Ascendancy, a 4X science fiction strategy game, was released by The Logic Factory.
Ascendancy was re-released digitally on GOG.com, making it accessible to modern audiences.
Various sentient species across the galaxy come together to form the Galactic Council to maintain peace and coordinate exploration efforts.
Scientists uncover an ancient Ascendancy Protocol, a set of technologies allowing advanced control over planetary ecosystems.
The Galactic Council encounters the Drath Empire, a technologically advanced but isolationist race, initiating cautious diplomatic relations.
Conflicts erupt between factions vying for control over newly terraformed planets rich in resources.
The Vor'Kesh Hegemony rises to power, dominating large sectors through military might and bio-engineering advances.
A galaxy-wide information network is established, enabling near-instantaneous communication and coordination.
Internal strife and sabotage lead to the breakdown of the Galactic Council governance structures.
Multiple species and factions band together to fill the power vacuum left by the Council's collapse, forming the Ascendancy Alliance.
Widespread battles rage across the galaxy as factions struggle for supremacy, reshaping political boundaries and alliances.
The Ascendancy Alliance and other major factions sign a treaty to establish peace and cooperative governance for the galaxy.
