Unimplemented Modules

This document tracks modules that are defined in the engine types but not yet fully implemented or integrated into gameplay.

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Module Epsilon — Tactical Requisition (Drafting)

Status: Types defined, logic NOT implemented
Classification: Exhibition/Experimental
Greek Letter: Ε ε (Epsilon)

Concept

Pre-mission draft instead of random deal. Captains take turns selecting tiles from packs to build their starting hands.

What Exists

• DraftingModule interface in libs/engine/src/lib/types/modules.ts
• Configuration fields: enabled, packSize
• Default values: packSize: 15 for 2-player W12

What’s Missing

• dealRoundFromDraft() function - the actual drafting logic
• Draft UI for tile selection
• Turn order for drafting (e.g., snake draft)
• Integration with round creation

Design Notes

• Requires significant UI work (interactive tile selection)
• Transforms round start from luck-based to skill-based
• May significantly increase game length
• Skill ordering impact unknown (needs calibration)

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Module Zeta — Fleet Squadrons (Warp Crews)

Status: Types defined, logic NOT implemented
Classification: Exhibition/Experimental
Greek Letter: Ζ ζ (Zeta)

Concept

Team play mode where 2-3 captains form squadrons with shared trails and resources.

What Exists

• SquadronsModule interface in libs/engine/src/lib/types/modules.ts
• Configuration fields: enabled, squadronSize
• Default values: squadronSize: 2

What’s Missing

• Squadron formation logic
• Shared trail mechanics
• Team scoring system
• Squadron coordination rules
• UI for team indicators

Design Notes

• Fundamentally changes game from competitive to cooperative
• Requires 4+ players minimum (2 squadrons of 2)
• Complex interaction with existing modules
• Best suited for Warp 18 (18-captain sectors)

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Module Eta — Temporal Debt (Draw Tax)

Status: ✅ IMPLEMENTED (January 2025)
Classification: Rated (pending calibration)
Greek Letter: Η η (Eta)

Concept

Each draw from Uncharted Sectors accumulates +1 debt token. Pay costPerToken points per token at round end.

Implementation Complete

• ✅ Types defined (TemporalDebtModule)
• ✅ Debt token tracking (debtTokens in RoundState)
• ✅ Increment on DRAW_FROM_UNCHARTED
• ✅ Scoring penalty applied at round end
• ✅ Default cost: 2 points per token

Still Needed

• UI checkbox in lobbies (local + online + charter)
• HUD display showing debt tokens
• Calibration testing (skill preservation)
• RULES.md documentation
• AI heuristics (optional)

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Summary Table

Module	Letter	Status	Engine	UI	Calibrated	Classification
Alpha (Continuum)	Α α	✅ Shipped	✅	✅	✅	Rated
Beta (Salamander)	Β β	✅ Shipped	✅	✅	✅	Rated
Gamma (Sensor Grid)	Γ γ	✅ Shipped	✅	✅	✅	Rated
Delta (Hot Potato)	Δ δ	✅ Shipped	✅	✅	✅	Rated
Epsilon (Drafting)	Ε ε	❌ Not Implemented	⚠️ Types only	❌	❌	Exhibition
Zeta (Squadrons)	Ζ ζ	❌ Not Implemented	⚠️ Types only	❌	❌	Exhibition
Eta (Temporal Debt)	Η η	⚠️ Engine Done, UI Pending	✅	❌	❌	Rated (predicted)
Theta (Longest Trail)	Θ θ	✅ Shipped	✅	✅	✅	Rated
Iota (Double Down)	Ι ι	✅ Shipped	✅	✅	✅	Rated
Kappa (Temporal Inversion)	Κ κ	✅ Shipped	✅	✅	✅	Warped
Lambda (Wormholes)	Λ λ	✅ Shipped	✅	✅	⚠️ Pending	Warped

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Next Steps

Immediate (Module Eta)

1. Add UI checkboxes to all lobbies
2. Display debt tokens in Sector Status HUD
3. Run calibration tests
4. Document in RULES.md

Future (Epsilon & Zeta)

1. Design detailed mechanics
2. Implement engine logic
3. Build UI components
4. Extensive calibration (likely exhibition-only)

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Last Updated: January 2025