Hull Rupture galaxy map, events and modifiers

Between waves in Hull Rupture you pick a route across a galaxy map. There are about 15 star types, part of the map starts under fog of war, and you cannot visit every star in one run. Random-event stars are a main source of modifiers; Black Markets sell turrets. Guarded stars at higher difficulties add extra waves in exchange for rewards.

Hull Rupture screenshot: the galaxy map with stars and routes.
Official Steam screenshot: the galaxy map with stars and routes.
Star or featureWhat the developer describes
Random-event starsCommon; unpredictable narrative events, a main modifier source
Black MarketTurrets for sale from a known pool
Guarded locationsHigher difficulties only; extra waves that do not count toward the 20
Fog of warReveals star types, not their exact contents

Engines and speed

Devlog #3 frames speed as a trade-off: minimal engine investment frees resources for defense, while more engines use more Fuel but reach more stars and events.

Hull Rupture screenshot: a narrative event choice screen.
Official Steam screenshot: a narrative event choice screen.