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Factions are the different 'races' that can be played in Allegiance. Each faction has its unique strengths and weaknesses and is played in a different manner. Some, like Technoflux and the Rixian unity, have no missiles. Others, like the Belters, have no shields. Some are fast, some are slow. Each faction plays in a different manner and pilots often have faction preferences
{{Academy index}}
Factions are the different 'races' that can be played in Allegiance. Each faction has its unique strengths and weaknesses and is played in a different manner. Some, like Technoflux and the Rixian unity, have no missiles. Others, like the Belters, have no shields. Some are fast, some are slow. Each faction plays in a different manner and pilots often have faction preferences.


=Microsoft Factions=
The 'Microsoft Factions' are the original five factions created by Microsoft for the game.


===Belters===
:*[[Belters]] - pirates, free traders, and anarchists that have banded together.
Are characterized as a 'Junkyard Armada'.
:*[[Bios]] - genetically engineered humans that want to "free" normal humans.
 
:*[[Dreghklar Empire]] - homicidal reptiles with the ability to withstand many gees of acceleration.
They can steal technology easily, have no small ship shields, and almost all ships can carry a [[What_is_nanning%3F|nan]].
:*[[Ga'Taraan Federation]] - weapon research and development colony gone rogue.
 
:*[[Gigacorp]] - the ultimate company that cares not one iota for its employees.
Find out more [http://www.allegacademy.org/factions/belters.shtml here].
:*[[Iron Coalition]] - remnants of the UN space force that struggle to maintain a semblence of order among the stars.
 
:*[[Rixian Unity]] - aliens intent on converting all other lifeforms to their religion, or killing them.
===Bios===
:*[[Technoflux]] - artificial intelligence that turned on their makers.
Are characterized as 'Stealthy Super Soldiers'.
:*[[Other factions]] - factions that are available on other cores or are still works in progress.
 
They have a long research time, superior technology, and all ships can carry a Heavy Cloaking device.  
 
Find out more [http://www.allegacademy.org/factions/bios.shtml here].
 
===GigaCorp===
Are characterized as 'Profit first, Quality last'.
 
They have cheap weak bases, excellent miners, unique luxury ships and refineries.
 
Find out more [http://www.allegacademy.org/factions/gigacorp.shtml here].
 
===Iron Coalition===
Are characterized as 'Brute Force'.
 
They have strong bases, strong ships and instantaneous ship research times.
 
Find out more [http://www.allegacademy.org/factions/ironcoalition.shtml here].
 
===Rixian Unity===
Are characterized as 'Superior Lifeforms'.
 
They have a short research time, and strange technology which takes some time adapting to.  
 
Find out more [http://www.allegacademy.org/factions/rixianunity.shtml here].
 
 
=Player-Created Factions=
Player-created factions have been created by using [[ICE]], after Microsoft stopped development of Allegiance.
 
===Dreghklar Empire===
Are characterized as 'Super Fast Lizards'.
 
They have a short research time, superior gunmounts, and high top speeds.
 
Find out more [http://www.allegacademy.org/factions/dreghklarempire.shtml here].
 
Author: [[Vegeta]]
 
===Effix===
Are characterised as 'Missiles'.
 
This faction is only available on [[Edge of Reality]] servers.
 
Author: [[Orion]] and oldgb (aka Lecef)
 
===Ga'Taraan Federation===
Are characterized as 'Scientists gone to war'.
 
They have unique ships and weaponry.
 
Find out more [http://www.allegacademy.org/factions/gataraanfederation.shtml here].
 
Author: [[Orion]]
 
===Phoenix===
Are characterized as 'Super tech'.
 
They have strong shields, non-repairable hulls, and lots of unique technology.  
 
This faction is only available on [[Dark Nebulae]] servers.
 
Find out more [http://www.allegacademy.org/factions/Phoenix.shtml here].
 
Author: [[Noir]]
 
===Technoflux===
Are characterized as 'Evil computers'.
 
They have a long research time, superior small craft and inferior large craft.  
 
This faction is only available on [[Dark Nebulae]] and [[Community Core]] servers.
 
Find out more [http://www.allegacademy.org/factions/technoflux.shtml here].
 
Author: [[Vegeta]]
 
 
=Work in Progress factions=
As above, but not finished.
===Faction X===
Are characterized as 'Bricks with Guns'
 
Faction X ships have more guns than usual, and have much heavier hulls in place of shields.
 
This faction is not currently available.
 
Author: Andon
 
Find out more on the forum [http://www.freeallegiance.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43162 here].
 
===Aurora===
Are characterized as 'Intelligent Mold'
 
This faction is still very much WIP, done mostly in Artwork
 
This faction is not currently available.
 
Authors: Loriana, Andon
 
Find out more on the forum [http://www.freeallegiance.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=32904 here].
 
===Omicron Hive===
Are characterized as 'Turrets'
 
This faction have turrets on everything, and fewer pilot-controlled guns.
 
This faction is not currently available, but it will be available on [[Community Core]] servers. Beta testing is commencing soon.
 
Authors: Freeza, Weed, General Trageton.
 
Find out more on the forum [http://www.freeallegiance.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=22084 here].
 
===Bio-Lumen===
Are characterized as 'Boosting Lamps'
 
They have slow speeds but incredibly fast boosters, very weak shields, and moderate hulls.
 
This faction is not currently available.
 
Author: Hockfire
 
Find out more on the forum [http://www.freeallegiance.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44020 here].
 
===Archangel Empire===
Are characterized as 'xenophobe'
 
They have slow speeds but strong shields and hull. they do not use "nans" as most factions can on ships.
 
This faction is not currently available.
 
Author: Barricuda
 
Find out more on the forum [http://www.freeallegiance.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=28373 here].
 
 
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Revision as of 22:19, 12 March 2009

ALLEGOPEDIA
About History
FACTIONS
Belters Bios
Dreghklar Ga'Taraan
GigaCorp Iron Coalition
Omicron Hive Rixian Unity
Technoflux Draconium
Phoenix Valkyrie
SHIPS
Buying Ships
Small Class
Eject Pod Interceptor
Fighter Scout
Stealth Fighter Other Small Ships
Medium Class
Bomber Fighter Bomber
Gunship Stealth Bomber
Troop Transport Other Medium Ships
Capital Class
Assault Ship Attack Carrier
Battlecruiser Battleship
Corvette Cruiser
Destroyer Devastator
Freighter Frigate
Other Capital Ships
Ship Equipment
Dispenser Items Missiles
Weapons Other Equipment
AI Drone Ships
Carrier Caltrop
Constructor Miner
Tower Other Drones
BASES
Buying Bases
Minor Bases
Outpost Refinery
Teleport Receiver Other Minor Bases
Special Bases
Garrison Shipyard
Technology Bases
Expansion Complex Supremacy Center
Tactical Laboratory Other Tech Bases

Factions are the different 'races' that can be played in Allegiance. Each faction has its unique strengths and weaknesses and is played in a different manner. Some, like Technoflux and the Rixian unity, have no missiles. Others, like the Belters, have no shields. Some are fast, some are slow. Each faction plays in a different manner and pilots often have faction preferences.


  • Belters - pirates, free traders, and anarchists that have banded together.
  • Bios - genetically engineered humans that want to "free" normal humans.
  • Dreghklar Empire - homicidal reptiles with the ability to withstand many gees of acceleration.
  • Ga'Taraan Federation - weapon research and development colony gone rogue.
  • Gigacorp - the ultimate company that cares not one iota for its employees.
  • Iron Coalition - remnants of the UN space force that struggle to maintain a semblence of order among the stars.
  • Rixian Unity - aliens intent on converting all other lifeforms to their religion, or killing them.
  • Technoflux - artificial intelligence that turned on their makers.
  • Other factions - factions that are available on other cores or are still works in progress.