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Title: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Rogue Kohr-Ah on October 08, 2006, 10:59:50 pm The Starbase Commander mentions in his history breifing Rogue Spathi that aren't actually cowards. I never really thought about looking into it, because I wouldn't know where to start. Doe anyone know if this is true, or whare to find more information? I've squeezed just about all the info I can from the Melnorme, but they don't make any mention of it.
Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: meep-eep on October 08, 2006, 11:06:17 pm See here (http://uqm.stack.nl/wiki/index.php?title=Hoaxes_and_Rumours_FAQ#Does_the_Black_Spathi_Squadron_exist.3F).
Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Rogue Kohr-Ah on October 08, 2006, 11:07:51 pm Hmm. Might be worth adding that in somewhere as an easter egg, if only I knew how to edit anything at all without breaking it horribly.
I'm about as good a programmer as the Sylandro ;) Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Adunaphel on October 08, 2006, 11:56:02 pm Jesus H. Christ. What is with everyone's facination with the Black Spathi Squadron? It's Favor text. FLAVOR TEXT!
(Sorry. It's just...ugh. EVERYONE brings it up.) Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Rogue Kohr-Ah on October 08, 2006, 11:57:38 pm The problem with flavour text is that if it tasts good people want more.
Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Adunaphel on October 09, 2006, 12:10:35 am I'm sorry. It's just....after around the ten thousandth time, I've wanted to start slashing throats whenever someone brings them up =) That has to be the single most asked question on this forum, for some reason...which I just find odd, since they're only mentioned once as an aside.
Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Rogue Kohr-Ah on October 09, 2006, 12:51:41 am Hah! I think it has mostly to do with the fact that the Commander is the only place you hear it, I suppose.
I betcha even if they were added, in an obvious fashion, people still wouldn't be satisfied, though ;) Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: RTyp06 on October 09, 2006, 04:20:56 am Actually, the Black Spathi Squadron could be a cool addition. Perhaps the UrQuan chose the ten "bravest" spathi pilots, forced them into an "elite" squadron, and ordered them to track down Zelnick and his precursor ship?
Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: BlackSpathi on October 09, 2006, 08:45:13 am Don't deny my existance! >:(
Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: AngusThermopyle on October 09, 2006, 03:50:00 pm That has to be the single most asked question on this forum, for some reason. Really? I thought for sure it would be the cloaking device.Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Lukipela on October 09, 2006, 05:11:58 pm That has to be the single most asked question on this forum, for some reason. No, that would be "I can't get the Mycon to go to Organon" (http://uqm.stack.nl/forum/index.php?topic=1775.0), as shown by the stickied topic. Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Rogue Kohr-Ah on October 09, 2006, 05:51:34 pm Actually, the Black Spathi Squadron could be a cool addition. Perhaps the UrQuan chose the ten "bravest" spathi pilots, forced them into an "elite" squadron, and ordered them to track down Zelnick and his precursor ship? Maybe if it were added, this could be done when the Spathi throw up their slave sheild - validating previously invalid rumours ;) Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Draxas on October 09, 2006, 05:55:49 pm Why does everyone want to meet the Black Spathi Squadron so much? Because let's face it, people are so enamored with the idea and imagery they evoke, that an actual physical representation couldn't possibly do them justice anymore. They're better off left as just a rumor.
Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Culture20 on October 09, 2006, 06:01:11 pm I want the "singing hoops" and the "big dud" myself. <homer voice>Mmmm, flavor text. ahlghaahlgh</homer voice>
Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Rogue Kohr-Ah on October 09, 2006, 06:04:32 pm Whose saying they'd be a real Black Spathi? They'd just be the ones that got the short stick like poor Pwiffo.
Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Neutrino 123 on October 11, 2006, 07:04:43 am Hmmm, perhaps in the next Star Control Fwiffo can be abducted by the Black Spathi, so they can learn more about his fighting prowness...
Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: coeray on October 18, 2006, 02:15:41 am I think everyone wants to believe in the Black Spathi because the real Spathi suck. They're fun to talk to, but that's about it. If you try to use their ships for combat you can win! It'll just take 15-20 minutes per battle.
Black Spathi with better, beefier ships would be pretty sweet. Especially since the Spathi abandon you not long after they join you. Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Mugz the Sane on October 18, 2006, 08:20:53 am You're talking of attempting to pick off crew from a capital ship using the main gun, aren't you. Try the BUTTS missiles. Much quicker.
Actually, a Black Spathi ship I'd imagine as being slightly faster, slightly more maneuverable and having a slightly bigger battery and somewhat longer ranges. LESS crew, though. Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Captain Sharkhat on October 28, 2006, 07:20:52 pm I think everyone wants to believe in the Black Spathi because the real Spathi suck. They're fun to talk to, but that's about it. If you try to use their ships for combat you can win! It'll just take 15-20 minutes per battle.
------------------------------------------------- I don't see how anyone couldn't love the spathi ships. I regullarly take down 3-4 kor ah without taking a single hit. If there was an increased range on the BUTTS like you suggested for a black spathi mod, it'd be basically unbeatable, and that's even without adding the fact about making it even more maneuverable and faster. Title: Re: Rogue Spathi? Post by: Mugz the Sane on October 30, 2006, 08:41:15 am Here's the best concept regarding the Black Spathi: Keep 'em a legend. To actually meet them now after all the hype will be disappointing.
They have megadeath eluders, they're impossible to kill, but that's okay because, well, they're a myth. |