So one thing i'd like to see is more race abilities - they'd work the same way as Crystal Lockdown, but not every member of each race would have this bonus ability.
Basically, you'd only get them through events - either picking up strangers or as an upgrade to your existing crew members.
I felt the urge to animate my favoutrite ones, which is why this post exists.
Skilled Engi
Ability: Mitose
This Engi has learnt to split its form into two separate beings.
- Once charged, the Engi can split into two seperate Mini-Engis.
- After 20 seconds they reform the original, even in separate rooms.
- Mini-Engis' stats (including health and speed) are 3/4s that of normal Engi; Together they can perform repairs faster than a lone Engi, or they can split up to perform different tasks.
- Both Mini-Engi can be controlled by the player, and retain skill boosts of the original engi.
- If one dies, the other becomes the 'Alpha', but it will stay Mini until the next jump/clone respawn.
Skilled Mantis
Ability: Swarm
This Mantis can induce Swarming behaviour when in a group.
- Once charged, and if a room with at least one other, this skill turns all mantis in the same room into Swarm-Mantis
- Swarm-Mantis' stats (including health and speed) gain a 1.5x buff, making them far more dangerous than normal, however...
- Swarm-Mantis cannot be controlled by the player; instead they are all AI controlled. The Initiator targets the nearest enemy crew/system to attack, and the rest attempt to help.
- Enemy Mantis can also be effected by this, joining the swarm as if mind controlled
- The effect wares off after 12 seconds, although individuals will revert to normal if isolated from the rest of the swarm for 2 seconds.
Skilled Lanius
Ability: Hull Dive
This Lanius can travel quickly through the vacuum of space.
- Once charged, use this ability and select another room as a target to Hull Dive to, as if teleporting.
- The Lanius vanishes from the current room, and reappears at the targeted one. The time this takes depends on the distance, roughly 2x walk-speed in a straight line.
- On arriving, the hull is breached, and any crew inside may be stunned.
- If used on the opposite ship, the Lanius launches itself like a boarding drone, meaning it can be instantly killed by Defense Drones or Zoltan Shields
Other Races
Some other thoughts;
Humans - Either/Or:
DoorBreach: stun all crew in any adjacent room - works through any level of door, and instantly breaks through that door if controlled by an enemy.
Override: Hack any adjacent room, including doors, for up to 12 seconds. Ends if the human moves or is otherwise interrupted.
Rockmen
FireBomb: Completely ignite the current room
Slugs - Either/Or:
MindCntrl: Mind control an enemy in the same room - can't be used on slugs
Hide: Cloak self and any teammates in the same room to hide them from enemy crew. Doesn't work on anyone currently being aimed at, but does travel from room to room
Zoltan Either/Or:
Teleport: Instant teleport to any point on the same ship. Can't be used to jump from ship-to-ship. Possibly deals minor Ion damage at each end.
Surge: Applies an effect to current room; Double energy on Player systems, Hacking on Enemy systems. Travels from room to room.
Yeah - i'm sure none of this will ever be a thing, but it's fun.
Any race abilities you'd like to see? Discuss!
