Shadow Empire Playthrough #1 - Hard difficulty - Let's play and learn together

Please read the disclaimer in the pinned comment first. I'm starting a new game in the "drop me to the game" mode, so no planet re-rolls, unknown planet, hard difficulty, tech level 3, militia only, 1 council Watch more on Shadow Empire Playthrough playlist:    • Shadow Empire Playthrough   I'm not trying to min-max the gameplay, I play for fun and try to comment on what and why I'm doing. Of course, I cannot explain in detail everything as the video would be too long but feel free to ask questions in the comments section, I will answer all of them. Join this educational Shadow Empire series where every episode covers real-time gameplay, detailed strategies, and decision-making insights. Learn how to start on a small planet with complete fog of war, manage your leaders and factions, secure borders, and efficiently produce and upgrade military units like machine guns and infantry. Discover how to handle resources like metal, industry, and ammunition amid hostile neighbors, explore planetary stats affecting your economy and logistics, and optimize your empire with smart political choices and technological research. Key topics covered include: Starting strategies and early unit production for defense Leader recruitment, faction management, and their impact on gameplay Resource management including metal, industrial points, and ammunition Importance of logistics and securing roads for expansion Research and model design upgrades for military effectiveness Handling enemy threats and tactical battlefield maneuvers Budgeting and political decisions to improve morale and efficiency Exploration and zone management for growth and survival Perfect for new and intermediate players seeking a practical, step-by-step approach to mastering Shadow Empire's complex mechanics and surviving the harsh challenges of a hostile planet.