Astra Exodus is a single player turn based Sci-fi 4X strategy game inspired by the classics, with a multiple choice narrative driven epic campaign, top down real time tactical battles and an extensive semi-randomized research grid. Take the chance to lead humanity back home, while uncovering the mysteries behind the Exodus, across a choice driven narrative campaign. Alternatively challenge yourself in the Sandbox mode by leading any of the various alien factions to several possible victory conditions. Epic Story CampaignLead the Earth Legacy Task Force through 9 arduous missions, in their Campaign for discovering the lost heritage of Earth, and make decisions that alter the story and gameplay in significant ways. You can be rewarded with exclusive and diverse abilities only found in this mode.Dynamic Sandbox ModeTake charge of one out of 8 different main factions, or create your own in the Sandbox Mode, as you thrive to enslave, exterminate, seduce or right out beat all and any competition. Survive a host of events and menaces, that will surely challenge your empire and all others.Battle in Space and on the GroundFight in space and on the ground, with real time tactical space battles, where positioning and heading matters as much as weaponry. Lead your forces in initiative based top-down ground battles, with hosts of infantry, armour, strike-craft and even mechs! Or maybe just nuke them from orbit, that works just as well.Explore captivating GalaxiesColonize or conquer a vibrantly diverse galaxy of your choosing, full of wonderful stars, planets, asteroid belts, etc, all inspired by true astronomical phenomena. Maneuver your ships around black holes and supernovas.Semi-random Research GridResearch over 300 technologies, in an exclusive and randomized tech grid, which forces you to choose wisely what you research and guarantees that no two games will be the same. React to events in the galaxy by researching about them and obtaining unique advantages over your enemies.Lead through amazing HeroesEncounter and recruit amazing galactic heroes, to lead your fleets, govern your colonies or even spy on your enemies! Cause havok without firing a single blast, by conducting Sabotage and Revolt, among other operations, deep behind enemy lines.Design your own StarshipsDesign you own starships, by deciding not only what weapons they carry and in which configuration, but also their Core and Support systems. Overwhelm your opponent with hosts of agile Frigates, swarms of Strike Craft or just with the immense firepower of a single huge Titan.Open files for moddingTinker, change and customize the game to your heart's content, adding new or modifying existing starships, factions, troops, technologies to the game. Re-enact some of your favourite sci-fi tv shows, movies and books moments right in the game.
Будущее Рима в ваших руках!Вы — юный легат. Вашего отца убили, вы бежали из Рима, и теперь подавляете восстание греков. Накапливайте военную мощь и опыт. Станьте силой, с которой придется считаться. В Expeditions: Rome вам предстоит завоевать весь мир от Греции до Галлии. Только вам решать, каким станет Рим для варваров. Вы будете действовать силой или переговорами? Найдете свое место в Сенате или смиритесь с наследием Республики? Ваш выбор определяет судьбу вашего легиона и самого Рима. Создайте собственного римского легата! Настройте внешность, пол, класс и навыки персонажа в зависимости от своей фантазии и стиля игры. Участвуйте в тактических пошаговых боях и используйте многочисленные навыки. Выбор оружия может повлиять на исход боя! Сражайтесь плечом к плечу с пятью разными друзьями и узнавайте их историю. Изучайте яркий и красочный мир. Вас ждет множество локаций от Северной Африки и Греции до Галлии и самого Рима! Погрузитесь в историю политических интриг и личных переживаний, основанную на реальных событиях. Ваш выбор может изменить многое. Повышайте уровень персонажей и выбирайте из многочисленных навыков и пассивных способностей те, что позволят принимать различные тактические решения. Добывайте, производите и используйте самое разное оружие, броню и снаряжение, чтобы сделать игру еще интереснее и дать разным персонажам новые возможности. Во главе легиона пройдите три военные кампании в Греции, Северной Африке и Галлии. Нанимайте легионеров, улучшайте лагерь, завоевывайте земли, используйте ресурсы и защищайте свои территории, прокладывая путь к победе.
Feudalism did not have such a dominant impact in Spain and Italy as it had in North West Europe. Both these lands had unique factors which affected the conduct of warfare. In 1050, more than half of the Iberian peninsula was under the rule of Islamic states, an area known as Andalusia. After the demise of the Umayyad Caliphate in 1031, Andalusia was divided into several small Muslim states, known as the Taifa emirates. The Taifas often fought amongst themselves, leaving them unable to match the larger Christian Kingdom of Castile that was created in 1037 with the absorption of the Kingdom of Leon. This was the true start of the Christian Reconquista that would not be completed until 1492. To help stem the Christian onslaught, in 1086 the Taifa Emir of Seville invited the Murabit Berbers of North Africa to enter Spain. This did not work as planned for the Taifas, for after defeating the Castilians at the Battle of Sagrajas, the Murabits quickly incorporated most of the Taifa emirates into their empire. The Murabit empire was taken over in 1147 by a rival Berber sect, the Almohads. These events were a severe setback for the Spanish Christian kingdoms, but they recovered to win a great victory over the Almohads at Las Navas De Tolosa in 1212, which broke the power of the Muslims in Spain forever. Soon only the emirate of Granada was left, but as a vassal of Castile. Throughout the period there was also frequent fighting between states of the same religion, and Muslim and Christian warriors often had few qualms about serving princes of a different religion. In Northern Italy the big cities had always tried to maintain a degree of independence, and often fought vigorously against the attempts of the Holy Roman Emperor to enforce his authority over them. They grew increasingly wealthy on trade, and by the end of the 11th century their city militias had become the mainstay of Italian armies, eclipsing the role of the feudal knights. In 1176 the northern Italian cities formed the Lombard League, and won a great victory over Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa at the Battle of Legnano. This was a part of the Wars of the Guelfs and Ghibellines. The Papacy and the Empire had initially quarrelled over who had the right to appoint church officials, this was known as the “Investiture Controversy”. The Ghibellines were those who supported the Holy Roman Emperor, while the Guelfs were the party supporting the Pope. Even though the Investiture Controversy was resolved in 1122, the conflict between the Papacy and the Empire, and the Guelfs and Ghibellines, carried on for hundreds of years. In Southern Italy, the Normans rose from humble mercenaries to conquer the whole of southern Italy and establish the great kingdom of Sicily, after conquering the island from the Arabs. After the line of Norman kings ended, when William II died without male heirs, the throne passed to the Imperial German Hohenstaufen dynasty. In 1266, the Pope encouraged Charles of Anjou to attack the Hohenstaufens, and after victory at the battle of Benevento he seized the kingdom for himself. 20 more nations and factions covering Spain, Italy and North Africa from 1040 AD to 1270 AD. These include Andalusians, Almohads, Arabs, Aragonese, Byzantine Catapanate of Italy, Castilians/Leónese, Catalans, Granadines, Hafsids, Italian Guelfs, Italian Ghibellines, Italo-Normans, Lombards, Marinids, Murabits, Navarrese, Papal, Portuguese, the Kingdom of Sicily and Tuaregs. Each of these has their own historically accurate banner. 41 more units, allowing the troops of all of the new factions to be accurately represented. 45 more army lists allowing historically realistic armies for each of the above factions and their allies at different dates during the period, and bringing the total number of Medieval army lists to 103. In addition armies can include contingents from historical allies. This gives more than fifty thousand permutations. You will never run out of new matchups to try. 8 more historical scenarios covering key engagements of the period on an epic scale. These include Monte Maggiore 1041, Civitate 1053, Cabra 1079, Sagrajas 1086, Legnano 1176, Las Navas De Tolosa 1212, Montaperti 1260 and Benevento 1266. 33 more historical matchups added to Quick Battle mode, increasing the total to 98, playable from either side. 4 more historically-based campaigns covering major leaders and conflicts of the era: El Cid, Muhammad II of Granada, Normans in the South and Frederick II Hohenstaufen. Sandbox campaign expanded to include all the new army lists, allowing you to lead any nation (and their historical allies) against any other nation (and their allies) – giving thousands of permutations.
Мы все — братья, мы исполнены силы, отваги и благородства. Победа ждет нас!СЮЖЕТТеодорих фон Акенбург, бывший рыцарь-крестоносец, устал от жестокостей войны, однако события недавнего прошлого вновь заставляют его взяться за меч. Пятнадцать лет назад Теодорих и его боевой побратим Ульрих фон Гревель случайно натолкнулись на обломок Ааронова жезла — древнего артефакта, слишком могущественного для простых смертных. Теперь юный монах Малькольм пришел сообщить Теодориху, что Ульрих загорелся идеей отыскать остальные части реликвии, и это принесет в мир зло и неисчислимые страдания. Теодорих решает опередить Ульриха и собрать недостающие фрагменты. Его ждет долгий путь через всю Европу и Ближний Восток. Под его знамена встанут другие воины, от пожилого ветерана-тевтонца Райнхарда фон Кемптена до юной честолюбивой наемницы Гримхильды Эйдоттир и ее отряда Воронов. У каждого из них будут свои причины к вам примкнуть, но мало-помалу братские узы между вами окрепнут настолько, что любые преграды и испытания станут вам по плечу. Стратегия в реальном времени с множеством разных отрядов, от крепких мечников до стремительной кавалерии. Выбирайте отряды героев и вспомогательные отряды в 15 увлекательных, тщательно продуманных одиночных миссиях, в каждой из которых есть свои видеоролики, дневники, уровни сложности и не только. Отряды героев из 5 и более бойцов, у каждого из которых 3 различных древа навыков, предоставляют игроку богатый выбор активных и пассивных навыков для усиления героев. По мере прохождения вы будете находить новое оружие и броню, отличающиеся параметрами и особыми возможностями. Сочетайте навыки героев с оружием и снаряжением под свой стиль игры. Играйте с друзьями в совместном режиме «Выживание», рассчитанном на 3 игроков: сражайтесь с ордами врагов и зарабатывайте опыт, чтобы усиливать своих рыцарей, открывать новые навыки и украшения. Соревнуйтесь в разнообразных PvP-режимах, вступая в поединки один на один или двое на двое с косметической мета-прогрессией и особыми наградами за победы в рейтинговых схватках.
