Dr. Aria Chen
Dr. Aria Chen is the Solar Empire's most celebrated living scientist — the architect of the second-generation quantum drive arrays that power the Empire's newest dreadnought class, and the first researcher to successfully weaponize focused solar radiation at fleet engagement ranges. She holds seventeen patents that other factions have spent decades trying to reverse-engineer, and she considers all of those attempts flattering proof that she is working on the right problems.
9 levels to max
Role
Scientist
Research bonuses — accelerates technology research and discovery
How to Obtain
Quest Reward
Complete a story or side quest to unlock this commander.
Skills
Quantum Drive Resonance
Unlocks Lv. 1Accelerates scientific development, unlocking new technologies ahead of schedule.
Solar Radiation Weaponization
Unlocks Lv. 3A specialised ability that enhances fleet performance in combat or support operations.
Experimental Shielding Protocol
Unlocks Lv. 7Reinforces defensive systems, reducing incoming damage and improving fleet survivability.
Passive Bonus
Research speed for energy and propulsion technologies increases by 30% empire-wide while Dr. Chen is active. Ships in her fleet have a 15% chance to trigger quantum drive burst, temporarily doubling movement speed for one turn.
Lore
“Dr. Chen was offered a quiet life of tenure and publications at the Imperial Academy of Sciences. She declined on the grounds that theoretical work is less interesting when you cannot test your theories by pointing them at an enemy fleet.”
