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Not much info on the Advent though but I am liking this<3

"The Advent are very culture-based, so their Titans have nice curves, not sharp angles, and they use their psionic abilities to the utmost. So for instance, if you were playing with one of the Advent Titans, you have an opportunity to mind-control enemy ships, or take over enemy planets simply with your psionic power."

Also as a way to expand upon the difference against the factions any idea what some of them are. I think for the most part most are covered but the advent.

TEC REBEL: Defense
TEC LOYALIST: Offense

ADVENT REBEL: Not really clear but perhaps a more peaceful approach? "However, others amongst the Advent suspect that a corrupting influence from within has diverted the Unity from its proper destiny."
ADVENT LOYALIST: Offense - its implied in the lore section "Loyalists seek to continue their policy of revenge against the Traders, and to assimilate all others to the Unity’s influence."

VASARI REBEL: Diplomacy
VASARI LOYALIST: Offense - Perhaps mobility it seems to imply that they are packing up and leaving, perhaps their titan becomes their Homeworld.

Wow!

Let me repeat: WOW!

Amazing interview. I think Rebellion is really shaping up, and it it good that it is not being rushed. I like the idea of new skyboxes, and I hope the new "kinds" of planets means a few new skins, and perhaps a new type besides the "Occupation victory" planet. Even if the new planet type has little to no gameplay value, it will still be fun. I would guess something a bit larger than an asteroid, but smaller than a planet. I think that would fill a gap in the current roster. Of course, militia would also be moderate.

I am glad they are not removing the Z-axis. It really is nice to be able to send ships over the top of a planet. I haven't experienced the exploits some complain about, but if those were removed, I don't think anyone could complain.

This is certainly a nice surprise. I am quite excited about SoaSE: Rebellion.

This was a very good interview! It provided a lot more concrete answers as to the direction things are going to head in. Very very cool.

[e digicons]:')[/e] When i read this i think i had a seizure...... I think this makes up for all the info they never gave us!!!! I am soooo happy!!!!!!!!!!

looking good, my pre-order has been in for awhile. 

I wonder how the Titans will play out in real games (online PvP, no AI).  I can see players in safe economy spots rushing out titans and sending them to the front lines.  It could become the new job for eco-slot players.

Also, what is the maximum number of Titans and how much fleet supply will they consume?  One titan per player?  4?  8?  16?

Could this mean that they're going to get the ability to blow planets up?

In that case, I wonder what happens in the game.  Does that entire gravity well just disappear and do the phase lanes readjust?  (Probably not.)  Or does it end up being an empty well or an asteroid belt with lots of neutral extractors?

A player can only field one titan at a time and they're very expensive to get out. They require 2 capital ship crew slots and 150 fleet supply.

Thanks for the bit of Info, I was wondering what the cost was.  How long does it take to build one of these ships?

Also Yarlen, any idea when the beta will be ready? It seems that you guys are getting close.  just wondering how close.

Also in the interview you guys mention there will be a small number of changes to planets.  can you give us an idea of what those changes are?  And if there will be at least one or two new planet types, kind of like planets that look cracked or blown apart already. not habitable, but definitely a mining rich area.  I personally would like to see moons added.  smaller moons orbiting the planets.  give those planets some really meaning kind of like the smaller asteroids now that orbit the planets.

Thanks Yarlen, great article!

From Interview: We're actually working on the corvettes' design still.

>.>  Craaap.  This means more waiting.  *le sigh*  Glad to have some more information at least.  Can't wait to explore the new Advent synergy created by the corvettes, new capital ship, and the titans.  >=D

I think (hope?) the extra ability levels (specialization) and new capital ships may change the overall dynamics enough without more direct changes (but helping the under-performing ships might still be called for).

Huzzah for new info!! All the new ships look sweet (especially Advent titan!) So funny that TEC rebels can ally with pirates, that's a cool idea.

After reading this I played my first game on Sins in about 8+ months!! Good to be back haha