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Wastelands lives!
That's right people, the Wastelands SLTC is not yet dead! I've been tinkering with the balance model for several months now, I feel that I have finally arrived at a point where I can say "Screw it. This is balanced enough" and start actually putting the thing together! I hope to be able to bring you more screenshots soon.
So while I'm busy working on it, here's an overview of the six main factions in the Wastelands. This is what you can expect. Please keep in mind that only the Feds and Cardies are planned as playable races right now.
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The Federation
Who are they and what do they want?
StarFleet officers and mining experts brought together to secure the Federation's part of the Wastelands, namely the Avalon stations, and to eliminate pirates opposing them.
What are they using?
Their ships are mostly from the TLE era. With most of their mining equipment coming from the companies and StarFleet subsidiaries that are involved, they have access to industrial-grade mining freighters and -stations.
Who are their allies/enemies?
They are loosely allied with the Klingon Empire and are friends with the Romulan Star Empire and the Cardassian Union. They oppose the syndicates that are hiding in their space.
The Klingon Empire
Who are they and what do they want?
Influential houses of the Klingon Empire with decades, if not centuries of mining experience. They want to keep their space clean and expand where possible.
What are they using?
Their warships are modern Klingon designs, and their mining equipment is similarly advanced.
Who are their allies/enemies?
They are loosely allied with the Federation. They continue to battle pirate syndicates and Cardassian forces for control over the Wastelands. They do not have any contact to the Romulan Star Empire.
The Cardassian Union
Who are they and what do they want?
Officers of the Cardassian Fleet. They want to secure a part of the Wastelands to recover from the horrible losses suffered during the Dominion War.
What are they using?
The Cardassians have always been effective miners, and although their equipment is old, it's just as effective as the other factions' equipment. Their warships are mainly designs from the Border Conflicts and Dominion War, as the Union is forced to use older ships and designs while the fleet is reconstructed.
Who are their allies/enemies?
They are friends with the Federation. Their main antagonists in the Wastelands are the Klingons and various pirate syndicates. There are still rumors that they are allied with the Romulans, but there is no evidence for any sort of alliance.
The Renegade Houses
Who are they and what do they want?
Klingon Houses that feel uncomfortable with the Empire's politics, especially concerning the Federation. They want to expand their personal sphere of influence and remove the Federation from the Wastelands.
What are they using?
Most of their ships are refitted destroyers and cruisers from the old days of the Empire. They are very good in increasing the performance of these old designs. Their mining equipment is the same as the Empire's.
Who are their allies/enemies?
They openly oppose the Federation and the Cardassian Union. Their relationship to the other Klingons is somewhat nebulous: They support the Empire's efforts, but may go their own ways if the Empire's actions do not fulfill their expectations.
They regard pirates as a mere nuisance and would try to battle the Romulans if they saw a chance for victory.
The Romulan Star Empire
Who are they and what do they want?
Officers of the Star Empire, protecting and securing a part of the Wastelands which they have claimed.
What are they using?
The Romulan equipment is top-notch as are their warships. Unlike the Klingons, they maintain only small stations and colonies. They employ packs of small and very agile ships, maximizing the effectiveness of their advanced weaponry.
Who are their allies/enemies?
The Romulans do not interfere with the other factions' power games. They will, however, defend their space against intruders and pirates. They are friends with the Federation, as it respects their borders.
Pirate Syndicates
Who are they and what do they want?
Talarians, Yridians, Orions, assorted scum of the quadrants. Their shady business has flourished in the Wastelands, but they are about to be wiped out by the major forces of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants.
What are they using?
They are using everything they can get. Their technology is inferior to everything the major forces have, but explorers or unprotected miners quickly fall prey to their fast warships.
Who are their allies/enemies?
They are opposed by everyone trying to establish a permanent presence in the Wastelands. Since the Klingons and Romulans have already driven most of them out of their territories, they now find themselves fighting the Federation and Cardassians.
That's right people, the Wastelands SLTC is not yet dead! I've been tinkering with the balance model for several months now, I feel that I have finally arrived at a point where I can say "Screw it. This is balanced enough" and start actually putting the thing together! I hope to be able to bring you more screenshots soon.
So while I'm busy working on it, here's an overview of the six main factions in the Wastelands. This is what you can expect. Please keep in mind that only the Feds and Cardies are planned as playable races right now.
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Wastelands Faction Guide
The Federation
Who are they and what do they want?
StarFleet officers and mining experts brought together to secure the Federation's part of the Wastelands, namely the Avalon stations, and to eliminate pirates opposing them.
What are they using?
Their ships are mostly from the TLE era. With most of their mining equipment coming from the companies and StarFleet subsidiaries that are involved, they have access to industrial-grade mining freighters and -stations.
Who are their allies/enemies?
They are loosely allied with the Klingon Empire and are friends with the Romulan Star Empire and the Cardassian Union. They oppose the syndicates that are hiding in their space.
The Klingon Empire
Who are they and what do they want?
Influential houses of the Klingon Empire with decades, if not centuries of mining experience. They want to keep their space clean and expand where possible.
What are they using?
Their warships are modern Klingon designs, and their mining equipment is similarly advanced.
Who are their allies/enemies?
They are loosely allied with the Federation. They continue to battle pirate syndicates and Cardassian forces for control over the Wastelands. They do not have any contact to the Romulan Star Empire.
The Cardassian Union
Who are they and what do they want?
Officers of the Cardassian Fleet. They want to secure a part of the Wastelands to recover from the horrible losses suffered during the Dominion War.
What are they using?
The Cardassians have always been effective miners, and although their equipment is old, it's just as effective as the other factions' equipment. Their warships are mainly designs from the Border Conflicts and Dominion War, as the Union is forced to use older ships and designs while the fleet is reconstructed.
Who are their allies/enemies?
They are friends with the Federation. Their main antagonists in the Wastelands are the Klingons and various pirate syndicates. There are still rumors that they are allied with the Romulans, but there is no evidence for any sort of alliance.
The Renegade Houses
Who are they and what do they want?
Klingon Houses that feel uncomfortable with the Empire's politics, especially concerning the Federation. They want to expand their personal sphere of influence and remove the Federation from the Wastelands.
What are they using?
Most of their ships are refitted destroyers and cruisers from the old days of the Empire. They are very good in increasing the performance of these old designs. Their mining equipment is the same as the Empire's.
Who are their allies/enemies?
They openly oppose the Federation and the Cardassian Union. Their relationship to the other Klingons is somewhat nebulous: They support the Empire's efforts, but may go their own ways if the Empire's actions do not fulfill their expectations.
They regard pirates as a mere nuisance and would try to battle the Romulans if they saw a chance for victory.
The Romulan Star Empire
Who are they and what do they want?
Officers of the Star Empire, protecting and securing a part of the Wastelands which they have claimed.
What are they using?
The Romulan equipment is top-notch as are their warships. Unlike the Klingons, they maintain only small stations and colonies. They employ packs of small and very agile ships, maximizing the effectiveness of their advanced weaponry.
Who are their allies/enemies?
The Romulans do not interfere with the other factions' power games. They will, however, defend their space against intruders and pirates. They are friends with the Federation, as it respects their borders.
Pirate Syndicates
Who are they and what do they want?
Talarians, Yridians, Orions, assorted scum of the quadrants. Their shady business has flourished in the Wastelands, but they are about to be wiped out by the major forces of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants.
What are they using?
They are using everything they can get. Their technology is inferior to everything the major forces have, but explorers or unprotected miners quickly fall prey to their fast warships.
Who are their allies/enemies?
They are opposed by everyone trying to establish a permanent presence in the Wastelands. Since the Klingons and Romulans have already driven most of them out of their territories, they now find themselves fighting the Federation and Cardassians.