E2150 - Lunar Corporation - LC

''This page is about the LC faction (playable in Earth 2150). Here you will find information about its origins, available units and buildings. Let this data help you grow as an experienced LC army commander.''

Race Overview
The Lunar Corporation (LC) is a dominated by women (but not consisting only of them) faction of space colonists who colonized the Moon and cut themselves off from Earth soon after the 3rd World War. Normally a pacifist faction, the LC is forced to head to Earth in order to secure minerals to build their Evacuation Ship (due to the moons general lack of accessible resources, in real life as well as ingame). The Lunar Corporation is by far the most technologically advanced of the three factions, utilizing  solar power  as well as  antigravity vehicles  (by reverse-engineering abandoned extraterrestrial technology found beneath the moon's surface). Because of this, they do not build trenches or dig tunnels like the UCS and ED. Also, instead of constructing buildings like the other two factions, the Lunar Corporation is able to transport them from orbit to the battlefield. In combat, they use exotic weapons such as  electro-cannons and sonic weapons  (originally mining equipment). LC units are typically fast and technologically advanced, but fragile. In the single-player campaign of Escape From The Blue Planet, the forces of the LC are further bolstered by the unique alien craft known as The Fang, a gift from the UCS in exchange for an alliance. Although losing this one-of-a-kind unit means instant failure, the Fang's weapon is capable of easily disposing any opponent it comes across — until it runs out of ammo, that is.

Beginnings
John Fisher, founder of the Lunar Corporation was born in 1976. He started as a poor scientist in a small private laboratory. His fascination with the cosmos made clear that it wasn’t enough for his ambitions. He wanted to take mankind into space. He convinced ten wealthy industrialists to sponsor his project. In 2002 he was appointed head of the Lunar Corporation. The LC was growing rapidly, making tremendous technological advances. In 2012-2014 the corporation took over the American NASA organization. In 2025 construction began on an orbital city and in 2034 Orbital City I was officially opened. The situation on Earth was deteriorating - the political tensions and an economic depression were getting worse. This was an opportunity for the LC, which was charging exorbitant sums from the wealthy for tiny but relatively safe residences in Orbital City I. Due to the high demand, the LC began construction of Orbital City II and the far more ambitious Luna Project, the first permanent settlements on the Moon. In 2040 every sane person knew that the only way of survival was to move far away from the impending atomic war. The Lunar Corporation focused all its resources (suspending work on Orbital City II) on the Luna Project. Work on the lunar city progressed rapidly, with people moving into each new sector the moment its construction was complete. When war on Earth did finally break out in 2048, all Orbital City citizens were moved to Luna and the Lunar Corporation ultimately severed all contact with Earth. The Luna I city was self-sufficient with an independent community. It was governed by ten people on the Supervisory Board of the Lunar Corporation. John Fisher was voted in as the first president.

The majority of the inhabitants had been extremely wealthy people who had led very comfortable lives on Earth. Living in rough, primitive conditions and hard, physical labor caused them to grumble - loudly. The Supervisory Board tightened discipline and forced obedience from the citizens. In response the citizens revolted. The old president was unable to take full control of the situation. The rebellion was being suppressed with the violence and by pushing its ringleaders through an air lock. Soon after that John Fisher died. His loss was mourned by the entire colony and served to stifle the aggression of the two opposing sides. A truce brought some stability to the colony. The community elected a judge to the Supervisory Board and his job was to stop friction between the population and the government. He had the power to remove the membership status of any Supervisory Board member whose attitude might destabilize the colony, but he wasn’t participating in the daily running of the colony. John Fisher’s son became the new president.

Advancement
The new philosophy of Luna’s residents was “a man’s worth as an individual is based on the benefit he brings to the society”. A citizen’s status was defined by his knowledge, skills and diligence and how he put those to good use. Every child leaving elementary school was undergoing a test for individual skills and assigned an occupation deemed most beneficial to the colony. In the social hierarchy scientists were at the top, since they were responsible for the colony’s future. In order to improve the living conditions, research groups were formed to examine the moon’s surface. In 2061, a scientific expedition encountered a series of caves with high levels of radiation. Inside, they found a deserted alien base. The research lasted for many years, with the laboratory set up near the site and expanding until it became separate city itself with the name Luna II. Around this time a wrecked alien space ship was found off the coast of the Mare Imbrium. Extensive examinations showed that it possessed anti-gravitational propulsion. After six years of extensive research, the scientists could finally present anti-gravitational technology to the public. In 2070, some very peculiar crystals had been discovered. Putting them in a strong magnetic field was causing them to expand rapidly and absorb elements from the ground around them. Further research allowed to utilize these crystals in the construction of vehicles and buildings as a very inexpensive way of enhancing their structural soundness.

At the end of the 2070s the LC started a Mars terra-forming project. In 2085 the first unmanned anti-gravitational ship was sent to Mars on a recon mission. More followed in 2090. The purpose was to make Mars a great place to live in one hundred terrestrial years. Meanwhile, alien technology of magnetic shields enabled construction of space ships capable of interplanetary travel without exposing passengers to cosmic and solar radiation. The next fifty years were spent sending ships to Mars. A man-made greenhouse effect increased the temperature to 15°C, rising a little each year. Scientists predicted that in twenty years they could melt the ice caps to provide enough water to sustain life on the red planet. Because of the Great War on Earth, a threat of cosmic proportions arose which would take the moon with it as well. Facing this reality, the citizens of Luna turned their efforts to make a home for themselves far away from the blue planet. Unfortunately, this project required vast amounts of natural resources, far more than the barren moon could ever provide. Acquiring them on the war-torn Earth was the only solution.

Unit Statistics
Data sheet below is based on unit information provided in game Earth 2150 The Moon Project patch 2.2. Research times are shown for the mostly used in MP games 2x research time and maximum time reduction ( got from 3 Research centers)

 * Phobos m2 is automatically researched and available with Detector upgrade 

Weapon Statistics
Data sheet below is based on unit information provided in game Earth 2150 The Moon Project patch 2.2. Research times are shown for the mostly used in MP games 2x research time and maximum time reduction ( got from 3 Research centers)

* Sonic cannon statistics are not accurate - see section Sonic cannons for more details 

In addition, upgrades in the form of enhanced ammunition are available: '' Ammo damage bonus above is correct only for the most upgraded version of a weapon. ''

Sonic cannons
All sonic weapons statistics are broken - range is different in constructor menu, and in selected unit details panel. None of them is accurate, neither is the damage. Upgrading Sonic Cannon (Heavy and Air too) doesn't increase damage nor ammo or range. But there is noticeable regenerate rate improvement. Another thing is that Sonic Cannon deals more damage to units closer to the rear of the troop. Every square [distance] damage dealt decreases by about 6 for Sonic Cannon and by about 10 for Heavy Sonic Cannon

The damage given by single attack of Moon (facing north) with light sonic cannon to surrounding squares:



The damage given by single attack of Crater (facing north) with heavy sonic cannon to surrounding squares:



Detector range
Each upgrade of detector increases its range. Radar range calculation is based on 4x4 squares. This means that Phobos with basic detector will only see stealth units in its own 4x4 area, while upgraded detector will also find units in a few surrounding 4x4 areas. Note that in some cases (if Phobos is on the edge of the 4x4 area), basic detector may be unable to detect a stealth unit that is just 1 square away.

Ranges of each version of detector (click to enlarge):

Shields and regeneration
Power shields regenerate itself every second even under fire. Every shield generator upgrade increases its recovery rate. Table below shows dependencies between charge rate amount, Generator type and Recharger buff (within 6 squares of a Phobos with Recharger mounted).

You can notice that each Recharger upgrade the recharge rate increases exponentially. More Rechargers nearby will not increase these values.

Level benefits
Each killed enemy unit or building your troop receives some experience. Unlike artificially increased level (banner), the naturally scored one gives bonus hit points. Every level bonuses sum up with previous.

Building Statistics
Data sheet below is based on unit information provided in game Earth 2150 The Moon Project patch 2.2.

Every LC building during placement phase has only 50 hit points and armor adequate to structure type.