These formulas have been developed to be used as a guideline for creating new factions and to compare the relative strengths of different factions. This is not a perfect system. A higher rating does not necessarily make a stronger faction. Likewise loopholes can no doubt be found. Strict following of these formulas towards those ends benefits no one.

FACTION OPTIONS Power Unit Formulas


Anti-Ideologies -1
Free Technology 1*(Tech level)
Free Facility 2 +2*(Tech Level)
Free Facility (prereq.) 4
Free Vehicle
  • Locusts of Chiron
  • Unity Scout Chopper
  • Battle Ogre MK2
  • Battle Ogre MK3
  • Unity Mining Laser
  • Sea Colony Pod
  • Colony Pod

1
1
1
2
1
3
3
Social Benefit
  • ECONOMY
  • EFFIC
  • SUPPORT
  • TALENT
  • MORALE
  • POLICE
  • GROWTH
  • PLANET
  • PROBE
  • INDUSTRY
  • RESEARCH

4 * (param)
2 * (param)
2 * (param)
3 * (param)
2 * (param)
1 * (param)
2 * (param)
3 * (param)
1 * (param)
2 * (param)
2 * (param)
Robust 2
Immunity 4
Impunity 4
Penalty -2
Fungus Nutrient 2
Fungus Mineral 2
Fungus Energy 2
Bonus Votes [(param) - 1] * 6
Free Facility (prereq) 4
Revolt 1 per 10%
No Drone 2 * (param)
Free Ability (prereq) 4
Probe Cost 2 per 25% (param) - 100
Defense 6 per 25% (param) - 100
Offence 6 per 25% (param) - 100


RULE OPTIONS Power Unit Formulas


Morale Modifier 2 * (param) (4 for param = 0)
Psi Combat Modifier 6 per 25%
Research Bonus Per Base 1 * (param)
Extra Drone Per Base (16/(param))-1
Extra Talent Per Base (16/(param))-1
Bonus Energy Reserve 1 per 100 energy
Energy Interest 1 per 1% up to 5% 2 per 1% over 5%
Bonus Commerce Rate 1 * (param)
Population Bonus 1 * (param)
Hurry Modifier 1 per 10% (param) - 100
Research Modifier 1 per 5% (param) - 100
Share Technology (1 for 6)(2 for 5)(4 for 4)(6 for 3)(10 for 2)(20 for 1)
Select Technologies 2 * (param)
Terra form Bonus 3
Immunity to Mind Control 4
Free Prototype 3
Alien Faction 0
Share Tech W/ Infiltrator -3 Only if share tech is used w/ 4 or less factions
Bonus Comm Freq 1
25% Attack Bonus 6
Aquatic Faction 3
Worm Police 3
Steal Tech 2



Again hear are how the standard Alpha Centauri factions rank with our system. Great care was taken even out the factions in the calculations. Clearly the SMAC factions are weaker then the Crossfire factions. The Crossfire factions are also more varied in their power. This could not be helped without making certain options unreasonably valuable.

  Crossfire Factions  
  Power  
  SMAC Factions
  Power  
  Consciousness
11
  Believers
3
  Drones
9.5
  Gaians
6
  Planet Cult
8
  Hive
5
  Data Angels
15
  Morgan Industries  
6
  Pirates
6
  Peacekeepers
5
  Caretakers
16
  Spartans
6
  Usurpers
13
  University
5
  Average
11.2
  Average
5.14