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Keyboard Controls

Quick reference for all in-game key bindings.

KeyActionCategory
Q / EMove backward / forward on timelineTimeline
Shift + Q / EHalf-speed timeline scrubTimeline
Ctrl + QMove one tick (1/40th of a turn)Timeline
TabCycle between friendly objectsSelection
EscDeselect current objectSelection
FToggle targeting mode (A/M)Combat
Left / Right ArrowPan viewport left / rightNavigation
+ / -Zoom in / outNavigation
SpaceConfirm selection / execute actionGeneral
Ctrl + SSave snapshotGeneral

Tip: Hover over any ship or unit to see its available actions and current state. Most abilities can be activated by left-clicking the target or pressing the ability hotkey shown in the UI.