Defection -v1.02- -completed- | Mirages
The "-v1.02- -Completed-" tag indicates that this is no longer a work-in-progress or an episodic release. For players, this means:
Released on October 4, 2024, the game arrived as a "Completed" version, meaning all planned content was included at launch. Its reception was immediate and strong. On DLsite, a major platform for Japanese indie games, it rocketed to shortly after its release. With over 18,000 copies sold , an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars from nearly 100 reviews, and over 18,000 user favorites, it is considered a significant commercial and critical success for a game of its kind.
: Avoiding elite search-and-destroy squads dispatched by your former commanders to eliminate you before your secrets expose the regime. Key Features of the v1.02 Completed Build Mirages Defection -v1.02- -Completed-
Narrative / Empire Crisis / Espionage Trigger: Typically requires a Scientist with the "Maniacal" or "Spark of Genius" trait, usually assigned to a Science Ship. Premise: A brilliant scientist operating on the fringes of your empire (The "Mirage") decides your bureaucracy is holding back scientific progress. They defect, stealing a powerful fleet or a unique technology, and establish a rogue state (or flee to an enemy).
What’s new (highlights)
Mirages Defection has reached v1.02 and is now marked as Completed .
Checking for internal cracks or defects in high-tech materials (like aerospace alloys) without cutting them open. Thermal Diffusivity: The "-v1
: Controlled by both a feudal superstition system and local warlords, the town becomes a battleground of ghosts and human corruption. Yao Lu must investigate the disturbance to restore equilibrium while navigating ancestral curses and corpse-walking rituals. Entangled Destinies
Smoother pacing for players looking to explore alternative narrative branches. On DLsite, a major platform for Japanese indie
Mirages Defection refers to the process of creating a false impression or illusion, often using visual cues, to deceive or mislead an individual or group. This phenomenon is commonly observed in optical illusions, where the brain misinterprets visual information, resulting in a distorted perception of reality.
: Escaping constant surveillance while battling intense internal conditioning and military propaganda.