SPORE
Rare Artifacts
- Galactic Core: "A super massive black hole found in the nucleus of many galaxies. These are the most energetic objects in the universe by far. The intense radiation they produce is powered by the tremendous amount of surrounding material they consume (as much as 1000 solar masses per year)."
- Black Hole: "A region of space with enough intense gravity (because of its mass) to trap even light. These are usually the result of collapsed stars. Matter falling into a black hole is accelerated and heated tremendously and generates high amounts of radiation in the process."
- Proto-Planetary Disk: "A rotating disk of gas surrounding a newly born star. It is thought that material in this disk eventually clumps together (in a process known as accretion) over time to form planetary systems."
- BinaryOO: "A Binary Star is a star system which contains two stars orbiting each other closely around their common center of mass. Binary Star systems are surprisingly common throughout the universe. This Binary Star is made up of two Blue Giants.
- A Blue Giant is a very large hot star. Due to a high rate of fuel consumption Blue Giants have a very short lifespan (less than 100 million years in most cases). When the fuel runs out most of these stars will die in a massive Supernova explosion."
- BinaryOG: "A Binary Star is a star system which contains two stars orbiting each other closely around their common center of mass. Binary Star systems are surprisingly common throughout the universe. This Binary Star is made up of a Blue Giant circled by a Yellow Main Sequence star.
- A Blue Giant is a very large hot star. Due to a high rate of fuel consumption Blue Giants have a very short lifespan (less than 100 million years in most cases). When the fuel runs out most of these stars will die in a massive supernova explosion.
- A Yellow Main Sequence star is a medium sized star much like The Sun. Stars in this size range have a lifespan in the range of 5-10 billion years."
- BinaryOM: "A Binary Star is a star system which contains two stars orbiting each other closely around their common center of mass. Binary Star systems are surprisingly common throughout the universe. This Binary Star is made up of a Blue Giant circled by a Red Dwarf.
- A Blue Giant is a very large hot star. Due to a high rate of fuel consumption Blue Giants have a very short lifespan (less than 100 million years in most cases). When the fuel runs out most of these stars will die in a massive Supernova explosion.
- A Red Dwarf is a small, dim star of relatively low mass. Because of their low fuel consumption Red Dwarf stars have a very long lifespan (in some cases a trillion years or more). They are the most common form of star in the universe."
- BinaryGG: "A Binary Star is a star system which contains two stars orbiting each other closely around their common center of mass. Binary Star systems are surprisingly common throughout the universe. This Binary Star is made up of two yellow Main Sequence stars.
- A yellow Main Sequence star is a medium sized star much like The Sun. Stars in this size range have a lifespan in the range of 5-10 billion years."
- BinaryGM: "A Binary Star is a star system which contains two stars orbiting each other closely around their common center of mass. Binary Star systems are surprisingly common throughout the universe. This Binary Star is made up of a yellow Main Sequence star circled by a Red Dwarf.
- A yellow Main Sequence star is a medium sized star much like The Sun. Stars in this size range have a lifespan in the range of 5-10 billion years.
- A Red Dwarf is a small, dim star of relatively low mass. Because of their low fuel consumption Red Dwarf stars have a very long lifespan (in some cases a trillion years or more). They are the most common form of star in the universe."
- BinaryMM: "A Binary Star is a star system which contains two stars orbiting each other closely around their common center of mass. Binary Star systems are surprisingly common throughout the universe. This Binary Star is made up of two Red Dwarf Stars.
- A Red Dwarf is a small, dim star of relatively low mass. Because of their low fuel consumption Red Dwarf stars have a very long lifespan (in some cases a trillion years or more). They are the most common form of star in the universe."
- Talked to Steve: "You've talked to Steve. Good for you..."
- Crab Legs: "Looks like crab, tastes like crab, must be crab."
- Craters: "Holes are small. Craters are large."
- Dill Pickles: "A pickle not dilled is just a cucumber."
- Gears n Cogs: "Is this where the Antikythera device originated?"
- Marshmallows: "What kind of mind could create such a planet? I bet they make good cupcakes."
- Pastry: "Is this where the Egyptians learned to make pastries?"
- Pineapple: "It's always a good idea to peel the pineapple before biting into it."
- Tentacles: "This planet really sticks to you."
- Rattlesnake: "They say rattlesnake tastes like chicken, but that chicken doesn't taste like rattlesnake."
- Rock Stack: "Rocks stack, rocks fall, only rocks."
- Ancient Urn of the Spurg: "Expert historians note that a race called the Spurgs were the first to invent the two-handed jug. Ironically the Spurgs only had one arm."
- Super Old Clay Pot: "This two-handled ceramic jug is painted in traditional Arkatian style. It comes in three color schemes: light brown, brown, and dark brown."
- Will's Old Sword: "An ancient relic of the Fruit Wars, this crude weapon was fashioned by the barbarian Will. When his sword went dull in the middle of battle, the pragmatic Will simply jammed his entire blade into a rock. His ensuing skull-bashing streak carried his tribe to victory."
- Scrolls of the Ancients: "What looks to be an urn full of ceremonial scrolls is actually the unpublished biography of Grumbum, a legendary creature with lips so long "he could kiss his own feet." (That's a direct quote.) Several crumpled rejection letters line the bottom of the pot."
- The History of Spore: "These rotting tomes chronicle the meteoric rise and abrupt fall of a long-dead civilization. Their tattered pages, though utterly compelling, reveal little in the way of useful information. Except for a chicken soup recipe scribbled in the margin. That's a keeper."
- Tablet of the Tribes: "The Tablet of the Tribes is a love letter to the leader of the Hinkle tribe. The unnamed author of the tablet was a young female who professed a desire to wed the leader of the tribe. In order to attract his attention she swore that she would eat three raw oogies. Whether this outlandish display won his affection is unknown. An interesting side note... the Tribal Tablet was written in oogie blood."
- Screeble's Column: "Screeble's Column is the only remnant of what was once arguably the greatest civilization in the universe. Standing at the foot of the Halactacon mountains, the original 18 columns welcomed pilgrims seeking freedom from mathematical oppression. The column itself is rumored to be wet to the touch in any season."
- Sporehenge: "Sporehenge's origins are shrouded in mystery, but it is a well known fact that walking, oozing or flying under the taller of the two arches opens a portal to at least 6 other dimensions."
- The Mask of Todd: "Long thought to have been destroyed, the mask of Todd is said to cause the wearer to think only linearly and produce mass amounts of charts, documents and data in an organized fashion. It is also known in some circles as Roarty's Rage."
- The Lost Chest of Moozilla: "For thousands of years, civilizations across the universe have been searching for the lost chest of Moozilla. Legend has it that the secret contained within its depths is so powerful that once opened it will endow the seeker with the knowledge to transcend time and space."
- The Hand of Quimby: "The original hand was rumored to be clasping a writing device. Legend has it that if you encounter the hand your life will be well organized."
- The Bust of Yaman: "Ancient marble portrait carving of Yaman, bloodthirsty savage of the Fertile Plains and lover of fine music."
- The Bust of Bradford: "Hand hewn likeness of Bradford, the Fourth Ruler of Xenogg. On the bottom of the sculpture reads the inscription: He was always kind to his mother."
- The Wayward Leg of Lamstein: "This artifact was once a piece of a much larger stature... the likeness of Lamstein, which stood proudly atop the used vehicle dealership."
- Stone of Pierre: "This is the sacred stone of Pierre.... Forever guarded by the goofy looking guy sitting on top of it."
- The Statue of One-Eyed Kippy: "Once thought to be a statue of Two Eyed Kippy, upon further inspection, this artifact was identified as a statue of one-eyed Kippy...mostly due to the apparent lack of a second eye."
- Torch of Chalmers: "This is a marble reproduction of the Torch of Chalmers, which is being held aloft by One Armed Finnegan's one arm."
- The Upper Torso of Little Lee: "This sculpture is known as the upper torso of Little Lee. Little Lee worked in the sewers, and he is depicted here, at the end of a hard day's work."
- The Foot of Povey: "This is the awe-inspiring sculpture known as The Foot of Povey. Povey himself made the claim that he was the rightful owner of this piece of art work, but quite frankly, he didn't have a leg to stand on."
- The Statue of The Three Crickets: "The Three Cricketeers- Memorial statue of Xanthos, Paxtos and Abraxas, the original Three Cricketeers from Asteroidal Dumaxx's famous novel of the same name."
- Purple-ish Gems of Rabban Ankott: "The historic significance of these particular gems is that they were ordered by the Twelfth King, Rabban Ankott for his wife, The Seventh Wife of Rabban Ankott. The acquisition of these gems led directly to the arrival of the Eighth Wife of Rabban Ankott, as purple-ish was the favorite color of the Fifth Wife of Rabban Ankott, not the Seventh."
- Tangeriamonds: "These gems are so named because of their tangerine color and their diamond-like shape. Unfortunately, they taste awful and aren't nearly as valuable as diamonds."
- Amethysts: "This piece of mysterious substance is 100 percent Amethyst."
- Emeralds: "This rare gem is noteworthy due to is brilliant shade of green. We are tempted to say that this green gem is far more beautiful than even emeralds, but that would be silly, because this is an emerald."
- Jade: "A wise man once said: "Just find the Jade, and You've Got it Made!" Congratulations! You should be very proud."
- Lapis Lazuli: "This beautiful blue artifact is known as Lapis Lazuli. Creatures have toiled vigorously and tirelessly throughout the galaxy to mine this semi-precious stone for over 6500 years. You came along and just found one lying there."
- Opals: "My ex-fiance once told me that giving your significant other an opal as a gift spelled certain doom for the relationship. I guess she was right. I recommend holding on to this for yourself."
- Rubies: "Great! You found the rubies! Only 24,000,000 more and you can make yourself a pair of slippers so you can go home."
- Sapphires: "This rare jewel is made of sapphire, which is one of the hardest of gem varieties. It is used in creating such Items as infrared optical equipment, watch crystals and high-durability windows. So, scientifically speaking, don't put it in your mouth."
- Turquoise: "Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum, with the chemical formula CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O."
- A Yellow Geode: "This geode is called the "Canary Geode" because of its brilliant yellow color and because "Banana Geode" sounded stupid."
- A Green Geode: "Some think that the 'Green Geode' gets its green color from fragments of jade or emeralds which reflect the light from the sun. Others think it turns green because of mold. But I say, "Who cares?". It isn't worth any less than all of the other geodes, and life is about collecting one of everything, right?"
- A Pink Geode: "Pink geodes are incredibly popular with Xyanxes from the Girdo Galaxy."
- A Blue Geode: "For years, scientists debated why this geode was named the "Blue Geode". Was it because it was originally pulled from the dying hands of the tyrannical Blue Giant after the battle of Xallox, or because it was extracted from the scales of the freshly slain mighty Blue Dragon of Dardonella 5? Actually, it got this name because of its blue color."
- A Fuchsia Geode: "This Geode is actually not named for its color but rather for Dr. S. Fuchs, the scientist who discovered it!"
- An Orange Geode: "This geode is known as an "Orange Geode", not just because of its color, but also because of its high content of citric acid and its ability to prevent osteoporosis."
- A Golden Geode: "Due to its brilliant golden hue, one would think that this geode would be the most valuable of them all. It's not. It's worth the same as all of the others. Hence, its name: "Fool's Geode"."
- An Aqua Geode: "This particular geode is highly coveted on hot, arid planets due to its cool blue aquamarine color. Desperate and confused creatures have been known to choke to death trying to suck the moisture from it."
- A Reddish Geode: "This ruby red geode, also known as the Bloodstone Geode, is as red as it is sparkly... what more could you want? Unless you think it looks purple..."
- A Shiny Geode: "This shiny geode is bright and sparkly, bringing peace and harmony to all who behold it. Or so they think."
- Ancient Flyswatter: "This artifact came into existence when a creature from an era long forgotten used this particular rock to squoosh the earliest ancestor of our modern mosquito. Pretty impressive, when you realize that the wingspan of this insect is actually 17 feet and it measures 22 feet in length from head to toe."
- The Fossil That Everybody Finds: "Congratulations! You found the imprint of an ancient fern-like plant embedded in a rock. This is that fossil that your grandmother finds on her strolls along the river bed with your Aunt Nancy. Yep, as far as fossils go, this is the equivalent of the ones that they hand out for free at the geology museums. Good job, sparky."
- Fossilized Domesticated Animal Treat: "At first glance, one would think that they have discovered a fossilized bone from an ancient civilization. Look again. Do bones really look like that?!?!?! Perhaps in cartoons, but not around these parts, pal. This, my friend, is the fossilized remains of one of the treats that were used centuries ago in order to domesticate the local wild animals. The sad part is that they were shaped like a 'bone' purely for the entertainment of the creature giving the treat, as the creature eating it couldn't care less what it was shaped like."
- Fossilized Tribal Sheriff's Badge: "This artifact was worn by creatures of old who were seen as law bringers or peacekeepers of newly settled tribal villages. In actuallity, all this did was point out to attacking tribes which guy to go after first. Speculation rages as to whether tribesmen knew this when they appointed a sheriff or not."
- Ancient Epic Boot Scraper: "This artifact was commonly found on the back porch of Epic caverns. Epic creatures used these to scrape the mud off their feet before entering their home. They called it a boot scraper, even though they didn't wear boots. Now that's foresight."
- Petrified Sun Dried Nautilus: "Archaeologists to this day still debate the actual source of this rare fossilized find. Could it be the remains of an ancient sea creature that somehow made it out of the ocean and migrated to its final resting place on terra firma, or is it indelible proof that earlier civilizations evolved to a point in which they actually had pretty good seafood restaurants? Either way, it is quite fascinating, isn't it?"
- Big Dead Fish on a Little Non Living Rock: "Anthropologists take great interest in this particular find. This artifact proves that fish from ancient times actually used rocks as beds in order to be more comfortable while sleeping. After a hard day of swimming, jumping and not being caught, it was vital for the fish of days gone by to get their eight hours of REM sleep every evening. This particular example was obviously an elderly fish who passed quietly and uneventfully during the night."
- Fossilized Candy Corn: "Just kidding! We all know that candy corn is already fossilized. Oh this particular artifact? I don't know, it's an old arrowhead or something."
- Mr. Fluffers: "This extremely rare artifact is further proof that ancient civilizations domesticated cats as pets for their homes. This particular artifact was found with a little bell and collar nearby which read "Mr. Fluffers". Actually also nearby were the remains of a hut covered in claw scratches as well as the remains of a few of the residents of the homestead. In fact, the collar was eerily small compared to this skull. Scratch that! This is the skull of an Epic Feline who attacked the home of ancient creatures who happened to have a pet named Mr. Fluffers. See? We told you they domesticated cats as pets for their homes! Extraordinary!"
- Fossilized Remains of a Big Scary Thing: "Actually, we assume that it was a big, scary thing. I mean, the head itself is huge, so one would assume that the rest of it was pretty big. Can you imagine if it had this great, huge head and a wee, tiny body? That would be hilarious! The other creatures would be all, like, "Hey, Big-Head! Why such a big head?" Oh, man! Too funny! Anyway, it makes anthropologists feel better if they think they found something big and scary, so let's just go with that one."
Archetypes

Archetype Ability: None / Species Shuffler
Description: "---" / "Randomizes all species."
No archetype ability. / Changes all species into another random one.
"Wanderers want to sample a little bit of everything. The galaxy is vast and they want to experience it all."
Skip all Stages and start the game in the Space Stage.
Shaman

Archetype Ability: Return Ticket
Description: "Returns you to your home system in a single jump."
Cooldown: 1 minute. Creates a small portal that returns you to your home system from anywhere within the galaxy.
"Shamans understand that all life shares a common bond. The entire galaxy exists within us all."Scrolls of Harmony:
Majority of Green cards
“Science is all well and good, but all it does is tell us about the universe. It tells us how this atom bounces off of that atom, and how to measure this effect or that, and how heat moves around.”
“Science doesn't tell you any of the things you really want to know, like what the point of your whole existence might be, or whether some part of you will survive after death, or the meaning of good and evil. Science doesn't provide meaning.”
“Science tells us about the universe, but it doesn't tell us how to transcend the universe.”
“You can only answer the real question through spiritual exercise.”
“Because each individual is different, there is no one way that will work for all.”
“There is one mountain, but many paths.”
“You may choose any Way that you desire, but make certain that you choose a Way.”
“The Grox are a soulless race of killing machines. They oppose the Life Force in every way! They are incapable of enlightenment or transcendence.”
“It is not known who or what created the Grox, or why.”
“Some of our peers say that all answers are to be found at the center of the galaxy, but the Grox will not permit anyone to approach.”

Archetype Ability: Cash Infusion
Description: "Instantly take over systems where you have established a trade route."
Cooldown: 25 minutes. Instantly fills the economic takeover bar for the system if you have established a trade route.
"Traders are in it for the profit. Their only allegiance is to the almighty Sporebuck."Tablets of Prosperity:
Majority of Blue cards
“The grand and the wise may have answered all the important questions, such as the meaning of the universe and the purpose of life.”
“We who are neither grand nor wise must settle for lesser answers. We concern ourselves only with that which makes us happy.”
“It seems evident that the universe has enough resources to make everyone happy, and each sentient being should have sufficient freedom as to make that happiness possible.”
“Consider the simple act of trade. If you believe that possession of an item would increase your happiness, and if my happiness would be increased by selling that item to you for a certain sum, then the trade makes us both happy, and the amount of happiness in the universe is increased.”
“We let other species worry about the significance of existence and how to achieve perfection.”
“We only concern ourselves with how to make everyone happy.”
“The Grox are a source of the utmost terror. They have exterminated many races.”
“The Grox are a race of machines. They are incapable of happiness or of understanding the profit motive.”
“The Grox have blockaded the center of the galaxy, so that we cannot trade there.”
“Possession of this scroll entitles you to a sizable discount at our boutique!”

Archetype Ability: Raider Rally
Description: "Entices pirates to attack the planet." / "Opens a mystical pirate portal which creates chaos on the planet."
Cooldown: 20 minutes. Summons a Pirate Raid on any planet. The leader has 250 health and any allies have 50 health. Number of pirates that appear is proportional to the number of cities on the planet.
"Warriors take what they want and never ask for permission. The galaxy is a prize to be claimed by the strongest."
Majority of Red cards
Stones of Force:
“The universe seethes with violence. It came into being in a vast explosion. Giant black holes lurk at the center of galaxies. Supernovas, gamma ray bursters, and pulsars destroy all life within reach.”
“Violence is not an unnatural thing. It is the normal state of being.”
“The physical form is weak. We can be ravaged by disease, broken in an accident, drowned in a bowl of water. Our own bodies can betray us with cancer or organ failure. If we survive a life of accidents, our own bodies break down and kill us.”
“All life betrays itself and dies. To attempt to preserve one's life is pointless. Loyalty must be given to something greater than a single life.”
“We offer total allegiance to our species, as represented by the state. We stand guard against all forms of threat. We do not value our own lives except as they are viewed as extensions of our species as a whole, and we ask nothing of ourselves other than to be able to raise the next generation in security.”
“Our game is a long game. We do not plan for the next year, or the next ten years, or the next budget cycle. We plan for eternity.”
“We do not indulge in casual violence. We do not engage in a War Against All. We fight in defense of our own security, and otherwise choose our targets with care.”
“If you are no threat to us, you have little to fear, unless you are weak- in that case, we may destroy you in order to prevent our rivals from profiting by your destruction.”
“The Grox are the greatest military challenge on our Horizon. The Grox are a race of machine Warriors, armed with powerful weapons unknown to us. They have established a security zone surrounding the center of the galaxy and our intelligence has been unable to determine what goes on behind the blockade.”
“Though the Grox are formidable, machines are incapable of Warrior spirit. In time, once the technology gap is narrowed, we will prove more than a match for them.”
Archetype Ability: Static Cling
Description: "Stuns all other spaceships and turrets on the planet." / "Immobilizes all enemy ships and turrets on the planet."
Cooldown: 23 minutes. Disables all ships and turrets' attacks on a planet for three minutes. Affected ships and turrets are surrounded in musical notes.
"Diplomats are negotiators and problem solvers. Peace will come to the galaxy only through open communication between species."Scrolls of Order:
Balance of Green and Blue cards
“We have made every imaginable mistake. We've fought unnecessary wars, we've abused the environment, we've squandered resources, and furthermore we've wasted a lot of time discussing what to do about all these problems.”
“We would like to think we have learned from all our mistakes. And what we have learned is this: Every sentient being matters.”
“Because every sentient being matters, it is incumbent on us to provide every sentient being with peace, security, opportunity, health, and education.”
“Because every sentient being matters, we provide every with a voice. Each is allowed to express opinions and participate in government as they see fit.”
“We are a representative democracy, with sovereignty placed in an elected council. The process of government is slow and sometimes inefficient, but we can be certain that each act of government is supported by a majority of our citizens.”
“A functioning democracy acts to prevent civil war. Those who lose an election do not raise a rebellion, instead they just prepare for the next election.”
“As for meaning, the Grand Council takes no position on matters of theology, and we permit each citizen to discover its own purpose, as long as the rights of other citizens are not violated.”
“Those other species willing to abide by these principles are welcome to join us in our efforts to provide peace and security to the galaxy.”
“The Grox are a machine race that have blockaded the center of the galaxy. They are extremely dangerous. We have not managed to establish a working relationship with them.”
“It is widely believed that the Grox are guarding some form of treasure at the center of the galaxy. There is no evidence for this, but we cannot discount the possibility.”

Archetype Ability: Gravitation Wave
Description: "Levels cultures and buildings back to the stone age."
Destroys every tribe, city, or colony on the planet. Breaks the Galactic Code.
"Scientists are logical and calculating. The galaxy exists to be studied and understood."Books of Science:
Balance of Blue and Red cards
“What do you believe? And how much are you willing to risk on that belief? Would you risk your existence, and the existence of your species, on a hunch? A whim? The word of a prophet a thousand years dead?”
“The survival of a species is about managing risk. The more you know about the universe, and the more you know about yourself and your own capabilities, the better you can calculate the risk yourself.”
“Knowledge can be obtained through a process of investigation, observation, the gathering of empirical data, reason, hypothesis, and the testing of the hypothesis.”
“Anything else is a guess. You might be good at guessing- but one wrong guess, at any time, can doom your species.”
“Was it prophets and mystics who gave us electricity, antibiotics, modern signatation, aerospace science, and digital timepieces? No. It was those who proceeded rationally, building on the work of others to create new wonders.”
“That is why we proceed only from what we know, and why we constantly test what we believe to be true. We are rigorous with the truth, and ruthless.”
“The universe is no place for amateurs. Learn all you can, abolish your prejudices, and then act.”
“The Grox are an experiment that has not yet run its course.”
“The Grox are a machine race that guard the center of the galaxy against all life-forms. It is not known whether their ultimate objective is to prevent us from breaking in, or to prevent something else from breaking out.”
“Some of our theoreticians suggest that the motivation for the Grox's actions may lie in the difference between machines and organic life, though there seems to be no way to test this hypothesis.”
Archetype Ability: Fanatical Frenzy
Description: "Use on a planet to convert its inhabitants to the one true way."
Cooldown: 30 minutes. Converts all colonies on all planets in a solar system to the player's, keeping colonies intact. Breaks the Galactic Code.
"Zealots are certain that their beliefs are the only truth that matters. Those who do not feel the same way are not worthy to exist in this galaxy."
Balance of Red and Green cards
Scrolls of Faith:
“The questions of a million years oppress us. Who am I? Why was I made? What is my purpose? What is the purpose of the universe? Shall I survive after death? Can I be happy? Scientists can only tell us about forces and matter. Philosophers chase each other in circles. None of them can really answer the questions that we really care about.”
“Only Spode has the answers. Follow the Law of Spode, and all shall be clear.”
“Faith in Spode quiets all doubt. Spode tells you why you exist, assures you that you have a purpose, tells you how to behave, and assures you of eternal happiness. Those opposed to Spode say that there is no evidence for any of these assertions. But what evidence is needed, beyond the joy in the hearts of those who follow Spode?”
“It is natural for the followers of Spode to wish to spread this joy. This is why we engage in missionary work and in conquest, so that more of Spode's creatures can be brought to Spode's Truth.”
“That is why we are vigilant against those who do not accept the Truth. If false doctrine causes a follower to doubt, that person's eternal happiness is in jeopardy! In order to free ourselves from doubt, we strive to eliminate all who reject Spode's Word.”
“Spode's greatest enemies are the Grox and those who believe in the False God That Will Come.”
“The Grox are a machine race incapable of understanding the Word of Spode. They are a blasphemy in machine form.”
“The Grox prevent us from shining the light of Spode on the center of the galaxy. On the Day of Reckoning, we shall destroy them in Spode's holy name!”
“The God That Will Come is a false deity. If this god exists at all, it is a demon bent on perverting Spode's worship. Whenever you encounter his followers, you should know you have encountered an enemy!”
“Love Spode and follow his Truth! Otherwise, your life is meaningless.”
Archetype Ability: Safari Vacuum
Description: "Instantly fills your cargo with all species from a planet."
Cooldown: 22 minutes. Scans all species on a planet and stores two each in your cargo.
"Ecologists are the protectors of nature. Species that attempt to exploit and corrupt the galaxy must be exterminated."Stones of Life:
All three card types, with a majority of Green cards
“When all is said and done, we are creatures of nature. We were created by natural means, we live inside nature, and when we travel, we must carry nature with us in order to survive.”
“The care of nature and the environment is of ultimate importance. We cannot prosper- we cannot even survive- without a healthy, viable ecosystem to support us.”
“We have devoted ourselves to spreading life throughout the galaxy. Every new world that we seed with life becomes not only a home for our species, but a repository of nature that can assure the survival of life even if other worlds are destroyed.”
“Even if we as a species are destroyed in some plague or war, at least some of the worlds that we have seeded with life will survive, and intelligent life may spring forth yet again.”
“The Grox are the ultimate evil in the galaxy. They are machines that exist entirely outside of nature.”
“The Grox are the ultimate perversion, machines designed to live outside of nature, for purposes that are deeply unnatural. Whatever their motivations might be, they are not comprehensible to living being.”
“The Grox are known to have destroyed several sentient races.”
“The Grox have established a killing zone around the center of the galaxy. No one may enter this zone and live.”
“We theorize that the center of the galaxy may contain vital clues to the origin of the Grox.”
“Live inside nature, and oppose the Grox! That is the duty of every sentient being.”
Archetype Ability: Soothing Song
Description: "Use to produce a calming effect on alien races, temporarily boosting your relationship."
Cooldown: 10 minutes. Sets the relationship modifiers to any empire (besides the Grox) to zero for two minutes. Ability cancels if you fire a weapon.
"Bards are the social, outgoing entertainers of the cosmos. The galaxy is their personal playground."Blocks of Chance:
All three card types, with a majority of Blue cards
“You want to know the meaning of life? Okay, here goes: Did you hear about the aliens who went into a bar on the moon? They left because it had no atmosphere! Hope that answers all your questions for you.”
“Look, we searched for the meaning of life. We tried to find out why we were here, what our purpose was, whether life had value, and what truly mattered.”
“Here are the results of our search for meaning: Where do space travelers leave their ships? At parking meteors!”
“There is no purpose. There is no value. There is no point. Life is ridiculous.”
“The universe is one big joke, and the joke is on us.”
“The best we can hope for is entertainment. We'll get along as long as you provide amusement - fighting our wars for us, fixing our worlds, looking for meaning where there is none, and groveling in the dirt to fetch us plants. So keep it up! Just remember that we're laughing all the time.”
“And don't forget- Why did the astronauts go to the moon, and then leave? Because it was full!”
“The Grox are machines with absolutely no sense of humor! They destroy entire races and never offer an explanation of what it is that ticks them off!”
“Even if you bring the Grox a present, they may not like you!”
“The Grox kill anyone who tries to approach the center of the galaxy. We never wanted to go there, anyway.”
Archetype Ability: Summon Mini-U
Description: "Summons a smaller version of your spaceship to assist you in your adventures."
Cooldown: 2 minutes. Creates a miniature version of your player empire's ship with 20% of your total health that lasts two minutes. Only works if there is a space in the allied fleet. Can be summoned nearly continuously.
"Knights are noble warriors that fight for right, not for personal gain. Peace will come to the galaxy only when evil has been vanquished."
All three card types, with a majority of Red cards
Playthrough Cat Story
Creatures:
Neqko Alliance
Playthrough Neqko
Empire Info
Empire Name: Neqko Republic
Archetype: Wanderer
Breakdown: ❌❌❌❌
- Cell: Skipped
- Creature: Skipped
- Tribal: Skipped
- Civilization: Skipped
Homeworld: Schwestors-wilthealde (Sisters' World)
A yellowgrass green spice planet, orbiting a binary star system.Prominent Religion(s):
- The Sisters
- The Tale of Two Sisters tells the story of two sisters, one a scientist and the other a survivalist, being seperated by a spacecraft's crash into an asteroid.
VOID
Empire Info
Empire Name: VOID Coalition
Archetype: Scientist
Breakdown: 🟥🟦🟦🟥
- Cell: Carnivore
- Creature: Adaptable
- Tribal: Industrious
- Civilization: Military
Homeworld: ██████
An eyeball world orbiting a red dwarf, the twilit edge between day and night the only place where water—and life—could survive
Diapason Hamen
Empire Info
Empire Name: Hamen Republic
Archetype: HAMEN
Breakdown: UNKNOWN
- Cell: UNKNOWN
- Creature: UNKNOWN
- Tribal: UNKNOWN
- Civilization: UNKNOWN
Homeworld: UNKNOWN
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