In every iteration of galaxies in a new game ofStellaris, there will be a mix of unique systems that empires can colonize to advance their domination. Some of these systems might have unique resources to offer, strong planets to colonize, or even a unique archaeological site with powerful bonuses.
However, these unique systems will be highly contested by other empires. As such, it is necessary for players to know which unique systems to prioritize over others. Moreover, some of these unique systems might have a hostile surprise waiting as well when colonized. Here’s what everyStellarisplayer should know about the game’s best unique systems.
Optimal System for Research-Focus Planets
As one of the guaranteed unique systems in every iteration ofStellaris' galaxy, Wenkwort is a worthy system to colonize due to its Gaia World, which is called Wenkwort Artem. When colonized, a custodian robot will contact the colonizer and politely ask them not to exploit the resources of the planet too much.
Accepting the request will add huge bonus modifiers to Bureaucrats and Researchers, making it easier for players toresearch powerful technologies. However, refusing the request will invite a hostile fleet. They will politely ask the empire to accept its condition a second time, or turn on the player.
6Dacha
Heaven of Gaia Worlds with a Hyperlane Twist
Alongside Wenkwort, Dacha is also guaranteed to spawn in every game ofStellaris. The system itself is unique, as it is isolated from the galaxy. It requires the colonization of a system called Helito first, and completion of the subsequent anomaly that spawns inside the system.
The Dacha System houses a unique civilization called the Habinte Unified Worlds, who can manipulate hyperlanes with its technology. When antagonized, they will drive out any foreign ships and armies before destroying the connecting hyperlane. This makes it necessary for other empires to research Jump Drive orother means of travelif they want to visit the system again.
5Zanaam
A Huge Gaia World and Hostile Fleet
A large planet is always beneficial to settle on, as it will grant the empire the highest possible potential growth and resource production in the process. A mix of large planets and the most ideal planet type, Gaia, is located deep inside the system of Zanaam.
However, empires that wish to settle these planets will need to bypass a strong fleet guarding the system: the Guardians of Zanaam. The guards of the system will have 19k fleet power, making it a challenge. An empire musthave a strong fleetbefore paying the system a visit.
4Sanctuary
Abandoned Ring World Available for Revitalization
Ring World has always been one of themost powerful megastructuresinStellarisdue to its flexibility in placement and resource production. Moreover, it can accommodate large populations without struggling for space due to its size. An empire that comes across Sanctuary will be able to settle in a Ring World without having to construct it themselves.
Unfortunately, they will have to bypass a collection of powerful defense platforms before settling and colonizing the system. Each defense platform has approximately 42k fleet power, making it a huge challenge for anyone who wishes to have free real estate in the form of a Ring World.
Learn the Ultimate Fate of Humans
Even in the vast galaxy, humans will always wonder what happened to their homeworld. If gamers are not playing as the United Nations of Earth or Commonwealth of Man, Sol will have a 50% chance to spawn in a brand-new galaxy. When it does, the planet Earth will be in one of the four random states listed above.
Some of the Earth states have the player finding them in the past, either in medieval times or the machine age of World War II. A human civilization on the verge of its first-ever faster-than-light travel can also be found. This society can grow into the United Nations of Earth should they be allowed toascend into the galactic civilization. However, Earth can also be found in a horrible state of nuclear wasteland, with only adaptive pre-sapient cockroaches surviving in the harsh conditions.
Unique Clusters of Systems Outside the Galaxy
Veterans ofStellariswill not be surprised when they see an abandoned L-Gate sprawling in the galaxies. Beginners, however, may rush too much into unlocking the unique clusters of the system. This candestroy the early gamedue to one of the potential outcomes in unlocking all the L-Gates.
Of the four possible outcomes, three are relatively peaceful, with a huge reward for the first player that managed to unlock the L-Gates first. Unfortunately, the chance of unlocking a mid-game crisis called the Gray Tempest is higher than the others, making it quite risky to unlock the L-Gates even in mid-game.
1Ultima Vigilis
Dedicated to Surveillance with Its Owner Observing
The mere presence of the system outside the galaxy without any hyperlane routes should be alarming, as it could cause deadly consequences further down the line. However, players who are brave enough to do so can try researching the Jump Drive to travel into the system.
After being surveyed and colonized, acurious archaeological sitewill spawn in a unique AI world called the Observation Terminal. After the archaeological site is fully finished, the player will have five options to choose from. Only one of these options will have a relatively safe reward. The other four options will cause an impending end-game crisis, even if the game is still in its early stages.
Stellaris
WHERE TO PLAY
Get ready to explore, discover and interact with a multitude of species as you journey among the stars. Forge a galactic empire by sending out science ships to survey and explore, while construction ships build stations around newly discovered planets. Discover buried treasures and galactic wonders as you spin a direction for your society, creating limitations and evolutions for your explorers. Alliances will form and wars will be declared.Like all our Grand Strategy games, the adventure evolves with time. Because free updates are a part of any active Paradox game, you can continue to grow and expand your empire with new technologies and capabilities. What will you find beyond the stars? Only you can answer that.Every game begins with a civilization that has just discovered the means to travel between stars and is ready to explore the galaxy. Have your science ships survey and explore anomalies, leading you into a myriad of quests, introducing strange worlds with even stranger stories and discoveries that may completely change your outcome.
