Galactic Core
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The Galactic Core is at the exact center of the galaxy, surrounded by the incredibly powerful Grox Empire, which occupies some 2,400 star systems that surround the Core. Approaching the Core reduces the player's travel range, and the reductions continue the closer the player gets. Most stars near the Core are very close, so getting stuck is rare, but possible.
[edit] To get there
First of all, a player needs a Interstellar Drive 2 or better, with the limiting effects of the gravitational fluctuations this is just enough to travel between stars. You could also download the official Travel Radius Expansion Mod to triple the minimum travel radius. It is also suggested to have a Wormhole Key, that way one doesn't waste time going through the galaxy's arms.
To actually get to the Galactic Core, a player will have to travel through the Grox Empire, which won't be easy. Every time a player travels to another system, more Grox ships will be sent to chase the player. The Grox ships have 2,700 HP and do approximately 150 damage per second. It suggested to bring a Medium Health at least, as well as a few Anti-Matter Missiles and Repair Mega Packs for defense. Auto Blasters are also recommended, as they will automatically counterattack the Grox ships, even when traveling between stars. Also consider being of the Shaman archetype so you can return home immediately after going to the Galactic Core. AOE Repairs are good as well, as they will completely heal you and your allies, who can soak damage while you run. Also consider having a Shield for even further protection, and a few Colony packs, for the creation of outposts.
As long as a player does not stop at a system, but instead immediately clicks on the next system, the ships will not catch up with the player. However, once they do catch up they can not be outrun. A solution if this happens can be to land on a empty planet and drop a colony, and then pausing to be healed and planning the next path. Other options include terraforming the nearest Grox base to kill them, which forces them to leave, or orbiting around a Black Hole; The Grox will not follow you there. Using the pause button makes this tactic a walk in the park, though some might consider it cheating. Also, if the player doesn't feel like fighting The Grox at the bases that become strewn out along the path, they could bring some terraforming tools (preferably the one use tools that don't use up energy) and do a drive-by terraform. The Grox will disappear once it reaches T1 (the base at least, and the ecosystem does not have to be filled). If colonies are made in this way it will also be easier to return later. As a final option if you don't want to end up at war with The Grox is to ally with them, as they won't bother you on your trip to the core.
[edit] The Core
The core is a supermassive black hole with two extremely large jets of gamma rays shooting out of its poles. Once you enter, a deep voice will begin to talk to you, congratulating you on your journey At the same time, you are traveling through a large wormhole with colorful sides. A closer look reveals that those colors are actually llamas. Once you are through with your journey, you will be met by Steve, who gives you the Staff of Life and a hint to locating Earth. You also receive the Galactic Core and Talked to Steve Rare, and the 42 achievement.
