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Rise of the Corporate

2009-05-27T19:15:59Z

Wistler: /* Comments */

==General Info==

'''Author:''' Wistler

'''Missions:''' 6 playable - 1 in-game cutscene.

'''Status:''' Complete [[http://freespacemods.net/download.php?view.552 Download here]]

'''Description:''' Rise of the Corporate is a small Campaign created by a first time author. Placing solid mission design before story telling, ''Rise of the Corporate'' will hopefully be used to showcase the talents of the author as well as provide an enjoyable series of missions based in a Post-Capella ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Story==

In the face of a crippling depression, the GTVA sell off its aging Fleet which it can ill afford to maintain to big business interests. But when these Corporations use there new found strength to insidious and violent ends, it is the battle weary GTVA that must once again keep the peace, whatever the cost.

Set in the Mirfak system, ‘’Rise of the Corporate’’ places you on the frontlines of a dangerous police action; where you must rush to prevent what could be the worst humanitarian disaster since Capella.

==Features==

The upgrading of classic weapons such as the '''Rockeye Advanced''' and the '''Century HL-7''' up your arsenal in a battle against a force whose will to survive is just as strong as yours.

A soundtrack never before heard in the ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Comments==
Feedback is appreciated as this is a first-time release.

[[Category: User-made Campaigns]]

Rise of the Corporate

2009-05-27T19:14:49Z

Wistler: /* General Info */

==General Info==

'''Author:''' Wistler

'''Missions:''' 6 playable - 1 in-game cutscene.

'''Status:''' Complete [[http://freespacemods.net/download.php?view.552 Download here]]

'''Description:''' Rise of the Corporate is a small Campaign created by a first time author. Placing solid mission design before story telling, ''Rise of the Corporate'' will hopefully be used to showcase the talents of the author as well as provide an enjoyable series of missions based in a Post-Capella ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Story==

In the face of a crippling depression, the GTVA sell off its aging Fleet which it can ill afford to maintain to big business interests. But when these Corporations use there new found strength to insidious and violent ends, it is the battle weary GTVA that must once again keep the peace, whatever the cost.

Set in the Mirfak system, ‘’Rise of the Corporate’’ places you on the frontlines of a dangerous police action; where you must rush to prevent what could be the worst humanitarian disaster since Capella.

==Features==

The upgrading of classic weapons such as the '''Rockeye Advanced''' and the '''Century HL-7''' up your arsenal in a battle against a force whose will to survive is just as strong as yours.

A soundtrack never before heard in the ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Comments==
Although currently under construction, feedback will be much appreciated once it is released.

[[Category: User-made Campaigns]]

Rise of the Corporate

2009-05-26T18:36:31Z

Wistler:

==General Info==

'''Author:''' Wistler

'''Missions:''' 6 playable - 1 in-game cutscene.

'''Status:''' Complete [[http://freespacemods.net/download.php?view.551 Download here]]

'''Description:''' Rise of the Corporate is a small Campaign under construction by a first time author. Placing solid mission design before story telling, ''Rise of the Corporate'' will hopefully be used to showcase the talents of the author as well as provide an enjoyable series of missions based in a Post-Capella ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Story==

In the face of a crippling depression, the GTVA sell off its aging Fleet which it can ill afford to maintain to big business interests. But when these Corporations use there new found strength to insidious and violent ends, it is the battle weary GTVA that must once again keep the peace, whatever the cost.

Set in the Mirfak system, ‘’Rise of the Corporate’’ places you on the frontlines of a dangerous police action; where you must rush to prevent what could be the worst humanitarian disaster since Capella.

==Features==

The upgrading of classic weapons such as the '''Rockeye Advanced''' and the '''Century HL-7''' up your arsenal in a battle against a force whose will to survive is just as strong as yours.

A soundtrack never before heard in the ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Comments==
Although currently under construction, feedback will be much appreciated once it is released.

[[Category: User-made Campaigns]]

Rise of the Corporate

2009-05-26T16:03:29Z

Wistler:

==General Info==

'''Author:''' Wistler

'''Missions:''' 6 playable - 1 in-game cutscene.

'''Status:''' Incomplete.

'''Description:''' Rise of the Corporate is a small Campaign under construction by a first time author. Placing solid mission design before story telling, ''Rise of the Corporate'' will hopefully be used to showcase the talents of the author as well as provide an enjoyable series of missions based in a Post-Capella ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Story==

In the face of a crippling depression, the GTVA sell off its aging Fleet which it can ill afford to maintain to big business interests. But when these Corporations use there new found strength to insidious and violent ends, it is the battle weary GTVA that must once again keep the peace, whatever the cost.

Set in the Mirfak system, ‘’Rise of the Corporate’’ places you on the frontlines of a dangerous police action; where you must rush to prevent what could be the worst humanitarian disaster since Capella.

==Features==

The upgrading of classic weapons such as the '''Rockeye Advanced''' and the '''Century HL-7''' up your arsenal in a battle against a force whose will to survive is just as strong as yours.

A soundtrack never before heard in the ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Comments==
Although currently under construction, feedback will be much appreciated once it is released.

[[Category: User-made Campaigns]]

Rise of the Corporate

2009-05-06T16:37:59Z

Wistler: /* Features */

==General Info==

'''Author:''' Wistler

'''Missions:''' 5 playable - 1 Cutscene.

'''Status:''' Incomplete.

'''Description:''' Rise of the Corporate is a small Campaign under construction by a first time author. Placing solid mission design before story telling, ''Rise of the Corporate'' will hopefully be used to showcase the talents of the author as well as provide an enjoyable series of missions based in a Post-Capella ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Story==

In the face of a crippling depression, the GTVA sell off its aging Fleet which it can ill afford to maintain to big business interests. But when these Corporations use there new found strength to insidious and violent ends, it is the battle weary GTVA that must once again keep the peace, whatever the cost.

Set in the Mirfak system, ‘’Rise of the Corporate’’ places you on the frontlines of a dangerous police action; where you must rush to prevent what could be the worst humanitarian disaster since Capella.

==Features==

The upgrading of classic weapons such as the '''Rockeye Advanced''' and the '''Century HL-7''' up your arsenal in a battle against a force whose will to survive is just as strong as yours.

A soundtrack never before heard in the ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Comments==
Although currently under construction, feedback will be much appreciated once it is released.

[[Category: User-made Campaigns]]

Rise of the Corporate

2009-05-06T16:36:18Z

Wistler: /* General Info */

==General Info==

'''Author:''' Wistler

'''Missions:''' 5 playable - 1 Cutscene.

'''Status:''' Incomplete.

'''Description:''' Rise of the Corporate is a small Campaign under construction by a first time author. Placing solid mission design before story telling, ''Rise of the Corporate'' will hopefully be used to showcase the talents of the author as well as provide an enjoyable series of missions based in a Post-Capella ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Story==

In the face of a crippling depression, the GTVA sell off its aging Fleet which it can ill afford to maintain to big business interests. But when these Corporations use there new found strength to insidious and violent ends, it is the battle weary GTVA that must once again keep the peace, whatever the cost.

Set in the Mirfak system, ‘’Rise of the Corporate’’ places you on the frontlines of a dangerous police action; where you must rush to prevent what could be the worst humanitarian disaster since Capella.

==Features==

The upgrading of classic weapons such as the '''Rockeye Advanced''' and the '''Century HL-7''' up your arsenal in a battle against a force whose will to survive is just as strong as yours.

Fight in Subspace, over a mining community deep in an asteroid field and in the turbulent centre of a binary star system.

A soundtrack never before heard in the ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Comments==
Although currently under construction, feedback will be much appreciated once it is released.

[[Category: User-made Campaigns]]

Rise of the Corporate

2009-04-28T23:47:02Z

Wistler: /* Features */

==General Info==

'''Author:''' Wistler

'''Missions:''' 7 playable (open to change)

'''Status:''' Incomplete.

'''Description:''' Rise of the Corporate is a small Campaign under construction by a first time author. Placing solid mission design before story telling, ''Rise of the Corporate'' will hopefully be used to showcase the talents of the author as well as provide an enjoyable series of missions based in a Post-Capella ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Story==

In the face of a crippling depression, the GTVA sell off its aging Fleet which it can ill afford to maintain to big business interests. But when these Corporations use there new found strength to insidious and violent ends, it is the battle weary GTVA that must once again keep the peace, whatever the cost.

Set in the Mirfak system, ‘’Rise of the Corporate’’ places you on the frontlines of a dangerous police action; where you must rush to prevent what could be the worst humanitarian disaster since Capella.

==Features==

The upgrading of classic weapons such as the '''Rockeye Advanced''' and the '''Century HL-7''' up your arsenal in a battle against a force whose will to survive is just as strong as yours.

Fight in Subspace, over a mining community deep in an asteroid field and in the turbulent centre of a binary star system.

A soundtrack never before heard in the ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Comments==
Although currently under construction, feedback will be much appreciated once it is released.

Rise of the Corporate

2009-04-28T23:44:24Z

Wistler: New page: ==General Info== '''Author:''' Wistler '''Missions:''' 7 playable (open to change) '''Status:''' Incomplete. '''Description:''' Rise of the Corporate is a small Campaign under construc...

==General Info==

'''Author:''' Wistler

'''Missions:''' 7 playable (open to change)

'''Status:''' Incomplete.

'''Description:''' Rise of the Corporate is a small Campaign under construction by a first time author. Placing solid mission design before story telling, ''Rise of the Corporate'' will hopefully be used to showcase the talents of the author as well as provide an enjoyable series of missions based in a Post-Capella ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Story==

In the face of a crippling depression, the GTVA sell off its aging Fleet which it can ill afford to maintain to big business interests. But when these Corporations use there new found strength to insidious and violent ends, it is the battle weary GTVA that must once again keep the peace, whatever the cost.

Set in the Mirfak system, ‘’Rise of the Corporate’’ places you on the frontlines of a dangerous police action; where you must rush to prevent what could be the worst humanitarian disaster since Capella.

==Features==

New weapons like the '''Rockeye Advanced''' and the '''Century HL-7''' up your arsenal in a battle against a force whose will to survive is just as strong as yours is.

Fight in Subspace, over a mining community deep in an asteroid field and in the turbulent centre of a binary star system.

A soundtrack never before heard in the ''FreeSpace'' universe.

==Comments==
Although currently under construction, feedback will be much appreciated once it is released.

Portal:FreeSpace Universe

2009-04-27T11:02:07Z

Wistler:

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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Timeline]]
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Welcome to the FreeSpace Universe Portal. Though presently unfinished, the FS Universe Portal will come to be the central hub of all information related to the in-game universe on the FS Wiki. Please help expand this portal by editing and adding to pages linked from it.

This page will give you a general overview of the FreeSpace universe. For details, browse the [[:Category:FreeSpace Universe|FreeSpace Universe category]] or pick a topic from the right-side window.

The '''FreeSpace universe''' is a fictional continuation of human history as they spread their [[Galactic Terran Alliance|globalized culture]] and interact with two alien species. Canon events range from 2335 until 2367, with heavy emphasis on these two dates.

In 2335, the [[Terrans]] (as humans are called in ''FreeSpace'') and the [[Vasudans]] had been at war for fourteen years when a third species, the [[Shivans]], entered with their superior technologies. The two species put aside their differences to combat this new threat. This conflict is known as the [[Great War]]. The antagonistic Shivans were defeated; however, not only was the [[Vasuda Prime|Vasudan homeworld]] obliterated, contact with Earth was also severed.

Shortly after the events of the first game, a rebellion known as the [[Hades Rebellion]] takes place. A rogue element of [[Galactic Terran Intelligence]] constructed a massive warship, the [[GTD Hades|GTD ''Hades'']], with Shivan weaponry. The rebellion ultimately ends with the destruction of the ''Hades''. The official expansion of ''Conflict: FreeSpace'', ''[[Silent Threat]]'', catalogues this rebellion.

The period between 2335 and 2367 is called the [[Reconstruction]]. In this period, the Terrans and Vasudans rebuild their ravaged worlds and form an alliance called the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]] (or GTVA). Eighteen months before the events of [[Portal:FreeSpace 2|''FreeSpace 2'']], a [[Neo-Terran Front|military coup]] led by Admiral [[Aken Bosch]] takes place and threatens the integrity of the GTVA.

''FreeSpace 2'' deals with the last weeks of the rebellion (called the [[Neo-Terran Front]] or NTF) and tells the story of the [[Second Shivan Incursion|Shivans' second return]]. This event is not canonically named. It's usually referred to as the Second Shivan Incursion or the Second Great War. The NTF is ultimately defeated but the Shivans muster a seemingly invincible fleet in the [[Capella]] system. The GTVA fleets do not stand a chance, and they destroy the two subspace nodes that lead out of the Capella system and severe the Shivan armada from the rest of the known galaxy.

There is no canon information about the events happened after that. The FreeSpace community refers to this era as the Post-Capella Era.

==The galaxy==
The FreeSpace galaxy consists of numerous star systems, most of them are based on real-life astrological observations. The FreeSpace galaxy is best observed through the [[Official Volition Node Map|official galaxy map]] released by [[Volition]]. Travel between these star systems is realized through the use of [[subspace]]. Ships can enter subspace through fixed-position [[jump node]]s. It is not clear how much time it takes to travel from one system to another through subspace; the only ambiguous source is the [[Good Luck|last mission]] of ''Conflict:FreeSpace'', where the player has 10 minutes to complete the mission before the [[SD Lucifer|SD ''Lucifer'']] would enter [[Sol]] through the [[Delta Serpentis]]-Sol jump node.

==FreeSpace canon==
FreeSpace continuity consists of four sources: the two games, the [[FreeSpace Reference Bible]], and ''Silent Threat''. There are a few inconsistencies in the official continuity, the most famous ones are [[Node Inconsistencies|jump node inconsistencies]].

[[Category:FreeSpace Universe|*]]

Portal:FreeSpace Universe

2009-04-27T11:00:42Z

Wistler:

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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Shivans]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Galactic Terran Alliance]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Parliamentary Vasudan Empire]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Neo-Terran Front]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Galactic Terran Intelligence]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Hammer of Light]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Special Operations Command]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Pirates]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; background: #512020; 70%;"|'''''Ships'''''
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[The Great War Era Craft|FreeSpace 1]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[FreeSpace 2 Era Craft|FreeSpace 2]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[FreeSpace_2_Ship_Database|Named ships of FreeSpace 2]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Fighter squadrons]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; background: #512020; 70%;"|'''''Other'''''
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Corporations]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Ground Combat]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Famous Persons]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Politics]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[List of Historical Events|History]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Ranks in FreeSpace|Ranks]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Stars and Planets]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Technologies]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Timeline]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[FreeSpace Trivia]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Fleets of FreeSpace]]
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Welcome to the FreeSpace Universe Portal. Though presently unfinished, the FS Universe Portal will come to be the central hub of all information related to the in-game universe on the FS Wiki. Please help expand this portal by editing and adding to pages linked from it.

This page will give you a general overview of the FreeSpace universe. For details, browse the [[:Category:FreeSpace Universe|FreeSpace Universe category]] or pick a topic from the right-side window.

The '''FreeSpace universe''' is a fictional continuation of human history as they spread their [[Galactic Terran Alliance|globalized culture]] and interact with two alien species. Canon events range from 2335 until 2367, with heavy emphasis on these two dates.

In 2335, the [[Terrans]] (as humans are called in ''FreeSpace'') and the [[Vasudans]] had been at war for fourteen years when a third species, the [[Shivans]], entered with their superior technologies. The two species put aside their differences to combat this new threat. This conflict is known as the [[Great War]]. The antagonistic Shivans were defeated; however, not only was the [[Vasuda Prime|Vasudan homeworld]] obliterated, contact with Earth was also severed.

Shortly after the events of the first game, a rebellion known as the [[Hades Rebellion]] takes place. A rogue element of [[Galactic Terran Intelligence]] construct a massive warship, the [[GTD Hades|GTD ''Hades'']], with Shivan weaponry. The rebellion ultimately ends with the destruction of the ''Hades''. The official expansion of ''Conflict: FreeSpace'', ''[[Silent Threat]]'', catalogues this rebellion.

The period between 2335 and 2367 is called the [[Reconstruction]]. In this period, the two species rebuild their ravaged worlds and form an alliance called the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]] (or GTVA). Eighteen months before the events of [[Portal:FreeSpace 2|''FreeSpace 2'']], a [[Neo-Terran Front|military coup]] led by Admiral [[Aken Bosch]] takes place and threatens the integrity of the GTVA.

''FreeSpace 2'' deals with the last weeks of the rebellion (called the [[Neo-Terran Front]] or NTF) and tells the story of the [[Second Shivan Incursion|Shivans' second return]]. This event is not canonically named. It's usually referred to as the Second Shivan Incursion or the Second Great War. The NTF is ultimately defeated but the Shivans muster a seemingly invincible fleet in the [[Capella]] system. The GTVA fleets do not stand a chance, and they destroy the two subspace nodes that lead out of the Capella system and severe the Shivan armada from the rest of the known galaxy.

There is no canon information about the events happened after that. The FreeSpace community refers to this era as the Post-Capella Era.

==The galaxy==
The FreeSpace galaxy consists of numerous star systems, most of them are based on real-life astrological observations. The FreeSpace galaxy is best observed through the [[Official Volition Node Map|official galaxy map]] released by [[Volition]]. Travel between these star systems is realized through the use of [[subspace]]. Ships can enter subspace through fixed-position [[jump node]]s. It is not clear how much time it takes to travel from one system to another through subspace; the only ambiguous source is the [[Good Luck|last mission]] of ''Conflict:FreeSpace'', where the player has 10 minutes to complete the mission before the [[SD Lucifer|SD ''Lucifer'']] would enter [[Sol]] through the [[Delta Serpentis]]-Sol jump node.

==FreeSpace canon==
FreeSpace continuity consists of four sources: the two games, the [[FreeSpace Reference Bible]], and ''Silent Threat''. There are a few inconsistencies in the official continuity, the most famous ones are [[Node Inconsistencies|jump node inconsistencies]].

[[Category:FreeSpace Universe|*]]

Portal:FreeSpace Universe

2009-04-26T23:25:58Z

Wistler:

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! style="color: white; height: 30px;"|[[Terrans]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Vasudans]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Shivans]]
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! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Ancients]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; background: #512020; 70%;"|'''''Groups'''''
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Galactic Terran Alliance]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Parliamentary Vasudan Empire]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Neo-Terran Front]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Galactic Terran Intelligence]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Hammer of Light]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Special Operations Command]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Pirates]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; background: #512020; 70%;"|'''''Ships'''''
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[The Great War Era Craft|FreeSpace 1]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[FreeSpace 2 Era Craft|FreeSpace 2]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[FreeSpace_2_Ship_Database|Named ships of FreeSpace 2]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Fighter squadrons]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; background: #512020; 70%;"|'''''Other'''''
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Corporations]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Ground Combat]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Famous Persons]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Politics]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[List of Historical Events|History]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Ranks in FreeSpace|Ranks]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Stars and Planets]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Technologies]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Timeline]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[FreeSpace Trivia]]
|-
! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"|[[Fleets of FreeSpace]]
|-
|}

Welcome to the FreeSpace Universe Portal. Though presently unfinished, the FS Universe Portal will come to be the central hub of all information related to the in-game universe on the FS Wiki. Please help expand this portal by editing and adding to pages linked from it.

This page will give you a general overview of the FreeSpace universe. For details, browse the [[:Category:FreeSpace Universe|FreeSpace Universe category]] or pick a topic from the right-side window.

The '''FreeSpace universe''' is a fictional continuation of human history as they spread their [[Galactic Terran Alliance|globalized culture]] and interact with two alien species. Canon events range from 2335 until 2367, with heavy emphasis on these two dates.

In 2335, the [[Terrans]] (as humans are called in ''FreeSpace'') and the [[Vasudans]] had been at war for fourteen years when a third species, the [[Shivans]], entered with their superior technologies. The two species put aside their differences and combat this new threat. This conflict is known as the [[Great War]]. The antagonistic Shivans were defeated; however, not only was the [[Vasuda Prime|Vasudan homeworld]] obliterated, contact with Earth was also severed.

Shortly after the events of the first game, a rebellion known as the [[Hades Rebellion]] takes place. A rogue element of [[Galactic Terran Intelligence]] construct a massive warship, the [[GTD Hades|GTD ''Hades'']], with Shivan weaponry. The rebellion ultimately ends with the destruction of the ''Hades''. The official expansion of ''Conflict: FreeSpace'', ''[[Silent Threat]]'', catalogues this rebellion.

The period between 2335 and 2367 is called the [[Reconstruction]]. In this period, the two species rebuild their ravaged worlds and form an alliance called the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]] (or GTVA). Eighteen months before the events of [[Portal:FreeSpace 2|''FreeSpace 2'']], a [[Neo-Terran Front|military coup]] led by Admiral [[Aken Bosch]] takes place and threatens the integrity of the GTVA.

''FreeSpace 2'' deals with the last weeks of the rebellion (called the [[Neo-Terran Front]] or NTF) and tells the story of the [[Second Shivan Incursion|Shivans' second return]]. This event is not canonically named. It's usually referred to as the Second Shivan Incursion or the Second Great War. The NTF is ultimately defeated but the Shivans muster a seemingly invincible fleet in the [[Capella]] system. The GTVA fleets do not stand a chance, and they destroy the two subspace nodes that lead out of the Capella system and severe the Shivan armada from the rest of the known galaxy.

There is no canon information about the events happened after that. The FreeSpace community refers to this era as the Post-Capella Era.

==The galaxy==
The FreeSpace galaxy consists of numerous star systems, most of them are based on real-life astrological observations. The FreeSpace galaxy is best observed through the [[Official Volition Node Map|official galaxy map]] released by [[Volition]]. Travel between these star systems is realized through the use of [[subspace]]. Ships can enter subspace through fixed-position [[jump node]]s. It is not clear how much time it takes to travel from one system to another through subspace; the only ambiguous source is the [[Good Luck|last mission]] of ''Conflict:FreeSpace'', where the player has 10 minutes to complete the mission before the [[SD Lucifer|SD ''Lucifer'']] would enter [[Sol]] through the [[Delta Serpentis]]-Sol jump node.

==FreeSpace canon==
FreeSpace continuity consists of four sources: the two games, the [[FreeSpace Reference Bible]], and ''Silent Threat''. There are a few inconsistencies in the official continuity, the most famous ones are [[Node Inconsistencies|jump node inconsistencies]].

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Shield

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Wistler: /* Acquiring the Shield Technology */

A '''shield''' is an energy-based defensive barrier which completely surrounds the vessel on which it is equipped, and serves to absorb the damage dealt to that vessel from hostile fire. Shields also deflect the force of explosions and shockwaves, making them an invaluable tool for bomber pilots. Shields are incapable of repelling energy from [[Beam weapons|beam cannons]], and are easily pierced by these weapons. Shields can not be used whilst in [[Subspace|subspace]].

Shield integrity drops when it absorbs damage, and increases again over time as it draws power from the ships reactor to recharge itself. The speed of this recharge can be increased if energy is diverted to shields, away from the engines and weapons, with the Energy Transfer System. Each shield is split into four quadrants (left, right, forward and rear) and specific quadrants can be recharged by diverting power from other quadrants.

All GTVA fighters and bombers are equipped with shield generators. The strength of the shield depends on the quality of the shield generator and on the type of the fighter. Interceptors, for example, typically lack strong shields, but compensate through high speed and manoeuvrability. Bombers, by contrast, are primarily designed to be tough and resilient, making shield strength a higher priority in their design.

==Acquiring the Shield Technology==

In 2335, the [[Shivans]] appeared for the first time, using advanced technology which included the fighter shield system, which lent them a huge advantage over the [[GTA]] and [[PVN]] at the time. <br>
To [[The 14-Year War]]-era weapons that were in use at the time, Shivan shields were almost completely impenetrable. This advantage allowed the Shivans to win many critical, early battles, such as the destruction of the GTD Amadeus with only one wing of bombers.

It was immediately apparent that the only way to defeat the [[Shivans]] would be to develop weapons which could penetrate their shields. A series of daring raids by Terran pilots eventually succeeded in acquiring both scan data and actual Shivan cargo containers containing shield systems. <br> This allowed for a joint Terran Vasudan venture to reverse engineer the shielding system and begin mass production, eventually in [[Ribos]]. The technology was soon fitted to every Terran and Vasudan fighter in service, and the ready availability of shielded fighters to test them on allowed Terran and [[Vasudans|Vasudan]] scientists to develop weapons capable of penetrating them.

==The Lucifer's Shields==

The [[SD Lucifer]] is the only vessel above bomber size ever encountered by [[Terrans]] or [[Vasudans]] to be equipped with an energy shield. The shielding system it used was known as 'sheath shielding', and was utterly impenetrable to any weapons at the time. The only weakness of the technology was one shared with typical fighter shields - they were inoperable in subspace, and this left the [[SD Lucifer|Lucifer]] vulnerable to attack by [[GTA]] and [[PVN]] pilots while en route to [[The Earth|Earth]]. So far, the [[GTVA]] has not been able to replicate this technology.

==Notes for modders==

If you want your figher/bomber to have shields, you must make a <u>triangulated</u> sphere and name it as 'shield'. Also, you must apply a single colour on it.

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