Chiss Update Part 1
Hello All
This update is the first of Two updates that will take an in-depth look at the Chiss faction. Many fans who follow the mod will know that the chiss were revealed a few weeks back when we released our ModDB page, but little information was released. Then, Sarcronis released some screens of the chiss in a skirmish game and we decided it was time to release this update.
The Chiss faction will be mainly based out of the unknown regions, with that being where their starting area will be for most GC's they participate in. They will start controlling planets such as Csilla and Tenupe and will be in ideal locations to strike at the Heart of the Galactic Alliance.
One of the main differences about the chiss to the other factions is their space craft. Although we are mainly in concept stages at the moment for the chiss, we still have a good idea. They will focus on large numbers of small craft like corvettes and small frigates, and not so much larger craft. There was a point in their development where the Chiss Star Destroyer was their largest ship.
Two examples of these ships would be;
Csilla Defender-This is a 300 Metre long corvette/light frigate that is armed with Three maser batteries and Two Light laser cannons. They are fast and deadly and are mainly used in conjunction with large fighter escorts.
Caminovs carrier-This criser is a 650 metre long frigate that carries large numbers of fighters into battle. They are armed with Five Maser batteries and Three point defence laser cannons. They are Heavily armoured but have a weak shield, with no backup generator. They are most comonly used in large fleets as a main fighter carrier.
Another unique thing about the Chiss is their unique way of gathering income. As they would have no Holonet/gambling facilities like the other factions, they would have only mining stations to gather income. What some team members suggusted and an idea we have decided to take up is taht any chiss heroes generate a small trickle of income at whichever planet they are currently situated at.
They will also be able to build Asteroid mining facilities aswell as mining vessles that also generate a small trickle of income.
The Chiss are also going to have the ability to build some Old Empire units. This is because the Empire of the Hand was absorbed into the chiss ranks and merged. Therefor, the planet Nirauan is being included and from here, and other Imperial remnant planets, the Chiss will be able to build units such as the Imperator Star Destroyer, Dreadnaught, and various TIE class fighters.
And also, Some Screens from Csilla
There will be a continuation of this update next week were we will take a more in-depth look at Chiss Units and Heroes.
Regards
DV
