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Unfortunately, Ambrosia Software is defunct. This software is no longer in print.
Escape Velocity (abbreviated EV) is a Macintosh computer game by Matt Burch, published by Ambrosia Software. It is the first game in the Escape Velocity series. It is also available as a Total Conversion mod for EV Nova, the third game in the series.
The game is set in the future, in space. The player assumes the role of an independent star-ship Captain making their way through the galaxy.
EV's primary setting is a cold war between two human factions: the Confederation and the Rebels. However, the player is not obligated to involve themselves in this war and is free to fly their spaceship where they please, doing missions and assisting or harming factions that are completely unrelated to the main conflict. In this way, EV is an example of an open world game.
Governments[]
Rebels[]
The Rebellion is one of two main governments in Escape Velocity. According to the game documentation, after winning a deadly war with "enigmatic alien marauders" the Confederation did not relinquish its naval power, and, according to the game's introduction, began exploiting the resources of the outer worlds. Those worlds eventually seceded, provoking a civil war. The Rebellion is in turn criticized for its aggressive nature, support of quasi-criminal organizations, and attacks on civilian shipping and liners. The Rebellion uses four ships in their campaign against the Confederation including Rebel Manta, Rebel Destroyer, Rebel Cruiser and Escort Carrier.
Confederation[]
The Confederation is one of two main governments in the game. According to the game, as humanity expanded into the Milky Way Galaxy, the new colonies operated independently of each other. However, an invasion by an unknown alien race forced the colonies to unify under Earth's leadership. This became known as the Confederation. The Confederation and the aliens fought a bloody war, with millions of humans being killed. Eventually the Confederation prevailed. Years after the war ended, many in the outer worlds felt that the Confederation was becoming corrupt and oppressive. They seceded from the Confederation and became known as the Rebellion. At the start of the game, the two sides are locked in a bloody stalemate. The Confederation uses four ships in its military including Confed Patrol Ship, Confed Gunboat, Confederate Frigate and Confederate Cruiser.
Aliens[]
External links[]
- EV EVO EVN Plugin Complete Collection - Archive of all Escape Velocity Plugins from ambrosiasw.com on archive.org.
- A searchable, sortable library that supposedly contains every EV add-on available on Ambrosia's site, for every EV game at appcraft.
| Portal | Intro • Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Ships | Shuttlecraft 10k, Scoutship 80k, Courier 180k, Light Freighter 280k, Clipper 400k, Argosy 750k | |
| Combat Ships | Defender 100k, Hawk 250k as carried ship only, Lightning 1M, Rapier 1.2M, Corvette 2.5M, Kestrel 10M | |
| Unavailable Ships | Executive Transport, Bulk Freighter , Luxury Liner | |
| Confederate Ships | Confed Patrol Ship 700k, Confed Gunboat 900k, Confederate Frigate 5M, Confederate Cruiser 20M | |
| Rebel Ships | Manta 180k, Rebel Destroyer 2.8M, Rebel Cruiser 14M | |
| Alien Ships | Alien Fighter, Alien Cruiser | |
| Novaverse Mods | PlugPack (2003) • ARPIA2 (2007) • Anathema (2007) • Balance of Fate (2016) • Brave New Void (2022) Novaverse Total Conversion: White Dwarf (2023) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tools for Plugin Creation | Mac: MissionComputer • ResEdit • NovaTools • ResForge Windows: EVNEW (Read-me) • RezEditor | |
| Bugs | Patch Notes • Dithering Bug • Exponential Beam Bug • 1=X Bug • Auto-Machine Gun Bug (Machine Gunning) • Mass Trick | |
| Guides | Nova Bible • Windows Plugin Conversion Tutorial • Nova Control Bits • Pilot File | |
| Total Conversions | Major Completed: Polycon EV (2002), Ashen Galaxy (2008), Colosseum (2008), White Dwarf (2023) Official: Escape Velocity, Escape Velocity Override Minor Completed: EVN Paintball, Miners, Teacup Blank Slate: Absolute Minimum Released Incomplete: Acheron, Starfleet Adventures Vaporware: Delphi, Aftermath | |