First update released for Sword of the Stars: Born of Blood
Lighthouse Interactive and developer Kerberos Productions today announced the release of the first update for Born of Blood, the official add-on to the critically acclaimed 4X space strategy game for Windows, Sword of the Stars.
The update adds several new enhancements upgrading the game to version 1.4.
Kerberos amassed the valuable feedback they received from the dedicated Sword of the Stars community to create a very worthwhile upgrade. The update is currently available for only the English version of the game. Sword of the Stars: Born of Blood was released in June 2007 for digital download at http://www.GamersGate.com and http://www.Direct2Drive.com. The full box version is available for purchase in retail stores across the UK and at Lighthouse Interactives Online Store.
Key upgrades in version 1.4 include:
ҕ New map (Disc Map)
New class of mines added - the Cloaked Mine!
Օ The AI's responses to your actions have been added to the Diplomacy Screen represented by "more/less positive" icons
Track the status of your enemy's enemies in the Diplomacy Screen... see who's at war and who has entered into non-aggression pacts!
Օ New Weapon Group Configuration panel added to the Ship Design Screen
Several adjustments to random events and their timing
Օ New Sensor Range overlay added to the main star map
Additional avatars and icons
Օ New option added allowing players to set automated "per-turn" money/research donations
Horizontal weapon arc displays added to the Ship Design Screen
The complete list of new features included in the upgrade, is available at the Lighthouse forums as well as on http://www.swordofthestars.com.
IMPORTANT! Owners of direct download versions of the game can download the update through their direct download providers. More information can be found at their respective websites.
Defeat a New Enemy Race in the Action-packed Official Add-on to Sword of the Stars
The year is 2445. Over 30 years have passed since the first stellar empires began to expand. Four races once set out to explore and conquer the galaxy, meeting in fiery clashes that spanned the universe. The first wars have passed and a promising age of diplomacy dawns.
Now a new alien race emerges shattering the uneasy peace. With new drive systems, ships, technology, and tactics, the Zuul burst onto the scene with a devastating agenda Ֆ not only will they conquer, they will control the entire universe unless you put a stop to their destruction.
With savage ships and psychic powers, they enslave or annihilate all those who oppose them. As their galley disks descend to harvest slaves from neighboring races, all other empires may be forced to put aside their grudges Ŗ if they do not unite against the Zuul, each race will be systematically exterminated. Form alliances and learn to work with your foes as you lead your fleets to victory in a universe at war in Sword of Stars: Born of Blood.
FEATURES
Play as the merciless Zuul Slavers with over 90 brand-new ship sections and their unique drive system Ֆ the Tunnel Drive
Over 25 additional technologies, including new diplomacy and intelligence gathering techs
Օ 15 more weapons you can add to your ship designs
New ship sections for the original four races, including: War, Projector, Boarding, and a new type of defense satellite Ֆ the Torpedo Defense Platform
4 additional galactic encounters, a new grand menace, plus 3 unique scenarios and 6 original maps
Օ New game features, including Slavery, Trade Routes, and Diplomatic Communications
