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Rebellion is Upon Us: The Next Chapter of Sins of a Solar Empire Unveiled at GDC 2011

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Rebellion is Upon Us: The Next Chapter of Sins of a Solar Empire Unveiled at GDC 2011

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The time of Diplomacy is over. The length of the war and differing opinions on what should be done to bring the war to an end has led to a splintering of the groups involved. The controlling powers-that-be have depleted arsenals and seemed to have exhausted all efforts of diplomacy. Trapped in a stalemate, sub-factions have rebelled and broken off the main alignments. Rebellion is upon us.

The exciting next chapter in the awesome Sins of a Solar Empire universe has arrived. A full-fledged expansion to the original, Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion draws you even deeper into the galactic struggle for supremacy with appealing new factions, terrifyingly cool new ships of all sizes, enhanced lighting and particle effects for increased visual pleasure and all-new victory conditions.

“Rebellion is the first stand-alone expansion to the Sins of a Solar Empire universe,” said Brian Clair, director of publishing for Stardock. “Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion will add many new ships, refresh the visuals and integrate Impulse::Reactor features to support achievements, multiplayer leagues and much more.”

In the original award-winning Sins of a Solar Empire, developed by Ironclad Games, you are the leader of one of three civilizations embroiled in a galactic war, fighting for survival of your entire race against relentless foes. Your success will depend on your ability to manage your empire and command your vast fleets of starships to victory. Players will colonize new worlds, develop extensive trade networks, conduct research, fortify their empires with powerful starbases and fleets of ships, plus control the galaxy using the unique diplomacy system that reacts dynamically to the players’ actions.

New features of Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion include:

  • New Factions: Players decide whether to become Loyalists or Rebels, which unlocks a unique new tech tree granting them new technologies and ship variants.
  • New Titan-class ships:  Massive warships for each race that dwarf capital ships, these deadly new monsters are capable of wiping out entire enemy fleets single-handedly.
  • New Capital Ships:  A new capital ship class arrives, giving players new strategic options.
  • New Corvette-class ships:  Small, highly maneuverable light ships that are adept at a variety of tasks.
  • Loyalist and Rebel versions of some of the existing Sins’ frigates and cruisers, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
  • Updated lighting and particle effects for enhanced visuals.
  • New Victory Conditions to allow for more variety, differing strategies and shorter game sessions.
  • Additional capital ship ability levels, for greater strategic choice.
  • Impulse::Reactor support for chat, friends, achievements and more.

For more information please visit: https://www.sinsofasolarempire.com

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Reply #176 from Sins Forums Top

This has just been nagging me all day, should I go out and get Trinity now? Or will this be like Dawn of War II: Retribution, where nothing is carrying over so there's no reason to get the first 2 games? 'Cause if all I get is a discount, then I'll just wait until it comes out, and enjoy the full experience of all 5 factions and all the ships.

It'll be like Retribution, so if you don't want to play anything now, you'd be better off waiting until Rebellion is released.

Reply #177 from Sins Forums Top

Thank's thats just what I wanted to know, so now I'll just wait and pre-order it rather than buy Trinity.

Ashes of the Singularity II
Reply #178 from Sins Forums Top

What i want to see in next Sins of A Solar Empire addon on TEC race:

  •  AA missile frigate or Corvete, or misile special abilty to flak frigate for counter bombers action (now flak frigates is weak for bombers). It may be new technology in military research tree.
  • Please make all Star Bases mobile. But TEC and Advent can move much, much slower than Vasarian. Why i asking for it, because TEC and Advent bases uses for now maneuverability engines to rotate, but why they cant be used to mobile the base.
  • I think that we no need Orgovs in TEC race. I think that some of capital ships can hold Torpedo tubes, it's more relistic. If you want to stay with Orgovs, please change torpedo sizes, they are to large, and upgrade it to torpedo cruiser with full scale of weaponry (laser canons, flak canons), change his model. torpedos can be launched from starboard or front launchers.
  • Mayby its good choice to make possibilty to produce Heavy Fighters on Carriers. They are effective for anti-bomber and anti corvetes actions.

Thanks.

MacGyver

Reply #180 from Sins Forums Top

Got it.

Reply #181 from Sins Forums Top

So will there be another option for people who have trinity or that is it???

Reply #182 from Sins Forums Top

ya... the site is a little.... wierd looking.

Anyway, i think I am going to wait till the beta comes out (THRUSDAY!).  That way i dont get a suprise charge, and you all dont get the monies till the beta comes out anyway.

Reply #184 from Sins Forums Top

it's $30 upgrade and $40 standalone.  Kinda steep...

Reply #186 from Sins Forums Top

Quoting DeadlyShoe, reply 184
it's $30 upgrade and $40 standalone.  Kinda steep...

It's a tand alone dude. Meaning if people dont have sins at all they can buy this and get into it. This could essentialy veiwed as Sins Of a Solar Empire 1.5 until we get Sins 2 a few years from now.

Int he upgrade to entrenchment and diplomacy we lost a few people each time. Hopefully this will gaint hem back. It's the reason behind a stand alone.

Reply #187 from Sins Forums Top

So is the beta out? Is it included with the update to diplomacy I just saw on impulse?

Reply #188 from Sins Forums Top

Um, no. The game is still in Alpha stage I think.

Reply #189 from Sins Forums Top

Quoting Ryat, reply 188
Um, no. The game is still in Alpha stage I think.

I wondlnt mind free comtribution to alpha stage honestly.

Reply #190 from Sins Forums Top

"The serial number you have entered is not a valid serial number for Sins of a Solar Empire or any of its expansions."

 

... :(

Whats wrong?

I use my Trinity Key when i view my Registration.

Reply #191 from Sins Forums Top

How does one obtain the discount? I haven't come across a page that allows me to enter my Diplomacy registration and the "Upgrade from a previous version" text in the store isn't a link?

Reply #193 from Sins Forums Top

Brilliant thanks, pre-ordered now :drool:

Reply #194 from Sins Forums Top

So i'm the only one who have this Problem? :(

My Code looks like this:  *****-*****-*****-*****-*****-*****

Reply #195 from Sins Forums Top

I didn't preorder yet but....

You don't obtain a discount with coupon (that is aditional discount if you got have coupons).

How I see it is that you go to the store 

https://www.sinsofasolarempire.com/store.aspx

then click button  UPGRADE (not button pre-order) then click buy now button. On next page there is option for you to write coupon code if you have any to get additional discount and/or click checkout. It throws you to page where you need to log in with impulse login details and that gives them your account details on which they can check if you have previoust SOASE products and if you are eligible for discount that is offered to people who dot trinity. 

Reply #196 from Sins Forums Top

Nothing ...

After Upgrade:

"Own Sins of a Solar Empire or one of its expansions? You may be eligible for a discount or bundle offer for Sins of a Solar Empire - Rebellion. If you have registered your copy of the game with a different account, please logout and re-login using the account under which you have registered the game.

If you have not registered your copy of Sins of a Solar Empire or its expansions, please enter your serial number in the form below and click the Register Serial Number button. Upon a successful registration, you will see any available offers for Sins of a Solar Empire - Rebellion."

 

I enter my Trinity Code and again:

"The serial number you have entered is not a valid serial number for Sins of a Solar Empire or any of its expansions.

Perhaps you have entered a serial number from a different product. Please check your registrations and verify you have the correct serial number.

If you are unable to register your serial number you can clear the field and continue with the creation of your Stardock.net account and then contact [email protected] for further assistance."

Reply #198 from Sins Forums Top

Rebellion is currently pre-alpha. There won't be a beta release until later this year (think months, not weeks). ;)

Reply #200 from Sins Forums Top

SGI is going to Rebellion as soon as it is out, this is going to be great