Many good mechs gave their lives to secure our victory, and many orbital bombardments ravaged the planet. In the end, triumph came through technology.
The wars were long, and sometimes drawn-out, but the other factions fought as bravely as ‘easy’ settings would allow. We are grateful to our strong military force for steering us through the crisis. But the Steam page offers clues, and we find that it is a pleasing distraction from the mid-campaign lull that is common to this type of ‘game’. The precise nature of this planetary event must remain a secret, lest spoilers ruin the experience for others. Planetary harmony can only be achieved through superior firepower. It is time to declare war on our neighbours. While there is still a strong sense of deja-vu, it is clear that Pandora is more alien than it first appeared. An excellent randomised research tree offers scope for customised unit upgrades and planet-wide projects. However, it is simpler, cleaner, and city management is more streamlined. The interface – our window on the world – is similar to those in Civilization and Alpha Centauri. We have learned not to underestimate our enemies. Only then could we progress beyond this point. Nevertheless, we failed twice more before we swallowed our pride and selected an easier setting. We were forced to resort to ‘new game’ technologies and start all over again. Sensing our complacency, the fanatics of the Divine Ascension invaded our homelands and erased our presence from Pandora. We are experiencing a comforting sense of familiarity – our leaders say that the task bears strong similarities to Civilization 5, with the unit management of Civilization 4 – so we are confident of success. We plan to build another city and spread our message of peace and respect throughout the land. Our scouts have returned with tales of shimmering seas, tall peaks, and mysterious life-forms.
Their presence reminds us strongly of an old videogame known as ‘Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri’. Five other factions – scientists, expansionists, soldiers, capitalists and fanatics – also have designs on this world. We intend to treat this planet with respect. This will be our capital, our base of operations, and our home. A chance to avoid the mistakes of the past. Here is a new planet, rich with opportunity. Escaping the confines of a dying Earth, we have journeyed to Pandora to give Mankind a fresh start. We are the ecologists of the Terra Salvum.
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