Spacewars is a turn-based tactical online strategy MMO, where real-time travel meets turn-based combat.
The game will be free to play, where there is full access to the gameplay and universe. The method of monetization is mostly via unique variants of the ships currently available on the shipyard. Most ships will have type II, III, and IV variants, which are not just a pretty reskin of the ship, but also have a modified loadout on some of their systems -- not necessarily making them more powerful, just modified to play somewhat differently from the original variant. So sure, as a paying player you will stand out, but will also have a greater selection of loadouts to play with, but none of which will make you outpower your opponents.