> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.outerringmmo.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.outerringmmo.com/outer-ring-universe/the-galaxy.md).

# The Galaxy

The Outer Ring is a constantly growing galaxy with a wide variety of planets and environments. All these different spaces have **unique characteristics, affecting the game's playability**. 

This universe has planets, asteroids, dungeons, and areas in general, **graded in different Tiers.** The Tier level will **define the kind of resources placed there and the difficulties and risks of playing them.** 

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