Can anyone think any sensible faction as original 7

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To think about it. 7 factions in SMAC are kind of counterpart of 7 out of 9 factions in Tropico 4 (I'm Tropico 3,4 fans too) as follow :
Gaian (Environmentalist), Hive (Communist?), University (Intellectual), Spartan (Militarist), Morganite (Capitalist), Believer (Religious), "Peacekeeper" (Nationalist if U.N. is "nation")

So original 7 are pretty much 7 ideology with good-to-strong support, I also think the Cult, Aliens could make good sense at Planetfall. Pirate and Labour might gain some foothold for some years after.

I think anyone could share their opinion about their new faction that might have support and may become normal-to-strong faction.
 
My idea of a new faction : "The New Greece" Old Gods ... are They dead ? Are They obsolete ? Raise the Great Temple of New Olymp and see for Yourself. My idea a a faction of the old gods. (something balanced between Morgan and Spartan)

The traits: + 1 morale as their "warriors" are eager to defend their faith. +1 econ as thier worship bring new wealth. -2 efficiency as the gifts to the temple has to be enormous, -1 research as They tend to believe in the Old Gods and not to engage in disputes.

Idea for "City" - Base ;) Names:
1. (Capital) New Olymp
2. Helios Stronghold
3. Demeter Garden
4. Ares Fortress
5. Athene
6. Hermes Foothold
7. New Argos
8. Zeus Citadel
9. Dionizos Garden
10. Hares Halls

etc. Can think of more ;)
 
I don't like the faction "The data angels"
it just doesn't seem plausible to me that a whole colony would build itself from haxors.
 
heres the thing: what all factions in the game are is taking some aspect of a society, and bringing it to their logical extreme. We all see flaws in each faction. We all see strong points. Every faction has multiple ways you can interpret it, do to social policies. It's meant to make one realize what happens when you take a single aspect and push it without balancing it with other areas you need to balance as well.

In the end, it is Peacekeepers who are the closest to a "normal" society, but with the Gaians having the right mind set towards planet...can anyone say mind worm swarm?
 
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