The development of **Relic Commander** continues to move forward, this time with a major step around three important aspects of the game: ammunition, specialized production, and the first comfort tools linked to **Premium status**. This Devlog covers both very concrete systems for future combat, and the implementation of the first features designed to financially support the project without affecting the strategic balance of the game. ## Ammunition and combat preparation The ammunition system is now in place. Relic Commander does not rely only on abstract weapons: some weapons will require specific ammunition to function. This helps prepare the ground for combat that is more logistical, more strategic, and more interesting in the long term. The first ammunition families added cover the basic needs of space combat: * **30mm rounds**, used by point-defense systems against missiles; * **120mm shells**, intended for the first light railguns; * **light missiles**, the first offensive guided weapons; * **interceptor missiles**, used by dedicated anti-missile defenses.  30mm rounds are designed for defensive saturation. They feed point-defense Gatlings capable of firing multiple salvos per turn against incoming missiles. 120mm shells introduce the first railgun ammunition. They serve as the foundation for direct kinetic fire, with different variants depending on their role. Light missiles add another attack logic: they can bypass some of the constraints of direct-fire weapons, but must survive enemy interception systems. Finally, interceptor missiles open the way for more specialized defenses against missile attacks. All of this directly prepares the future combat system, where ships will not only be defined by their weapons, but also by their autonomy, reserves, defenses, role within the formation, and ability to sustain an engagement over time. ## Ammunition production Ammunition production is also functional. A new production area now allows ammunition batches to be launched from planets with the required industrial capabilities.  The system works through production lines. Each line can produce one type of ammunition at a time, with a defined number of batches. Once production starts, resources are consumed progressively as batches are completed, and the produced ammunition is deposited into planetary storage. Production can be blocked if resources are missing or if available storage is insufficient. In that case, the player is notified, and the production line remains in a clear state to avoid losses or unpredictable behavior. This system is important because it adds a new logistical layer to the game. Producing ships will not be enough: players will also need to prepare ammunition stocks, organize supply, decide which planets produce what, and anticipate military needs. This is another building block in Relic Commander’s identity: a game where military power also depends on industry, stockpiles, logistical routes, and preparation. ## Premium status and monetization philosophy **Premium status** is now in place. This is an important step for the project, because Relic Commander needs to be able to finance itself and continue to exist. But it was essential for me to establish a very clear rule: Premium must never provide direct power. Relic Commander does not sell resources, does not sell production speed, does not sell military advantages, does not sell accelerated progression, and does not sell bonuses capable of making one player stronger than another. The goal of Premium status is different: to offer more comfort, more tracking tools, more forecasting options, more personalization, more distinction, more prestige, and a better way to follow one’s empire. Premium is therefore based on a simple philosophy: * no **pay to win**; * no **pay to fast**; * no combat, production, or progression bonuses; * critical capabilities remain available to everyone; * Premium advantages are linked to comfort, organization, personalization, distinction, archives, and recognition of support.  In practice, Premium status can offer more avatar options, more profile customization possibilities, advanced tracking tools, more configurable notifications, the Colony Journal, the Telegram empire report, and other features designed for players who want to follow their empire more precisely. But nothing in Premium should accelerate the development of an empire, make a fleet stronger, improve production, increase the chances of victory, or provide a real advantage against a non-Premium player. The idea is to allow players who wish to support the project to do so, while keeping the strategic playing field fair. ## Customization vouchers A customization voucher system has been added. These vouchers allow players to customize certain visual or naming elements of the game, without modifying the performance, production, or capabilities of a planet, commander, or empire. The first available vouchers concern planets: * **planet rename vouchers**; * **planet appearance vouchers**. A planet rename voucher contains a name reserved at the time of purchase. This means the player buys a specific name, which can later be applied to one of their planets. Planet appearance vouchers allow the visual appearance of a planet to be changed with a specific model. Some appearances may have different prices, and some may be globally limited in quantity. The same principle applies to other forms of customization, such as changing the Commander’s name or some profile options: it is only about aesthetics, identity, comfort, and distinction. A **Collection** tab has also been added to group the vouchers owned by the player. It shows available vouchers, already equipped vouchers, and the planets concerned. This system fully embraces its role: allowing players to support the project through customization, without granting any power advantage. ## Telegram bot and notifications The Relic Commander Telegram bot is now in place.  Its role is simple: to send game notifications to Telegram. It does not allow players to play, reply to messages, launch constructions, or issue orders. The game remains on the website, inside a controlled environment. The bot is there to keep players informed. Standard players can receive important notifications, especially those related to critical or highly structuring events. Premium players can go further with advanced and configurable notifications: construction completions, finished research, productions, received messages, and other tracking information. Premium also allows the use of silent mode, as well as an automatic quiet time window. Telegram allows silent messages to be sent, and Relic Commander uses this possibility to avoid disturbing the player unnecessarily. The idea is to give players more control over how they want to be informed. ## Telegram empire report One of the most important features of the Telegram bot is the **empire report**. This report allows players to receive a detailed status overview of their empire directly on Telegram. It contains a global summary, followed by many collapsible sections that make it possible to check important information without being connected to the game. The report may include: * commander status; * planets; * stockpiles; * productions; * research; * fleets; * formations; * ongoing actions; * unread messages; * Premium status; * blueprints.  The report is designed as a true mobile dashboard. It does not allow direct gameplay, but it helps players know whether an action is needed. Premium players can request a manual report with a cooldown, but also schedule an automatic daily report at the time of their choice. It is also possible to receive this report in silent mode. This is an important feature, because it reinforces Premium as a comfort and tracking tool, without ever becoming a power advantage. ## Colony Journal The **Colony Journal** is also part of the Premium features. It allows players to generate a PDF document that summarizes the colony and gathers colony reports in the form of a small digital book.  The goal is to give players a lasting trace of their story: the events of their colony, the reports produced, the evolution of their empire, and the memorable moments of its development. Relic Commander is a persistent game, and I want player actions to leave a memory. The Colony Journal follows that idea: it is not a power mechanic, but an archive, prestige, and narrative feature. ## A stronger foundation for what comes next With ammunition, ammunition production, Premium, customization vouchers, the Telegram bot, the empire report, and the Colony Journal, Relic Commander gains several important foundations. On one side, the game moves closer to future combat through more concrete military logistics. On the other, the project begins to establish a financial support model that remains coherent with its philosophy: allowing players to contribute, personalize, organize themselves better, and follow their empire more closely, without buying power. Relic Commander continues to move forward with a very clear idea: building a deep, persistent, and strategic game where victory must remain the result of choices, preparation, logistics, and strategy.