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Psydev: changed the note at the top.

2026-02-01T09:10:22Z

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	== Differences between Standard and Classic ==		== Differences between Standard and Classic ==
	<div style=width:35%;"><Pre>This section ~~is up to date~~ as of January, 2025. Expect rules to change once per year.</pre></div>		<div style=width:35%;"><Pre>This section contains all changes as of January, 2025, plus some info about the 2026 rules included (e.g. Crystal webs). 2026 info is not complete.
			Expect rules to change once per year.</pre></div>

	====Rule Changes====		====Rule Changes====

Psydev at 16:00, 9 January 2026

2026-01-09T16:00:53Z

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	[[Standard]] refers to the standard game format which is played at Planets.nu. The main game formats at Nu are Classic, Standard and [[Campaign]]. Most new games at Nu use the Standard ruleset, including [https://planets.nu/#/league League] games. Standard is an evolution from the Classic rule set which aims to improve balance, playability and fun. Campaign mode is an add-on for the Standard ruleset which incorporates new ships, race abilities and other features ~~(such as upgraded ships)~~.		[[Standard]] refers to the standard game format which is played at Planets.nu. The main game formats at Nu are Classic, Standard and [[Campaign]]. Most new games at Nu use the Standard ruleset, including [https://planets.nu/#/league League] games. Standard is an evolution from the Classic rule set which aims to improve balance, playability and fun. Campaign mode is an add-on for the Standard ruleset which incorporates new ships, race abilities and other features.

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Psydev at 16:00, 9 January 2026

2026-01-09T16:00:30Z

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	[[Standard]] refers to the standard game format which is played at Planets.nu. The main game formats at Nu are Classic, Standard and [[Campaign]]. Most new games at Nu use the Standard ruleset, including [https://planets.nu/#/league League] games. Standard is an evolution from the Classic rule set which aims to improve balance, playability and fun. Campaign mode is an add-on for the Standard ruleset which incorporates new ships, race abilities and other features (such as upgraded ~~campaign torpedoes~~).		[[Standard]] refers to the standard game format which is played at Planets.nu. The main game formats at Nu are Classic, Standard and [[Campaign]]. Most new games at Nu use the Standard ruleset, including [https://planets.nu/#/league League] games. Standard is an evolution from the Classic rule set which aims to improve balance, playability and fun. Campaign mode is an add-on for the Standard ruleset which incorporates new ships, race abilities and other features (such as upgraded ships).

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Psydev: clarified a bit.

2026-01-05T03:26:40Z

clarified a bit.

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	====Rule Changes====		====Rule Changes====
	* Crystal web rules have changed a bit.		* Crystal [[web mines]] rules have changed a bit.
	2026 update: Allies with safe passage or better can now be in a web without their fuel being drained. They will still hit webmines however.		:- Only players granted Full Alliance can pass through webs.
	~~Web minefields can no longer be passed using friendly codes. Web minefields can no longer be laid in another player~~'s ~~identity~~.		:- Web minefields can no longer be passed using friendly codes. Web minefields can no longer be laid in another player's identity.
			:- 2026 update: Allies with safe passage or better can now be in a web without their fuel being drained. They will still hit webmines however.
			:- In some games (system-generated team games, 2v2 Blitz), Full Alliance will not allow players to go through their ally's webs.
	* New torpedo types have been added to Standard. They are: Mk. 1c, Proton+, Mk. 2c, Mk. 3c, Heavy Proton+, Mk. 6c.		* New torpedo types have been added to Standard. They are: Mk. 1c, Proton+, Mk. 2c, Mk. 3c, Heavy Proton+, Mk. 6c.
	* When a homeworld is lost, that player's colonists lose 70 happiness, and all their natives lose 20 happiness.		* When a homeworld is lost, that player's colonists lose 70 happiness, and all their natives lose 20 happiness.
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	* Many light ships in the game have received a -1 Priority Point cost reduction. [https://planets.nu/#/post/rule-changes-for-2023 Link to announcement] with ship list. [https://planetsmagazine.com/2024/01/06/a-review-of-the-new-pp-changes-for-ships/ Link to article] reviewing the changes.		* Many light ships in the game have received a -1 Priority Point cost reduction. [https://planets.nu/#/post/rule-changes-for-2023 Link to announcement] with ship list. [https://planetsmagazine.com/2024/01/06/a-review-of-the-new-pp-changes-for-ships/ Link to article] reviewing the changes.
	* Empire - The H-Ross Light Carrier can now send/receive fighters.		* Empire - The H-Ross Light Carrier can now send/receive fighters.
	* Empire - The Moscow Class Star Escort gains the ~~intercept interference~~ ability.		* Empire - The [[Moscow Class Star Escort]] gains the [[Intercept Interference]] ability.
	* The [[STF\|Super Transport Freighter]] now consumes 30% less fuel.		* The [[STF\|Super Transport Freighter]] now consumes 30% less fuel.
	* Birds get the [[Enlighten Class Research Vessel]].		* Birds get the [[Enlighten Class Research Vessel]].
	* Evil Empire's [[Moscow Class Star Escort]] gains the [[Intercept Interference]] ability.
	* Rebel [[Sage Class Frigate]] now replaced by [[Sage Class Repair Ship]].		* Rebel [[Sage Class Frigate]] now replaced by [[Sage Class Repair Ship]].

Psydev: updated "up to date as of..." part

2025-12-30T18:11:10Z

updated "up to date as of..." part

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	== Differences between Standard and Classic ==		== Differences between Standard and Classic ==
	<div style=width:35%;"><Pre>This section ~~last edited in~~ January, ~~2024~~. Expect rules to change once per year.</pre></div>		<div style=width:35%;"><Pre>This section is up to date as of January, 2025. Expect rules to change once per year.</pre></div>

	====Rule Changes====		====Rule Changes====

Psydev: updating with new ships from 2025 season.

2025-12-30T18:08:54Z

updating with new ships from 2025 season.

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 ====Rule Changes====
-* Crystal web rules have changed. Web minefields can no longer be passed using friendly codes. Web minefields can no longer be laid in another player's identity. Allies with Full Alliance can travel through your webs, but not those with only Safe Passage or Share Intel.
+* Crystal web rules have changed a bit.
 * When a homeworld is lost, that player's colonists lose 70 happiness, and all their natives lose 20 happiness.
 * Standard games now use [http://help.planets.nu/mis-intercept Chained Intercept] by default.
 ''' Notes '''<br>
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 * Evil Empire has [http://help.planets.nu/adv-starbase-fighter-transfer Starbase Fighter Transfer] and [https://help.planets.nu/adv-galactic-power Galactic Power].
-====Ships====
+====Ship Replacements====
 * Many light ships in the game have received a -1 Priority Point cost reduction. [https://planets.nu/#/post/rule-changes-for-2023 Link to announcement] with ship list. [https://planetsmagazine.com/2024/01/06/a-review-of-the-new-pp-changes-for-ships/ Link to article] reviewing the changes.
 * The [[STF|Super Transport Freighter]] now consumes 30% less fuel.
 * Birds get the [[Enlighten Class Research Vessel]].
 * Evil Empire's [[Moscow Class Star Escort]] gains the [[Intercept Interference]] ability.
 * Rebel [[Sage Class Frigate]] now replaced by [[Sage Class Repair Ship]].

Lain: Intercept Interference is now with Moscow Class Star Escort

2025-05-29T18:23:57Z

Intercept Interference is now with Moscow Class Star Escort

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	* Birds get the [[Enlighten Class Research Vessel]].		* Birds get the [[Enlighten Class Research Vessel]].
	* Ships with [[Gravitonic Accelerator\|gravitonic]] engines (e.g. the [[Meteor_Class_Blockade_Runner\|Meteor]]) are now [[elusive]] to [https://help.planets.nu/adv-quantum-torpedos quantum torpedoes].		* Ships with [[Gravitonic Accelerator\|gravitonic]] engines (e.g. the [[Meteor_Class_Blockade_Runner\|Meteor]]) are now [[elusive]] to [https://help.planets.nu/adv-quantum-torpedos quantum torpedoes].
	* Evil Empire's [[~~Super~~ Star ~~Cruiser~~]] gains the [~~http://help.planets.nu/abil-intercept-interference~~ Intercept Interference] ability.		* Evil Empire's [[Moscow Class Star Escort]] gains the [[Intercept Interference]] ability.
	* Rebel [[Sage Class Frigate]] now replaced by [[Sage Class Repair Ship]].		* Rebel [[Sage Class Frigate]] now replaced by [[Sage Class Repair Ship]].

Psydev: updated web rules for accuracy. Added point about Bird Covert Data Link still working using friendly codes.

2024-01-26T08:48:23Z

updated web rules for accuracy. Added point about Bird Covert Data Link still working using friendly codes.

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	<div style=width:35%;"><Pre>This section last edited in January, 2024. Expect rules to change once per year.</pre></div>		<div style=width:35%;"><Pre>This section last edited in January, 2024. Expect rules to change once per year.</pre></div>

	~~'''~~Rule Changes~~'''~~		====Rule Changes====
	* Crystal web rules have changed. Web minefields no longer ~~have~~ friendly codes. Web minefields can no longer be laid in another player's identity. Allies with Full Alliance can travel through your webs, but not those with only Safe Passage or Share Intel.		* Crystal web rules have changed. Web minefields can no longer be passed using friendly codes. Web minefields can no longer be laid in another player's identity. Allies with Full Alliance can travel through your webs, but not those with only Safe Passage or Share Intel.
	* When a homeworld is lost, that player's colonists lose 70 happiness, and all their natives lose 20 happiness.		* When a homeworld is lost, that player's colonists lose 70 happiness, and all their natives lose 20 happiness.
	* Standard games now use [http://help.planets.nu/mis-intercept Chained Intercept] by default.		* Standard games now use [http://help.planets.nu/mis-intercept Chained Intercept] by default.

	'''~~Racial Abilities~~'''		''' Notes '''<br>
			- The Bird's [[CDL\|Covert Data Link ability]] ([[Campaign]] only) can still be used to go through webs using a matching planetary friendly code. This only works if you obtain the planet's friendly code using the [[Super Spy]] mission.

			====Racial Abilities====
	* Feds now have extended-range [http://help.planets.nu/adv-quantum-torpedos quantum torpedoes]. Novas equipped with QTs can destroy most starbases easily.		* Feds now have extended-range [http://help.planets.nu/adv-quantum-torpedos quantum torpedoes]. Novas equipped with QTs can destroy most starbases easily.
	* Lizard can now only hiss with Lizard hulls.		* Lizard can now only hiss with Lizard hulls.
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	* Evil Empire has [http://help.planets.nu/adv-starbase-fighter-transfer Starbase Fighter Transfer] and [https://help.planets.nu/adv-galactic-power Galactic Power].		* Evil Empire has [http://help.planets.nu/adv-starbase-fighter-transfer Starbase Fighter Transfer] and [https://help.planets.nu/adv-galactic-power Galactic Power].

	~~'''~~Ships~~'''~~		====Ships====
	* Many light ships in the game have received a -1 Priority Point cost reduction. [https://planets.nu/#/post/rule-changes-for-2023 Link to announcement] with ship list. [https://planetsmagazine.com/2024/01/06/a-review-of-the-new-pp-changes-for-ships/ Link to article] reviewing the changes.		* Many light ships in the game have received a -1 Priority Point cost reduction. [https://planets.nu/#/post/rule-changes-for-2023 Link to announcement] with ship list. [https://planetsmagazine.com/2024/01/06/a-review-of-the-new-pp-changes-for-ships/ Link to article] reviewing the changes.
	* The [[STF\|Super Transport Freighter]] now consumes 30% less fuel.		* The [[STF\|Super Transport Freighter]] now consumes 30% less fuel.
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	* Rebel [[Sage Class Frigate]] now replaced by [[Sage Class Repair Ship]].		* Rebel [[Sage Class Frigate]] now replaced by [[Sage Class Repair Ship]].

	~~'''~~Misc. other changes~~'''~~		====Misc. other changes====
	* Standard games now allow direct transfer of megacredits and ammo to foreign ships and planets. This makes the BDM, BTT, BTF and BTM [[friendly codes]] mostly redundant.		* Standard games now allow direct transfer of megacredits and ammo to foreign ships and planets. This makes the BDM, BTT, BTF and BTM [[friendly codes]] mostly redundant.
	* BDx friendly codes now enabled by default in Standard.		* BDx friendly codes now enabled by default in Standard.

Psydev: moved date section

2024-01-22T06:30:21Z

moved date section

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	~~<div style=width:40%;"><div style="text-align: center;"><Pre>This article last edited in January, 2024. Expect rules to change once per year.</pre></div></div>~~

	[[Standard]] refers to the standard game format which is played at Planets.nu. The main game formats at Nu are Classic, Standard and [[Campaign]]. Most new games at Nu use the Standard ruleset, including [https://planets.nu/#/league League] games. Standard is an evolution from the Classic rule set which aims to improve balance, playability and fun. Campaign mode is an add-on for the Standard ruleset which incorporates new ships, race abilities and other features (such as upgraded campaign torpedoes).		[[Standard]] refers to the standard game format which is played at Planets.nu. The main game formats at Nu are Classic, Standard and [[Campaign]]. Most new games at Nu use the Standard ruleset, including [https://planets.nu/#/league League] games. Standard is an evolution from the Classic rule set which aims to improve balance, playability and fun. Campaign mode is an add-on for the Standard ruleset which incorporates new ships, race abilities and other features (such as upgraded campaign torpedoes).

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	== Differences between Standard and Classic ==		== Differences between Standard and Classic ==
			<div style=width:35%;"><Pre>This section last edited in January, 2024. Expect rules to change once per year.</pre></div>

	'''Rule Changes'''		'''Rule Changes'''
	* Crystal web rules have changed. Web minefields no longer have friendly codes. Web minefields can no longer be laid in another player's identity. Allies with Full Alliance can travel through your webs, but not those with only Safe Passage or Share Intel.		* Crystal web rules have changed. Web minefields no longer have friendly codes. Web minefields can no longer be laid in another player's identity. Allies with Full Alliance can travel through your webs, but not those with only Safe Passage or Share Intel.

Psydev: added "last edited on" date at the top.

2024-01-22T06:28:33Z

added "last edited on" date at the top.

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			<div style=width:40%;"><div style="text-align: center;"><Pre>This article last edited in January, 2024. Expect rules to change once per year.</pre></div></div>

	[[Standard]] refers to the standard game format which is played at Planets.nu. The main game formats at Nu are Classic, Standard and [[Campaign]]. Most new games at Nu use the Standard ruleset, including [https://planets.nu/#/league League] games. Standard is an evolution from the Classic rule set which aims to improve balance, playability and fun. Campaign mode is an add-on for the Standard ruleset which incorporates new ships, race abilities and other features (such as upgraded campaign torpedoes).		[[Standard]] refers to the standard game format which is played at Planets.nu. The main game formats at Nu are Classic, Standard and [[Campaign]]. Most new games at Nu use the Standard ruleset, including [https://planets.nu/#/league League] games. Standard is an evolution from the Classic rule set which aims to improve balance, playability and fun. Campaign mode is an add-on for the Standard ruleset which incorporates new ships, race abilities and other features (such as upgraded campaign torpedoes).