: Instead of traditional research, you send fleets and heroes to scout the galaxy for Ancient Relics .
The Awakening expansion (Version 1.5.30) is most notable for introducing the faction and the Academy as an active NPC power. Key Features of Version 1.5.30 (Awakening)
: Adjustments to ensure the Academy's "Spear" fleets didn't steamroll players too early in the game.
: Players can contribute resources to the Academy to earn specialized roles (such as "The Spear of Isyander" or "The Librarian"), providing unique buffs and control over Academy fleets.
If you are specifically analyzing the v1.5.30 update package, it included several critical stability fixes for the expansion's launch: