Major Civilizations

Major Civilizations represent the default civilizations available to the player. Players can create custom civilizations with the civilization builder.

Bellow are all the major civilizations in the game, along with their respective abilities, traits and personalities.

Terran Alliance

Main article: Terran Alliance

Terrans are the inventors of the hyperdrive engine and one of the youngest species on the galactic stage. Although committed diplomats, Terrans have a militaristic streak that has taken many by surprise.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Earth	DL Bradley	Survey starting ship Diplomatic Hopeful	Carbon based life Productive (+1) Adventuresome (+1) Likeable (+1) Fast (+1) Organized (+1)	Pragmatic Expansionist Diplomatic

Drengin Empire

Main article: Drengin Empire

The Drengin are a profoundly evil and warlike civilization. Exceedingly clever and vicious, there are few beings capable of meeting a Drengin and not becoming its next meal.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Drengi	Lord Kona	Survey starting ship Slavers Conquerors	Carbon based life Productive (+1) Economical (+1) Discontent (-1) Militant (+2) Poor Traders (-2) Brutal (+2) Tough (+2)	Malevolent Aggressive Cruel Expansionist

Altarian Resistance

Main article: Altarian Resistance

Altarians are a deeply religious species that are kind in their interaction with others, although a bit self-righteous. For unknown reasons, they are very similar in appearance to the Terrans.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Altaria	Akari Malara	Survey starting ship Ancient Certain	Carbon based life Clever (+2) Influential (+1) Content (+2) Fragile (-2) Fast (+1) Organized (+1)	Benevolent Spiritual Peaceful

Terran Resistance

Main article: Terran Resistance

Requires: Crusade expansion

The Terran Resistance are the portion of humanity that wasn't trapped on Earth behind the Precursor Shield. Years on the run has made them resourceful but hard, and formed a schism with the rest of humanity which might take some time to heal.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Refuge	Jenna Casey	Survey starting ship Heroic Determined	Carbon based life Militant (+1) Handy (+1) Courageous (+1) Organized (+1) Tough (+1)	Pragmatic Opportunistic Scientific

Iridium Corporation

Main article: Iridium Corporation

The Iridium are an ultra capitalistic civilization, ruled by a number of multi-planet corporations. Firm believers in the power of free markets, they specialize in economic and cultural growth.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Iridia	Harondin Gaul	Survey starting ship Traders Wealthy	Carbon based life Productive (+1) Economical (+2) Infertile (-2) Handy (+1) Traders (+2) Adventuresome (+1)	Pragmatic Greedy Trader

Krynn Syndicate

Main article: Krynn Syndicate

The Krynn are a coalition of species deeply united by a shared religion. In recent years a secretive arm of their faith has taken control of their government, and its Shadow Network now spans the galaxy.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Kryseth	Ynrhed Eidden	Survey starting ship Devout Bureaucrats	Carbon based life Productive (+1) Influential (+1) Content (+1) Militant (+1) Farmers (+1) Adventuresome (+1) Unlikeable (-1)	Malevolent Expansionist Spiritual

Onyx Hive

Main article: Onyx Hive

Requires: Crusade expansion

The Onyx Hive are a technologically sophisticated worm-like species that originated around the volcanic vents of their homeworld. Their society thrives on backstabbing and intrigue. They are natural spies.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Onix Prime	Slymwr P'tosor	Survey starting ship Resourceful Sneaky	Silicon based life Productive (+2) Traders (+1) Adventuresome (+1) Organized (+1)	Pragmatic Opportunistic Diplomatic Trader

Yor Singularity

Main article: Yor Singularity

The Yor are a species of sapient artificial beings. They have no need for crude means of reproduction and consumption, and can instead build citizens to inhabit their worlds.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Iconia	N-1	Survey starting ship Cybernetic Adaptable	Synthetic Productive (+2) Clever (+2) Economical (+2) Dense (+1) Poor traders (-2)	Malevolent Expansionist Scientific

Iconian Refuge

Main article: Iconian Refuge

Servants of the Precursors and one of the first species to reach the stars, the Iconians are now locked in a bitter struggle with their own creations, the Yor.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
New Iconia	Iso the Wise	Survey starting ship Xenophobic Paranoid	Carbon based life Fertile (+1) Handy (+1) Farmers (+1) Craven (-1) Accurate (+2) Organized (+1)	Benevolent Peaceful Cultural

Slyne

Main article: Slyne

Requires: Crusade expansion

The Slyne are gelatinous beings capable with a natural understanding of technology, who use a variety of cybernetic limbs and enhancements to project their will. Fickle and hard to kill, it's probably best to stay on their good side.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Slyne Omega	Raz-Spon Erg	Survey starting ship Inventive Engineers	Silicon based life Brutal (+1) Tought (+2) Clever (+1) Resilient (+1)	Pragmatic Expansionist Scientific

Thalan Contingency

Main article: Thalan Contingency

The Thalan Contingency have come from another universe, in the hopes of stopping what they call The Terran Crusade. Which they believe will lead to the destruction of the universe if left unchecked.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Thala	Hithesius	Survey starting ship Time Travelers Knowledgeable	Carbon based life Productive (+2) Infertile (-2) Militant (+1) Agile (+2) Resilient (+1) Unlikeable (-1) Organized (+2)	Pragmatic Scientific Xenophobic

Torian Regime

Main article: Torian Regime

Requires: Mercenaries expansion

Twice made slaves of the Drengin Empire. The Torians now strive to rebuild their once great civilization. Though still untrusting of other species, they are willing to work with even the most undesirable forces to secure their future.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Toria	Tlas Kzientha	Survey starting ship Prolific Unwavering	Aquatic Clever (+2) Content (+1) Fertile (+2) Farmers (+1) Brittle (-1)	Benevolent Peaceful Xenophobic

Arcean Empire

Main article: Arcean Empire

Requires: Mercenaries expansion

The Acrean Empire is a noble species with a rich history of neutrality. Liberated by the Terran Alliance, they now strive to rebuild their Empire. Vowing to never be subjugated again, they now honor their warriors above all others.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Arcea	Lord Verga	Survey starting ship Warriors Vigilant	Carbon based life Discontent (-1) Brutal (+1) Tough (+2) Resilient (+1) Observant (+1) Organized (+1)	Pragmatic Expansionist Opportunistic Diplomatic Trader

Scryve

Main article: Scryve

Requires: Villains of Star Control: Origins DLC

Centaur-like bureaucrats hell-bent on keeping order in the galaxy even if it means genocide.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Scryveno Seat	Scryve Legate Graffid	Survey starting ship Imperial Conquerors	Carbon based life Influential (+1) Militant (+2) Brutal (+2) Tough (+1) Unlikeable (-1)	Malevolent Aggressive Expansionist

Drath Legion

Main article: Drath Legion

Requires: Retribution expansion

Mysterious creatures who love to move in the shadows, the Drath are masters of subterfuge and manipulation. Rumored to be behind every major conflict in the galaxy, though it's just as likely they spread those rumors themselves.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Dratha	Embryes Draken	Survey starting ship War Profiteers Ancient	Carbon based life Influential (+2) Content (+2) Fast (+2) Infertile (-1)	Benevolent Expansionist Diplomatic

Tywom

Main article: Tywom

Requires: Heroes of Star Control: Origins DLC

A friendly, maybe too-friendly species of intelligent slugs. Damp, sticky, and up for anything.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Tywomia	His Moist Eminence Splum	Survey starting ship Needy Hopeful	Carbon based life Forgettable (-2) Handy (+2) Popular (+1) Traders (+2) Adventuresome (+2) Likeable (+1) Fast (+2) Foolish (-1) Craven (-2)	Benevolent Diplomatic Trader

Mu'Kay

Main article: Mu'Kay

Requires: Heroes of Star Control: Origins DLC

A species of intelligent cephalopods. Friendly, benevolent, and a little bit condescending, they are the founders of the Federation of Allied Species.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Mu'Kayaan	Abyssal Echoer Varua	Survey starting ship Federation Intuitive	Aquatic Clever (+1) Content (+1) Popular (+2) Traders (+1) Likeable (+1) Observant (+2) Infertile (-2) Fragile (-1)	Benevolent Peaceful Cultural

Phamysht

Main article: Phamysht

Requires: Villains of Star Control: Origins DLC

Heavily muscled creatures that dangle from ceilings. They take great delight in art, culture, and devouring other sapient lifeforms.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Ela Rise	Devourer Al	Survey starting ship Ravenous Certain	Carbon based life Clever (+2) Poor Farmers (-1) Tough (+1) Resilient (+1) Fast (+2)	Malevolent Aggressive Diplomatic Cultural

United Earth

Main article: United Earth

Requires: Rise of the Terrans DLC

The United Earth government, the forerunner of the Terran Alliance. Considered naive by the rest of the galaxy, they will soon prove to be a force to be respected, with their innovative spirit and willingness to do what must be done to survive.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Earth	Gregory Mathews	Survey starting ship Engineers Experienced	Carbon based life Productive (+1) Clever (+2) Handy (+1) Likeable (+1)	Pragmatic Expansionist Opportunistic Scientific

Snathi Revenge

Main article: Snathi Revenge

Requires: Revenge of the Snathi DLC

The most evil sect of an already evil species, the Snathi Revenge has spent the last millennia imprisoned by the Precursors on a distant world. Free at last, they will show the galaxy the true face of evil.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Snathi Prime	Lord Snarky	Survey starting ship Scavengers Slavers	Carbon based life Productive (+2) Handy (+2) Dense (+2) Militant (+2) Fragile (-2) Resilient (+1) Unlikeable (-2)	Malevolent Aggressive Cruel Expansionist Opportunistic Xenophobic

The Measured

Main article: The Measured

Requires: Villains of Star Control: Origins DLC

Sapient coral, and the nearest thing to a living computer. Extremely capable when it comes to organization, coordination, regulation, and, of course, repetition.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Delta Domos II	Measured ID: G012770	Survey starting ship Mitosis Bureaucrats	Aquatic Productive (+1) Clever (+1) Content (+1) Unpopular (-1) Traders (+1) Observant (+2)	Malevolent Aggressive Opportunistic Trader

Mowlings

Main article: Mowlings

Requires: Heroes of Star Control: Origins DLC

A species of small, accident-prone, and fervently religious weasel-like creatures. Maybe ferret-like. Vole-like? Their religion centers on the worship of an enormously powerful alien. His name is Jeff.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Moop	Primarch Moofles	Survey starting ship Divine Guardian Prolific	Carbon based life Foolish (-1) Content (+2) Craven (-2) Fragile (-2) Adventuresome (+2) Likeable (+2) Productive (+2) Popular (+2)	Benevolent Cultural Spiritual

Korath Clan

Main article: Korath Clan

Requires: Retribution expansion

The Korath Clan is made up from formerly elite Drengin warriors, who differentiated themselves from their brethren by both the ferocity of their desire to wipe out non-Drengin species and their ability to actually do so.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Kora	Kindar A'Aghohl	Survey starting ship Exterminators Conquerors	Carbon based life Content (+2) Infertile (-1) Unpopular (-2) Dense (+2) Brutal (+2) +Organized (+1) Fast (+1)	Malevolent Aggressive Cruel

Xraki

Main article: Xraki

Requires: Villains of Star Control: Origins DLC

Creatures from another dimension, they seem to serve no purpose. Pure servants of anarchy. If it can be killed, they will kill it. Or they might not. Hard to tell with these guys.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Alpha Satori A II	Chaos Commander Xelran	Survey starting ship Chaotic Angry	Carbon based life Forgettable (-1) Militant (+2) Brutal (+2) Tough (+2) Unlikeable (-2) Organized (+2)	Malevolent Aggressive Cruel Xenophobic

Free Trandals

Main article: Free Trandals

Requires: Heroes of Star Control: Origins DLC

The free remnants of a species of powerful warriors, whose brethren remain controlled by a malevolent AI. The Free Trandals struggle to hold on to their freedom while rebuilding their culture from scratch.

Homeworld	Leader	Civilization Abilities	Civilization Traits	Personality
Delta Gladius I	Lord Clurg	Survey starting ship Unshackled Unwavering	Carbon based life Courageous (+2) Tough (+2) Dense (+2) Forgettable (-1)	Pragmatic Aggressive Xenophobic