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