Phalenoids Advance
Cycle-Bound Light Seekers
Étoilune
The Phalenoids represent a faction in Galactic Civilizations IV. They are led by Étoilune.
A careful and curious race that always acts deliberately. The Phalenoid's fondness for the light, metaphorical and literal, makes them an incredibly agreeable group. They've adapted to a world where day and night are measured in months, giving rise to a culture that follows sempiternal cycles.
Phalenoids and kind and clever. Leveraging the focus of each season in the Nocturnal cycle is critical to succeeding. They rely on solid alliances and multicultural populations rather than military strength.
History
The Phalenoids developed near a bright star that left them fond of light. Their homeworld rotates slowly, resulting in a day-night cycle that lasts months. The Phalenoids have enshrined this long-lasting and distinct pattern into the Nocturnal cycle. Each season of the cycle brings a change of priorities that keeps the Phalenoids focused and efficient. Among the stars, they see their bright white dwarf sun as a beacon in the dark and strive to manifest this sentiment. They desire to be a stabilizing force in the universe for those needing friends and allies.
Leader & Citizens
Leader
Étoilune
Étoilune is the leader of the Phalenoids Advance. Holds the record for piloting a ship closest to a star and surviving.
Traits
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 Sovereign
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 Focused
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Citizens - Phalenoids
Brilliant and sociable creatures, Phalenoids excel in Intelligence and Social, but they make poor soldiers. They prefer to befriend other species. Their Approval increases when sharing their world with other species.
Traits
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Default Military Advisor
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Default Science Advisor
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Default Colonization Advisor
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Default Political Advisor
Gameplay
Phalenoids utilize the Master_Tree. They start with the following.
- +1500 Credits
- +5 Colony Population
- The Starbases tech
Star System
The home system of the Phalenoids features one class 30 homeworld, two small worlds, and four dead planets. With it's White Star Nyritia at the center.
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Habitable (Paradise World) | Class 30 Planet |
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Habitable (Volcanic World) | Class 5 Planet |
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Dead | Class 0 Planet |
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Dead | Class 0 Planet |
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Dead | Class 0 Planet |
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Dead | Class 0 Planet |
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Habitable (Frozen World) | Class 1 Planet |
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Ship Design
Callsign - Adv. The primary material of Phalenoids ships is Low Reflectivity (Bright Lights) and the secondary is High Reflectivity (Bright Lights).