Hearts of Iron IV: Stellar Conquest
# Hearts of Iron IV: Stellar Conquest
`Stellar Conquest` is a standalone Hearts of Iron IV mod that adds a dedicated `SPACE PROGRAM` research tab, a launcher complex building, orbital and lunar mission chains, and long-term Moon/Mars expansion gameplay.
This repository is the publishable project source for the Steam Workshop version.
## Features
– dedicated `SPACE PROGRAM` technology tree
– custom launcher complex building unlock
– unique follow-up project decision for every space technology
– automatic rocket stockpile growth from completed space research
– launch program decisions with success and failure chances
– Moon landing, Moon base, and lunar logistics chain
– Mars expedition and colony progression
– orbital cannon wartime decision
– English and German localisation
## Current Gameplay Flow
1. Research early launcher and orbital technologies in the `SPACE PROGRAM` tab.
2. Build the `Launcher-Komplex`.
3. Start test launches and unmanned lunar missions.
4. Unlock and launch crewed Moon missions.
5. Build and supply the first Moon base.
6. Expand into Mars missions and deep-space colonization.
## Workshop Packaging
– thumbnail file: `thumbnail.png`
– mod descriptor: `descriptor.mod`
– supported game version: `1.17.*`
– release-ready workshop text: [docs/steam_workshop_description.md](c:UsersdlormDesktopprojectsStellar Conquestdocssteam_workshop_description.md)
– release checklist: [docs/release_checklist.md](c:UsersdlormDesktopprojectsStellar Conquestdocsrelease_checklist.md)
## Compatibility Notes
– designed as a standalone mod
– recommended to test with no other active mods
– the project includes its own technology UI, decisions, events, buildings, and localisation
## Repository Layout
– `common/` gameplay definitions
– `events/` space mission and news events
– `gfx/` launcher images, event pictures, and building assets
– `interface/` technology tree and icon bindings
– `localisation/` English and German text
– `docs/` release and publishing support files
