SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & LAUNCH PROTOCOL
Modern Conquest is distributed as a native desktop application across Steam, Mac App Store, and the Microsoft Store.
// PLATFORM: Windows 11/10 (64-bit) • macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon & Intel) • SteamOS / Linux
// MEMORY: 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB recommended for 8B local LLMs)
// GPU: Optional DirectX 12 / Metal GPU (NVIDIA RTX / Apple Silicon recommended for LM Studio)
// STORAGE: 2.5 GB available local SSD space
// NETWORK: 100% Offline (No persistent Internet connection required)
// 1. Install via Steam, Mac App Store, or Microsoft Store
// 2. (Optional) Launch LM Studio or Ollama on http://127.0.0.1:1234/v1
// 3. Launch Modern Conquest from your desktop launcher
// 4. Select your starting faction and initialize the Shadow Broker OSLOCAL LLM CONFIGURATION (LM STUDIO / OLLAMA)
Modern Conquest connects directly to your local inference server for narrative Zeitgeist feeds, dynamic talk radio commentary, and VIP conversational negotiations.
All prompts run strictly on your local hardware. No API keys or cloud tokens are required.
Launch LM Studio / Ollama
Start your local inference server on http://127.0.0.1:1234/v1 with CORS enabled.
Recommended Instruct Models
For optimal narrative flavor and rapid response times:
- > Llama 3 8B Instruct (Recommended for balanced speed & roleplay)
- > Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 (Excellent concise intel cables)
- > Gemma 2 9B (Nuanced psychological VIP dialogue)
Auto-Discovery in Shadow Broker OS
The game engine automatically detects the local endpoint upon launch. A green HUD indicator will confirm connection.
COMMAND CENTER HUD BREAKDOWN
The Shadow Broker OS organizes operational terminals into four high-density categories:
1. 📡 COMMAND TERMINAL
Global conflict heatmap, live ticker feed, simulation clock (1X, 2X, 4X speed controls), and quick alert priority queue.
2. 🏛️ OPERATIONS & DOCTRINES
The Belief Manufacturing panel. Allocate Bandwidth and M1 Capital to shift doctrines along the Overton Window toward constitutional law.
3. 🕸️ NETWORK TOPOLOGY
Cytoscape force-directed graph revealing node ownership, liquidity pipelines, dark money routing, and hostile infiltration lines.
4. 🎙️ RADIO & MEDIA CONDUIT
Dynamic talk radio receiver and media station controller. Tune into live AI host broadcasts and broadcast custom narrative propaganda.
FIRST 100 DAYS STRATEGY
Phase 1: Secure Domestic Cashflow (Days 1–30)
Focus on upgrading high-yield Financial and Energy nodes to establish positive daily M1 liquidity.
Phase 2: Seed Radical Doctrines (Days 31–60)
Select 1–2 starting doctrines and fund fringe think tanks to shift the Overton Window into the 'Acceptable' phase.
Phase 3: Cultivate VIP Alliances (Days 61–100)
Probe vulnerable central bankers and defense moguls. Offer bribes or exploit psychological weaknesses to secure veto-proof voting blocs.
TERMINAL SHORTCUTS & HOTKEYS
| KEY | FUNCTION | CONTEXT |
|---|---|---|
| SPACE | Pause / Resume Simulation Accumulator | Global |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | Set Simulation Speed (1X, 2X, 4X) | Global |
| TAB | Cycle Command Center Subsystems | Global |
| ESC | Close Active Modal / Deselect Node | Navigation |
| M | Center World Geopolitical Map | Map View |
| R | Toggle In-Game Radio Host Broadcast | Audio |