Ancient Units Descriptions - will it happen?

[KingSub]

hope this will get some attention and that the devs will adjust somehow when they think this sounds ,,right'' ​

Ancient Giza: The Ancient Giza is part of the Ancient Space Fleet and serves as a huge space station and a flagship during the battles against the Methanoids on Gazica. It is known for its ability to effortlessly break through the Methanoids' weapons and shields, and was instrumental in winning the war against the Methanoids. It is also believed to possess technologies that allow it to manipulate time and space. Overall, this pyramid-shaped unit is a fascinating and powerful ship, it is also considered one of the most important places for Ancient technologies research.

Ancient Armana: An amazing and massive starship of the Ancient space fleet and has a long history in the galaxy behind it. It is an impressive piece of work that has a variety of weapons and defense systems to defend itself against enemies. The Armana is also equipped with advanced technology, including special repair turrets that can regenerate the ship in battle and repair damaged systems, sealing off planets. The Armana played a crucial role in the defense of the Ancient Empire and was used as a research facility, as technologies were developed on this space station.

Ancient Soris: This Ancient space station has a variety of weapon systems capable of destroying enemy ships in a very short time. It also has powerful shield generators that can protect it from attack with the assistance of attack droids. Unique to the Ancient Soris is its ability to release powerful energy pulses that are capable of destroying enemy ships and is invincible even for short periods of time while the attack droids are active. The Ancient Soris is often accompanied by other Ancient units and is a challenge to all who stand in its way. The Soris was designed primarily for planetary research purposes to develop technologies.

Ancient Keops: A nightmare or just a heavy attack cruiser? Its main weapons are powerful blasters capable of penetrating both shields and heavy armor of enemies without using a perforator. With the help of repair turrets and attack turrets, it makes it hard for any enemy. The Keops is also equipped with a huge hangar that can hold a variety of combat and support units. But does he need them? When deployed in battle, it will eliminate its enemies and break through their defenses using orbital attacks and stun skills.

Ancient Osiris: The Ancient Osiris is a powerful unit of the Ancients and has a variety of weapon systems at its disposal. In addition to sticky bombs and mines, it can also use one of its attack buffs, which deals great damage. Moreover, it is equipped with a powerful sniper blaster that can still hit precise targets even at a long distance. This unit is very dangerous and should not be underestimated, rather you get burned.

Ancient Anubis: In the depths of the universe, where the light of the stars seems to fade, there is an ancient creature known as "Anubis". Its powerful presence is shrouded in a veil of mystery as it wanders the vastness of space. With the ability to create repair fields, he is able to heal his ships and Ancient units. The mines he unleashes explode in a blaze of devastation as he deftly dodges his enemies' attacks and parries blows with ease. Those who dare to stand against Ancient Anubis will find themselves in a fight to the death.

Ancient Ignomes: This ancient Ancient unit is a true master of fire, its missiles piercing even the toughest armor and its thermoblasts burning everything in its path. But she is also dexterous and agile, which allows her to skillfully dodge attacks. The blaster she carries is a weapon of unparalleled precision and deadly effectiveness.

Ancient Sobek: A revolotion rises with the Ancient Sobek. The sight of him alone is capable of breaking the courage of his enemies. Its endurance armor wrapped in gravures prove an unimaginable hardness, resisting the most devastating attacks and devouring even the strongest protectors.

Ancient Seth: The first encounter will surprise you when your blaster misses or your targeting computer fails, until you realize that he has one or two surprises ready to steal the most important one from his enemies.

Ancient Sejmet: Yet somehow a masterful work of ancient technology, it has light yet durable armor. However, her true abilities lie in her impressive bombardments that can pulverize even the toughest targets. With her brilliant skills, she can attack her enemies from a long distance and inflict devastating blows.

Ancient Ra: a mystical entity endowed with the knowledge of the Ancients. His abilities include the Quantum Leap, which allows him to teleport to another position in a flash, and the Magnetic Trap, which protects him from enemy attacks.

Ancient Repogrub: Although the Repogrub does not have high firepower, it is still a valuable support unit for the Ancient Space Fleet. With its ability to quickly repair damaged ships and boost their shield energy, it can make the difference between victory and defeat.

Ancient Hathor: The Ancient Hathor shines with a golden glow and his aura seems invincible. A powerful companion stands faithfully by his side, helping him to repel the damage of his enemies. No enemy can resist his invincible protection.

Ancient Baiter: A treacherous unit that lures enemy ships with its magnetic trap and then attacks them with its precise. Although it has no special technologies or abilities, the Decoy is still a threat to unwary pilots who might fall prey to it. Its simple but effective strategy makes it a feared opponent in battle.

Ancient Defender: The Ancient Defender guards life and defends weakened and attacked allies with his blaster. However, his true strength lies in his ability to protect himself and his allies when they are attacked by enemies. With his back up, he heals himself and strengthens the armor of his allies from any attack, keeping the darkness at bay.

Ancient Blinker: an agile unit that specializes in evasion and escape. It can effectively attack enemy ships while performing quick maneuvers to evade enemy attacks. The Ancient Blinker is a true master of fast and precise combat.

Ancient Odion: The Ancient Odion is a master of precision and speed who has perfected the art of combat. With his sniper blaster and the ability to speed up his attack, he can decimate his enemies from afar before they can get even a step closer. His attack buff boosts his combat power and lets him strike even more devastatingly. a true master of combat and a terror to any enemy that gets in his way.

Ancient Horus: On the Ancient space station, many methods were developed to serve as a "decoy". The Ancient Horus attracts the attention of all enemies in its vicinity so that stronger units can eliminate them. Its stundome creates a powerful energy field that stuns all enemies in its vicinity, limiting their ship orientation and cooldown, despite its not so remarkable abilities it can decide many things.

Ancient Shysis: also known as the "Guardian of the Temple", this is a unit equipped with a blaster and an afterburner. It was built by the Ancients as a guardian of the secret temple. He won't deal you that much damage, but his skills will always make themselves felt in the Ancients' death squad.

Ancient Phyrus: The Ancient Pyhrus is a mysterious unit with an unclear past. Rumor has it that it was stationed in the Antares system, possibly serving as a guard or defender. Although it has a limited number of attack options, it is still a feared unit on the battlefield. However, his connection to the Antares system remains a mystery, giving rise to speculation about his true nature and role.

Ancient Khons: A true master of destruction from afar. Despite its light armor, it is not to be underestimated, which could keep any enemy at bay.

Ancient Isis: like a majestic apparition that fights with fascinating grace and wisdom. Her abilities to penetrate the enemy illustrate her deep connection to the ancient Ancient energy, which she draws from creation itself. With her perforating vision, she can see through any obstacle, and her precise handling allows her to destroy from a great distance.

Ancient Ammon: from the ancient space fleet, the ammon was one of the first warriors in the war against the dark forces. The mere sight of him can make enemies tremble, and his attack can shake the very heavens. Legends say that he once crossed the sky to meet the enemies of the Brotherhood in other worlds and to demonstrate his power which were built in several space stations in different ways. Even today, the Ancient Ammon is revered by many as one of the Brotherhood's most powerful weapons.

Ancient Abasis: The Ancient Abasis is rumored to operate in one of the most dangerous areas of the universe. It is rumored that he has throttled his abilities to increase his armor in order to investigate the crash wreckage of a massive ship on Desai that has lain hidden undiscovered for centuries. Some believe that Abasis and his kind were created by the Ancients as a defense against a mysterious entity that lies dormant deep within the rocks of Desai. This entity has left three giant faces in the mountains and is described by the few who have seen it as unimaginably powerful.

Ancient Skirmisher: an unfinished unit of the Ancient space fleet, but its mindless being has been captured and exploited by the mantis.

Ancient Sentry: an invincible protector feared for its incredible firepower and extreme armor. His presence alone is enough to put enemies to flight. His arsenal is packed with state-of-the-art missiles that can lay waste to any target. But he is also extremely dangerous in close combat, as he is able to react with lightning speed and overwhelm his enemies with his strength. His connection to mystical energy gives him a supernatural power that he can use when necessary to destroy his enemies. However, despite all his power and strength, the Ancient guard because he is still on a mission to protect thei technologies with iron determination and loyalty.

Silo Defense Drone: The Silo Defense Drone - a lone sentinel in the empty singularity of Sirius. Ready to oppose any intruder. But should its protective wall fall, the Silos rise in a mighty army to protect remaining quarks.

Ancient Protector: The Ancient Protector of the Sirius Singularity is a formidable presence. His presence is surrounded by an undeniable power that makes him a true guardian of the galaxy. His attacks are so powerful that they tear enemy units to pieces, while his repair tower heals his allies and himself in the midst of chaos if he needs them at all. It's as if he carries the wisdom of the universe at his core, ready to sacrifice anything to keep the balance of power in balance.

Ancient Robots: One of the first units of the Ancient Space Fleet, these units served for centuries as defensive systems against the obelisks the ancients built in the Sirius singularity, in case they were attacked. It is believed that these robotic beings also protected the temples of the Brotherhood.

Ancient Entity: The Ancient Entity on Calon is an imposing building nestled on a hill in the center of the planet. Its massive structures and glowing patterns attract attention. But it is not only its appearance that inspires awe and admiration. The entity is one of the last remnants of an ancient civilization that roamed the universe eons ago. Despite its active presence, it was forced into a compensation loop to ensure its survival. Who knows what incredible secrets it will hold and what power it will radiate when one day it is fully reactivated. Some theories suggest that with the help of technology they were able to control the energy of stars or use it as energy to power their spaceships. Other theories suggest that they were able to absorb energy from the environment or generate it in other ways. Ultimately, the fate of the vanished planets and stars in the Sirius singularity remains a mystery that raises many questions.



more than half of the description is over two years old. well, that we did not any new ancient enemies i'm confident to share this with y'll.

if someone is interested, i could send this description on german, because i wrote in german and used deepl to translate it.

 

[KingSub]

these are almost raw translations without a fix yet devs or gms need to look at it and will for sure adjust it when they want it. E.g ,,the Decoy is still a threat to unwary pilots who might fall prey to it." instead of ,,baiter" it translates ,,decoy" and sometimes ,,ancient ancient" will appear in some descriptions because German language.

 

[HGus]

Interesting. About machine translations I use to do double checks. That means I invert the direction of the translation a couple of times to ensure the sense of the original sentence is kept.

 

[GOTIL0N]

There are expressions very typical of German that when translated you are left with a face of WHAT

 

[KingSub]

There are expressions very typical of German that when translated you are left with a face of WHAT

Yeah. But it's worse when you translate from Spanish into English or backwards

 

[GOTIL0N]

Well, I don't know how to tell you the truth, only that there are words that change, there is not much mystery in the translation, except for some very specific things.

For example, Clan in Spanish is Fleet (flota)

Blaster is cannon (cañón)

Aggro beacon is... lure? xd (señuelo)

Jump ship is mother ship (nave nodriza)

And so some more translations

 

[Genjiro]

Nice work, These descriptions are very fitting

 

[Vesperion]

In case of the "big three" i somehow have the feeling that it should give some extra info to their spawn mechanic

For Giza maybe some sort of response to decrypted messages in raltion to the intels we gather in order to "call the flagship".

In case of Amrana it should relate to his camouflage ability as it moves undetected in the Ancient lines by taking the shape of any "normal Ancient" unit what may sometimes fail when it camouflages as a totally different unit at the spot then the present ones.

For Soris it could be a bit tricky to build in somehow with the red units and th relay point were they gather to call Soris down.

 

[KingSub]

In case of the "big three" i somehow have the feeling that it should give some extra info to their spawn mechanic

For Giza maybe some sort of response to decrypted messages in raltion to the intels we gather in order to "call the flagship".

In case of Amrana it should relate to his camouflage ability as it moves undetected in the Ancient lines by taking the shape of any "normal Ancient" unit what may sometimes fail when it camouflages as a totally different unit at the spot then the present ones.

For Soris it could be a bit tricky to build in somehow with the red units and th relay point were they gather to call Soris down.

I know what you mean. I did think about that, but it would be a big description. So I put that out. If you can write it shorter go for it. you can adjust thoos description for the three big units. Ancient entity description was bigger too.

 

[KingSub]

Well, I don't know how to tell you the truth, only that there are words that change, there is not much mystery in the translation, except for some very specific things.

For example, Clan in Spanish is Fleet (flota)

Blaster is cannon (cañón)

Aggro beacon is... lure? xd (señuelo)

Jump ship is mother ship (nave nodriza)

And so some more translations

Thanks. Sorry for my ,,bad" translations i was on vacation and did not spend so much time as usually did. I want to go back in vacation

 

[HGus]

I doubt someone will take time to read bosses description in the heat of battle.

 

[KingSub]

I doubt someone will take time to read bosses description in the heat of battle.

believe me, they will. look at it how many years took it that the sirius techs got descriptions. how many players left the game because sirius was completed, but not perfect at that time. it was a hard time to get everything for everybody. every description we're missing and tau ceti was not ready for the public. they same issue sirius had, has tau ceti/oort.

for me? it is a motivation to play what we're dealing within the games lore. look how perfectly the other system are developed and completed before sirius and tau ceti times. closely attention to mizar story. baumarian people are captured on the mantis homeworld.

i had to play every sirius mission again and other missions to get these description where it feels ,,right'. and one important mission on aurora that is slightly connected to sirius.

 

[KingSub]

1#correction to Ancient Osiris: The Ancient Osiris is a powerful unit of the Ancients and has a variety of weapon systems at its disposal. In addition to sticky bombs and minelayers, it can also deploy an attack field turret; in doing so, it emits an eerie energy that spreads through space, supercharging and amplifying the surrounding systems. tower emits glowing energy pulses. Moreover, it is equipped with a powerful sniper blaster that can still hit precise targets even at a long distance. This unit is very dangerous and should not be underestimated, rather you get burned.

2#correction to Ancient Keops: A nightmare or just a heavy attack cruiser? Its main weapons are powerful blasters capable of penetrating both shields and heavy armor of enemies without using a perforator. A wave of destruction is bound to happen, because with its repair field turret and attack charge, it makes it very difficult for any enemie. The Keops is also equipped with a huge hangar that can hold a variety of combat and support units. But does he need them? When deployed in battle, it will eliminate its enemies and break through their defenses using orbital attacks and stun skills.

thanks to @KillerSoldier_

 

[KingSub]

Greetings, I've wrote some additional descriptions for the story units in the oort system.


Ancient Fighter: The Ancients are a powerful and advanced race, but they can also be very selective when it comes to helping others. It is said that they only intervene when they have clear evidence that the threat knows no option to solve. It is also reported that the Ancients have spent a lot of time perfecting their technologies and skills to conquer the Mantis Queen threat. The Ancient Fighters are a sign of their unwavering belief in their technology and their ability to defend the galaxy.

Rebel Fighter: The Rebel Fighters have heard of the Ancients and are aware of the legends surrounding the planet Erebos. It is said that this planet has been visited by the Ancients more than once and that this planet once possessed a rich source of knowledge and technology - however Helena and their Rebels in Earth are interested to solve the Mantis threat once and for all.

Hijacked Giza: Although the Ancient Giza had a long disappearance, the Captured Giza on Erebos appears to be living proof of their unimaginable power and technology. The Ancients have attempted to reclaim the Hijacked Giza due to complex neural technologies and relics onboard, but the Mantis forces have successfully defended it thus far. There are rumors that the Mantis have buried unusable Giza all over the planets and that the Ancient forces have failed there - according to circumstantial evidence this was before the Tau Ceti was split apart.
*Ancient Giza on Earth in unrest should get the normal description as he was controlled by the Mantis within the Relaystation.

Queen Mothership: As for the Queen herself, she is one of the few survivors of her kind to have left the Mantis Hive and sought refuge on Erebos. It is rumored that she has studied the old ways of the Mantis in order to survive and increase her powers. It is also known that she has carefully studied the technologies of the Ancients to improve her own weapons and abilities by Fuze Ancient Technology into their own Mantis Tech. Queen Dydrana is a dark and enigmatic figure, feared by many, but also revered by some.

Mantis Sentry: The combat tactics of this Mantis creature closely resemble the Ancient Sentry on Cetacea, and are more startling than frightening. This mysterious Mantis unit uses fuzed Ancient-Mantis Technology beyond the comprehension of most mortals. The armor and presence seems to be made of an exotic material that makes him virtually invincible. It moves through the battlefield with incredible speed and agility, destroying everything in its path.
*all Mantis Sentry should get this description, story units, pve unit and the reactor unit.



German translation soon.