line Interface
All drone and ship actions are issued through a text‑based command line, turning each decision into a typed instruction. This interface replaces traditional point‑and‑click controls, emphasizing careful planning before execution.
The command line also displays sensor feedback, allowing you to interpret motion data and camera feeds without visual cues. Mastery of the syntax is essential for navigating tight corridors and avoiding hidden threats.
- Practice common commands in a safe area before venturing deeper.
- Keep a note of frequently used syntax to reduce typing errors.
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Procedurally Generated Derelicts
Each ship you explore is generated on the fly, ensuring layouts, enemy placements, and loot are never identical. This randomness creates a fresh challenge every sortie and prevents reliance on memorized routes.
Because the universe itself is procedurally generated, the overall map of reachable systems also varies, encouraging continual scouting for new opportunities and resources.
- Treat each entry as a unique puzzle rather than a repeatable run.
- Map your progress mentally; patterns may emerge across runs.
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Drone Upgrades and Modifications
Salvaged components let you enhance drone capabilities, using the salvage you find on your expeditions. Upgrades are not pre‑unlocked; you must earn them through exploration and scavenging.
Modifying drones can help you cope with failing equipment, since sensors and camera feeds can break down mid-run.
- Prioritize upgrades that address current equipment failures.
- Balance offensive and defensive mods to handle unpredictable threats.
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Ship Logs and Lore
Scattered, often corrupted logs provide fragments of the universe’s backstory. Decoding these entries reveals why the cosmos became a graveyard.
Collecting logs also serves as a secondary objective, rewarding careful exploration beyond immediate survival needs.
- Copy log text to preserve information for later reference.
- Cross‑reference multiple logs to fill gaps in the narrative.
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Fuel and Parts Management
Your ship’s fuel and spare parts are finite, and running out is a serious threat to your survival. Every mission requires budgeting these resources before departure.
Running low on fuel or parts can limit how far you venture, making early scavenging decisions critical for long‑term survival.
- Track fuel consumption per sortie to plan safe return windows.
- Reserve a portion of salvaged parts for emergency repairs.
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