Nighthold News

[h3]📡 Greetings, new recruits — future colonizers![/h3]

Cosmos Colonization Corp is opening pre-registration for the upcoming playtest.

Do you want to gain access to the operation before anyone else and become one of the first volunteers dispatched on an expedition classified as “unpredictable”?
Then now is the perfect time to join the testing program.

[h3]👉 Sign up for the playtest on the Nighthold page![/h3]


https://store.steampowered.com/app/3376960/Nighthold/

Your feedback and behavioral data will help us improve training protocols, crew adaptation procedures, and the safety of future colonists.

Sign up, recruits.
We’ll see you on distant— and not always welcoming — planets.
Cosmos Colonization Corp thanks you for your service.

[h3]🪐 Sandrax-66b — Your Contract with the Future![/h3]
Department of Advanced Colonization Initiatives, Cosmos Colonization Corp™



[h3]🔷 BECOME ONE OF THE FIRST COLONISTS ON SANDRAX-66B![/h3]
In the very heart of galaxy Z-23X, nestled deep within the mysterious and largely unexplored Sector-9, lies a planet ready to challenge humanity — and reward it with prosperity.
At first glance: endless deserts, scorching winds, acid rains, and sandstorms capable of erasing a person from the face of the planet.
But these are exactly the kind of worlds we love —
Because where others see emptiness, Cosmos Colonization Corp™ sees opportunity.



[h3]🌪️ CLIMATE — ENERGY IN MOTION[/h3]

• Sandstorms? We call it a natural atmospheric cleansing system.
  
• Acid rain? The perfect excuse to test our latest dome prototypes.
  
• Radiation? Ideal conditions to stress-test our newest exosuits.
  

Average temperatures range from +42°C during the day to +3°C at night.
Practically a paradise!

[h3]☢️ RADIATION STATUS[/h3]
Yes, 87% of the planet is under elevated or critical radiation levels.
But the remaining 13% contains “clean pockets” — natural anomalies ideal for setting up bases, laboratories, and early-stage extraction modules.
That’s where your happy new home will be.

[h3]💎 LUMIRIT — THE ENERGY OF TOMORROW[/h3]
The main reason you’re here: LUMIRIT.
A rare energy-rich mineral, with record-breaking concentrations found on Sandrax-66b.
Preliminary analysis estimates that the planet holds up to 14% of all confirmed Lumirit reserves in Sector-9.
This isn't just wealth — it's control over the future.
And we’re offering you a chance to be part of it.
(Or at least, for a part of you to be part of it.)

[h3]🧑‍🚀 JOIN THE MISSION — IN PERSON[/h3]
Cosmos Colonization Corp™ is now recruiting for its first expedition!
Engineers, scientists, combat personnel — we want the best.
Glory, danger, and generous end-of-contract bonuses await you
(assuming bodily and/or mental integrity remains).

[h3]🛰️ WANT TO SEE IT FOR YOURSELF?[/h3]
Soon, you’ll be able to experience every step of the Sandrax-66b mission firsthand!
Start with the free story prologue:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3823970/Nighthold_Number_1/
And prepare for full deployment:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3376960/Nighthold/

Where others see a wasteland — we’ll build prosperity.
Sandrax-66b — the planet of the future, and it’s waiting for you.

[h3]THE FIRST CHAPTER OF YOUR ADVENTURE - OFFICIALLY OPEN.[/h3]
Trainee, we’re pleased to inform you that the official page for Nighthold: Number 1 is now live - a free, introductory version of the Nighthold project.
You are invited to participate in reconstructing the chain of events that nearly wiped out our (and your) expedition.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h3]🔍 MISSION BACKGROUND:[/h3]
The captain (officially designated as Number 1) also survived the crash and performed an emergency landing on the planet’s surface.
The landing was… less than ideal.
As a result, the captain has lost all memories - including critical information about what really happened aboard the ship.
Cosmos Colonization Corp™ strongly recommends retrieving this data.

[h3]🧭 YOUR OBJECTIVES:[/h3]

• Explore a mysterious, dangerous, and decidedly unfriendly planet.
  
• Recover information from black boxes and (if you're lucky) from coherent local survivors.
  
• Defend yourself from the Rot, avoid radiation, and, of course, tend to basic survival needs. (Even with a concussion, you’re still expected to eat.)
  

[h3]📌 ADD NIGHTHOLD: NUMBER 1 TO YOUR WISHLIST[/h3]
Be among the first to experience what it's like to be a captain when everything goes wrong.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3823970/Nighthold_Number_1/?beta=1

Survive. Or at least remember to leave feedback.
Sincerely,
Department of Initial Losses and Forward Projections
Cosmos Colonization Corp™

[p]WELCOME, RECRUIT!
Congratulations on your first day of service at Cosmos Colonization Corp™ — the leading galactic authority in planetary settlement, exploitation, and (when necessary) radical reconfiguration of alien worlds.
You've made the best choice of your short — and possibly heroic — life.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🛠 CORPORATE PROPERTY[/h3][p]Please remember: everything you touch is the property of Cosmos Colonization Corp™.
Your suit, your boots, your spoon, your thoughts — all officially logged corporate inventory.
Any damage, wear, or… bloodstained evidence of incidents will be deducted from your paycheck.
Or your family’s, should you fail to make it to the next payroll cycle.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]
[/p][p][/p][h3]📕 EMERGENCY PROTOCOL IN CASE OF SHIP FAILURE[/h3][p]1. Evacuate the ship.
Do not panic. Cosmos Colonization Corp™ will take care of you.
Proceed to the nearest escape pod and hold on tight.
Your chances of survival are roughly those of a slice of bread in a toaster — but at least it makes for a beautiful fireball.[/p][p]2. Follow assigned objectives.
Your hip-mounted personal computer — the CosmoPad™ — knows exactly what to do and will generate an optimized action plan to help you survive and/or collect valuable scientific data.
Sometimes — both.[/p][p]3. Document everything.
Knowledge is power. Especially when you are the data source.
Bitten by an alien lifeform? Log your symptoms. Dying of radiation? Describe the sensations.
Your suffering is not in vain — it serves science. And may even benefit future, luckier employees.[/p][p]4. Trust only CCC™.
Local natives, wild lifeforms, other survivors — all are potential threats.
Only the corporation sincerely cares about you.
(This statement is contractually binding and may be used in promotional material.)[/p][p]5. Drink water. Eat food. Sleep occasionally.
Your body is a corporate asset.
We’ve invested heavily in you — fuel, cryochamber time, paperwork.
Please don’t disappoint our investment.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🔜 IN THE NEXT ORIENTATION BRIEFING:[/h3]

• [p]How to build a shelter that might survive the night. [/p]
• [p]Why you shouldn’t bring alien artifacts into residential zones. [/p]
• [p]And most importantly — how to identify if your neighbor is infected without hurting their feelings. [/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]If you — or your friends — have not yet signed a contract with Cosmos Colonization Corp™, don’t miss your chance!
Add Nighthold to your wishlist here:
🔗 Add Nighthold to Wishlist[/p][p]
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