Hello everybody!                                                                                            6 working days to release!

Leading up to the UK release and starting last Friday, 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!

CHAPTER 7: the LINKIN

The Linkin are a race of proud warriors and hunters. In a fight, they are most likely the ones to go all out and pursue individual glory. Although they are very warlike and are ready to rumble all day any day, they respect a worthy opponent.

They are also not against co-operating with other intelligent races of the galaxy, so don’t be scared to do business with them.

As might be expected, they prefer combat practice over book studies. So, except in the area of weapon design, their technology can be lacking. Their ships also tend to emphasize maneuverability over armor, just a little example on their lack of book studies... But one on one they are unstoppable. So, know who you’re dealing with!

Well, that’s it for today! But make sure to come back tomorrow for chapter 8; the Teyes!

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