Starlight City

Starlight City is a major space station in the Milky Way Galaxy.

Originally constructed as a waypoint for travellers making the long journey between New Triton and Brunsun, Starlight City has become a bustling city in its own right. It is the permanent home of many aliens who have chosen to settle there, and the temporary home of many more, many of them refugees seeking safety after their home planets were torn apart by Blackhole, or else the Event Horizon cultists who worship him. People come to Starlight City from lightyears around in search of safety, shelter, work, community and fun.

Starlight City is one of the first outer space destinations visited by Kinoko, following his abduction from Fungaia. It’s here that he first learns the legend of Galaxy and Blackhole and the cults who follow them, and where he first discovers the Star Lounge.

Role in Star Heretic

In Star Heretic, Starlight City serves as the main hub for the player. Here, they can visit a number of shops to buy items such as outfits and starsprite treats, and choose new stages by traveling through the spaceport, located beneath the city. Lunar Isle is where you can buy cosmetic items for Kinoko; the Little Hatchery is where you can hand in lost eggs found on your travels; Melodia’s workshop offers upgrades for your ship or the N.E.X.; and the Star Lounge is where you can purchase food and drinks and play arcade games, whenever you feel the urge to take a break from space travelling.

In the beginning, when Kinoko first visits Starlight City, he will be treated just like any other refugee there. As the player progresses, though, the hub world of Starlight City and its NPCs will gradually begin to evolve around him, reflecting his status as a hero for the displaced and downtrodden!