![x3 terran conflict new home mission x3 terran conflict new home mission](http://www.virtualsecrets.com/misc_imgs/m11x-r2/darksiders_small.jpg)
![x3 terran conflict new home mission x3 terran conflict new home mission](https://www.virtualsecrets.com/misc_imgs/m11x-r2/castle_small.jpg)
The number of assets the player can own is not limited by the game. Ships can also be grouped together to form wings, where they attempt to perform a task assigned by the player together without the player needing to order them individually. Ships can be piloted manually in the first-person by the player, or can be ordered to perform various tasks on their own such as engaging in combat and trading. The player is capable of acquiring many different types of property, such as ships, stations, and factories. Each race has a military presence across the universe and skirmishes can break out without the player's involvement. Some races are presented as a constant threat where friendship is not an option. There are several alien races which the player can interact with, through these interactions shaping his relationship with the races, becoming either friend or foe. The game is open-ended, and the player is free to explore and perform various tasks at will, unless a mission instructs otherwise. The entire game universe holds thousands of persistent stations and ships, with a varying economy which the player is encouraged to take part in through trading, construction, and in some instances combat.
![x3 terran conflict new home mission x3 terran conflict new home mission](https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3545408450_8a0d0204ab_o.jpg)
The player can navigate their ship across numerous sectors owned by the various races (Argon, Boron, Split, Paranid, Teladi, Xenon, Kha'ak, Terran, Pirate and Yaki) which are connected through devices termed Jumpgates, allowing for large-scale travel in the game universe. X3: Terran Conflict is a single player, first-person space-based simulator where the player can explore and expand in a constantly changing environment.