: The worldbuilding is intentionally irreverent, filled with random events and mysteries that frequently utilize crude humor to offset the gritty setting.

: You aren't locked into one path; you can choose to be a wealthy merchant, a hardworking miner, a feared mercenary, or a famous adventurer.

: Battles are described as frenetic, top-down dogfights where your survival often depends on your ability to out-stat opponents or utilize unique tools like a pilot's hook to snag enemy ships.

: Shortly after arriving, you are ambushed and lose both your ship and your entire cargo.