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+# 0 C.E. API
+
+This is the backend API for the **0 C.E.** game, providing essential services and data to support game functionality. The API is currently in development and will expand with more endpoints and features over time.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Overview](#overview)
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+- [Endpoints](#endpoints)
+- [Response Structure](#response-structure)
+- [Running in Docker](#running-in-docker)
+- [Future Development](#future-development)
+
+## Overview
+
+The 0 C.E. API is built with Flask and uses JSON for data communication. Initially, it provides a basic endpoint for retrieving the server time, but it will expand as more game functionality is implemented.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+To run the API locally, you’ll need:
+
+- **Docker** to build and run the application in a container.
+
+### Setup Steps
+
+1. **Build the Docker Image**:
+   ```bash
+   docker build -t 0ce-flask-api .
+   ```
+2. **Run the Docker Container**:
+   ```bash
+   docker run -d -p 5000:5000 --name 0CE_API 0ce-flask-api
+   ```
+3. **Access the API**:
+   Open your browser or API client to `http://localhost:5000`.
+
+## Endpoints
+
+### 1. `/time` - Retrieve Server Time
+
+- **Description**: This endpoint returns the current server time.
+- **Method**: `GET`
+- **URL**: `/time`
+- **Response**:
+
+  ```json
+  {
+    "status": "success",
+    "data": {
+      "server_time": "2023-12-01T12:34:56Z"
+    }
+  }
+  ```
+
+  **Sample Response (Error)**:
+
+  ```json
+  {
+    "status": "error",
+    "message": "Resource not found"
+  }
+  ```
+
+**Note**: Additional endpoints will be added as the game develops.
+
+## Response Structure
+
+To maintain consistency across responses, all data responses will follow a standard JSON format:
+
+- **Success**:
+  ```json
+  {
+    "status": "success",
+    "data": { ... }
+  }
+  ```
+- **Error**:
+  ```json
+  {
+    "status": "error",
+    "message": "Error message here"
+  }
+  ```
+
+This structure allows easy parsing of successful responses and clear indication of errors.
+
+## Running in Docker
+
+The API is designed to run within a Docker container. Here’s a breakdown of the Dockerfile configuration and commands for running the container.
+
+### Dockerfile Configuration
+
+The [Dockerfile](Dockerfile) uses the official `python:3.13-slim` image and installs dependencies from `requirements.txt`. A health check verifies the container’s status every 30 seconds.
+
+### Running the Container
+
+To run the container, expose it on port 5000:
+
+```bash
+docker run -p 5000:5000 0ce-flask-api
+```
+
+Access the API via `http://localhost:5000`.
+
+## Future Development
+
+Planned API enhancements:
+
+- **User Authentication**: Implementing a secure user authentication system.
+- **Additional Endpoints**: To support game features like city management, alliances, resources, and combat.
+- **Error Handling and Logging**: Structured error codes and enhanced logging for debugging and monitoring.
+- **API Versioning**: To support backward compatibility in future versions.