{
  "id": 14236069,
  "title": "No, I am not evil for wanting to turn space whale city-builder Beyond These Stars into a Moby Dick simulator",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/no-i-am-not-evil-for-wanting-to-turn-space-whale-city-builder-beyond",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/no-i-am-not-evil-for-wanting-to-turn-space-whale-city-builder-beyond-these-stars-into-a-moby-dick-simulator"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I find myself rather competent at governing the affairs of a Space Whale Mayor. As stewards of Kewa, the colossal cetacean whose back supports all cities within Beyond These Stars, I endeavor to maintain balance and responsibility. Each hexagon of whaledirt I convert into a mine or smelter results in a positive impact on Kewa. I contribute to the ecosystem by planting saplings to maintain breathable air within my city's bubble, and by spreading compost to rejuvenate the parched stone surfaces of Kewa's neglected areas. I have opened the river that flows along the spine of Kewa, allowing the land to be irrigated and reviving seeds that were previously dormant. Although my efforts have not always been perfect, I have acknowledged my mistake of poisoning half the river due to an extravagant use of wood-fired power plants. However, I am actively repairing the damage, constructing three automated tile cleaners on each riverbank to clean the water. Additionally, I have paused steel production to prevent further slag and soot from contaminating the water. Amidst these efforts, my hedge gardens stand out like precious gems amidst the unadorned bronze wires of my roads. My foresters work diligently to combat the encroaching grey, ensuring that Kewa's environment remains vibrant. Although my people primarily consume tea and potatoes, they appreciate the playgrounds and fountains that I have established near major workspaces. While they may not be fond of the iridescent river, the presence of recreational areas compensates for their concerns.",
  "summary": "I think I'm a pretty decent Space Whale Mayor, all told. A caring and responsible fellow traveler for Kewa, the astral cetacean on whose craggy, cloud-hung back every city in Beyond These Stars is founded. For each hexagon of whaledirt I transform into a mine or a smelter, I give back to the creature in some way – adding saplings to the forests that emit my city's bubble of breathable air, or…",
  "key_points": [
    "The player governs Kewa, a massive whale supporting cities in Beyond These Stars.",
    "The player balances ecosystem health by planting, irrigating, and cleaning river water.",
    "The player pauses steel production to prevent water contamination."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}