The Mystic

Armed with the power to bring forth the fury of the heavens, and minimum concern for petty concepts such as agony, compassion, sorrow and regret - Mystics have a take no prisoners approach to life, and death. A Mystic possesses the power to summon forth devastating lightning bolts from the sky, and with absolute accuracy, obliterate an unwitting adversary in their tracks. For larger, more sparsely situated groups, the Mystic typically reserves her most lethal power - great fire balls from the sky. Use of these weapons drains the health of the Mystic however, after which, she must return to the terminal at base to recover. Mystics will expire if all hit points are expelled, however they can re-spawn at the base.

With reckless abandon they dispense the wrath of their fury, with little contemplation for the aftermath or body count. Long ago, in the days that time has long since forgotten, before the futility of warfare was realized by the many warring tribal families - it was said that one Mystic was worth one hundred skilled warriors. The time is now upon us to see whether old folklore, in any way, resembles fact… because the Humans are coming.

Light Infantry Unit

The Light Infantry Units are the heart and soul of the Ematrant military. While much of the current forces are primarily made up of recent volunteers to the effort, what they don’t possess in experience will most certainly be made up in courage and true grit. After all, without a doubt – they are fighting for their very survival. Armed with Rapid Fire Rifles, these units will automatically attack any enemy that comes into range. These units are prepared to take the fight wherever the Humans need to be hit the hardest. And during times when the battle heats up, when selected by the Battlefield Commander, Light Infantry Units will attack opposing First-Person Character units with reckless abandon. There is little doubt that the significantly re-enforced Light Infantry Unit will make an impact in the massive war to come. The only question is will their impact be enough?

Air/Ground Infantry Unit

Developed originally in as an experimental collaboration by the most gifted scientific and military minds, these mutant, Ematrant-like, living weapons possess one single, solitary purpose in life… the obliteration of Humans. At their disposal are ground to air weapons which fire menacing lasers pulses with the deadliest of intentions. The Air/Ground Infantry Unit was developed without a conscious… without a care for right or wrong. The Air/Ground Infantry Unit knows nothing about the plague, Ematrant lives lost, the circumstances of previous battles with the Humans, or the merits of either side in the war to come. And if an Air/Ground Infantry Unit did know any of these things, if would matter – because he certainly wouldn’t care. The Air/Ground Infantry Unit cares about one thing… death for the next Human foolish enough to be caught in his path. This is the mission for which the Air/Ground Infantry Unit was created. Now all that is left is for the unsuspecting Humans to come…

The Reaper

Originally classified as a mistake by scientists, then eventually the product of a hastily completed genetic experiment in preparation for the imminent war – The Reaper was developed to solely to render useless the Humans’ protective armor. As the inability to penetrate armor had been deemed the biggest problem for the Ematrants in the initial eradication of Humans from the planet – at all costs, a solution was needed. The Reaper is an enormous, muscular, intimidating (to allies and foe) living instrument of war. Given limited mental capacity and a bad attitude, from a following military directives perspective, they are not the easiest forces to control. While their massive size and supreme strength would seem destructive powers enough (given the circumstances) – they also possess a directional sonic roar loud and potent enough to utterly annihilate virtually anything in its path. The Reaper can attack by land and by sea – and will automatically attack any enemy that unthinkingly enters his attack range. When selected by the Battlefield Commander, The Reaper will attack First-Person Characters.

Poised to get started with the game, The Reaper is edgy and mildly annoyed. They’ve been promised that the Human ‘toy’ tanks will be coming soon. But if they are not here soon, perhaps The Reapers will need to find something else to play with…

Ematrant Worker

The Ematrant worker is skilled at the critical, non-military oriented roles of natural resource harvesting and construction. Worker Units collect organic and in-organic resources required for military and construction support. Once Workers are order to begin the collection of resources, that collection will continue until they are requested to stop. Additionally, Workers are responsible for building all structures which support military personal, and mutant and weapons development. Workers are armed with a small pistol and building tools – and will attack when in close proximity to a foe.

Ematrant Ground Weapons Factory

One of the most critical facilities in the Ematrant military, great success on the battlefield is virtually impossible without sufficient, strategically constructed Ground Weapons Factories. This criticality of this large imposing structure is the formidable Main Battle Tanks, Long Range Artillery and Heavy Battle Tanks – which are produced there.

Ematrant Weapons Research Factory

A highly strategic structure, the Weapons Research Factory will need to be centrally factored into any military plan with ultimate success as the objective. Research for the Heavy Battle Tanks, Reaper Special Weapon Infantry and Troop Teleporters must be completed in the Weapons Research Factory before they can be constructed in Ematrant specialized facilities.

Ematrant Dwelling

Easily identifiable because of its size, the typical Ematrant Dwelling is generally small and unassuming. Given the communal nature of their culture, each incremental house erected fosters an increase in population of ten Ematrants.

Ematrant Small Power Station

If the Ematrants are to be successful, that success undoubtedly will come as a result of skillfully deployed resources – and availability of advanced defense structures. Without the power supplied by the Power Stations, the Troop Teleporter, Turrets and EMP Weapons are all rendered useless.

Ematrant Large Power Station

The Large Power Station is a facility critical to the long-term success of any effective Ematrant campaign. Much like the Small Power Station, the Large Power Station fuels some of the most crucial elements of Ematrant warfare. Development and utilization of Science Stations, Turrets, EMP Weapons and Troop Teleporter requires a Power Station. Expanded or sustained requirements for these facilities and weapons ultimately will necessitate the Large Power Station.

Ematrant Troop Teleporter

The Ematrants know that when the Humans return they will mount widespread, furious campaigns – sparing no technical know how, military resources or bloodshed. If the Ematrants are to prevent the Humans from gaining a tactical advantage, they must be able to engage and overwhelm any Human infestation – wherever it occurs. With the Troop Teleporter, wherever the Humans are - is where the Ematrants can be… with the Troop Teleporter, Ematrants can be virtually everywhere. It must be utilized economically however as it requires a significant amount of power to run.

Ematrant Barracks

Massively important in any successful Ematrant campaign, the Barracks account for ultimate military might. As both Light Infantry and Air/Ground Infantry can only be produced within the Barracks – the absence of sufficient, strategically positioned and defended Barracks can gravely undermine ability to effectively attack, and even fend off, the substantial waves of Human forces soon to come. Further, once research is completed at the Weapons Research Center, the Barracks can produce the massively destructive, somewhat hard to control, Special Weapons Infantry unit – aptly nicknamed The Reaper.

Ematrant Defense Turret

The Heavy Defense Turrets are extremely powerful – and thus incredibly effective for mounting overwhelming military might in defense of critical structures. They must be deployed and utilized effectively however, as they are expensive to build and require a good deal of power
to run.

Ematrant EMP Pulse Cannon

Newly developed based on analysis/reverse engineering of Human vehicles remaining on Saturn 5 after the scourge was initially defeated, the EMP Pulse Cannon can readily change the course of battle. Imagine the panic and confusion that will set in when the Humans find their vehicles rendered useless due to damage from EMP Pulse Cannons. The temporary inoperable vehicles will make them, as the Humans say… sitting ducks.

Ematrant Main Base

The largest of all Ematrant structures, Main Bases serve as central communication and technology hubs for the Ematrant society. Given the size of the facilities and considerable degree of security, it is anticipated that the Main Base Stations will double as town centers, or safe havens, for town Ematrants seeking refuge from what is expected to be sustained and devastating war.

Ematrant Science Station

Also an important strategic facility for long-term battlefield success and eventual eradication of the enemy is the Science Station. Until the Heavy Defense Turret, EMP Pulse Cannon and Large Power Station is fully researched at the Science Station, these critical tools cannot be implemented. Effective planning will be needed given the inter-dependency between the Science Station and Large Power Station.

Ematrant Aircraft Factory

Given the Ematrants’ determination to secure ultimate victory by utilizing superior firepower to control the Saturn 5 skies, availability of a sufficient, battle-ready fleet of Fighters and Fighter/Bombers is absolutely crucial. And as the Aircraft Factory is the only facility capable of producing these aircraft, critical for ultimate eradication of the Humans – ensuring appropriate planning, resources and security to support necessary Aircraft Factories is a must. The alternative… allowing the Humans unchallenged access to the skies with the freedom to attack Ematrant ground forces and facilities at will is not only unthinkable… it’s suicidal.

Ematrant Long Range Artillery

Over time Ematrants have perfected the ability to control the energy pulse firing mechanism within creatures indigenous to Saturn 5. Given the creatures’ abilities to fire pulses accurately over long distances and the Ematrants developed proficiency at controlling them, these ‘living weapons’ are not only the most unique and unanticipated artillery the unknowing Humans will be introduced to – but possibly the most lethal.

Ematrant Main Battle Tank

Providing a dependable medium-range artillery support to effectively fortify significant ground force incursions, the Main Battle Tank is a staple in the Ematrant war plans. Armed with Dull Pulse Cannons, considerable damage will likely be charted against Human forces. In RTS mode, the Main Battle Tank will automatically attack an enemy that comes within range. In the FPS mode, the Main Battle Tank can be occupied and controlled by the Battlefield Commander and First Person Characters.

Ematrant Heavy Battle Tank

Researched at the Weapons Research Facility and built at the Ground Weapons Facility, the Heavy Battle Tank has the capability to exact debilitating levels of damage to key enemy facilities and high-value Human vehicles. Utilizing a Single Pulse Cannon, deceptive for the power it can deliver, the Ematrants are counting on the Heavy Battle Tank to gravely alter any enemy plans of success. In RTS mode, the Heavy Battle Tank will automatically attack any enemy that comes within range. In the FPS mode, the Heavy Battle Tank can be occupied and controlled by the Battlefield Commander and First Person Characters.

Ematrant Fighter

Most effective in air-to-air scrimmages, the Ematrant Fighter is a force that the Humans will be forced to recon with. Designed to be fast and highly accurate, with its Rapid Fire Air-to-Air Energy Pulses, doomed opposing air craft may never know what hit them. In the RTS mode, the Fighter will automatically attack an enemy that enters within range. In the FPS mode, the Fighter can be occupied and controlled by the Battlefield Commander and First Person Characters.

Ematrant Fighter/Bomber

An additional aircraft, instrumental in the Ematrant quest for domination of their own Saturn 5 skies is the Fighter/Bomber. The pride of the air command fleet, the Fighter/Bomber’s speed, evasive capabilities and considerable firepower – via the immensely debilitating Energy Pulses it fires. Ultimately the Ematrants believe that control of the land begins with control of the air… and control of the air begins and ends with the Fighter/Bomber. In the FPS mode, the Fighter/Bomber will attack only as designated. In the FPS mode, the Fighter/Bomber can be occupied and controlled by the Battlefield Commander and First Person Characters.

Resources – Ematrant

Battlefield Commanders be warned… ultimate success and eradication of the despised enemy will require exceptional ingenuity and intelligence, effective strategic planning and superior leadership. Among other charges, the Ematrant Battlefield Commander must effectively strategize battle plans and effectively maneuver highly specialized forces and considerable quantities of battle ready clones. Yet, none of those functions supersedes the criticality of effective natural resource acquisition and utilization.

Ultimately, victory is not feasible without the establishment of critical Ematrant military facilities, battle ready clones and advanced weaponry. And availability of these vital components are each critically dependent on natural resources harvested by the most non-distinct resources of all… Ematrant Workers. Workers, once directed by the Battlefield Commander, seek out the pools of liquid deposits, utilizing a vacuum-like suction device to collect the gooey liquid center. Collected resource deposits are transported back to the Main Base – for allocation and timely utilization by the Battlefield Commander.

In every sense, appropriate planning, collection and utilization of these resource deposits is crucial. Without the necessary resources there can be no effective deployment of the core offensive and defensive assets necessary to wage war massive enough to fully engage, and eventually annihilate, the Humans. Without the harvest and effective utilization of these resources however, the very survival of the Ematrant race is imminently bleaker. In the end, effective direction, management and security for the Peons may be both the most strategic and critical function of all.