: Seize absolute power and use the Council to establish yourself as the new "Captain" to restore order by force.
The narrative peaks when you must decide the fate of , a ruined city full of vital Steam Cores.
: This decision often polarizes the city, pitting factions like the Stalwarts (who favor tradition and order) against the Pilgrims (who prioritize adaptation and exploration). The Civil War
: As the Steward, you must decide how to end the violence:
: Your scouts discover a massive abandoned machine—the Old Dreadnought—which sits atop a vital oil field.
: You can choose to resettle Winterhome to expand your reach or strip it for parts to reinforce New London.
: Districts may be shut down or sabotaged as factions take up arms against one another.
The story begins with a desperate search for a new energy source as the city's coal reserves run dry.