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Author:  Adecristo [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:20 am ]
Post subject:  [WIP] Extended Core Factions (5.5 items and rising)
Hey there, all the CC players and modders. Recently I've stumbled upon the website full of fluff about Cortex Command, including some great ideas about expanding the already existing factions (especially thanks to concept arts), and even creating two or three new ones while still keeping the lore safe - so beginning my quest to expand the game without overexpanding it's lore, adding crafts / devices / infantry / vehicles / weaponry to all the existing factions to begin with. (Dummies already have it covered thanks to Major's Dummy Expansion Pack, so I probably won't even touch them).

First off, a small to-do list.
And now, jumping to the finished content:


--- Coalition ---
- Transport Rocket
Coalition's Cargo Rocket is similar to TradeStar's Rocket Mk1, yet it's a bit more compact, heavier and somewhat more durable; it's a standard-issue old model, used by the Coalition to quickly transfer soldiers to their outposts faster (and cheaper) than using the Dropships.

- Cargo Rocket Pod
Smaller and better armored version of Coalition's MkI Cargo Rocket, this model is used for deep strike squad insertions; rarely used as a suicide bomb in comparison to it's big brother.

- Drop Ship - Made by AsPic
When there comes a need for a bigger, more reliable and/or precise way of orbit-to-ground transport, Coalition usually makes use of it's Drop Ship Thunderhawk, military response to TradeStar's very popular transport craft. Similar in terms of versatility yet slightly better armored. Newer models come with a built-in machineguns. (No machinegunned version yet - Adecristo)

- Stationary Defense Cannon and Flak Cannon
Heavy armored stationary gun, designed to be able to protect an outpost from both panzer attacks, heavy infantry and aerial troop insertions.
(Placeable as a new modules during the base building phase; it's preview looks like a simple concrete platform with a bulge)

Outdated Download (please download the combined pack at the bottom of the post, it's up to date): Mediafire - Coalition Pack
(Unpacking it will replace the Actors.ini in Coalition.rte/Actors folder to add Rocket-, Cannon- and Dropship-including lines.)
Custom Loadouts download (throw into the Coalition.rte folder and replace): Mediafire - Coalition Loadouts
----- ----- -----

--- Browncoats ---
- Transport Rocket
Browncoats' main way of orbit-surface transport, the Space Shark cargo rocket is a reliable, compact version of TradeStar's Rocket Mk1.
(The exit door is placed higher than shown on the screenshot, I've corrected it after making the screen)

Outdated Download (please download the combined pack at the bottom of the post, it's up to date): Mediafire - Browncoats Pack
(Unpacking it will replace the Index.ini to add the "Extended.ini" - including line. Nothing else will be replaced, everything from the Browncoats pack is stored in a separate "Browncoats.rte/Extended/" folder.)
Custom Loadouts download (throw into the Coalition.rte folder and replace): Mediafire - Browncoats Loadouts
----- ----- -----

Complete pack download (Warning! Replaces Coalition.rte/Actors.ini, Coalition.rte/Loadouts.ini, Browncoats.rte/Index.ini and Browncoats.rte/Loadouts.ini) - Mediafire Pack Download - Contains all the stuff and loadouts.

..that's all for now, guys. Opinions and ideas would be greatly appreciated, as I'm quite new to modding Cortex Command ('been modding other games, though, including .ini-based, like Soldat and LieroX). Also sorry for the chaos in this thread; increasing number of finished stuff will make it look cleaner and more organized.
Cheers!
Author:  cheezy01 [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
wow will be checking this out can't wait for this to have more things but so far good rocket.
Author:  Miggles [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
Wow, this looks like this is gonna be really good. Good job on the mod so far as well, the rocket looks quite nice, although a bit lighter than the Coalition's usual colors.

Also: This is your first post?
DAMN, son. A good first post, well formatted and everything, as well as a good first mod? Welcome to the forums man, I expect you'll get a lot of respect if things keep heading the way they are for you now.
Author:  Harzipan [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
This looks really nice so far! Although I agree with Miggles. That green is a bit too bright for Coalition colors.

By the "Tank from the intro" I assume that you mean the bipedal mech with the turret on the front, yes?

Remember, if a certain task seems daunting, you can always ask for coding/sprite help here. We're typically a friendly community.
Author:  Nocifer [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
Dude. Dude, yes. Hell yes. You're making Uzira? And her faction? Yes. All my dreams are coming true.

Also that is one sexy, sexy cargo rocket.

EDIT:
Quote:
a small to-do list
Ha! I want to see a long to-do list, if that's the case. Especially because that means more loveliness, if your rocket is any indication.
Author:  Adecristo [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
Thanks for the great response, guys, I'm really glad you like the idea (and the rocket).
Miggles wrote:
although a bit lighter than the Coalition's usual colors
I've noticed that now, too, so I'll probably change it a bit along with another addition to the mod (on which I'm going to work right now).
Harzipan wrote:
I assume that you mean the bipedal mech with the turret on the front, yes?
Quadrupedal, to be exact~
Nocifer wrote:
You're making Uzira? And her faction? Yes. All my dreams are coming true.
Most probably, yes. This will take a bit to do, but I'll probably work on her faction in between working on all the other stuff, as I also really want to see it finished. The concept art is just way too good, in my opinion, to be left behind.
Author:  Miggles [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
You're doing a good thing, Ade. You are our savior. :3
Care to hint at what's next?
Author:  Adecristo [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
It'll either be the Tank (if I get to understand all the lua stuff; but I guess I'll be fine), Imperatus weaponry / tools or Ronin bunker stuff. These 3 are probably one of the first to be finished; I also can't wait to make the Coalition dropship and defense cannon, so they might be in the first three-five too.
Author:  4zK [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
Nice first post.

I've been "extending" the vanilla factions too myself, but now I'm mostly waiting for the full version to come out.

That rocket looks awesome. Can't wait to see the dropship.
Author:  Arcalane [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
Ah yes, the Coalition Dreadnought. Someone made one a while back, but I forget where it's gotten to. It's old and may not work, but here's one incarnation. Image links are broken, sadly.

Another modder made sprites for a (sadly unimplemented) Coalition Dropship already, though it looks out of proportion compared to the concept.

The rocket is a good start, though it looks a little too tall compared to the concept, on top of the already-mentioned colour concerns. Plus dual nozzles vs single nozzle and everything. ;)
Author:  Adecristo [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
Wonderful, I'll probably include them in my pack until I'll make something better somehow, with all due credit to original authors. Will have to check, whether they work on B27, though. The tank's (Coalition Dreadnought's) sprites look a bit below the original art's level and it's legs are a bit small, so I'll try and polish it.
Also, I didn't intend to recreate the conceptual rocket, but tried to make my own which would look good along the other rockets. I'll probably make the smaller, more concept-like variant later though, as a tougher, more compact and more expensive version.

@Edit, the dread's legs are EXTREMELY small and walk horrifyingly fast. It also makes the sounds of a crab and is extremely weak.
...So, yeah, quite the lot of work to be done.
Author:  LordVonKain [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
I was planning on doing this for a long time, as well as started on doing the Concept armies that wasn't created in the game ( at the moment only have the Green dummies in a very low Alpha of a sort, but shortly stopped working on them simply because i didn't have time to focus on such a mod)

If you want i can send you the files for the green dummies.
Author:  The Decaying Soldat [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
There was this very well done expansion pack for various factions called thesoupiest Combined Forces. And I mean very, very well done. Do check it out for reference.

btw, welcome to datarealms :)
Author:  Adecristo [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions
The Decaying Soldat wrote:
There was this very well done expansion pack for various factions called thesoupiest Combined Forces. And I mean very, very well done. Do check it out for reference.

btw, welcome to datarealms :)
Found the thread, no files though. Dead and empty, which is quite sad. I'll try to do my best even while being overshadowed by this sort of a legendary mod, nonetheless.
LordVonKain wrote:
If you want i can send you the files for the green dummies
Sure, they might come in handy.

@OP, I've done a massive rocket recolor, created the smaller rocket (a bit more similar to AndroidArt's concept art) and threw in the AsPic's DropShip (I claim no copyrights to it, obviously). Could've done something more impressive today, but I was busy calibrating photoshop's color palette to make drawing Coalition's stuff easier.
First post modified (added/modified the stuff and added a new download link)
Author:  Asklar [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: [WIP] Extended Core Factions (3 items and rising)
Have you seen the mod "Combined Forces" by thesoupiest?

You are doing something very similar, and I'm pretty glad someone had the same idea.
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