Hello everybody!                                                                                12 working days to release!

Leading up to the UK release and starting today, there will be 12 daily posts on our cool upcoming release “Armada 2526”. This deep hybrid ‘4x’ strategy game, from developer Shining Pixel Studios (lead by Bob Smith, known from the Total Wars series), continues the great tradition of space opera games. You guide your race from its first interstellar journeys until it becomes a mighty galactic empire. Along the way, you’ll explore the galaxy, conduct research, diplomacy and trade with the other races, found new colonies, maneuver mighty star fleets, and fight epic battles.

There are twelve different races, with each race possessing a distinct set of racial traits. Each race has at least one faction - some have more, each bearing a close resemblance to the main strain of their race but often possessing slightly different traits or victory conditions.

In these posts the twelve different races are going to be revealed, especially for you! This handy information helps you to prepare yourself for trading with the different races and spotting weaknesses and strengths in order to achieve the ultimate goal of galactic dominance!

Ok, well... here we go!

CHAPTER 1; the QA QA

Vaguely insectoid in look, but in nature, the Qa Qa species are unusual in that they have part of their consciousness in hyperspace. This can sometimes make them appear a little strange and aloof to other species, but in general they are friendly and peaceful enough, although it is sometimes difficult to fathom their intentions.

They are contemplative in nature, and are cautious about increasing their population beyond the amount that will be sustainable in future. As might be expected they excel in hyperspace technologies, and their warships emphasize strategic swiftness over heavy armament.

But be careful! A group of Qa Qa Rebels could appear after riots in their colony go on for too long. So, if you play the Qa Qa make sure to prevent uprising or they will turn against you and take matters into their own hands.

Well, that’s it for today! But make sure to come back tomorrow for chapter 2; the Humans!

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