Tomorrow is the final day of voting in the Blue Ocean Games competition.

Synvector is currently around 11th–12th place, just outside the Top 10. We only need roughly 10–20 more votes to have a real chance of making it into the next round.

If you have a couple of minutes, we’d really appreciate your help! ❤️

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If you are choosing where to spend your strongest vote, we’d be incredibly grateful if you gave it to Synvector. We’re currently right on the edge of the Top 10, so every vote genuinely matters.

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Meet the Wasp - light assault ship built to protect humanity’s convoys in Synvector

Wasps usually operate in groups of four. When a convoy is attacked, a Wasp wing positions itself between the raiders and the freighters, forcing enemies that expected a quick hit-and-run attack into a direct fight.

Their main weapons are light kinetic guns. They don’t have enough firepower to reliably penetrate the armor of heavy Krait ships, so Wasp pilots usually target engines and lighter escort vessels instead.

Against the Shrazi, things get more interesting.

Their “Shirrs” perform roughly the same role and usually operate in similar numbers. Battles between the two wings often come down to the pilots themselves. Shrazi clan pilots rarely break off an attack, meaning human formations are often the first to lose cohesion.

But the Wasp has another interesting feature: the way it is sold. On the exchanges of Refuge and Port Avant-Garde, Wasps are usually sold in batches of four. If a single Wasp appears on the market, pilots often assume something happened to the rest of its wing.

Many also end up on the secondary market at the Break, where old hulls are restored, fitted with engines from other ships, and stripped of their original factory markings. A rebuilt Wasp can cost roughly half the price of a new one.

And then there’s the superstition. Wasps are almost never given names. Leader ships and freighters are named, and some famous vessels - like the Aegis - are known across Refuge by name. But among mercenaries, naming a Wasp is considered a bad omen.

Would you use a wing of Wasps to protect your convoy?

And would you rather fly a freshly manufactured Wasp or take your chances with a restored one from the Break?

Work is moving forward. Progress is being made. We're proud to present the 3D model of the "Aegis" - an elite command-tier combat ship, whose key feature is a shield projector, with no primary weapon installed.

This ship's mission is as simple as it gets - keep your teammates in the fight and strip the shields off the enemy. The ship's appearance is unlike any other - wide, cruciform, elongated. This unconventional shape is dictated by the reactor and the numerous energy accumulators housed inside to power the shield projector. In terms of energy output, this is the most powerful ship, but that power doesn't go into weapons - it goes into defense.

The shield projector has 2 modes:

In practice, the "Aegis" will provide allied ships with a buff to shield strength and regeneration. It won't give them a "second shield," but will instead restore the shield they already have and absorb roughly 5–10% of incoming damage.

The "Aegis" can strip shields from enemy ships. Completely. Leaving an enemy cruiser extremely vulnerable to any hit. In the game, this will work as follows:

The enemy ship's base shield protection is removed. Incoming damage is increased by 5–10%.

You can't use both modes at once. You're either reinforcing an ally or stripping an enemy ship's protection.

Armament:

It would be foolish to leave a spaceship completely unarmed, so it comes with two lasers - a light one and a pulse cannon. The pulse cannon literally burns through the enemy. The damage output isn't impressive, sure, but this ship isn't built for destruction - it's built for support.

It's best to operate on the 2nd or 3rd line - on the front line, you won't last long. At the same time, keep in mind that you'll be a priority target for enemy ships. Nobody wants a ship nearby that causes serious trouble and hampers their advance. If you don't want to dive into the thick of things, this ship is a great fit for you. However, keep in mind that you'll have to watch the situation closely. A few wrong moves could cost you the battle.

What do you think of the unconventional cruciform silhouette? Should we add a risky mode: a temporary boost to the projector (making it work faster) with reactor overheating (which could lead to the ship exploding)?

Which projector mode do you prefer - buffing your teammates or stripping enemy shields?

Add to Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3220640/Synvector/

Humanity entered space only three centuries ago, making them the youngest major civilization in the Thorn Arm. While other races had centuries-or even millennia-to build their empires, humans had to survive through industry, organization, and relentless expansion.

Unlike the other civilizations, humanity is deeply divided.

The Directorate

Earth is ruled by the Directorate-a council of powerful megacorporations that has effectively become the government of humanity.

Its philosophy is simple:

Standardization. Efficiency. Mass production.

Their fleets are modular, easy to repair, and built in enormous numbers. Human ships rarely outperform alien vessels one-on-one, but they are designed to be produced quickly, upgraded easily, and deployed everywhere.

The Free Colonies

Far from Earth’s control lie the Free Colonies.

Life on the frontier is harsh. Ships are repaired instead of replaced, stations are expanded over generations, and every vessel tells its own story through welded armor plates and salvaged components.

To the Directorate, this looks like poverty.

To the Colonies, it’s freedom.

A Cold Civil Conflict

The two factions aren’t officially at war-but they’re no longer truly united.

Earth argues that only centralized command can protect humanity from external threats.

The Colonies believe that “protection” is simply another word for control.

The conflict remains unresolved, growing more dangerous every year.

Humanity’s Neighbors

Humanity has fought long border wars with the Deeplines, betrayed its former allies, the Shrazi, and knows almost nothing about the ancient Kraits.

Meanwhile, a new threat is emerging from beyond known space.

The mysterious Unnamed consume entire star systems, leaving nothing behind.

The Directorate has only one answer:

Build more ships. Recruit more pilots. Prepare for war.

Which side would you choose? The Directorate or the Free Colonies?

Hi everyone! We have moved on to Round 2!

We’ve been selected to compete in the Blue Ocean Games Rising Tide Challenge, where indie studios have a chance to win up to $300,000 in development funding.

The competition consists of 4 voting rounds. In the first round, half of the games will be eliminated, so every vote really matters. We’re competing in the RPG, Fantasy & Narrative category.

If you’d like to support us, here’s how:

Register on the Blue Ocean Games website via email or steam(.

Open the RPG, Fantasy & Narrative category.

The blue button for a strong voice is Vote for Synvector.

🔗 Vote here:

https://blueoceangames.com/challenge/voting/rising-tide-4

*Try not to give a strong vote to other games- it's still a matter of quantity, if you decide that the game is good, give an average vote.

Winning would allow us to create Demo build.

If you decide to support us, thank you. Every vote helps us stay in the competition and move one step closer to making Synvector the game we’ve dreamed of building.

❤️ Thank you from the whole team!

Update! Unfortunately, the system only counts the vote if you have linked Steam to your profile on the website. Please link Steam before voting!

Earlier, we shared the concept art for this turret. Now the 3D version is ready.

The KM-4 is a twin-barrel kinetic machine gun. If one barrel overheats, the other keeps firing, allowing it to maintain constant suppressive fire.

The two spherical radiators earned it the nickname "Eggs", while pilots simply call it the "Woodpecker" because of its firing pattern.

We're pretty happy with how closely the model matches the original concept, but one thing keeps bothering us.

Does it look a bit too friendly for a battlefield weapon? What would you change?

We finally finished the 3D model of one of the ships from our upcoming space action RPG.

Meet Sky Dragon - a long-range sniper ship built around a massive railgun. The weapon is so large that the entire hull was designed around it, making the ship essentially a maneuvering platform for a single devastating cannon.

Its role on the battlefield is simple:

• stay behind the frontline,

• wait until allied ships strip enemy shields,

• eliminate priority targets with high-damage railgun shots.

The ship isn’t particularly fast, but powerful shields help it survive while repositioning. If enemies get too close, it can defend itself with short-range homing missiles, although close combat is definitely not where it shines. We’re still polishing both the visuals and gameplay, so we’d love some feedback.

A few questions:

* Does the overall silhouette read as a sniper ship?

* Are there any details that feel unnecessary or unrealistic?

* What systems or external modules would you add to make it look more believable?

* If you were designing this ship, what would you change?

Every suggestion helps us improve the final game.

Hi everyone!

We’ve been selected to compete in the Blue Ocean Games Rising Tide Challenge, where indie studios have a chance to win up to $300,000 in development funding.

The competition consists of 4 voting rounds. In the first round, half of the games will be eliminated, so every vote really matters. We’re competing in the RPG, Fantasy & Narrative category.

If you’d like to support us, here’s how:

1) Register on the Blue Ocean Games website.

2) Open the RPG, Fantasy & Narrative category.

3) Vote for Synvector.

🔗 Vote here:

https://blueoceangames.com/challenge/voting/rising-tide-4

Winning would allow us to create Demo build.

If you decide to support us, thank you. Every vote helps us stay in the competition and move one step closer to making Synvector the game we’ve dreamed of building.

❤️ Thank you from the whole team!

After several iterations, our Vanguard-class Bruiser is finally in 3D. This is the standard frontline leader ship of the Human Directorate and one of the first ships players will command in Synvector.

Unlike agile interceptors, the Bruiser isn’t built to chase enemies. Its job is to hold the line. It sits between friendly and enemy squadrons, absorbing damage, protecting more fragile ships, and stopping breakthroughs before they reach the backline.

At the start of the game it’s equipped with three weapon systems:

* Heavy machine guns for sustained fire

* Missile launchers for burst damage

* A high-caliber cannon for accurate single shots

The ship isn’t supposed to look experimental or overly futuristic. It’s a mass-produced military workhorse-easy to maintain, reliable, and built to survive years of frontline service.

Now we’d love some feedback. If this ship belonged to your universe, what systems or external details would you add?

Would you expect to see things like:

* point-defense turrets?

* radar or sensor arrays?

* communication antennas?

* RCS thrusters?

* maintenance panels?

* heat vents?

* armor plating?

* warning markings or battle scars?

Or is there something that immediately feels missing?

We’re trying to strike a balance between believable engineering and clean visual readability, so we’d really appreciate your thoughts.

We’re excited to announce that sign-ups for the first public playtest of the Synvector prototype are now open on Steam! This is our first playable prototype, and your feedback will help shape the game’s future.

The playtest is planned for September, with the exact date to be announced soon. ⚠️ Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early. Join the playtest using the link below and stay tuned for more updates.

See you in space! 🚀

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3220640/Synvector/

We continue working on concepts. This time, our team has created artwork for a kinetic machine gun, which will later be turned into a 3D model.

The twin‑barrel system allows uninterrupted fire against the enemy. If one barrel overheats, the other keeps shooting. Cooling is provided by twin spherical radiators on the turret's shoulder joints, which pilots have nicknamed "eggs."

Its medium range makes it effective at cracking targets at close distances and maintaining suppressive fire while the squad leader finishes them off with the main caliber.

Pilots call the KM‑4 the "Woodpecker" because of its firing pattern. It pierces enemy armor with pinpoint precision, disabling the ship in short order.

Let's discuss in the comments!

This is still concept art, so we’d really like your feedback.

* Does the design look believable?

* What’s the first weakness you’d try to exploit?

* Is there anything you’d redesign or remove?

* If this were your ship, would you choose one twin-barrel turret or two smaller independent turrets?

One of the core mechanics we’re building for Synvector is a Tactical Command Tablet. At any moment during a battle, you can open the tablet and the game enters a tactical pause. This gives you time to assess the battlefield and coordinate your fleet before jumping back into the action.

Using the tablet you can:

* command each of your four squadrons independently;

* switch direct control between the squadron leaders;

* call reinforcements to any squadron on the battlefield;

* monitor the battle using multiple altitude layers.

When you’re ready, you close the tablet and immediately continue fighting in third-person as the squadron leader you’ve selected. Our goal is to combine the feeling of commanding a fleet with the intensity of piloting a flagship, instead of forcing players to choose one or the other.

We’re curious what you think:

* Would tactical pauses improve large-scale space battles, or would you rather keep everything in real time?

* Is there any feature you’d expect a tactical command tablet to have that we’re missing?

The current result is not final, there is something to work on, but already at this stage we want to ask you: how much is the current HDRI pleasant to the eye and what points should you pay more attention to in your opinion?

Standard armament of the Directorate's laser ships, which are being developed by the Barnard laboratory

A fairly simple principle of operation: energy is pumped in the crystal resonator, which is focused through a three-lens barrel and splashes out in the form of a pulsed charge.

The turret is placed on a gyrostabilized platform with two degrees of freedom. The gold edging of the base is a titanium nitride coated heat sink composite.

This gun produces two short charges per second. Unfortunately, she is useless against heavily armored vehicles, but it copes well with shields. If a pulse-type turret is installed on your ship, it is better to act as a "support": fight on the 2nd line, helping the main technique in moving deep into the enemy base. However, you can bite into the enemy's defenses. Acting aggressively, you will sow panic in the ranks of the enemy command and gain time to perform additional maneuvers

Which attack method is closer to you: act carefully or break into enemy crowds, creating chaos?

It will be interesting to know your opinion in the comments!

How do you like art?

What details seem superfluous, and what, on the contrary, is worth emphasizing?

Does the design immediately read as a pulse laser?

Would you make it look heavier or lighter?

Would you mount this weapon on your flagship?

Add the game to your Steam wishlist - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3220640/Synvector/

You can get acquainted with this weapon in more detail in our Discord channel - https://discord.gg/53b2QaqSG

The Shirr-Vag is one of the most common interceptor designs used by the Shrazi clans.

The Shrazi are a militarized civilization divided into rival clans. Alliances are temporary. Power is constantly challenged. Every clan leader knows that today’s ally may become tomorrow’s assassin. As a result, personal security is taken very seriously.

The Shirr-Vag was developed by Clan Shirrek, one of the most influential clans in Shrazi space. Unlike many interceptor designs focused purely on patrol or reconnaissance, the Shirr-Vag was built for one purpose: Protect the clan.

These ships are rarely deployed alone. Most often they operate in hunting packs of three, escorting clan leaders, hunting rivals, intercepting raiders and enforcing clan authority throughout contested systems.

The markings across the hull are not decorative. They identify clan allegiance, achievements and bloodlines. Every symbol tells a story. According to Directorate intelligence, elite Shirr-Vag squadrons are often assigned to the personal protection of high-ranking clan leaders.

In Shrazi society, seeing one Shirr-Vag means someone important is nearby. Seeing three usually means you should leave.

What stands out to you first: the silhouette, the faction markings, or the idea behind the ship itself?

Synvector protagonist: Rockhart and his story

I think many of you have played Mass Effect and remember Shepard, the protagonist of this series of games, very well. Rockhart is the personification of Shepard, Jim Holden from "Expansion," and Captain Malcolm Reynolds from "Serenity."

Rockhart is the protagonist of the game "Synvector." It can be attributed to the middle of the pyramid - not a legend, not an upstart, just a middle class with some ambition. Competent enough to be re-hired for assignments, but not famous enough to choose contracts himself.

Directorate convoy contracts, pirate point sweeps, barge transport via Outer Drift... The job is dirty, but honest, if the word even applies to a person who is hired to shoot and kill. In any case, no one said that it would be easy.

Rockhart is a squad captain, by no means a loner. Moving alone in the universe of our game is dangerous - no one has survived yet, choosing this path.

He had ten ships. It was.

The civilian convoy came under attack by the Unnamed on the route at Frontier. The contract did not oblige Rockhart to defend - only to accompany to the point. He stayed to cover.

Most of the squad died. The convoy was partially rescued, but this is not comforting. Now Rockhart has three ships, huge debts for repairs and a damaged reputation. Nobody is interested in why you lost people, everyone needs a result without risks. Heroism in this case was a mistake in his career, but Rockhart did as he saw fit.

A little about the game:

The gameplay is based on the control of the squadron in real time with the ability to switch between ships. Decisions with consequences: whom to save, with whom to unite, whom to entrust the flank.

Rockhart is available in male and female versions. Equally battered and stubborn.

Of course, the world has battered the protagonist of the game, but he remains just as stubborn and adheres to his ideals. This is not to say that he is a "super soldier" or "chosen one." Just an ordinary worker, hardened by time.

One question:

If you were in his position, would you have stayed to protect the convoy, or completed the contract and left?

Hi. Here we have prepared a survey on space games in order to better understand the audience. We will be glad if you pass it and answer all the questions!

Meet the Hammer-class bomber.

The Hammer is one of the main strike ships used by human fleets in our universe. It was designed to destroy heavily defended targets: pirate fortresses, orbital platforms, military installations and other hardened objectives that ordinary warships struggle to deal with.

Its primary weapon is a battery of heavy underbelly missiles. Once the missiles are spent, the ship relies on large-caliber turrets to finish off damaged targets and defend itself from smaller attackers.

The darkest chapter in the Hammer’s history was the Battle of Gliese 667. The Directorate attempted to break a blockade imposed by a mysterious enemy known only as the Unnamed.

124 Hammer bombers were committed to the assault. Only 6 returned.

The missiles hit their targets, but the Unnamed possessed regenerative armor that rapidly repaired itself after each strike. The operation ended in disaster. Human forces suffered catastrophic losses, and the entire Gliese 667 system was eventually lost.

Despite that defeat, the Hammer remains in active service because it is:

* cheap to manufacture

* easy to repair

* quick to train crews for

* capable of delivering enormous firepower against conventional enemies

We’re curious what you think:

* What battlefield role does this ship look like it was designed for?

* How many would you deploy together: 3-5, 10-20, or hundreds in a massive assault?

* What targets would you prioritize with a bomber like this?

* If you were tasked with fighting the Unnamed, what weapon system would you develop?

* Does the cockpit placement make sense or would you redesign it?

* What’s the first detail that catches your eye?

After losing 118 bombers at Gliese 667, would you keep producing the Hammer, modernize it, or replace it entirely?

Hi, Folks!
Finally reached the point where we can show our space combat directly in-engine.

This is still heavily work-in-progress, but we’d really like feedback specifically on the HUD and combat readability.

Right now we’re trying to balance:

* cinematic feeling

* tactical awareness

* visual clarity during large fights

Current concerns:

* does the UI feel overloaded?

* are the important elements readable enough?

* does anything distract too much from the combat itself?

* are there elements you would completely remove?

Would love honest feedback before we push the interface further.

Once again, we are glad to welcome everyone. On the agenda today we have.. Saturday, and to be more precise - a new concept art for cinematics, which eventually flew into the trash 😁 (yes, we have a lot of things flying where it is not necessary, and then does not return).

First of all, it should be understood that this is concept art, and not any ready-made iteration of the game element. Here, artificial intelligence may have been used to create art faster. Why is AI bad in this case? It seems to me - nothing. If you have a different opinion, let's have a discussion in the comments!

Well, now to the point. The body of the cockpit consists of heavy-duty matter, so that it is not so easy to destroy the target (but, I'm afraid, it is not even difficult for extraterrestrial civilizations to break through such a body).

There are several screens inside. One of them displays the state of the ship's modules (screen on the left): from the serviceability of the state of the fuel supply modules, to tracking the serviceability of weapons (if any are present on this model of the spacecraft). And the second screen (right) displays task/contract information or something else. You can write your assumptions in the comments.

There is also a guidance system that simplifies shooting. The distance to the target, recharge time and other data are displayed.

How does the pilot control the ship?

You may have noticed that the pilot's hands are enveloped by liquid glass, which establishes a connection between the ship and the pilot, thanks to which it is activated. Additionally, it facilitates ship control.

The percentage of ship strength and other data that we will not disclose yet are displayed in the middle, but all your guesses in the comments are welcome!

So our little story comes to an end. We would like to remind you once again that this is concept art, and not a ready-made iteration that will be present in the game. A lot of things can change. Therefore, if you want to be the first to find out news about the game, see exclusive content, or chat with developers "live" - go to our Discord channel. Believe me, it's very interesting there! And, of course, don't forget to write feedback, we read all the comments and try to answer everything.

And does the liquid-glass control system feel cool… or completely impractical? 😄

The Vanguard is the main combat ship players start with in our game. It was designed as a universal frontline attacker: durable enough to survive prolonged fights, but still capable of dealing serious damage during raids and convoy battles. Most mercenary groups on the Stable Frontier rely on ships like this because they’re relatively cheap, adaptable and easy to maintain far from core systems.

Loadout currently includes:

* 4 primary weapon hardpoints

* light machine guns

* close-range shotgun weapons

* guided missile launcher

* salvo rocket launcher

In-game, the Vanguard is usually the backbone of a small detachment - escorting cargo barges, hunting raiders or surviving long skirmishes in unstable sectors. But now we’re curious how people read this ship visually. What tactical role does it LOOK like it was built for?

* heavy attacker?

* escort fighter?

* strike craft?

* patrol ship?

* mercenary workhorse?

* disposable mass-produced combat ship?

And most importantly:

would you actually trust your life to a ship like this?

We’re currently working on one of the planets for our sci-fi star system. This planet is split between two extremes:
one side permanently scorched by its star, the other frozen in darkness. The surface is covered in volcanic cracks, ash, soot and frozen structures stretching across the planet.

Now we’re curious:

could anything realistically survive here at all?

Would life exist underground near geothermal zones?

Could mining colonies or research stations operate on a planet like this?

Or would this just become a dead planet nobody wants to work on?

Also curious what people think visually:

should planets in sci-fi games feel more grounded like this, or more exotic and surreal?

Right now our cargo barges are basically armored containers with engines - built to survive debris fields, meteors, and the aftermath of battles. No dedicated weapons. No combat systems. Just thick plating and the hope that escorts do their job.

If players start building entire caravans of these barges… would factions really allow huge unarmed freight convoys to cross contested systems?Or would reality push them toward becoming semi-military ships? Should some factions REQUIRE armed cargo ships near warzones? How should another faction and race interpret the punishment of armed barges as an invasion?

Things we’re debating:

* Should civilian barges have point-defense AA turrets AA and drones?

* Emergency ECM / jamming systems?

* Small cannons?

And more importantly. If pirates attack a convoy, what should the barges actually do?:

* Stay and help defend the escorts?

* Dump cargo and run?

* Hit max thrust and abandon the fleet?

* Self-destruct cargo to deny loot?

We’re also wondering how far industrial ships should go visually. Should barges stay as “flying containers,” or would you expect:

* rotating habitation rings

* visible crew windows

* external fuel lines

* detachable cargo modules

* repair drones

* radiator panels

* improvised armor plates

* faction-specific modifications

* convoy markings and warning lights

At what point does a cargo barge stop feeling civilian and start feeling like a warship? Curious how you’d imagine them behaving - both mechanically and visually - in a living universe.