In the competitive environment of DarkOrbit , players constantly seek advantages in battle. A pivotal moment in any skirmish is the movement of the player. The "Pusher" mechanic—known popularly as (derived from the Turkish word for "one who holds" or "holder")—refers to a tool or technique used to prevent a spaceship from being pushed away by enemy attacks.

: Legitimate players often report that these tools ruin the competitive balance of PvP, making it nearly impossible for manual players to compete in high-stakes areas like the Gauntlet of Plutus Security Hazards

: Downloading these tools often requires disabling security software, exposing your PC to potential malware or account-stealing scripts embedded in the cheat.

: The proliferation of tutucu has led to widespread frustration among the legitimate player base, with many veterans leaving the game due to the perceived lack of effective enforcement.

Using "tutucu" tools is a violation of DarkOrbit's Terms of Service . Bigpoint, the game developer, employs several countermeasures:

But the ship lived. And tomorrow, Vek would crawl into another dark place and work again.