E2150 - Lunar Corporation - LC

Race Overview

[ work in progress]

Beginnings

John Fisher, founder of Lunar Corporation was born in 1976. He was starting as a poor scientist in a small private laboratory. His fascination with the cosmos made that it wasn’t enough for his ambitions. He wanted to take mankind into space. He had convinced 10 wealthy industrialists to sponsor his project. In 2002 he was appointed head of the Lunar Corporation. LC was growing rapidly, making tremendous technological strides. In 2012-2014 LC took over the American NASA organization. In 2025 construction began on an orbital city and in 2034 The Orbital City I was officially opened. The situation on Earth was deteriorating - the political tensions and an ever-deepening economic depression were gathering. This was an opportunity for LC, which was charging exorbitant sums from wealthy for tiny but relatively safe residences in Orbital City I. Due to the high demand LC began construction of Orbital City II and far more ambitious Luna Project of 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 coming atomic bloodbath war. 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 Lunar Corporation ultimately severed all contact with Earth. The Luna city was self-sufficient with independent community. It was governed by 10 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 they started to grumble. The Supervisory Board tightened discipline and forced obedience from the citizens. In response the citizens revolted. Oldish 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. Truce brought some stability to the colony. The community elected a judge to the Supervisory Board, and his task was to stop friction between the population and the government. He had 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.

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 work. Every child leaving elementary school was given a test for individual skills and assigned into the 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 living conditions there were formed research groups for examining the Moon’s surface. In 2061, a scientific expedition encountered a series of caves with a high radiation level. Inside they found a deserted alien base. The research lasted for many years, with the laboratory set near discovery 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 Mare Imbrium. Extensive examinations showed that it possessed anti-gravitational propulsion. It took 6 years of intensive research to understand this technology, so the scientist could proudly present it to the lunar colony. In 2070, some very peculiar crystals had been discovered. Putting them in a strong magnetic field was causing their rapid expanding and absorbing 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 resistance.

At the end of the 70s LC started a Mars terra-forming project. In 2085 first unmanned anti-gravitational ship was sent to Mars on a fact-finding mission then more were sent in 2090. The agenda was to make Mars a great place to live in 100 terrestrial years. Meanwhile alien technology of magnetic shields enabled construction of space ships capable of interplanetary travel without exposing passengers to solar radiation. The next 50 years were spent sending ships to Mars. A man-made greenhouse effect increased the temperature to 15 °C, rising a little each year. The scientists predicted that in 20 years they could melt the ice cap to provide enough water to sustain life on the Red Planet. Because of Great War on Earth, a threat of cosmic disaster arose which would engulf the Moon as well. Facing this reality, the citizens of Luna turned their efforts to constructing yet another home, far enough away from the Blue Planet. Unfortunately this project required lots of natural resources, far more than the barren Moon could offer. Finding them on the plunged in war Earth was the only solution.

Units

Unit name	Description
Lunar Lunar m3	This is a light, unarmored vehicle used for reconnaissance. Being equipped with light weapon systems, it's not too good in combat situations. But its power shield generator and easy maneuverability make it a fantastic escort vehicle.
Moon Moon m3	A very fast, lightly armored vehicle. A power shield generator and light weapon systems can be attached, making the Moon a powerful combat unit at a good price.
New Hope New Hope	This light reconnaissance vehicle was based on the Fang unit, the pride of the LC. The New Hope isn't quite as powerful as its predecessor, but it has still managed to prove its value in some tight spots. Its ability to repair itself is particularly impressive. Even after suffering extreme damage to its epoxy armor, New Hope needs only a few seconds to become fully battle-ready again. This unique feature is the result of a complex fiberglass pressing and hardening system. However, the unit has one fairly large disadvantage: there is no facility for mounting a weapon. The synthetic armor allows neither welding nor riveting. So an impulse emitter is built into the chassis during the production stage. Tests have shown that this is the only weapon whose recoil doesn't tear New Hope's synthetic material. New Hope is a support unit. Used wisely, it can have a decisive effect on your entire offensive. But you'll need to develop an elastic strike-andretreat strategy.
Fat Girl Fat Girl	This is a mobile container, driven by a strong fragmentation motor which has been adapted from that previously used only be orbiting stations. The maximum lifting capacity is 3600 tons. Maximum speed is 18 km/h. Thanks to her strong engine, you can mount up to 4 light guns of any type. This makes Fat Girl an unbelievably effective frontline unit.
Crater Crater m3	When designing this vehicle, the LC engineers sacrificed speed for power, and equipped it with heavy armor and a power shield generator. The decision made Crater the most resistant of all LC units. And it's been adapted to carry high-caliber weapons that should guarantee its success in the heat of battle.
Crusher Crusher m3	This typical attack vehicle is designed to inflict huge losses on the enemy in a very short period of time. By reducing the energy consumption of the power shield generator, the engineers have made it possible to attach two heavy weapon systems. Because its armor is only average, the Crusher is unable to spend a long time under direct fire. You'll need to protect it with an escort of smaller, heavy shield-equipped units, like the Lunar.
Crion Crion	Description
Meteor Meteor m3	This light fighter is the first model equipped with a modified anti-gravity generator capable of rising to any altitude. It's used for reconnaissance operations and to repel enemy bombers. Due to the engine's high energy consumption, the Meteor is not equipped with magnetic shields. For purposes of attack, it comes equipped with a machine gun or light rockets.
Super Fighter Super fighter m2	The LC builders made it their goal to fill the gap between the fast and maneuverable, but thinly armored Meteor and the heavily armored, but very slow Thunder. The result is the Super Fighter. Equipped with a rocket flak system, this is an ideal weapon against enemy aircraft.
Thunderer Thunderer m2	Here's a huge, very slow, anti-gravity craft equipped with heavy armor. The modified engines allow it to fly at any altitude, so it can reach into the heart of an enemy base. Heavy rockets and sonic cannon make it the ideal unit for air raids against enemy troop concentrations.
Phobos Phobos	Description
Mercury Mercury	Description
Unit Transporter Unit Transporter	This light transport unit uses an anti-gravitation propulsion system. Its main task is to provide aerial evacuation of threatened and/or damaged units from the battlefield.
Tunel Gouger File:TunnelG.png Tunel Gouger	Their enemy's ability to attack through tunnel systems, and the strategic advantage this brings, has long been a source of frustration for the LC leadership. So they ordered industrial plants all over the Moon to begin R&D work on a new generation excavation unit. Of the three prototypes delivered, the "Xeno Irid" model from Adams & Novok lci. got the go-ahead for mass production. A series of tests proved the unit's worth as an all-terrain vehicle as well. Plus, the unit is extremely durable - the pendulum engine can remain in operation for 120 years, while the ceramicplastic outer frame is designed to last at least 250 years.

Unit Statistics

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

Unit Name	Production Cost	Hit points	Maximum shield	Armor [%]	Speed	Production Time [s]
Lunar m1	150	240	500	0	25	15
Lunar m2	150	270	500	0	28	15
Lunar m3	150	300	1500	0	32	15
Moon m1	350	300	1000	50	21	30
Moon m2	350	400	1500	50	25	30
Moon m3	300	500	2000	50	28	30
New Hope	500	500	1000	66	28	35
Fat Girl c2	650	600	2000	50	16	45
Fat Girl c3	650	600	2000	50	17	45
Fat Girl c4	600	750	2000	50	18	45
Crater m1	1200	750	2000	80	19	60
Crater m2	1200	850	2000	80	19	60
Crater m3	1200	950	2000	80	19	60
Crusher m1	1300	1150	2000	75	16	65
Crusher m2	1300	1250	2000	75	16	65
Crusher m3	1300	1350	2000	75	17	65
Meteor m1	600	180	0	25	36	30
Meteor m2	600	300	0	25	36	30
Meteor m3	600	400	1000	33	36	30
Super Fighter m1	1000	600	2000	0	32	60
Super Fighter m2	1000	750	2000	0	32	60
Thunderer m1	1500	600	1500	50	25	60
Thunderer m2	1500	750	1500	50	25	60
Phobos	600	200	1000	25	28	10
Mercury	2400	1600	1000	33	32	20
Unit Transporter	1000	550	2000	50	36	60
Tunel Gouger	800	1800	1000	25	21	50

Buildings

Building name	Description
Laser Wall	Description
Main Base	Description
Solar Power Plant	Description
Solar Cell	Description
Xyrex Power Plant	Description
Battery	Description
Research Center	Description
Headquarters	Description
Mine	Description
Upgraded Mine	Description
Aerial Supply Center	Description
Nest	Description
Defender	Description
Guardian	Description
Artillery	Description
Weather Control Center	Description
Meteor Control Center	Description
SDI Defense Center	Description
Recycler	Description
Tunnel Entrance	Description