Sins of a Solar Empire

Sins of a Solar Empire

PC

Release Date: February 4, 2008

Strategy, science fiction, RTS, in space, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN

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A space real-time strategy game by Ironclad Games, a studio founded by former employees of Rockstar Vancouver. The plot tells a story of the war between the Trader Emergency Coalition and two aggressive nations known as the Advent and the Empire of Vasari. The players can side with any of the said factions which are characterized by different technologies, weapons, and strategies.

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[3:52] Sins of a Solar Empire Beta 4 Gameplay

[4:37] Sins of a Solar Empire Entrenchment

Sins of a Solar Empire Summary

Sins of a Solar Empire System Requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

Recommended: Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB (GeForce 7600 or better), 3 GB HDD, Windows XP SP2/Vista

Game Expansions for Sins of a Solar Empire

Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion

Expansion

Strategy

June 12, 2012

A stand-alone expansion pack for Sins of a Solar Empire - a project developed by Ironclad Games, combining elements of real-time strategy with 4X mechanics. The expansion continues the story of the great galactic conflict. A group of citizens starts the titular rebellion, having grown tired of the war. Three groups of rebels are established as each one secedes from the corresponding party involved in the conflict. As a result, three completely new factions were created, each having their own development trees and modified ships, including a new class, called titans, as well as new battleships and corvettes. Similar to the core game, the expansion focuses mainly on multiplayer gameplay, being deprived of any standard single-player campaign. At the same time, the gameplay has been diversified, for the player can now achieve victory by different means. The expansion utilizes an upgraded graphical engine and offers noticeable improvements in terms of visuals.

Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion

Sins of a Solar Empire: Diplomacy

Expansion

Strategy

February 9, 2010

The second DLC for the space RTS game developed by Ironclad Games and released at the beginning of 2008. As the title suggests, the expansion focuses on introducing new diplomacy-related elements into the game. Above all, the player gains access to a new screen containing data on relations between particular factions, which makes it easier to judge whether to maintain good relations with one party or not. Apart from that, the DLC offers a new unit - a diplomatic envoy, who can serve the role of an ambassador, but they can be used to destabilize unfriendly governments as well. Also, the expansion features thirty new technologies. Modifications were applied to space pirates, changing their functioning. Additionally, the DLC allows the player to sign trade agreements and assign different objectives to allied factions.

Sins of a Solar Empire: Diplomacy

Sins of a Solar Empire: Entrenchment

Expansion

Strategy

February 25, 2009

The first of the DLCs scheduled for the space strategy game Sins of a Solar Empire. The expansion takes the player to the setting of the core game, where three rivaling factions are fighting each other. These include the Trader Emergency Coalition, the Advent, and the Vasari. Among the most important features introduced into the game in this expansion, the player can find an ability to establish space bases serving different purposes, depending on the way and direction the player expands them. Interestingly, these can be constructed not only on planet surfaces, but also in previously uninhabitable space locations, such stars or gas clouds. The DLC features new units as well - these were created to destroy the previously mentioned bases. Additionally, the expansion offers new defensive structures and a set of technical improvements re-balancing the gameplay and eliminating flaws noticed in the base game.

Sins of a Solar Empire: Entrenchment