Faction Highlight: The Ix’Idar Star Collective

What sets the Ix'Idar Star Collective apart from the other factions in Stellaris Nexus, is that they're a hive mind, so the idea of needing Support to get things done doesn't really apply.
In fact, it barely affects the Ix'Idar at all, since their actions are dictated by the unique resource Pheromones.

For every other faction, each action you take within a turn costs you progressively more Support, but that's not the case here. Each turn the Ix'Idar get 3 Pheromones and each action costs just 1 Pheromone. This means you can consistently plan your strategies around making 3 actions every turn, no matter what.



This isn't to say Support isn't useful, as you'll still need it for things like Diplomatic takeovers, building starbases, and spreading Culture, but it isn't nearly as vital as other resources.
The Ix'Idar also gains +1 Material for each planet they control, so spreading to as many planets as possible, specifically in the early game, is a great way to build up your Material income.

But as if that wasn't enough of an incentive to take over the galaxy, the leader Proliferator gets the Edict Hostile Colonization; for 40 Material if you have a ship in a system with no habitable planets, you can still take over and occupy an uninhabitable one. This basically means you can make new planets, which you control, in empty systems.



Or if you play as the leader Collective, you can use the Edict Deep Excavation, which is +1 Material to a target planet you control. It can only be used once per planet, but that's just another reason to have lots of planets.

If you are brand new to Stellaris Nexus the Ix'Idar can be a little intimidating, but they're quick to learn and great for experienced players who want to change up their play style. Also, it's a lot of fun owning half the galaxy.

Studio Director Dax is joined by Illustrator Max to discuss how to expand the hive as fast as possible on a limited action economy.

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