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The Sanctuary: Shattered Sun Factions

Sanctuary: Shattered Sun will feature three factions - just like Supreme Commander did. They are EDA (think UEF). The Chosen (I'm feeling the Aeon) and The Guard (giving off strong cybernetic Cybran vibes). Details below:


eda.jpgEarth Defence Alliance

A human-first coalition dedicated to the rights and sovereignty of all of its citizens. Formed over a century of corruption, wealth disparity and a need for unification, the EDA rose up to become the de-facto governing body in staunch opposition to the Chosen. To some, they are oppressive sectarians. To others, they are mankind’s only hope.

The EDA favors efficiency over the elaborate designs of their enemies. Commanding vast human populations and innumerable resources, their might is slow to mobilize but fearsome nonetheless. Favoring a shock and awe doctrine, expect the EDA to decimate their enemies with a plethora of destructive armaments, their brutality matched only by their reliability. Still, necessity breeds invention, and many of their best Sentinels have become masters of guerrilla warfare, using a combination of stealth technology and heavy armor to bring the pain where their opponents least expect it.




guard.jpgThe Guard

Sanctuary’s builders, now it's protectors. They wage war for a single purpose: to pacify the other factions and prevent further damage to the Dyson sphere. Reinforced and refitted, the Guard are a cold and calculating machine army that will save their creation by any means necessary.

Nobody knows Sanctuary like the Guard do. Their intel and reconnaissance capabilities are second to none, letting them choose exactly when and where to engage their foes. Lacking the robust designs of EDA military hardware or the advanced shielding of the Chosen, the Guard tend to rely on overwhelming numbers of near-expendable drone vehicles, supported by a smaller complement of unconventional specialist units and powerful Experimentals. The most effective Guard Sentinels are able to keep constant pressure on their enemies, waiting patiently for them to tire before delivering the final blow.





chosen.jpgThe Chosen

A society of Post-Humans who have transferred their consciousness from flesh to machine. Believing themselves to be the next step in Human evolution, their heightened intelligence is matched only by their aesthetic sense. The Chosen wage war from their super-computer networks, leading armies of killing machines as beautiful as they are deadly.

The Chosen are the most technologically advanced of all three factions, utilizing sleek designs and personal shielding to close the distance and crush their enemies with a deadly array of exotic energy weapons. Their war machines are very specialized, but also expensive. An emphasis on quality over quantity will require managing fewer units to greater effect. Each of their Sentinels houses the consciousness of an individual Chosen, and should it be destroyed the consciousness dies with it. The Chosen are few in number, so utmost care must be taken in protecting these peerless field marshals.
 
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It's great to be able to able to hear about the different factions that will be available within the game, it gives us a chance to be able to take a look and choose which one would be ideal when we are finally able to play the game.

Having taken a look at each one, The Chosen seems to be the one screaming out at me so I feel that may be the one I go for.
 
The Chosen seems to be the one screaming out at me so I feel that may be the one I go for.
You know, you can...
 
It seems like a lot of thought has gone into these factions. Each is distinct from the others. The EDA clearly clinging to their humanity. The Chosen, elitist, perfectionists. The Guard, defenders of Sanctuary.
Amazing to think that it’s such a small team working on this. It feels professional, polished.
You know, you can pledge allegiance to your faction?
You’re Guard or you’re nothing! Remember, nobody knows Sanctuary like the Guard do.
 
You know, you can...
This is awesome and can not believe I missed this! Thank you for pointing that out to me, going to go ahead and select my Faction now :)
It seems like a lot of thought has gone into these factions. Each is distinct from the others. The EDA clearly clinging to their humanity. The Chosen, elitist, perfectionists. The Guard, defenders of Sanctuary.
Amazing to think that it’s such a small team working on this. It feels professional, polished.

You’re Guard or you’re nothing! Remember, nobody knows Sanctuary like the Guard do.
It really is amazing to see how much time, dedication and thought they have put into this game. If you didn't know any better you would think this was being worked on by a bigger company and not a small team.
 
This was a tough one for me, I was torn between The Chosen and EDA. I think I'll go with The Chosen though, my spouse on the other hand would definitely be part of The Guard. EDA reminds me a bit too much of US politicians which I'd rather not be part of a faction that reminds me of that lol.
 
Reading about the three factions make it look like a difficult decision to make with going for any of them. I like the story of the Guard that are builders and also ready to defend the Dyson Sphere. I like the roles pretty well.
 
Intelligence, calculative, the guard seems likely for me. But is there a chance one can test them out first before making a decision?
 
You are not gonna be limited to playing one faction if you chose to pled allegiance to it.
Now I’m more confused. If I pledge alliance I still get to play others? Alliance to all, is it not alliance to none?
But I’m definitely not choosing all, just to test them out first and stick to my favorite.
 
Now I’m more confused. If I pledge alliance I still get to play others? Alliance to all, is it not alliance to none?
But I’m definitely not choosing all, just to test them out first and stick to my favorite.
It won't matter for any normal gameplay, but it will matter when we get "War over the sphere" event were you would be forced to play your chosen faction against other 2 and win the war. On this website Faction you have chosen matters nothing and I think you can change it if you ask to. IN discord it matters a bit more though, since you get access to chat of respected faction. For example Avitus12 in Chosen chat is pumping one model after another and we get to discuss them
 
It won't matter for any normal gameplay, but it will matter when we get "War over the sphere" event were you would be forced to play your chosen faction against other 2 and win the war. On this website Faction you have chosen matters nothing and I think you can change it if you ask to. IN discord it matters a bit more though, since you get access to chat of respected faction. For example Avitus12 in Chosen chat is pumping one model after another and we get to discuss them
Oh, I get that. Thank you for the detailed explanation. “War event”.
Now there is more to anticipate…
 
Personally, I'm drifting towards Earth Defence Alliance first and then The Chosen but in all, I'll definitely play through all the factions because I wouldn't want to be left out in any aspect of the gameplay.
 

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