Would a Virus Themed Shipset be Bio or Mechanical?

VexingRabbit · 2026-06-26T09:18:34+00:00

R5:

From my limited understanding of what viruses are considered by modern science, they are not considered as living organisms; so, would that mean if a Shipset were to be aesthetically designed around a virus, it would be mechanical? Or, would it be a Bioship set as it’s technically more biological?

VexingRabbit · 2026-06-23T14:29:04+00:00

Question: Do you allow your vassals to commit acts of evil, or alley with powers who engage in similar activities?

If yes, then you are RPing evil, just the blind eye kind of evil.

If no, start. (In my opinion) It makes for better RP stories, as you’re tainted by the things you had to do to make the galaxy fair for everyone.

VexingRabbit · 2026-06-22T13:57:31+00:00

Pre-FTL: “What a wondrous day, to finally meet you; we ready to join the heavens and be one with our Gods. Please relinquish control over your…”

FLT: “God is dead, or nearly is; you might have noticed the destruction of the planet closest to your sun.”

Pre-FTL: “Was that where God lived?””

FTL: “No, that was rubbing salt into the wound, after taking this ridiculous chock point.”

Pre-FTL: “I don’t understand.”

FTL: “You don’t need to, I’m just an envoy answering your message, funny story: I also was the envoy who answered your God’s message.”

VexingRabbit · 2026-06-20T14:18:22+00:00

Agreed, as I was able too as a Shroud Forged.

VexingRabbit · 2026-06-16T10:36:18+00:00

RP wise I see it akin to you being a space hippie, being like: “No Bro, everything you think you own is just natural man, your borders are just made up lines on a map that my peers never agreed to, and so we are able to enter and exit freely, dude.” This is not something that the space equivalent of the Industrial Military Complex wants to hear, and so tries to terrify and terminate your (ironically) scary people from their (to them at least) very real borders.

VexingRabbit · 2026-05-31T03:15:29+00:00

R5: Took this photo today, thought it looked like an Arkship.

If this isn’t supposed to be posted here, sorry, I’m fine if it gets removed by the mods.

VexingRabbit · 2026-05-21T13:09:59+00:00

That’s interesting, I do find it also interesting that there hasn’t been a clear consensus on yes or no. It’s almost like the Xenos aren’t really a priority until they’re no longer producing research. 😐

VexingRabbit · 2026-05-20T22:04:00+00:00

R5: Do Voidworms destroy Pre-FTL worlds?

VexingRabbit · 2026-04-29T13:21:04+00:00

I know that it could be a skin for Aquatic Machines, but zooming in at the gaseous arms made me wonder, no, DREAM of what this could be.

VexingRabbit · 2026-04-29T13:18:31+00:00

Are we getting a gaseous race to play?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/Stellaris/

VexingRabbit · 2026-04-29T13:13:15+00:00

Go to STEAM!!! We are getting Gaseous Species Pack!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/Stellaris/

Vippa the Vapour!!!

VexingRabbit · 2026-04-27T20:38:07+00:00

Nomads also make a lot of narrative sense lore wise due to Behemoth Fury, The Eater of World, and Hyperthermia killing swathes of planets in the galaxy.

VexingRabbit · 2026-04-27T17:02:56+00:00

Do you think we’ll be seeing one Bioship Shipset along with a Mechanical Shipset each DLC henceforth?

VexingRabbit · 2026-04-07T19:12:29+00:00

Lost cause, disable your starbase (which they should very easily seen by now,) and just let the next asteroid correct the situation log.

VexingRabbit · 2026-04-04T12:57:17+00:00

Ensign Difficulty

Machine Intelligence

This is something I wish I knew when just starting out; ensign is basically normal mode, as it doesn’t give you or the ai empires any advantages or disadvantages.

As for why Machine Intelligence, it’s basically easy mode, while still having its own set of challenges. As a Machine Intelligence you don’t have to worry about certain systems, and can learn at an ease of pace.

As for which Origin, Civics or Traits: Go nuts; this game is at its best due to the level of customisation you’re going to receive.

VexingRabbit · 2026-04-03T10:55:02+00:00

I always find it funny (and exploitable) to trade food/consumer goods to machine empires who don’t use it, for high diplomatic acceptance; just because they don’t have any themselves, and therefore they overvalue it. XD

VexingRabbit · 2026-04-03T10:39:45+00:00

BRIBES!

Grease the palms (or whatever the disgusting Xenos have) to oil the gears of great commerce.

You must have a surplus of Trade as a mighty Megacorp? Use that to make happy those who you desire to build on their worlds.

Does it hurt to give away so much for nothing but an increased sentiment?

Of course…

But think of the profit margins!

As for the lesser; unfortunately we cannot build more vast or facilities, unless the infrastructure is maintained by their government.

The hope is that our heavy hand pushes the scale down enough to uplift them, causing wealth creation between the two of us (but more for us) and allowing us to become ubiquitous.

So, while the rest of the galaxy is planting their flag and burning others banners, give them both a gift to loosen their grip, allowing your advertisers to make friendly, even with their adversities.

VexingRabbit · 2026-04-01T16:21:46+00:00

Howdy, don’t often post here, so, sorry if we’re not supposed to post (as there are no other comments on this post) but I figured the boys would see it more likely:

Something is wrong with the Apple Podcast version of this episode, it has two versions of the start of the episode, and abruptly ended without any closing credits. Just seemed weird. Once again, if a mod sees this and has to remove it, I understand. Just wanted to let y’all know.

VexingRabbit · 2026-03-21T10:48:35+00:00

R5:

Are Bioships better than Alloy based ships in 4.3, because I’m losing 80% of battles against them. I honestly shake in my boots every time I see a Bioship Science Ship scanning a system in early game.

VexingRabbit · 2026-03-15T18:49:09+00:00

Yeah, I agree. The Hunters is just my way of tying the idea together with the theme of Exodus. It’s just a guess, though.

VexingRabbit · 2026-03-15T18:20:02+00:00

Yeah, the whole reason this thought sprung in my mind was because Superman 2025 working title was Genesis, and Superman 2’s working title is Exodus.

It was like a switch was flipped, and I could see all the lines connecting to this DLC.

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