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| Race - Class - Profession - Faction | ||
| Jenquai | Terran | Progen |
The Progen are a clone-culture descended from the original settlers of Mars Colony. Progen are a genetically bred race, proud, noble in their own right, and devoted to those in authority. This devotion is genetically bred to a certain degree, making for a society that is far more ordered in comparison to the Jenquai and the Terrans.
Cultural outlook
On a very basic level Progens regard the Terran and the Jenquai as inferior and cowardly races. However, prejudices aside, the Progen realizes that for now, they two other factions are needed to perpetuate the species.
The Progen represent the largest growing population base, a policy that has been kicked into high gear within the last decade as they see the Terran numerical advantage as potentially threatening Progen sovereignty.
As a general rule, Progen are less sociable, more xenophobic, and more disciplined than either the Terran or Jenquai. However, they feel they have good reason. There is a collective memory of Earth Governments occupation of Mars during the first few years of the War of Secession. During the War, the greatest threat to the Progen effort came in the form of spies and traitors who felt some specious allegiance to Earth.
Ultimately, the goal of the Progen Republic is conquest. The Progen see themselves as eventually ruling over the entire human sphere. However, this belief goes deeper than simply cultural greed and malice. The Progen literally see themselves as mankind’s only hope to compete as a ruling race in the cosmos. Although concrete Contact has yet to be made, the Progen feel it is just a matter of time before humanity comes face-to-face with an alien species. The Progen believe the only way to compete in the galactic scheme of things is as a united and unified peoples.
One of the greatest benefits to the Progen peoples is that they are by far the genetically superior of the factions. Average Progen life expectancy is approximately fifty years longer than that of the average Terran and twenty years longer than that of the average Jenquai.
Not only is the Progen Republic a clone culture it also embraces genetic engineering of all biological entities. From genetically engineered bacteria that consumes many of the harmful trace elements in the Martian atmosphere, to biomechanical nanotechnology based organisms that perform functions on a molecular level, the Progen sees the double helix as the key to mans survival. The average Progen is healthier, stronger, prettier, quicker, and smarter than the average Terran and in many cases the average Jenquai.
The Progen Republic, however, does have certain drawbacks. One, it is an intensely ordered society. Despite the advances to humans that have come from Progen genetic manipulation they have not advanced as fast or as far as might be expected. One reason is the martial nature of Progen society. The Republic has a long-term manifest destiny that sees itself as the spearhead of humanity and all effort s point toward this singular path. Anything else that may happen along the way is incidental.
Factions
Progen are subdivided into a number of Player and Non-Player Factions. Faction points can be lost (by killing members of a faction), or gained (by killing the faction's enemies, as well as by various other methods, such as doing missions and trade). The three Progen Player factions are Centuriata Warriors, Sabine Explorers, and Collegia Traders.
If you intend for your Progen character to study Agrippa technology (minimum starting level OL50; recommended starting level OL75), you will want to work on getting as friendly as possible with Collegia Traders, and avoid getting too friendly with their Terran competition, InfinitiCorp.
Game Play
- The Progen race is tougher on both offense and defense than either of the other two. Your primary weapon system will probably be projectile launchers (abbreviated PL). Because their damage done per unit energy cost is the highest in the game, and Progen reactors have the lowest overall capacity, you'll find that firing time in any single engagement is limited (after which the mob is either dead or you warp out). Progen reactors make up for this at higher levels by having useful buffs.
- PLs can fire only when facing the target and thus "kiting" (see below) is not usually used by the Progen. Progen style is to engage from as far out as possible and use many weapons, overwhelming Beam using mobs before they can close to within effective range against the massive Progen shields. Short bursts of warp drive can be used to close the range against long ranged missile using mobs.
- PLs have two to three different ammunition types for each specific weapon; but if a particular type is required against a specific mob, the Progen may need to change weapons before the engagement.
- Sadly, PLs are generally quick firing and use a lot of ammo. Thus, the Progen have few vacant cargo hold spaces for loot until after they've begun to run low on ammo.
Progen Professions
Progen Warrior
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The ultimate TANK. Can take and deal out huge damage.
Progen Sentinel
Main Page: Progen Sentinel
A versatile and robust explorer.
Progen Privateer
Main Page: Progen Privateer
Primarily a trader, Privateers can endure well in battle due to the resilient combination of progen hull-strength with the Shield Recharge skill.