Chat Guide

Chat Channels

Players can switch between different chat channels using the following commands:

Channel	Primary Command	Alias	Requirements / Notes
Local	/chat local	/l	Default nearby chat.
Global	/chat global	/g	Server-wide chat.
System	/chat system	/sy	Only works within your current star system.
Planet	/chat planet	/pc	Only works while actively piloting on a planet.
Crew	/chat crew	/crew	Only works while piloting a ship.
Fleet	/chat fleet	/fc	Requires being in an active fleet.
Settlement	/chat settlement	/sc	Requires being a member of a settlement.
Nation	/chat nation	/nc	Requires being a member of a nation.
Ally	/chat ally	/ac	Requires being in a nation with active allies.

Direct Messaging & Mail

For private communication and offline messaging:

• Direct Message: /msg <player> <message> — Sends a private whisper to an online player.
• Send Mail: /mail send <player> <message> — Delivers a message to a player (works if they are offline).
• Archive Mail: /mail archive — Delists/archives a mail message from your active inbox.

Broadcasts

High-visibility announcements sent to entire factions:

• Settlement Broadcast: /settlement broadcast <message>
• Nation Broadcast: /nation broadcast <message>