If you thought you had already explored everything the solar system had to offer in High Frontier, get ready to level up. Module 2 – Colonization arrives to transform your journey from a mere industrial explorer into a true architect of space civilizations. The big twist here is the introduction of orbital colonies, known as Bernals, and pioneers, the Colonists.

While the base game focuses on extracting resources and keeping the industrial wheels turning, this module expands your horizons toward permanent settlement in the cosmos. Bernal cards allow you to upgrade your existing colonies, creating an interesting synergy: the more 'hydrated' the nearby factories are, the more Victory Points you can extract from these orbital structures. But it doesn't stop there! Colonists are essential pieces that you can send to strategic sites, allowing you to perform operations that would be impossible without this human touch.

This is an expansion that doesn't just add 'more of the same,' but shifts the strategic layer of the game. You stop looking solely at immediate mining profits and start thinking about long-term infrastructure and settlement sustainability. If you enjoy heavy simulation and watching your space empire grow organically and complexly, this module is the fuel your ship was missing. Just a heads-up: it requires you to already master the base game's mechanics, as the learning curve is strictly for space veterans!