If the cooperative ever becomes a playable "race" it would be very interesting to basically "borgify" every species you've owned before. A liberated Borg Caitian would probably be my first choice
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Sometimes, if you want to bury the hatchet with a Klingon, it has to be in his skull. - Captain K'Tar of the USS Danu about J'mpok.
I don't see why they would be. These blogs alternate between each faction's perspective (with the KDF coming up this time in the rotation.) I wouldn't take that as any hint as to the plot, its just how cryptic is choosing to present this information.
I've been around since closed beta... Cryptic, I'm sorry to say, have pulled bait-and-switch stuff in the past...
I am not convinced this is the case here.. but, I am also wary... lol
See the post above yours! Talaxians fit right in. I was having this conversation on TS just two days ago. Talaxians are exuberant and enthusiastic and they have few cultural biases. IMO they fit into any faction. After all, what faction (including the KDF) wouldn't want chefs and deck-swabbers that know how to party?
I've been around since closed beta... Cryptic, I'm sorry to say, have pulled bait-and-switch stuff in the past...
....So? What does how they choose to present a multi-part blog have to do with the DR plot? You can bet for example that the Talaxians aren't just going to be associated with the Romulan Republic even though it was technically their briefing we "sat" through in the first blog.
Its a stylistic choice, I wouldn't read into it at all.
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This never made sense to me, by the way. Hive mind, yet you keep your individuality?
Think of what the internet would be like if it was implanted inside your head. You wouldn't be directed by a hive mind but you could still freely interact with all of your other drones across a social network.
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As I understand it, it is like being on a 24/7 telepathic conference call. You are still you but everyone else is there also.
And how that power wasn't corrupted 20 minutes after it was activated... it sure sounds like the genesis of how the Borg themselves were created. Just saying.
We've recently unlocked and decoded a Commander Level transmission from Starfleet! The latest message comes from Galera, outlining our recent intelligence reports on the Cooperative and Octanti!
Looks cool. Obviously we're getting some sort of Cooperative or Octanti lockbox at some point, but hey, that's cool. Cryptic needs to make money, after all.
Should be fun. I like the looks of the Octanti--playable, or boffs, or what?
....So? What does how they choose to present a multi-part blog have to do with the DR plot? You can bet for example that the Talaxians aren't just going to be associated with the Romulan Republic even though it was technically their briefing we "sat" through in the first blog.
Its a stylistic choice, I wouldn't read into it at all.
Way to go, disregarding the rest of the post you quoted!! :rolleyes:
We've recently unlocked and decoded a Commander Level transmission from Starfleet! The latest message comes from Galera, outlining our recent intelligence reports on the Cooperative and Octanti!
Nitpicking is a time-honored tradition of science fiction. Asking your readers not to worry about the "little things" is like asking a dog not to sniff at people's crotches. If there's something that appears to violate natural laws, then you can expect someone's going to point it out. That's just the way things are.
Is it small?
Is the location of that drive ring in the back adjustable (not enough non-federation ships have pieces to play with)?
If yes to the above... CAN WE HAVE IT?
edit: mostly for their drive it's that a few shapes and placement options would really help there; it's a very distinguishing feature.
Cool more to meet in the new expansion. I'm so ready for it. To see new areas of space, meet new and old friends, fight new and old enemies. This is going to be so fun!
USS Casinghead NCC 92047 launched 2350
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Brought to the brink of extinction. Actively starts attacking the extremely powerful group that put you there. Still going strong 40 years later.
I like the Octanti already.
Anywho, I can't wait to meet the cooperative. As a lifer I'd be fine with a lib borg faction being built off them, but I doubt it'll happen any time soon. Pretty sure cardies'll be next.
Brought to the brink of extinction. Actively starts attacking the extremely powerful group that put you there. Still going strong 40 years later.
I like the Octanti already.
Anywho, I can't wait to meet the cooperative. As a lifer I'd be fine with a lib borg faction being built off them, but I doubt it'll happen any time soon. Pretty sure cardies'll be next.
Agreed. I like the Cooperative ship design too - nice and refreshing.
Brought to the brink of extinction. Actively starts attacking the extremely powerful group that put you there. Still going strong 40 years later.
I like the Octanti already.
Anywho, I can't wait to meet the cooperative. As a lifer I'd be fine with a lib borg faction being built off them, but I doubt it'll happen any time soon. Pretty sure cardies'll be next.
They're a lot like the Feds are in sTO, except the Octanti lost their homeworld.
Makes me wonder if those with Liberated Borg will have some influence with the Cooperative and the Octani?
With the Cooperative, I hope they offer unique enhancements only offered to those with Liberated Borg Characters (and BOFFs). Like that arm cannon! Maybe a trait that makes Liberated Borg completely resistant to assimilation nanites?
With the Octani, the opposite. They see our Liberated Borg characters (and BOFFs) and immediately become hostile. Otherwise they are friendly. (I.E. Don't take a Liberated Borg BOFF with you on that away team! )
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Sometimes, if you want to bury the hatchet with a Klingon, it has to be in his skull. - Captain K'Tar of the USS Danu about J'mpok.
I've been around since closed beta... Cryptic, I'm sorry to say, have pulled bait-and-switch stuff in the past...
I am not convinced this is the case here.. but, I am also wary... lol
See the post above yours! Talaxians fit right in. I was having this conversation on TS just two days ago. Talaxians are exuberant and enthusiastic and they have few cultural biases. IMO they fit into any faction. After all, what faction (including the KDF) wouldn't want chefs and deck-swabbers that know how to party?
....So? What does how they choose to present a multi-part blog have to do with the DR plot? You can bet for example that the Talaxians aren't just going to be associated with the Romulan Republic even though it was technically their briefing we "sat" through in the first blog.
Its a stylistic choice, I wouldn't read into it at all.
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Eh I'll check it out awhile after it comes out but most likely its the same old bait and switch TRIBBLE with a sandbox delta quadrant lol.
This never made sense to me, by the way. Hive mind, yet you keep your individuality?
Think of what the internet would be like if it was implanted inside your head. You wouldn't be directed by a hive mind but you could still freely interact with all of your other drones across a social network.
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Very much this. Oh so very much.
As I understand it, it is like being on a 24/7 telepathic conference call. You are still you but everyone else is there also.
Rage is futile.
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And how that power wasn't corrupted 20 minutes after it was activated... it sure sounds like the genesis of how the Borg themselves were created. Just saying.
I want their ships very much badly, though.
Looks cool. Obviously we're getting some sort of Cooperative or Octanti lockbox at some point, but hey, that's cool. Cryptic needs to make money, after all.
Should be fun. I like the looks of the Octanti--playable, or boffs, or what?
Way to go, disregarding the rest of the post you quoted!! :rolleyes:
Shouldn't that read "The Cooperative has gained allies [...]"?
I just noticed down at the bottom "You can see the Octanti (Species 6339) in Infinite Regress."
This is a cool touch, Trendy!
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Is it small?
Is the location of that drive ring in the back adjustable (not enough non-federation ships have pieces to play with)?
If yes to the above... CAN WE HAVE IT?
edit: mostly for their drive it's that a few shapes and placement options would really help there; it's a very distinguishing feature.
USS Casinghead NCC 92047 launched 2350
Fleet Admiral Stowe - Dominion War Vet.
I like the Octanti already.
Anywho, I can't wait to meet the cooperative. As a lifer I'd be fine with a lib borg faction being built off them, but I doubt it'll happen any time soon. Pretty sure cardies'll be next.
Agreed. I like the Cooperative ship design too - nice and refreshing.
Have they kept their design philosophy?
100% agreed.
They are like the epitome of badassery.
I bet that every single one of them is named "Badass Loner".
My character Tsin'xing
With the Cooperative, I hope they offer unique enhancements only offered to those with Liberated Borg Characters (and BOFFs). Like that arm cannon! Maybe a trait that makes Liberated Borg completely resistant to assimilation nanites?
With the Octani, the opposite. They see our Liberated Borg characters (and BOFFs) and immediately become hostile. Otherwise they are friendly. (I.E. Don't take a Liberated Borg BOFF with you on that away team!
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I'd rather have the Borg.
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