The Empire of Birds - Revision history

Psydev at 01:09, 28 January 2024

2024-01-28T01:09:04Z

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	The Birds are a sneaky race that uses stealth and information superiority for tactical advantage. They are defined by their large fleet of cloaking ships (including the only cloaking battleship, the [[Dark_Wing_Class_Battleship\|Dark Wing]]) and their use of the Super Spy mission. Instead of meeting enemy fleets head-on in massive battles, Birds use their stealth and intel advantages to pick off enemy ships one at a time, and to attack weakly guarded areas.		The Birds are a sneaky race that uses stealth and information superiority for tactical advantage. They are defined by their large fleet of cloaking ships (including the only cloaking battleship, the [[Dark_Wing_Class_Battleship\|Dark Wing]]) and their use of the Super Spy mission. Instead of meeting enemy fleets head-on in massive battles, Birds use their stealth and intel advantages to pick off enemy ships one at a time, and to attack weakly guarded areas.

	To play Birds well requires good diplomacy. Birds lack heavy carriers and economic advantages. Birds must therefore co-operate in most games in order to win. Many players will want to co-operate with Birds, to get their hands on cloaking ships like the Resolute or Dark Wing. In campaign mode, the [[Red Wind Storm-Carrier]] ~~and Enlighten are~~ valued for trade. Birds can be a valuable strategic partner with the [[Cloak and Intercept\|Cloak & Intercept]] ability, Loki immunity and [[Super Spy]].		To play Birds well requires good diplomacy. Birds lack heavy carriers and economic advantages. Birds must therefore co-operate in most games in order to win. Many players will want to co-operate with Birds, to get their hands on cloaking ships like the Resolute or Dark Wing. In campaign mode, the [[Red Wind Storm-Carrier]] is valued for trade. Birds can be a valuable strategic partner with the [[Cloak and Intercept\|Cloak & Intercept]] ability, Loki immunity and [[Super Spy]].

	==== Changes from Classic VGAP ====		==== Changes from Classic VGAP ====

Psydev: cleaned up intro area.

2024-01-28T01:06:56Z

cleaned up intro area.

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	\|RaceDescription=[[The Empire of Birds]] also known as Birdmen are based on the Romulan Empire, from the "Star Trek" universe.		\|RaceDescription=[[The Empire of Birds]] also known as Birdmen are based on the Romulan Empire, from the "Star Trek" universe.
	\|RaceCharacteristics=		\|RaceCharacteristics=
	The Birds are a sneaky race that uses stealth and information superiority for tactical advantage. They are defined by their large fleet of cloaking ships (including the only cloaking battleship, the [[Dark_Wing_Class_Battleship\|Dark Wing]]) and their use of the Super Spy mission. Instead of meeting enemy fleets head-on in massive battles, Birds use their stealth and intel advantages to pick off enemy ships one at a time, and to attack weakly guarded areas~~. As of September 2017, Standard-mode games at [[VGA_Planets_Nu\|Planets.nu]] give Birds the [http://help.planets.nu/mis-cloak-and-intercept Cloak & Intercept] mission ability~~.		The Birds are a sneaky race that uses stealth and information superiority for tactical advantage. They are defined by their large fleet of cloaking ships (including the only cloaking battleship, the [[Dark_Wing_Class_Battleship\|Dark Wing]]) and their use of the Super Spy mission. Instead of meeting enemy fleets head-on in massive battles, Birds use their stealth and intel advantages to pick off enemy ships one at a time, and to attack weakly guarded areas.

	To play Birds well requires good diplomacy. Birds lack heavy carriers and economic advantages. Birds must therefore co-operate in most games in order to win. Many players will want to co-operate with Birds, to get their hands on cloaking ships like the Resolute or Dark Wing. In campaign mode, the [[Red Wind Storm-Carrier]] and Enlighten are valued for trade. Birds can be a valuable strategic partner with the [[Cloak and Intercept\|Cloak & Intercept]] ability, Loki immunity and [[Super Spy]].		To play Birds well requires good diplomacy. Birds lack heavy carriers and economic advantages. Birds must therefore co-operate in most games in order to win. Many players will want to co-operate with Birds, to get their hands on cloaking ships like the Resolute or Dark Wing. In campaign mode, the [[Red Wind Storm-Carrier]] and Enlighten are valued for trade. Birds can be a valuable strategic partner with the [[Cloak and Intercept\|Cloak & Intercept]] ability, Loki immunity and [[Super Spy]].

			==== Changes from Classic VGAP ====
			In Standard more at [[VGA_Planets_Nu\|Planets.nu]], the Birds have [[Super_Spy#Super_Spy_Advanced\|Super Spy Advanced]] and the [http://help.planets.nu/mis-cloak-and-intercept Cloak & Intercept] mission ability. They also have the [[Enlighten Class Research Vessel]].

	\|StrategyGuides=[http://www.gaming-strategy.com/computer-gaming/vga-planets/planets-races-overview/the-birdmen/ Birdman guide at Gaming-Strategy.com]		\|StrategyGuides=[http://www.gaming-strategy.com/computer-gaming/vga-planets/planets-races-overview/the-birdmen/ Birdman guide at Gaming-Strategy.com]
	[http://www.donovansvgap.com/guides/hawkgbird.htm Hawkeye's Guide to the Birdmen]		[http://www.donovansvgap.com/guides/hawkgbird.htm Hawkeye's Guide to the Birdmen]

Psydev: added race portrait. Removed super spy command. Added super spy infiltration.

2023-02-12T22:04:01Z

added race portrait. Removed super spy command. Added super spy infiltration.

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			[[File:Bird_portrait.jpg\|180px\|thumb\|left\|Birdman portrait from [http://planets.nu Planets Nu]]]
	{{Player Race		{{Player Race
	\|raceicon=Birds_Race_Icon_Nu.png		\|raceicon=Birds_Race_Icon_Nu.png
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	* Partial [[Planet Immunity]]: Ships with [[beams]], but no [[Neutronium\|fuel]], cannot be attacked by enemy planets.		* Partial [[Planet Immunity]]: Ships with [[beams]], but no [[Neutronium\|fuel]], cannot be attacked by enemy planets.
	====Campaign Mode Abilities====		====Campaign Mode Abilities====
	* '''[http://help.planets.nu/adv-super-spy-command Super Spy Command]''': Causes planets with NTP friendly code to not launch fighters in combat. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] [[Campaign\|Campaign mode]] only)
	* '''[[Covert Data Link]]		* '''[[Covert Data Link]]
	* '''[[Harmonic Weapon Modulation]]		* '''[[Harmonic Weapon Modulation]]
			* '''[[Super_Spy#Super_Spy_Infiltration\|Super Spy Infiltration]]

	\|ImportantShips=		\|ImportantShips=

Psydev: Added CDL, HWM,

2022-06-10T05:49:08Z

Added CDL, HWM,

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	====Campaign Mode Abilities====		====Campaign Mode Abilities====
	* '''[http://help.planets.nu/adv-super-spy-command Super Spy Command]''': Causes planets with NTP friendly code to not launch fighters in combat. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] [[Campaign\|Campaign mode]] only)		* '''[http://help.planets.nu/adv-super-spy-command Super Spy Command]''': Causes planets with NTP friendly code to not launch fighters in combat. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] [[Campaign\|Campaign mode]] only)
			* '''[[Covert Data Link]]
			* '''[[Harmonic Weapon Modulation]]

	\|ImportantShips=		\|ImportantShips=

Psydev: added notes at beginning about diplomacy

2021-06-26T00:36:43Z

added notes at beginning about diplomacy

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	\|RaceCharacteristics=		\|RaceCharacteristics=
	The Birds are a sneaky race that uses stealth and information superiority for tactical advantage. They are defined by their large fleet of cloaking ships (including the only cloaking battleship, the [[Dark_Wing_Class_Battleship\|Dark Wing]]) and their use of the Super Spy mission. Instead of meeting enemy fleets head-on in massive battles, Birds use their stealth and intel advantages to pick off enemy ships one at a time, and to attack weakly guarded areas. As of September 2017, Standard-mode games at [[VGA_Planets_Nu\|Planets.nu]] give Birds the [http://help.planets.nu/mis-cloak-and-intercept Cloak & Intercept] mission ability.		The Birds are a sneaky race that uses stealth and information superiority for tactical advantage. They are defined by their large fleet of cloaking ships (including the only cloaking battleship, the [[Dark_Wing_Class_Battleship\|Dark Wing]]) and their use of the Super Spy mission. Instead of meeting enemy fleets head-on in massive battles, Birds use their stealth and intel advantages to pick off enemy ships one at a time, and to attack weakly guarded areas. As of September 2017, Standard-mode games at [[VGA_Planets_Nu\|Planets.nu]] give Birds the [http://help.planets.nu/mis-cloak-and-intercept Cloak & Intercept] mission ability.

			To play Birds well requires good diplomacy. Birds lack heavy carriers and economic advantages. Birds must therefore co-operate in most games in order to win. Many players will want to co-operate with Birds, to get their hands on cloaking ships like the Resolute or Dark Wing. In campaign mode, the [[Red Wind Storm-Carrier]] and Enlighten are valued for trade. Birds can be a valuable strategic partner with the [[Cloak and Intercept\|Cloak & Intercept]] ability, Loki immunity and [[Super Spy]].
	\|StrategyGuides=[http://www.gaming-strategy.com/computer-gaming/vga-planets/planets-races-overview/the-birdmen/ Birdman guide at Gaming-Strategy.com]		\|StrategyGuides=[http://www.gaming-strategy.com/computer-gaming/vga-planets/planets-races-overview/the-birdmen/ Birdman guide at Gaming-Strategy.com]
	[http://www.donovansvgap.com/guides/hawkgbird.htm Hawkeye's Guide to the Birdmen]		[http://www.donovansvgap.com/guides/hawkgbird.htm Hawkeye's Guide to the Birdmen]

Psydev: added link for Cloak and Intercept mission

2019-07-19T08:58:56Z

added link for Cloak and Intercept mission

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	\|RacialAbilities=		\|RacialAbilities=
	* '''Loki Immunity''': Ships belonging to Bird players cannot be decloaked by [[Loki Class Destroyer\|Loki]].		* '''Loki Immunity''': Ships belonging to Bird players cannot be decloaked by [[Loki Class Destroyer\|Loki]].
	* '''Cloak & Intercept mission''': Intercept other ships while remaining cloaked. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)		* '''[[Cloak and Intercept\|Cloak & Intercept mission]]''': Intercept other ships while remaining cloaked. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)
	* '''[[Super Spy\|Super Spy mission]]''': Gathers information on enemy planets (while cloaked), including friendly code and defense post total. Super Spy mission includes these additional features:		* '''[[Super Spy\|Super Spy mission]]''': Gathers information on enemy planets (while cloaked), including friendly code and defense post total. Super Spy mission includes these additional features:
	: '''[[Super Spy Deluxe]]''': Changes the friendly code of a planet, but at the risk of triggering a de-cloaking ion pulse.		: '''[[Super Spy Deluxe]]''': Changes the friendly code of a planet, but at the risk of triggering a de-cloaking ion pulse.

Psydev: changed link for Super Spy Deluxe

2019-07-19T07:38:43Z

changed link for Super Spy Deluxe

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	* '''Cloak & Intercept mission''': Intercept other ships while remaining cloaked. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)		* '''Cloak & Intercept mission''': Intercept other ships while remaining cloaked. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)
	* '''[[Super Spy\|Super Spy mission]]''': Gathers information on enemy planets (while cloaked), including friendly code and defense post total. Super Spy mission includes these additional features:		* '''[[Super Spy\|Super Spy mission]]''': Gathers information on enemy planets (while cloaked), including friendly code and defense post total. Super Spy mission includes these additional features:
	: '''[~~http://help.planets.nu/adv-super-spy-deluxe~~ Super Spy Deluxe]''': Changes the friendly code of a planet, but at the risk of triggering a de-cloaking ion pulse.		: '''[[Super Spy Deluxe]]''': Changes the friendly code of a planet, but at the risk of triggering a de-cloaking ion pulse.
	: '''[http://help.planets.nu/mis-super-spy Super Spy Advanced]''': Reveals additional information on enemy's starbases, including number of fighters, defenses, damage, and ship being built. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)		: '''[http://help.planets.nu/mis-super-spy Super Spy Advanced]''': Reveals additional information on enemy's starbases, including number of fighters, defenses, damage, and ship being built. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)
	* Partial [[Planet Immunity]]: Ships with [[beams]], but no [[Neutronium\|fuel]], cannot be attacked by enemy planets.		* Partial [[Planet Immunity]]: Ships with [[beams]], but no [[Neutronium\|fuel]], cannot be attacked by enemy planets.

Psydev: Added link to wiki's Super Spy page

2018-08-13T22:36:47Z

Added link to wiki's Super Spy page

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	* '''Loki Immunity''': Ships belonging to Bird players cannot be decloaked by [[Loki Class Destroyer\|Loki]].		* '''Loki Immunity''': Ships belonging to Bird players cannot be decloaked by [[Loki Class Destroyer\|Loki]].
	* '''Cloak & Intercept mission''': Intercept other ships while remaining cloaked. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)		* '''Cloak & Intercept mission''': Intercept other ships while remaining cloaked. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)
	* '''[~~http://help.planets.nu/mis-super-spy~~ Super Spy mission]''': Gathers information on enemy planets (while cloaked), including friendly code and defense post total. Super Spy mission includes these additional features:		* '''[[Super Spy\|Super Spy mission]]''': Gathers information on enemy planets (while cloaked), including friendly code and defense post total. Super Spy mission includes these additional features:
	: '''[http://help.planets.nu/adv-super-spy-deluxe Super Spy Deluxe]''': Changes the friendly code of a planet, but at the risk of triggering a de-cloaking ion pulse.		: '''[http://help.planets.nu/adv-super-spy-deluxe Super Spy Deluxe]''': Changes the friendly code of a planet, but at the risk of triggering a de-cloaking ion pulse.
	: '''Super Spy Advanced''': Reveals additional information on enemy's starbases, including number of fighters, defenses, damage, and ship being built. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)		: '''[http://help.planets.nu/mis-super-spy Super Spy Advanced]''': Reveals additional information on enemy's starbases, including number of fighters, defenses, damage, and ship being built. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)
	* Partial [[Planet Immunity]]: Ships with [[beams]], but no [[Neutronium\|fuel]], cannot be attacked by enemy planets.		* Partial [[Planet Immunity]]: Ships with [[beams]], but no [[Neutronium\|fuel]], cannot be attacked by enemy planets.
	====Campaign Mode Abilities====		====Campaign Mode Abilities====

Psydev: added link to Hawkeye's strategy guide

2017-12-01T06:35:22Z

added link to Hawkeye's strategy guide

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	The Birds are a sneaky race that uses stealth and information superiority for tactical advantage. They are defined by their large fleet of cloaking ships (including the only cloaking battleship, the [[Dark_Wing_Class_Battleship\|Dark Wing]]) and their use of the Super Spy mission. Instead of meeting enemy fleets head-on in massive battles, Birds use their stealth and intel advantages to pick off enemy ships one at a time, and to attack weakly guarded areas. As of September 2017, Standard-mode games at [[VGA_Planets_Nu\|Planets.nu]] give Birds the [http://help.planets.nu/mis-cloak-and-intercept Cloak & Intercept] mission ability.		The Birds are a sneaky race that uses stealth and information superiority for tactical advantage. They are defined by their large fleet of cloaking ships (including the only cloaking battleship, the [[Dark_Wing_Class_Battleship\|Dark Wing]]) and their use of the Super Spy mission. Instead of meeting enemy fleets head-on in massive battles, Birds use their stealth and intel advantages to pick off enemy ships one at a time, and to attack weakly guarded areas. As of September 2017, Standard-mode games at [[VGA_Planets_Nu\|Planets.nu]] give Birds the [http://help.planets.nu/mis-cloak-and-intercept Cloak & Intercept] mission ability.
	\|StrategyGuides=[http://www.gaming-strategy.com/computer-gaming/vga-planets/planets-races-overview/the-birdmen/ Birdman guide at Gaming-Strategy.com]		\|StrategyGuides=[http://www.gaming-strategy.com/computer-gaming/vga-planets/planets-races-overview/the-birdmen/ Birdman guide at Gaming-Strategy.com]
			[http://www.donovansvgap.com/guides/hawkgbird.htm Hawkeye's Guide to the Birdmen]
	\|RacialAbilities=		\|RacialAbilities=
	* '''Loki Immunity''': Ships belonging to Bird players cannot be decloaked by [[Loki Class Destroyer\|Loki]].		* '''Loki Immunity''': Ships belonging to Bird players cannot be decloaked by [[Loki Class Destroyer\|Loki]].

Psydev at 16:15, 27 November 2017

2017-11-27T16:15:39Z

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	\|RaceDescription=[[The Empire of Birds]] also known as Birdmen are based on the Romulan Empire, from the "Star Trek" universe.		\|RaceDescription=[[The Empire of Birds]] also known as Birdmen are based on the Romulan Empire, from the "Star Trek" universe.
	\|RaceCharacteristics=		\|RaceCharacteristics=
	The Birds are a sneaky race that uses stealth and information superiority for tactical advantage. They are defined by their large fleet of cloaking ships (including the only cloaking battleship, the [[Dark_Wing_Class_Battleship\|Dark Wing]]) and their use of the Super Spy mission. Instead of meeting enemy fleets head-on in massive battles, Birds use their stealth and intel advantages to pick off enemy ships one at a time, and to attack weakly guarded areas. As of September 2017, Standard-mode games at [[VGA_Planets_Nu\|Planets.nu]] give Birds the Cloak & Intercept mission ability.		The Birds are a sneaky race that uses stealth and information superiority for tactical advantage. They are defined by their large fleet of cloaking ships (including the only cloaking battleship, the [[Dark_Wing_Class_Battleship\|Dark Wing]]) and their use of the Super Spy mission. Instead of meeting enemy fleets head-on in massive battles, Birds use their stealth and intel advantages to pick off enemy ships one at a time, and to attack weakly guarded areas. As of September 2017, Standard-mode games at [[VGA_Planets_Nu\|Planets.nu]] give Birds the [http://help.planets.nu/mis-cloak-and-intercept Cloak & Intercept] mission ability.
	\|StrategyGuides=[http://www.gaming-strategy.com/computer-gaming/vga-planets/planets-races-overview/the-birdmen/ Birdman guide at Gaming-Strategy.com]		\|StrategyGuides=[http://www.gaming-strategy.com/computer-gaming/vga-planets/planets-races-overview/the-birdmen/ Birdman guide at Gaming-Strategy.com]
	\|RacialAbilities=		\|RacialAbilities=
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	* Partial [[Planet Immunity]]: Ships with [[beams]], but no [[Neutronium\|fuel]], cannot be attacked by enemy planets.		* Partial [[Planet Immunity]]: Ships with [[beams]], but no [[Neutronium\|fuel]], cannot be attacked by enemy planets.
	====Campaign Mode Abilities====		====Campaign Mode Abilities====
	* '''[http://help.planets.nu/adv-super-spy-command Super Spy Command]''': Causes planets with 'NTP' friendly code to not launch fighters in combat. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] [[Campaign\|Campaign mode]] only)		* '''[http://help.planets.nu/adv-super-spy-command Super Spy Command]''': Causes planets with NTP friendly code to not launch fighters in combat. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] [[Campaign\|Campaign mode]] only)

	\|ImportantShips=		\|ImportantShips=

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	* '''Cloak & Intercept mission''': Intercept other ships while remaining cloaked. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)		* '''Cloak & Intercept mission''': Intercept other ships while remaining cloaked. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)
	* '''[[Super Spy\|Super Spy mission]]''': Gathers information on enemy planets (while cloaked), including friendly code and defense post total. Super Spy mission includes these additional features:		* '''[[Super Spy\|Super Spy mission]]''': Gathers information on enemy planets (while cloaked), including friendly code and defense post total. Super Spy mission includes these additional features:
	: '''[~~http://help.planets.nu/adv-super-spy-deluxe~~ Super Spy Deluxe]''': Changes the friendly code of a planet, but at the risk of triggering a de-cloaking ion pulse.		: '''[[Super Spy Deluxe]]''': Changes the friendly code of a planet, but at the risk of triggering a de-cloaking ion pulse.
	: '''[http://help.planets.nu/mis-super-spy Super Spy Advanced]''': Reveals additional information on enemy's starbases, including number of fighters, defenses, damage, and ship being built. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)		: '''[http://help.planets.nu/mis-super-spy Super Spy Advanced]''': Reveals additional information on enemy's starbases, including number of fighters, defenses, damage, and ship being built. ([[VGA Planets Nu\|NuHost]] only)
	* Partial [[Planet Immunity]]: Ships with [[beams]], but no [[Neutronium\|fuel]], cannot be attacked by enemy planets.		* Partial [[Planet Immunity]]: Ships with [[beams]], but no [[Neutronium\|fuel]], cannot be attacked by enemy planets.