The original post is really outdated by now, this is everything you need to see right now:

Deep Space

-----

Hi, DSS is an upcoming 4X RTS. Here's is the original announcement from April this year:

 

I am proud to present Deep Space Settlement! DSS is a real-time strategy game focused on empire building and grand-scale space battles. It is in development since February 2011 and is for PC Windows.

Story:
You are part of a multi-generational mission to colonize distant regions of space. Your journey brings you to a star cluster rich in resources and lightly populated. Or so it seems. Your goal is clear: setup a space settlement and thrive. Whether you choose to make allies or conquer through supremacy is up to you.

Features:

• Build your interstellar empire;
• Gather resources to power your empire economy;
• Trade resources between star-systems and players;
• Customizable ships;
• Build giant capital ships supported by an armada of smaller, more maneuverable ships;
• Create huge fleets;
• Unlock new technologies;
• Unlock new ship abilities through an XP system;
• Defend from invaders and conquer new star systems;
• Single or multiplayer;
• High modding capabilities.

Website || Twitter

Here is a video preview of a small battle:


And some screenshots:


Fleet Editor


I am relatively far into development but there are still some features to implement. I hope to hit Alpha this summer

Any comments and/or suggestions are appreciated.