Just to spice things up, especially during those big big slugfests involving multiple fleets.

Instead of the "warp-in + chase" 100% of the time, have the game pick from a set of scripted battle-paths.

-Classic head-on engagement, both sides going straight into eachother, leading up to furious close range broadsides.

-Planetary defense formations, attacker approaches the defender's formation.

-Low orbit engagements. (would look cool with those big towers poking out of planets as part of the environment)

-Ambush scenario. Defender patrol passes by a moon/asteroid/space wreck, enemy fleet is lying in wait.



These are just a few silly suggestions, again, they needn't any -actual- combat effects, just more variety to look at while you wail on you opponent.

Agreed these would be nice...would be even nicer if they could match up with the cards you choose..maybe if you choose camouflage you are more likely to end up with the ambush movie?

It would be nice, but I doubt we'll see any new kinds of battles any time soon. Possibly, maybe, as post-release content or way down the line in ES2, or an expansion pack of some kind.

The proposal is similar to /#/endless-space/forum/28-game-design/thread/11845-regarding-space-battle-opening-scene

This suggestion has been linked to the former and is moved to the archives.