Domination Mode

Domination mode is a minigame that used to be in Junon.io, but was removed due to server budget. It is unknown when this game was added, as it does not appear in the changelog. Players will spawn in a nearly-blank map, build bases, make teams, and destroy other teams and bases.

## Mechanics

### Upon spawning

In the beginning of the game, players will spawn in a random location on a mostly-blank map. The terrains on the map are: sky, water, oil, rock (aka floor), asteroid, copper asteroid, and in the late game, meteorite asteroid. All players spawn with one survival tool, three potatoes, three potato seeds, and wearing one space suit. Oxygen and hunger bars are enabled, and will steadily decrease if the player does not sustain themselves. Stamina is not enabled in this mode. Fiber seeds spawn randomly on rock, and slimes, mantises, golems, and bio raptors also spawn.

### Crafting/resources

In Domination mode, most of the recipes have been changed. The amounts of materials one needs to make structures is reduced, and the amount a player gets from mining is increased, making it easier to build structures and harvest resources. For example, in Survival/Hardcore, 10 iron ore are needed to craft a Lead Pipe. In Domination, only 5 ore are needed. When mining in Survival/Hardcore, a player will get 5 ore at a time. In Domination, that number is increased to 20.

### Teaming

Players cannot send requests to other players to join their team, but players can send requests to join someone else's team. To send a request, a player can access the Permissions menu (by pressing 'p'), select the Teams tab, and click the green 'Join' button on the right-hand side. A request will be sent to the owner of the team, which the teams are often named after (owners can change the names of their teams if they wish to do so). To accept a request, the owner will see a notification on the (?) side of their screen saying (?). Up to five players can be on a team. When players are in the same team, they see other teammates location's on the map as a red dot, can deconstruct each other's buildings, and can see their teammate's names and health at the top of the screen.

### Meteor showers

Meteor showers are an event in Domination mode. They are also known to happen in Survival/Hardcore. If the server is occupied for (?) minutes, a 25 second timer will display on the sides of player's screens, saying "Meteor Shower". A large red circle appears on the map and minimap showing the approximate location of the meteor shower. When the timer ends, the red circle will disappear, and a meteor shower will occur somewhere in the ex-location of the red circle. An animation will play showing falling meteors (which is only visible to players in the area of the shower), and meteorite asteroids will spawn randomly on the ground. Placed objects in a meteor shower are sometimes known to catch fire, so it is important to be wary if a meteor shower is happening over your base. It is especially important to collect meteorite ore at the first shower, because having such a valuable material will give you an edge over opposing teams/players. As such, it is advised to bring a drill.

### Secret Starter Pack

Not many players are aware of this, but every time the server is reset, an assortment of objects spawns at coordinates 23,61. There are no other Starter Kits on the map. The following objects are included:

* 1 survival tool,
* 3 potatoes,
* 3 potato seeds,
* 111 missiles,
* 302 iron ore,
* 99 copper ore,
* 80 meteorite,
* 12 fiber,
* 10 fiber seeds,
* 1 lead pipe,
* 2 katanas,
* 2 pistols,
* 50 bullet ammo,
* 1 core.

It is unknown why the Starter Kit was included, but obtaining it can give you an advantage over other players, since it contains many useful items.

## Gameplay

### Starting the Game

All players need certain items to stay alive, so it is best to craft these at the start of the game. When spawning, use the map to find an area with water (and oil for an added bonus). Mine 5 iron ore and craft a furnace, then make a drill, which makes mining resources faster. Make an oxygen generator. Oxygen generators can be refilled manually using a bottle of water or automatically by placing it next to a water pump. If airtight walls are placed around the water pump and generator, the room will automatically fill up with oxygen. Mine some sand and use it to make soil to plant your potato seeds on, or craft a lead pipe and hunt slimes and bio raptors for food. If you chose to hunt, you will also need a butcher table and a stove.

### Developing a Base

There are many things one can add to their base, most of which are not necessary to stay alive, but make gameplay easier/more fun.

* Many good bases have strong defenses. Thick walls, layers of sealed doors, traps, turrets and even locations can make a base harder to raid.
* Farms will provide players with a steady food supply. Grow potatoes from the beginning or buy other seeds from the Trader. Make sure the farm is enclosed, because players who are not on your team can steal fully-grown crops. Slaves, with the right settings, can plant and grow crops for you.
* Slaves, in addition to being good farmers, can do a variety of jobs around a player's base. Slaves are advised for large, crowded team bases, and are purchased from the Slave Trader.
* Mining drills and deep drills provide players with iron ore, copper ore, and sulfur ore with little effort on the player's part (other than crafting the machine)
* Pets can be bought from the Trader (cat, chicken, monkey) or made by feeding a mob (Bio raptor, mantis, slime, golem). The most useful pet is the bio raptor, because it can be ridden. Players can no longer use the method of killing, reviving, and feeding a mob with the Cryo Tube, as it will spawn a mutant.
* Decorative items, such as pots, lamps, trees, and chairs can be made to make a base more attractive. An easier way to make a base look nice is to change the color and pattern of walls and floors.

### Playing Solo

Solo players are more vulnerable than team players, as they can be more easily overtaken by a team. This role is better for more experienced players. Be cautious about players lurking around your base, as they may be trying to find a weakness. Craft turrets all over your base and turn off mob targeting (this can be done by selecting the turret, clicking 'Targets' on the pop-up on the right-hand side of the screen, and unselecting the box that says 'Mob') to know if a player is near your base without being able to see them. It is especially important to know how to fight when soloing, so practice in other servers or read the 'PvP' section.

### Playing on a Team

Playing on a team is best for less experienced players, as having somebody to do part of the work will make things go more smoothly. Keep in mind that teammates cannot damage each other, or damage each other's pets. When joining a team, try to join one that has a lot of points, or one that has a lot of players. The likelihood is they have a secure base with lots of resources that you can mooch off of without having to do any real work. If the team is not very developed, communicate with your team members about what needs to be built so you don't end up doing all the work.

### PvP

The first thing about PvP is that it should only be done in the late game, or whenever you have decent weapons/armor. When fighting, it is necessary to wear combat armor and have healing objects/food, as dying is incredibly dangerous in this mode. Inventories are dropped upon death, which is beneficial if you want to savage, but devastating if you are the one being killed. Some other tips and tricks:

* Energy swords are easily the best weapons one can possess, albeit a late-game item. Obtaining a katana takes about as much effort as obtaining an energy sword, because the trader and forge have to be crafted. As it has less damage, it is best to skip getting the katana.
* Long-range weapons are necessary for players who are retreating. Use assault rifle for players running away, and shotgun for players trying to attack you with melee weapons.
* Going around fighting everyone will annoy people, and as a result they may come after your base. If you wish to have a big base, have as many turrets as possible (Tesla Coil cannot be crafted in this mode) and have a slave to refill them. It is best to be on a large team in this scenario, so somebody will always be protecting the base.
* If you wish to fight people without being on a team, do not make a big base, as you will not be able to protect it. Make structures such as furnaces to get equipment, but do not build walls/turrets/doors around them. When you feel you have enough items, craft some crates and pick everything up. Find a secure, out-of-the-way spot (preferably away from water) and place your stuff in the crates. If new stuff needs to be crafted, take it out and put it away when finished. If you need oxygen, place the oxygen generator and fill it with a water bottle. Don't use the water pump to fill it, as it will take too much time.
* Guns cannot damage structures, but melee items and bombs can.
* Bio raptors can be useful to take around because they give you a speed boost, but they have to be healed or reincarnated using the Cryo Tube if other players attack you/it.

## Trivia

* There used to be a glitch where meteorite ore that would spawn during meteor showers would leave a bit of rock behind when mined. This glitch has been patched in update v0.4.15.alpha.
* Domination mode is one of four current minigames, the others being Find the Imposter, Bedwars, and Tower Defense.
* Obtaining the Secret Starter Pack is the only way to obtain a core in Domination.