It's a big galaxy out there! Share your ideas for new alien species you'd like to see in a new Star Control game!
I agree that Paul Reiche amd Fred Ford's original creations / alien races should not be altered without their involvement or consent. Along with new races however, I would really like to see races that influenced by original alien races. For example, races that united (a hybridization like the Chmmr or an alliance like the Zoq-Fot-Pik). Or perhaps an evolved or sub-species that can trace their roots to original races (like a Human/Syreen race blending stylistic elements of both). One of the things I really enjoyed about the original games was the variety of aliens, particularly the non-humanoid ones like the Chenjesu, Chmmr, Sylandro, Mycon, and Taalo. I would really like to see a number of these interesting races in the new Star Control.
As far as technology for new alien races, I would lile their to be that uniqueness that made individual ships / races interesting, while maintaining gameplay balance. I really enjoyed upgrading and customising the flag ship in Star Control 2 and would like to see this element return. I would also really like to see tiers or other ship classes for the new races. For exampke, an Earthling Carrier with automated fighters (like the Kzer-Za Ur-Quan Dreadnought), an Earthling battleship class (slowr speed amd more powerful weapons), and an Earthling cruiser class (similar to original ship capabilities).
Some sort of Alien race similar to the Ilwrath that cloaks. I really like their ship with the wings where you can trap some of the ships.
Reminds me of the Klingons.
The Mmrnmhrm transformer type ship. A ship that transforms would be cool. A robotic like race.
Some major races that play a significant part in the story having multiple ship types is an old idea of mine, but not necessarily that practical or at least very high priority if there is a lot of aliens with ships already. Got to get one ship to everyone before thinking of expanding the fleets.
A joke race: 2 alien species that look identical to us humans, but insist that they are completely different species and act all insulted when humans keep getting them confused despite their obvious differences.
Generally, I wish to see more of the aliens that are really alien. Not just the way they look, but the way they think. Creatures that see the universe so differently that they are difficult to understand. Paul & Fred already did great in that department, but I am just reminding that we need more of that and in new, surprising ways.
My humble opinion would be to second Human ship made during the time period of SC2. Not hard to fathom as resources were gathered, some made it to Unzervalt (Vela II). The Hierarchy's unstoppable march through that part of the galaxy caused fear and survival instinct kicked in. The colonists used all their resources to include their dwellings and with the assistance of the ship factory built another ship. This time it was like a earth cruiser as they had the schematics to build this type. Modifications had to be made due to less materials. This splinter group struck out because they feared the intrepid captain would not be able to save them. This ship, set out into deep space in search of another planet far from the Hierarchy. The ship was pulled into a worm hole or other space anomaly and was sent to another part of the galaxy. This would make new aliens very plausible. It would be a way to include previous mentioned races as they explored the area of the anomaly and fell in themselves. This could bring up new enemies, new friends, new technology and still keep the integrity of the previous timelines.
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