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Name: Order of Life

Home Planet Type: Barren

Diplomatic Alignment: Neutral

Main Victory Types: Population/Diplomatic

Gameplay: Peaceful/Defensive

Trait: Desperate to survive, they avoid conflict as much as possible. When they can no longer settle conflicts peacefully, they sacrific the lives of all who threaten them. They strongly believe strength lies in numbers and will continue to expand.

Description: Left behind on a consumed planet, these beings discovered an unknown artifact that changed them completely. They began to grow smarter and fear death at all costs. In time, they learned to survive off of the barren enviroment and looked to the stars. They knew their numbers were small and decided to expand to ensure their safety. With every new encounter they would solve problems diplomatically at all costs. If a species gave to much trouble then they would crush it immediately. They grow stronger with their desire to live throughout every conflict.

Affinity: +3 food on all planets;  +50% Weapon Damage when defending; -30% Defense Module Cost

Traits:

Will to surive: +1% weapon damage for every allied ship destroyed in a battle

Crowded Planets: +1 population on Medium/Small/Tiny planets

Technologically Challenged: -25% science generated on all systems

Forever Peaceful: Can't declare war on other factions (only enters war when another faction declares war)

Horde Fleets: +6 Command Points Cap on Empire

Strong Apetite: -15% Industry production on all systems

WIP - may be revised before deadline