Space Station
The orbital home base where dwarves refuel, repair, and ready themselves for the next drop.
The Space Station serves as the central hub and operational base for the Deep Rock Galactic dwarf mining guild. It is a massive, modular orbital facility where dwarves regroup between planetary descents, repair their exo-suits, and customize their loadouts before deploying to hostile worlds below. More than just a logistical waypoint, the station acts as the social heart of the community, featuring the mess hall, the armory, and the iconic bar run by the station's AI. It is here that the dwarves receive mission briefings, celebrate victories with high-fives, and prepare for the next dangerous drop into the unknown depths.
- Affiliation
- Deep Rock Galactic
- Location
- Orbit above a hostile planet (varies by campaign)
- Primary Function
- Logistics hub, repair station, and crew quarters
- Key Personnel
- Station AI (Voice), Barkeep
- Status
- Active and operational
- Access Method
- Drop pods and elevator shafts
Lore & Background
The Space Station is the central hub where players regroup between missions. It is where players can choose missions, select their class, customize loadouts, and purchase upgrades using credits and crafting minerals obtained from missions. The station features a bar area where players can socialize. The station is managed by a sophisticated AI that handles navigation, life support, and mission coordination. This AI provides the voice that guides the crew through their preparations, offering tactical advice and maintaining morale. The bar within the station has become legendary among the guild members, serving as a place to decompress after harrowing missions and share stories of survival against impossible odds.
In Their Own Story
The airlock hissed shut behind Kael, sealing out the vacuum of space. Inside, the familiar hum of the engine core vibrated through the soles of his boots, a comforting rhythm that signaled safety. He walked past the repair bays where technicians were already welding scorched armor plates on fresh suits, their sparks dancing in the dim light. The smell of ozone and stale ale filled the corridor as he approached the mess hall. Tonight, the bar was packed; dwarves from every squad were swapping tales of narrow escapes and massive hauls, their laughter echoing off the metal walls. Kael took a seat at the counter, ordering a heavy mug of the station's finest brew. For now, the swarms were far below, and the stars above were quiet.
Reader's Guide
The Space Station is a safe zone with no environmental hazards or hostile fauna. Lighting is artificial, bright, and consistent throughout the interior corridors, ensuring perfect visibility for all players. Unlike planetary biomes, there are no mission objectives to complete here; its primary function is preparation. Players can access the armory to select weapons, modify loadouts, and purchase upgrades using credits and crafting minerals obtained from missions. The bar area allows for social interaction and character customization options. While the station itself poses no gameplay threats, it serves as the critical checkpoint between dangerous descents. Players must ensure their equipment is fully repaired and upgraded before entering a drop pod, as once launched, they cannot return to this hub until the mission concludes or they are evacuated.
Did You Know?
- The Space Station is managed by a sophisticated AI that handles navigation, life support, and mission coordination.
- Players can switch active seasons at any moment outside of a mission, including having no active season.
- The station features a bar area where players can socialize and customize their characters.
- All unique rewards from each season can be obtained by playing through its corresponding season.
- The game has sold over eight million units as of January 2024.