CharlesAugustus

I'm here wondering what weapon systems for ships will be available in game? I have a few idea's and I'll discuss their uses but I do not know if these kinds of weapons will be in the final game these ideas are my own theories.
 
Plasma Weaponry - Now if your an Avid Sci-Fi reader like my self you'll know Plasma is a popular idea, Although in space i wouldn't say it is, Plasma is let's say essentially super heated Gas and Space is a Vacuum, no air and very very cold so over distance the Plasma is going to lose heat and disperse which will at best make it only a decent short range weapon, and in space you want long range weapons so Plasma weaponry on a ship i think would be best for just Point Defense, in fact it'd be great as an Infantry weapon as well.
 
Missiles - A classic piece of weaponry which could have many different types and uses, you could have your usual explosive ones to destroy targets or you could have ECM ones to confuse the enemy scanners and make them think you have more missiles than you launched, In fact you could have a load of very small missiles used for point defense purposes taking down large enemy missiles.
 
Lasers - Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, this is what Laser stands for so it is essentially concentrated light to form a very hot beam (How many of us have gotten a Magnifying glass on a sunny day and murdered thousands of bugs?) And it has an effect on Earth but what would it be like in space with no Atmosphere to block most of the Radiation and refract the sun light? Why you'd get a 100% certified death beam and since Light travels very fast you have a great Point defense system and if the enemy don't have some strong ceramic armor then Lasers would be devastating in ship to ship combat.
 
Rail guns - A classic weapon, compared to the others listed so far its simple and easy and if enemy ships do have ceramic armor to prevent lasers then Missiles and Rail guns are the way to go, the great thing is once the rail gun round reaches top speed it's not going to stop until it hits some thing, so i guess Rail gun's are simple but what about their Rounds? Why you could stuff explosives in the middle of one so once it pierces enemy armor it explodes inside doing untold damage! (Essentially a Smart round.)
 
Mass Driver - A cousin of the Rail gun, this could be used to launch very large objects at an enemy ship.
 
Now i did this post on a whim and there may be more weapons that i did not mention (Torpedo's, but no idea how these would work in space?) if you can think of some just leave a post!

Welcome! Should you need a group to join (One that focuses on Star ship design and construction along with mining for resources.) Then the Morrigan Consortium all ways welcomes new members should you decide to grace us with you presence!

Welcome! Should you need a group to join (One that focuses on Star ship design and construction along with mining for resources.) Then the Morrigan Consortium all ways welcomes new members should you decide to grace us with you presence!

By the time you reach 10-12 members i think the Consortium might have a few hundred conscripts. 
 
PS - Our Employee's and definitely not robots that we are mass producing. Good day Ma'am!

Good luck with recruitment!

I'm here wondering what weapon systems for ships will be available in game? I have a few idea's and I'll discuss their uses but I do not know if these kinds of weapons will be in the final game these ideas are my own theories.
 
Plasma Weaponry - Now if your an Avid Sci-Fi reader like my self you'll know Plasma is a popular idea, Although in space i wouldn't say it is, Plasma is let's say essentially super heated Gas and Space is a Vacuum, no air and very very cold so over distance the Plasma is going to lose heat and disperse which will at best make it only a decent short range weapon, and in space you want long range weapons so Plasma weaponry on a ship i think would be best for just Point Defense, in fact it'd be great as an Infantry weapon as well.
 
Missiles - A classic piece of weaponry which could have many different types and uses, you could have your usual explosive ones to destroy targets or you could have ECM ones to confuse the enemy scanners and make them think you have more missiles than you launched, In fact you could have a load of very small missiles used for point defense purposes taking down large enemy missiles.
 
Lasers - Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, this is what Laser stands for so it is essentially concentrated light to form a very hot beam (How many of us have gotten a Magnifying glass on a sunny day and murdered thousands of bugs?) And it has an effect on Earth but what would it be like in space with no Atmosphere to block most of the Radiation and refract the sun light? Why you'd get a 100% certified death beam and since Light travels very fast you have a great Point defense system and if the enemy don't have some strong ceramic armor then Lasers would be devastating in ship to ship combat.
 
Rail guns - A classic weapon, compared to the others listed so far its simple and easy and if enemy ships do have ceramic armor to prevent lasers then Missiles and Rail guns are the way to go, the great thing is once the rail gun round reaches top speed it's not going to stop until it hits some thing, so i guess Rail gun's are simple but what about their Rounds? Why you could stuff explosives in the middle of one so once it pierces enemy armor it explodes inside doing untold damage! (Essentially a Smart round.)
 
Mass Driver - A cousin of the Rail gun, this could be used to launch very large objects at an enemy ship.
 
Now i did this post on a whim and there may be more weapons that i did not mention (Torpedo's, but no idea how these would work in space?) if you can think of some just leave a post!

"The birth place of humanity lies in chaos.
Riots run rampant, Panic and fear latch on to the hearts of most of Earths citizens.
Death comes our way in the form of a Neutron star and nothing we have can stop it. What can we do? Nothing except escape which is what we'll do.
Millennia must i wait now to achieve my dream, to design and build star ships that will travel to galaxies unknown, star ships that will last a billion years before they finally crumble to dust.
Now, i wait." - Charles Augustus
 
The Morrigan Consortium was founded by Charles Augustus after the Ark Landing for creative and like minded Scientists and Engineers in the Ark program gather and share their knowledge, Yes it is not as old or well known as some other corporations such as SilverLight Industries but that doesn't matter, what matters is that in the new Colonies and Civilizations there will be a large market for star ships, from ones capable of waging war to Luxury Passenger liners no matter the type there will be a large profit in the star ship production business and the Morrigan Consortium was founded to exploit this and to advance humanity even further pooling all profits towards research.

The Morrigan Consortium - 
 

 
 
 
What are we?
 
We are an Organisation of like minded creative individuals such as scientists, engineers who believe the future lies in technological advancement.
 
 
 
What is our focus?
 
Our initial focus is mining for resources and to design functional and advanced star ships of all types, both military and civilian but our long term focus is Technological advancement of the human race.
 
 
 
Is the Morrigan Consortium a Civilian or Military organisation?
 
We are mainly a Civilian company but we do have a Militaristic side.
 
 
 
I heard your factions wishes to stay neutral is it true?
 
Yes and no, there's an emphasis on 'wishes' but we will stick by any and all allies we may have should they be attacked or declared war on.
But considering we also design Warships we will need a way to test them in combat, We will not aggravate others to start a war though.
 
 
 
Whats the ranking system within the Consortium like?
 
Considering we have two sections within the Consortium (Military and Civilian) we have two different rank structures but they both report to the Consortium Head.
 
 
                                                    Miner
                                                   /
                                Executives {
                               /                   \
Consortium Head {                      Designers --> Engineers
                              \
                                Rear Admiral --> Commodore --> Captain --> Lieutenant --> Crewmen
 
 
 
I know that the Consortium Head is the leader but who is the current head?
 
The Current Consortium Head is Charles Augustus.
 
 
 
Who are your allies?
 
Currently we are a member of the Coalition of Pirates and Smugglers. (COPS)
 
 
 
Why would i join the Morrigan Consortium?
 
If you like designing ships or even building them we do a lot of that so that's a good reason why.
We also do a bit of mining for players who are interested in gathering resources, the lifeblood in this new age.

I third this.

A spaceship graveyard on a planet would be a cool idea with giant Kilometer long ships to small fighters, People will wonder what went on. Was there a space battle?

The Morrigan Consortium - 
 

 
 
 
What are we?
 
We are an Organisation of like minded creative individuals such as scientists, engineers who believe the future lies in technological advancement.
 
 
 
What is our focus?
 
Our initial focus is mining for resources and to design functional and advanced star ships of all types, both military and civilian but our long term focus is Technological advancement of the human race.
 
 
 
Is the Morrigan Consortium a Civilian or Military organisation?
 
We are mainly a Civilian company but we do have a Militaristic side.
 
 
 
I heard your factions wishes to stay neutral is it true?
 
Yes and no, there's an emphasis on 'wishes' but we will stick by any and all allies we may have should they be attacked or declared war on.
But considering we also design Warships we will need a way to test them in combat, We will not aggravate others to start a war though.
 
 
 
Whats the ranking system within the Consortium like?
 
Considering we have two sections within the Consortium (Military and Civilian) we have two different rank structures but they both report to the Consortium Head.
 
 
                                                    Miner
                                                   /
                                Executives {
                               /                   \
Consortium Head {                      Designers --> Engineers
                              \
                                Rear Admiral --> Commodore --> Captain --> Lieutenant --> Crewmen
 
 
 
I know that the Consortium Head is the leader but who is the current head?
 
The Current Consortium Head is Charles Augustus.
 
 
 
Who are your allies?
 
Currently we are a member of the Coalition of Pirates and Smugglers. (COPS)
 
 
 
Why would i join the Morrigan Consortium?
 
If you like designing ships or even building them we do a lot of that so that's a good reason why.
We also do a bit of mining for players who are interested in gathering resources, the lifeblood in this new age.

The Morrigan Consortium - 
 

 
 
 
What are we?
 
We are an Organisation of like minded creative individuals such as scientists, engineers who believe the future lies in technological advancement.
 
 
 
What is our focus?
 
Our initial focus is mining for resources and to design functional and advanced star ships of all types, both military and civilian but our long term focus is Technological advancement of the human race.
 
 
 
Is the Morrigan Consortium a Civilian or Military organisation?
 
We are mainly a Civilian company but we do have a Militaristic side.
 
 
 
I heard your factions wishes to stay neutral is it true?
 
Yes and no, there's an emphasis on 'wishes' but we will stick by any and all allies we may have should they be attacked or declared war on.
But considering we also design Warships we will need a way to test them in combat, We will not aggravate others to start a war though.
 
 
 
Whats the ranking system within the Consortium like?
 
Considering we have two sections within the Consortium (Military and Civilian) we have two different rank structures but they both report to the Consortium Head.
 
 
                                                    Miner
                                                   /
                                Executives {
                               /                   \
Consortium Head {                      Designers --> Engineers
                              \
                                Rear Admiral --> Commodore --> Captain --> Lieutenant --> Crewmen
 
 
 
I know that the Consortium Head is the leader but who is the current head?
 
The Current Consortium Head is Charles Augustus.
 
 
 
Who are your allies?
 
Currently we are a member of the Coalition of Pirates and Smugglers. (COPS)
 
 
 
Why would i join the Morrigan Consortium?
 
If you like designing ships or even building them we do a lot of that so that's a good reason why.
We also do a bit of mining for players who are interested in gathering resources, the lifeblood in this new age.

The Morrigan Consortium - 
 

 
 
 
What are we?
 
We are an Organisation of like minded creative individuals such as scientists, engineers who believe the future lies in technological advancement.
 
 
 
What is our focus?
 
Our initial focus is mining for resources and to design functional and advanced star ships of all types, both military and civilian but our long term focus is Technological advancement of the human race.
 
 
 
Is the Morrigan Consortium a Civilian or Military organisation?
 
We are mainly a Civilian company but we do have a Militaristic side.
 
 
 
I heard your factions wishes to stay neutral is it true?
 
Yes and no, there's an emphasis on 'wishes' but we will stick by any and all allies we may have should they be attacked or declared war on.
But considering we also design Warships we will need a way to test them in combat, We will not aggravate others to start a war though.
 
 
 
Whats the ranking system within the Consortium like?
 
Considering we have two sections within the Consortium (Military and Civilian) we have two different rank structures but they both report to the Consortium Head.
 
 
                                                    Miner
                                                   /
                                Executives {
                               /                   \
Consortium Head {                      Designers --> Engineers
                              \
                                Rear Admiral --> Commodore --> Captain --> Lieutenant --> Crewmen
 
 
 
I know that the Consortium Head is the leader but who is the current head?
 
The Current Consortium Head is Charles Augustus.
 
 
 
Who are your allies?
 
Currently we are a member of the Coalition of Pirates and Smugglers. (COPS)
 
 
 
Why would i join the Morrigan Consortium?
 
If you like designing ships or even building them we do a lot of that so that's a good reason why.
We also do a bit of mining for players who are interested in gathering resources, the lifeblood in this new age.

Gravitational fold Drive (Or Gravity Drive)
 
"This drive folds space it self in order to make a journey much shorter, How it works? Well if i doubt you'd understand all the quantum equations but let me simplify it for you.
 
Say you have a sheet of paper say... 10 miles long why not, If you were to walk from one end to the other it would take a great deal of time, So if you fold the paper multiple times it would take much less time to travel from one end to the other and this is essentially how the Gravitational Fold Drive works, it uses a great deal of energy to fold space it self to make a journey much shorter, a journey that takes a thousand years in sub light would most likely take a couple of days via the Gravity drive although the drive does not work within a gravity well thus meaning when you jump you will have to do it at the edge of a Solar system where the sun's gravity is not as strong as it is in the inner parts of the solar system." - Anonymous Scientist

A lot of things are under construction. The Lore is no exception.
Join us in this section to talk about the storyline, to give your feedback and/or make some suggestions about what has already been uncovered of the storyline.
 
Stay tuned as we are currently working on the game world bible

​Cops has been disbanded. Sorry for wasting your time. This was a lone decision by Kiklix and does not reflect the other legate lady astrum nor the members.
 
 
​The following are the answers to why COPS has been disbanded.
 
Drama:  Certain populous organizations and their legate have been concocting rumors about COPS. Legates from other some what populous organizations have made assumptions about COPS and presented these as facts. In every case these people are wrong and only serve to create drama. There is no reason for all the hate I have received and COPS has received. I am done 'playing' with a community full of children.
 
​EDIT: Removed this section due to clarification by Novaquark.
​
​​I would like to thank everyone who made the decision to join cops. I am sorry it could not pan out. I wish you all well, I wish Novaquark the best.
 

 
 
 
COPS - Coalition Of Pirates & Smugglers.   The arkships landed. We woke anew, scared, unsure. Groups formed, factions aligned. Power corrupted. For all the efforts to save our species, the millennia we traveled, we reverted almost instantly back to that old human nature. Not even extinction could change our habits, our instinct.   We have all been there. Watching and witnessing the mega-corporations metastasize and feed off the livelihood of the less fortunate. Class warfare, poverty, slavery...being forced to work by some clown sitting at the top of his ivory tower barking commands. I’ve had enough of it, most likely so have you. It’s time to break from those chains and live a free life. It ain’t easy, ain’t too much glory, but it’s honest (for the most part) and fair.  We are a coalition, a collaboration,  a consortium, a conspiracy, a communion,  a clan, a crew, a club, a confederation, a confederacy collecting cohorts connected, conjoined, combining efforts to be a free people, free from tyranny, terror and totalitarianism.       WHAT IT'S LIKE:   Ever want to pilot the Millenium Falcon? Ever dream to have a crew who works together like Firefly? You want to be that solo guy who searches for bounties like Boba Fett and his Slave I?   This is how we dream to play and we intend to play this way. However Dual may require efforts from a  larger group. If this is true, we just want to have a system in place so that people can come together to fullfill their visions. We want solo play, but under the safety net of a larger organization.     WHAT WE ARE NOT:   ​We are NOT GRIFERS. COPS are pirates, smugglers, outcasts, ninjas, mercenaries in the ROLE play sense, NOT in the griefing sense.  
THE BREAKDOWN:   • Enrollment: Some will get invited, some will inquire. If you want to be part of a free alliance just ask.
• Primary language: English and gibberish.
• Timezone: Only mega corps keep up with time.
• Goal:  Solo or co-op gameplay within a larger group. We all like to do our own thing, but somtimes you need to be part of something larger or you will get left behind.  
COPS is an organization created and designed to bring together like minded people who prefer to play solo without constraints of typical guild requirements (be here on X day, at Y time to raid Z...ya its tiresome).  We realize people have limited time to play and that real life takes place first. That being said, Dual Universe looks like this might be a game where cooperation and collaberation are keys to success. If we find this to be true, there might be more expected collaborative gamplay required. We don’t want to force anything on anyone, but just ask people to step up if it is required to do so.  In the end it’s not about making a large guild rich, its about making sure your needs are met, our mutal needs are met. We endevor to create an enviroment where co-op game play is actually fun and rewarding.    
SO WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?   • Security: Safety in numbers.
• Community: A network of people to work together with if so desired.
• Freedom: Free to play your way but with the undertanding that freedom requires effort and work. There will be times we need to work together, its the only way to keep an alliance strong.
• A Trade network. Not sure how Dual is going to work with trade, but within a group there will be communication lines. We will be able to trade with each other and help keep our alliance strong.
• Veteran ship builders: We have members who have crafted some of the finest voxel ships to ever exist.  Our fleet will impress, this I can promise.
• Veteran home builders: We have members who have crafted some of the finest voxel sci-fi mega structures to exist. Our home world wont look like a cut rate hostel.
• PVP: Lets face it, even if you only care for PVE, PVP might and will happen at some point. If you intend to fly in a ship, once you are out of the ark safe zone, pvp will happen. We intend to create smart ship designs that will help to ensure pvp victories, but you will need to know how to fly it.
• PVE: We know some people have no interest in PVP. Hopefully we can get a civilization started with trade, harvesters, crafters etc. It’s good to have folks who specialize in these categories.
• Exploring: It’s at the heart of Dual Universe, of course we will explore!
• If i can be done in Dual, we intend on experiencing that content in one way or another.  
GOVERNMENT:   Don’t really intend on having some massive over inflated group of power hungry people running the show. I have no interest in that, however there does need to be a head or some form. Castles have kings, homes have breadwinners. Even a pack of wolves looks to their Alpha. I intend on holding the main key of power or have it distributed among a very close group of friends. Those who know me know I fight tooth and nail for the little guy, for honesty and integrity. I have no intent on telling you how to play or what to do...but internal conflicts will occur and those will need to be resolved. We want everyone to be happy and to play together...its the best recipe for success. 
   
If COPS sounds like a style of gamplay that you find appealing, speak to Kiklix or LadyAstrum.