The Hub

The Hub is the central safe zone in Galactic Glitch. It serves as your base of operations between runs, where you can upgrade, select your Prototype, and interact with NPCs.

Overview

The Hub is where every run begins and ends. It's a protected space outside the combat zones where you can:

• Select your Prototype ship
• Access various rooms for upgrades and preparation
• Talk to Siren (and later Serenity)
• Construct new facilities
• Enter Run Challenges

Hub Rooms

Prototype Room

Select your ship for the next run:

• View all unlocked Prototypes
• Compare stats (Destruction, Resistance, Evasion, Gravity)
• See power slot counts
• Read innate ability descriptions

Helper Droid: Explains prototype selection and stats.

Armory

Access your weapon collection:

• View unlocked Weapons
• Select starting weapon (if unlocked)
• See weapon blueprints needed

Helper Droid: Explains weapon systems and blueprints.

Training Room

Practice combat without risk:

• Test weapons and powers
• Practice against target dummies
• Learn enemy patterns
• No permanent consequences

Helper Droid: Guides you through training exercises.

Upgrade Room

Spend Shards on permanent upgrades:

• Purchase UPs
• Unlock new abilities
• View upgrade progress

Helper Droid: Explains the upgrade system.

Powers Room

Manage your Powers:

• View unlocked powers
• See power descriptions
• Track upgrade progress

Helper Droid: Explains power mechanics and synergies.

Challenge Room

Access Run Challenges:

• View available challenges
• See requirements (Boss Orb Level)
• Check challenge rewards

Helper Droid: Explains challenge rules and restrictions.

Architect Room

Construct new Hub facilities:

• Spend construction points
• Unlock new rooms
• Expand Hub capabilities

Helper Droid: The Architect manages all constructions.

Log Room

View collected information:

• Story logs
• Enemy codex
• Achievement progress

Helper Droid: Helps navigate collected data.

Helper Droids

Small helper droids are stationed throughout The Hub:

Droid Location	Function
Prototype Room	Explains prototype selection
Armory	Explains weapon system
Training Room	Guides training
Upgrade Room	Explains upgrades
Powers Room	Explains powers
Challenge Room	Explains challenges
Log Room	Helps with data

Interacting with helper droids provides tutorials and tips for new players.

Construction System

The Hub expands through construction:

How Construction Works

1. Earn Construction Points from completing runs
2. Visit the Architect in the Architect Room
3. Choose which facility to build
4. Wait for construction to complete (instant)

Constructable Facilities

Facility	Function	Unlock Requirement
Prototype Room Portal	Quick teleport to prototypes	Early game
Weapons Room Portal	Quick teleport to armory	Early game
Upgrade Room Portal	Quick teleport to upgrades	Early game
Powers Room	Access power management	Mid game
Training Room	Combat practice area	Mid game
Challenge Room	Access Run Challenges	After first boss
Architect Room	Expanded construction options	Story progress
Meta Weapons Shop	Purchase special weapons	Late game
Last Run Info	View previous run statistics	Early game

Story Events in The Hub

Before 3 Boss Orbs

• Siren acts as helpful guide
• Provides tutorials and encouragement
• Hub feels welcoming and safe

The Betrayal (3 Boss Orbs)

• Siren reveals her true plan
• Uses Boss Orbs to attempt escape
• Hub atmosphere changes

After Betrayal

• Serenity appears to help
• New mission objectives
• Hub has darker atmosphere

Post-Siren Defeat

• Both Characters present
• Boss Orb Level system unlocks
• Full Hub features available

Tips

• Talk to Helper Droids - They explain everything
• Construct early - More rooms = more options
• Visit after each run - Check for new unlocks
• Read the logs - Contains story and lore

See Also

• Characters - NPCs in The Hub
• Prototypes - Selected from Prototype Room
• Run Challenges - Accessed from Challenge Room
• Boss Orb Level - Progression system