Rights notice: Trade Wars 2002 © John Pritchett. “Trade Wars” is a trademark of John Pritchett. Sectorum is independent and claims no ownership of those rights.
From BBS Trading to a Modern React Cockpit
Sectorum carries forward the strategic spirit of TradeWars in its current primary client.
TradeWars 2002 brought multiplayer space trading to BBS players through a text-first interface, shared turns, trade routes, and tactical decisions.
Its lasting appeal came from the choices and the community, not the pixels.
The current React client is the primary production experience. See its screenshots and client overview; the classic Flutter client remains available separately under /old/.
What's the Same
If you loved TradeWars 2002, you'll feel right at home.
1000+ Sectors
A sprawling persistent galaxy connected by warp paths. Every sector is a decision — move in or move on.
Port Trading
Buy low, sell high. Ore, Organics, Equipment — the classic commodities trading loop that made TW2002 legendary.
Planet Colonization
Claim uninhabited planets, build colonies, and generate passive resources as your empire expands.
Corporations
Form alliances with other players, pool resources, and coordinate strategy across the galaxy.
PvP Combat
Attack rival ships and raid enemy sectors. The galaxy is dangerous — and your neighbors know it.
Living Persistent World
The galaxy keeps evolving while you're offline. Log back in to find the balance of power has shifted.
What's New
The evolution TradeWars deserved.
Modern React Client
No more text terminals. The primary Sectorum client uses a modern React cockpit for visual sector operations, navigation, trading, planets, combat, and more.
Crew Members
Recruit crew with unique skills that boost combat, trading, and navigation. RPG progression layered on top of the classic formula.
Cross-Platform Browser Play
Desktop or mobile. Chrome, Firefox, Safari. No download, no install. Just open and play.
No Pay-to-Win
Zero premium currency. Zero pay-to-win mechanics. Strategy wins — not credit cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sectorum is a spiritual successor to TradeWars 2002, built with the blessing of John Pritchett, the original creator. It carries the same DNA — sectors, ports, planets, corporations, PvP — but delivers it through a modern graphical interface. We describe it as "inspired by TradeWars 2002" because that's exactly what it is.
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Yes. Sectorum is completely free to play. There is no pay-to-win, no premium currency, and no subscription. Just create an account and start playing.
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No download required. Sectorum runs entirely in your web browser through the primary React client. Works on desktop and mobile — just open game.sectorum.net and play.
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Yes. Sectorum has an active Discord community where you'll find alliances, strategy discussion, and direct access to the developers. Join from the homepage at sectorum.net.
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The core loop is faithful: sectors, warp navigation, port trading, planet colonization, corporations, and PvP combat. What's new: a graphical UI instead of a text terminal, crew members with RPG progression, and cross-platform browser play. See the full Sectorum vs TradeWars comparison.