On the fence

[Gugabalog]

Originally Posted by Kuraltai

Excellent thread! Thanks for the intelligent debate and history lessons.

You're welcome Sure is some interesting lore.

[Ertwin]

This is something I posted in a beta key contest (we were asked to describe our faction)

The Vanu Soverignty represents what humans have always strived for. Knowledge. Knowledge is what fueled our drive to explore the entirety of Earth, from the tallest mountain, to the deepest sea. Thirst for knowledge is what guided us from the stone age to the stars.

Now that we are among the stars, and far from the planet that birthed us, some would say that we should stop our millennia long quest for knowledge. They think we have enough knowledge, and would rather live in ignorance to the vast undiscovered secrets of the universe.

We have discovered alien artifacts, and rather than study them, and learn from them, others would have us hide them away or destroy them. These artifacts, have unlocked the kind of knowledge that has in the past ushered in new eras of technology and enlightenment.

I stand with the Vanu Soverignty because I have an undying thirst for knowledge. I still look to the stars with awe and amazement. I still want explore the universe and discover all the joys and sorrows it has to offer.

Knowledge and exploration has always been an integral part of the human experience, but as long as this war persists, that part of our very being is put on hold. So I do not fight for control. I do not fight for money. I fight for our very being, I fight for our future, I fight for knowledge.

[Redshift]

Tr are the opposite of fascist....

[Roidster]

myself im kinda on the fence about everything in general from everything i have seen,graphic wise it looks awesome...but IDK

[Attackmack]

You where born a man and you will die a man (several times actually).

That should enlighten you that there really is no choice to be made, terrorists and madmen are not to be meddled with. Come back to the Republic, we have not yet discarded you.

[Magpie]

Join The NC and we can spit tar into empty buckets and play hillbilly songs with the bango!

[HoovesMcG]

Im on the Fence for TR or NC. I mean they both look good, and use Human equipment. Im not a fan of the Alien look. didnt play PS1 SO I have no grudges against any faction, at this point Im pretty much going off who has the best North American Outfit between the NC and TR. I sure do like that NC fighter though, kinda looks like an Apache.

[Gugabalog]

NC.

They are the most tank-like.

TR.

They are the speediest.



In terms of combat doctrine they are each other's antithesis.

[Vanath]

Originally Posted by HoovesMcG

Im on the Fence for TR or NC. I mean they both look good, and use Human equipment. Im not a fan of the Alien look. didnt play PS1 SO I have no grudges against any faction, at this point Im pretty much going off who has the best North American Outfit between the NC and TR. I sure do like that NC fighter though, kinda looks like an Apache.

You're just going off of looks and Outfits at this point then?

[DrShadowSML]

I was on the fence between NC and VS (I was diehard NC in PS1 and wanted to be VS in PS2 since lazers don't have bullet drop=more accuracy). I chose NC because I don't want my badass character to wear purple. That will hurt his badassness.

[ruskyandrei]

The TR seem like something that could evolve into the WH40k Imperium of Man.
Sure they can keep order and the whole race together but at what cost ? What is the point of being strong as a species if the individual is weak and hopeless ?

The NC have their bad sides too, and if anything they propose a very segregated solution (the corporations and other interests inside the Conglomerate would surely split off the second after a supposed victory). But wouldn't you rather bee free and diverse than oppressed and unified ?

As far as the Vanu go, I simply disagree with their views. I love high tech, and would be very eager to explore alien technology. But to go so far as to inject alien DNA in humans and use technology they do no even understand... that is to much.

I fight for the NC. Not because they're the L33test, not because they're the most "in the right", but because they are, in my eyes, the lesser evil, and the best chance for the individual to survive and prosper in the future.

[archaonn]

Originally Posted by Gugabalog

NC.

They are the most tank-like.

TR.

They are the speediest.



In terms of combat doctrine they are each other's antithesis.

This is right, but with the certs system you can build your character more "speedy" or more "tanky", so the only problem youll have gameplay wise is only at the beginning.

[Trip]

Why does it have to be black and white? with the NC yes, you certainly have freedom and with the VS you certainly have progress. However where does it say the VS dont also have freedom? If the VS didn't have freedom, well they would just be the TR in purple. Having already experienced the TR I'm sure the VS are not eager to return.

[Noxey]

Terran Republic..

Best name
Best colours
Best guns
Best

[WVoneseven]

I wouldn't say NC were tanky.... im going to build lighter but with the power of NC guns. Sacrifice some security for blunt ambush power.

Think the Vanu inf at end of trailer but with a .45 ACP to the nape of the neck. Then maybe another to the temple once the victims down to make sure he/she stays down (not really likely on auraxis :P).

Or simply a bolt driver round from 1200 meters. (totally possible in PS2!!!! what an awesome game)