01 / Guided learningStart here
First Light Academy
Build a foundation in displacement, velocity, acceleration, and motion graphs. Then take the same equations into two dimensions.
Enter the AcademyPhysics through playUnderstand motion.
Understand motion.
Take command.
From your first displacement to a fleet in motion. Learn the physics, test your predictions, and see your decisions play out.
Play in your browser · No account required
FLIGHT STUDY / 001POSITION × TIME
d = vᵢt + ½at²vᵢ = 0 · a = 2 m/s²
Choose your next step
Three ways to explore.
Start with guided lessons, experiment with a fleet, or step into a physics adventure.
02 / Open simulationExperiment
Space Battle Simulator
Build missions, plan simultaneous ship orders, and replay the results. Or watch four AI fleets put their competing tactics to the test.
Open the simulator
03 / Physics adventureExplore
Torch Bearer
Join Jack for EVA qualification and a station infiltration. Learn to coast, match velocity, work a magnetic grapple, and move cargo.
Play Torch BearerFor the four-faction showcase, open the simulator and choose Watch the four-faction battle.
The flight desk
Bring your reasoning with you.
Student manuals, reference equations, and worksheets to support the work on screen.
ACADEMY · PDF1D Cadet
Flight Manual41 pages · Worksheets & connected questions ↗ REFERENCE · PDF2025 Physics
Reference TablesEquations, constants, and data ↗ TORCH BEARER · PDFLevel 1
Student PacketEVA qualification worksheets ↗ TORCH BEARER · INTERACTIVEEditable
Flight SheetRecord and export your work ↗
Flight Manual41 pages · Worksheets & connected questions ↗ REFERENCE · PDF2025 Physics
Reference TablesEquations, constants, and data ↗ TORCH BEARER · PDFLevel 1
Student PacketEVA qualification worksheets ↗ TORCH BEARER · INTERACTIVEEditable
Flight SheetRecord and export your work ↗
All Academy manuals & editable copies
- 1D Cadet Flight ManualHTML ↗
- 1D Cadet Flight ManualPDF ↓
- Basic Range WorksheetDOCX ↓
- Basic Range WorksheetPDF ↓
- Dead Reckoning WorksheetDOCX ↓
- Dead Reckoning WorksheetPDF ↓
- Flight ManualDOCX ↓
- Flight ManualPDF ↓
- Flight Manual CoverDOCX ↓
- Flight Manual CoverPDF ↓
- Motion Graphs WorksheetDOCX ↓
- Motion Graphs WorksheetPDF ↓
- Pilot LogbookDOCX ↓
- Pilot LogbookPDF ↓
Simulator maps, checkpoints & replays
Download an example, then import it through the simulator’s Files panel.
- Carrier Examination 3DJSON ↓
- Crossfire 8v8 3DJSON ↓
- Crossfire Turn3 PausedJSON ↓
- Dispersal Just Before ReleaseJSON ↓
- Dispersal Range 3DJSON ↓
- Faction Hull Gallery 3DJSON ↓
- Four Fronts 4x4x4x4 3DJSON ↓
- Four Fronts Before DestroyersJSON ↓
- Four Fronts Complete ReplayJSON ↓
- Open the Gate 2DJSON ↓
- Open the Gate 3DJSON ↓
- Open the Gate PausedJSON ↓
Made for thoughtful exploration
Predict. Try. Understand.
First Light Physics connects equations to decisions you can see. Work through a guided lesson, investigate a simulation, or use your understanding of motion to find a way forward.
Start at the Academy for an introduction to kinematics. AP Physics 1 extensions are optional.
Your progress, on your device
No sign-up. Room to experiment.
Each game runs in your browser. Planning and reading are untimed, so you can work through an idea before putting it into motion.
Progress stays in this browser. Export Academy logbooks or Fleet battles before switching devices. Torch Bearer’s Flight Log exports training records; campaign checkpoints stay with the browser.