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Description: MARS SURVIVORS SCENARIO Version 3.0 by GeoModder
This scenario is an offshoot from Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri universe. I.e. Earth is made uninhabitable by a holocaust and a mission is on the way to Chiron. But what for the people in settlements off-Earth? It's a reasonable assumption that by the year 2060 or later there will be colonies on the moon and Mars.
The tech-tree is a slightly changed, but limited one. The scenario itself takes about 250 turns. Most air units are changed in range and mineral cost. For a smooth gameplay, put the files of the scenario in the mentioned sub-directories of the Alpha Centauri main directory:
- the Mars-folder and all of its contents under the folder 'scenarios'. - the 'Mars.mp' file in the folder 'maps'. It is an extra if you ever want to play on a dry map of the planet. - the 'tech087.pcx' file in the folder 'techs', this will overwrite a non-used pcx file, so it doesn't affect a normal game. But if you want to keep the original one, don't forget to make a backup. - the files 'tech87.mp3', 'Unionist.mp3', 'Survival.mp3', 'Nippons.mp3', 'MarsGov.mp3', 'Convict.mp3' and 'ArtInt.mp3' in the folder 'voices' - the files 'proj004.pcx', 'proj031.pcx' and 'proj032.pcx' in the PROJS folder. Certainly here don't forget a backup, as these changes will also affect the normal game. - All the remaining files in the Alpha Centauri main directory (except 'readme.txt', wich may be deleted).
There is one bug which I don't seem able to fix; in the help-menu don't open the 'Anti-ballistic Defense System' facility window. The program will cause an error if opened and shut down.
With thanks to all people who contributed faction files to the networknode site. Most of the faction graphics -and sounds used come from this site.
When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean's
skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would
not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a
remorseless fang.
~Herman Melville, ‘Moby Dick’, Datalinks