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Post by Kelvin Zero on Feb 7, 2011 0:16:34 GMT -5
Ok, it has been bugging me for two months now, but what is that symbol on the top of the Clan Javat flag? It looks like a mathematical symbol above a J A V. I've tried looking for it through Wikpedia but I can find nothing similar to it. Is it an engineering symbol or something made up?
Also, what is the Steel Song Clan symbol supposed to represent? I have imagined it to be a seashell, a steel coin, or possibly a gear; but I have no solid idea.
Do the different Factions have nicknames for themselves and each other?
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Post by Cory Trese on Feb 7, 2011 0:58:42 GMT -5
that is the astrological symbol of Libra.
The star's edge introduction originally states that the sector of space is "beyond the constellations of Libra" which is the reason that I used that symbol. It looks cool and unlike Scorpio, doesn't appear to be a letter but is a symbol pure (like the astrological symbol which is the only one not representing an animal, person or insect.)
The Steel Song flag is a chakra wheel, a reference to there belief in the etherial spirit of man, and the cycle of rebirth. Steel Song Assassins are not killing anyone -- they're giving them a chance to be reincarnated in better lives -- Steel Song lives, if they're pure enough.
haven't gotten so far to come up with Faction specific slurs against other factions, but that's a clever idea and something that would happen for sure =)
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Post by Kelvin Zero on Feb 7, 2011 2:59:16 GMT -5
I was looking everywhere but for astrological symbols, where I should have looked first!
So I should expect if I visit a Steel Song Clan world I would see variations of this motif everywhere. Their assassins are probably cheerful folk, saying "Congratulations, you have been selected to be brought to a better state of existence! Now hold still while I help you along."
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Post by Cory Trese on Feb 7, 2011 12:32:37 GMT -5
I would not give us that much credit. The flag is not enough?  Working to improve this soon, as well as laying the groundwork for Faction Wars |
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Post by oldalchemist on Feb 7, 2011 14:01:20 GMT -5
I guess it's time to make a Steel Song Pirate named Sandman and go around on a ship called "Carousel" renewing other clan ships.
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Post by Kelvin Zero on Feb 7, 2011 23:08:51 GMT -5
I find stuff like this fun to know as it helps me better imagine what is happening in the game. With the info about the Steel Song Clan I now know, I can imagine what would happen if one of my Captains is in a duel to the death with a Steel Song Captain.
The Steel Song Captain is obviously losing but he is smiling brightly. My Captain asks why he is so cheerful. The Steel Song Captain replies, "If I manage to kill you, I win. If you manage to kill me, I STILL win!"
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