Lore Questions

[En1gma]

I'm interested in knowing a few things about how the game translates into the Lore of ST, and general Lore questions I've been meaning to ask...

Buffs- What exactly are these? Are they a computer sub-routine that is initiated by the user of the buff? How does Commander's Confidence (Or Calling Shots, or any buff?) actually work?

Is there a social structure to the Xeno, or are they all relatively equal? What are they most similar to in terms of animal/human examples? If it is different for each type of Xeno, I'd be interested to hear it.

Do the Xeno utilize a Hive Mind, or are they free thinkers? Again, if different types have their own way of doing things, I'd be happy to know it.

Are there any religions in the Templar Order, or is it based around Shalun and more like an ideology?

Are there any religions followed by any other non-Xeno/Templar factions?

Are there any Human cults worshiping the Narvidians? Would these be at odds with the Templars, and how? (I only ask this because I'm thinking up canon stories and think this would be interesting)

Can anyone link me anything that talks about the Narvidians in general- their rise and fall, the role they played in the Guild Wars if any? Narvs are one thing I know very little of, and I'm interested in learning more about them.

I'm sure I have more, but I'll leave this here for now. Thanks in advance for anything anyone does to fill me in on this!!

[En1gma]

What are the most to least important positions in the Templar Order? Is there a supreme Commander, or is it more of a tribunal?

Are there ever any rogue Templars who break away from the Order, or would they not even dare to try?

Are only Leviathan Lineage Templars capable of combat? Are there ever non-suit combatants with small arms who accompany Lev Templars on missions?

Still more to come

[CdrPlatypus]

I've got one. Are the Leviathan suits closer to power armor or full mechs?

[Deleted]

I've got one too. Does lineage determine Templar class (hydra, soldier, beserk, etc.)?

[Cory Trese]

Nov 4, 2015 19:33:05 GMT -5 Chance said:

I've got one too. Does lineage determine Templar class (hydra, soldier, beserk, etc.)?

Yes

[Cory Trese]

Nov 4, 2015 19:30:49 GMT -5 CdrPlatypus said:

I've got one. Are the Leviathan suits closer to power armor or full mechs?

Full mechs. Not power armor.

[johndramey]

I don't have any specific questions, however I would like to say that I am SO looking forward to the lore PDF.

[En1gma]

A lore PDF, you say? Why, that would be splendid =)

I'm finally trying to catch up with my ST lore and details, so this would be perfect. My fan-fiction itch is acting up again as well.......

[Brutus Aurelius]

I would imagine certain Buffs, like the Commander's Confidance and Rallying Charge are a result of the user inspiring those around them to better fight. Some, like Full Vent and Power Field would be a result of specialized equipment that the Templar's mech is outfitted with.

[Cory Trese]

Nov 5, 2015 7:54:00 GMT -5 Brutus Aurelius said:

I would imagine certain Buffs, like the Commander's Confidance and Rallying Charge are a result of the user inspiring those around them to better fight. Some, like Full Vent and Power Field would be a result of specialized equipment that the Templar's mech is outfitted with.

And the training-memories of the pilot operating the mech. The Leviathan is a very complex machine, and only expert pilots can access the elite capabilities of one they have mastered driving.

[Cory Trese]

Nov 5, 2015 0:09:54 GMT -5 En1gma said:

A lore PDF, you say? Why, that would be splendid =)

I'm finally trying to catch up with my ST lore and details, so this would be perfect. My fan-fiction itch is acting up again as well.......

Lore PDF is part of ST2 I think.

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Nov 4, 2015 22:16:00 GMT -5 Cory Trese said:

Nov 4, 2015 19:30:49 GMT -5 CdrPlatypus said:

I've got one. Are the Leviathan suits closer to power armor or full mechs?

Full mechs. Not power armor.

Would a Templar knight be as effective a warrior against the xeno if they weren't piloting their leviathan mechs?

[Cory Trese]

No -- Templar Knights are certainly capable people, but a Xeno is a massive armored killing machine.

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Nov 5, 2015 12:31:32 GMT -5 Cory Trese said:

No -- Templar Knights are certainly capable people, but a Xeno is a massive armored killing machine.

In ST4x, assault fighters use boarding pods and boarding shuttles so troops can board alien vessels and fight them there. How are those troops armed and armored so they can fight xeno?

[baxterr]

Nov 5, 2015 13:06:43 GMT -5 Chance said:

Nov 5, 2015 12:31:32 GMT -5 Cory Trese said:

No -- Templar Knights are certainly capable people, but a Xeno is a massive armored killing machine.

In ST4x, assault fighters use boarding pods and boarding shuttles so troops can board alien vessels and fight them there. How are those troops armed and armored so they can fight xeno?

Nice question! Hahaha
Well in Templar Battleforce there is one scene where a Rychart Commander tells you that some cultists let loose 3 skitterings (the smallest Xenoform) onto the city. Accordering to the commander there were 200 soldiers dead before the skitterings were stopped. So yeah, it is pretty unlikely that even the most skilled templar could fight a xeno and live to tell about it when he is not using his Leviathan gear.