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Singularity

A gravitational anomaly detected in neutral space. Be advised: the space high above and below the anomaly is unstable.

Singularity features a few unique mechanics.
1. Ships that get close to the black hole in the center gain a speed boost - an increase in maximum speed of up to +75%. The speed boost increases with distance to the black hole. Ships that have a speed boost gain a unique visual effect to indicate they've gained increased top speed.
This visual effect is only visible if you're zoomed in close on a ship that has the boost.

2. Moving and rotating asteroids.
Two asteroids orbit the black hole - one on the outskirts of the map; one really close to the black hole itself. These asteroids can knock your ships off course and block weaponry, so make sure to time your attacks if you're near them.
Three asteroids stay in place, but spin slowly.

Moving objects cannot be baked into the navigation octree. In practical terms - bot fleets can't see the moving asteroids.

3. A unique black hole and accretion disk effect in the center of the map that looks really nice.

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Lore:

E: "So hey, why do you boys think we're headed out this way anyway? Isn't it just dust and void out here? Shouldn't we be - y'know - fighting the OSP?"
M: "Word on the spectrum is that Astronomy found another Anomaly."
E: "Oh, ♥♥♥♥. Really?"
M: "Yeah."
T: "That's what I heard, too."
G: "Same."
E: "I mean, that's nuts and all, and I'm pleased for them. But - isn't it just a black hole? What's the big deal?"
T: "Heh. Someone didn't pay attention back at the academy."
E: "Hey!"
M: "Look, keep this on the down-low. But apparently this Anomaly is small. REALLY small. Which means you can get unusually close to it before hitting the event horizon. Which makes it perfect for making a Gate."
E: "...uuhhh..."
M: "A GATE, dumbass. We can't afford to let the OSP get their hands on another one. Which means we have to haul ass out here to make sure they don't find it first."