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ReStock Mod 3.0 for SE4 Gold Now Available

This mod combines FQM with the AIs from the TDM ReMod, all packaged with much nicer race and ship graphics to optimize your stock game experience. Requires the latest versions of Image Mod (combat, component, facility, and planet), the sound pack, and the music files from the Master of Orion 2 Music Mod.

ReStock Mod 3.0
Published 8th Apr 2012

Armor Mod Beta Released!

The Armor mod is designed to give more options to players to use in waring war with
each other. I am hoping to develop a balanced spread of weapons and defenses that
will all be reasonable options to use at a given time in a game.


Armor Mod Beta 1
Published 8th Apr 2012

The People's Mod 0.5.1 Released

I've started my work on TPM for Starfury, so the first stable version now released!

For more info and to download, visit TPM forum by this link:

http://www.spaceempi res.net/ftopict-9469 .html
Published 28th Feb 2012

SE5 Scenario Builder

A new addon for mods that speeds scenario creation. Add hundreds of years worth of growth in only a few turns!

For download see:

forum thread
file download

Complete instructions in enclosed readme.


Published 21st Feb 2012

AddOn Mod v2.0 Released

This newest version of AddOn Mod has full AI support for new planets. It brings a lot of new elements to the game.

AddOn mod v2.0


Published 25th Oct 2011

Warp 10 Mod v2.2.0 Released

Yes, that's right. I finally got around to doing another release!

Warp 10 mod is a mod for SE5 v1.79.

Download WarpTen2.2.0.7z Patch

For more info read these files that are included in the 7z file:

plans.txt
racedata.xls
W2.0.txt

You can read the changelog file too but it's more for entertainment than mod documentation.
Published 6th Jul 2011

FQM5 Beta 15 Released

A new version of FQM5 has been released. This release includes some bug fixes, as well as some new textures and a new system type. You will need to download Effects Pack 5 of the Multimedia Pack.

Version 5.00 Beta 15 - 26 February 2011:
Files Altered: QuadrantTypes.txt, StellarAbilityTypes. txt, StellarObjectTypes.t xt, SystemTypes.txt, XFileClasses_Stellar .txt
1. Changed - Black Holes now do 500000 damage in the center, and reduce shield points by 500000.
2. Added - Magnetar systems.
3. Changed - Brightened storm textures.
4. Fixed - 6 and 8 planet Standard Systems now have balanced distribution of planet types.
5. Fixed - Fixed location Asteroid Belt systems were missing a space before the system number.
6. Fixed - Added Destroyed Star object to Rogue Gas Giant systems to fix a warp point bug introduced around SE5 1.79 patch.
7. Changed - Removed Brightness Offset Percent RGB from planet xfile classes to restore shadows.

Download Page
Published 27th Feb 2011

New SE5 Shipset Released: Yithian Collective

Kinetic Shipyards has released a new shipset for SE5, the Yithian Collective.

The Yithians are an enigmatic race whose intentions change radically based on the proclivities of their current leadership council.



Published 13th Feb 2011

Main News

Tylmai for SE5 - 18th Sep 2006

As I'm sure many have been noting SE5 is steadily moving closer to release with an SE5 demo now available from StrategyFirst.

To briefly whet your appertite further why not look at the new style Tylmai fleet destined for SE5 along with some video tutorials on how they were created.

On a side note, posting comments have been disabled for the moment due to spambots. All the original comments have been preserved however.
http://mkv25.net/USy/tylmai_se5/

Mok'Akah Expanse - 9th Jan 2006

Today I'd like to present the Mok'Akah expanse, the third of Azelendor's fleets that he sent to me.

You can check out this burning rendition by following the link below or heading to the SE4 section. Download, enjoy. Its a neat shipset.
http://mkv25.net/USy/se4_viewrace.php?view_id=30

Sovereign Nation of Pacea - 29th Dec 2005

I've posted the second of Hadrian's, or should that be Hraedrano R.G. Azelendor's, fleets that he sent me weeks ago. I am so slow right now. /me blames xmas.
I also fixed the link to the Zedron Fleet by uploading the file. ::doh::.

I hope you download and enjoy these fleets in your next game of SE4, they have perfectly worthy AI to thrash.
http://mkv25.net/USy/se4_viewrace.php?view_id=29

Zedron Empire - 4th Dec 2005

Today I've posted the Zedron empire and a short review. Its a classic produced by Azelendor, and has some very high detail texture work.

Shortly following will be the PaceanOne and Mokakah fleets, also by Azelendor.
http://mkv25.net/USy/se4_viewrace.php?view_id=28

Pyrochette Race Added - 26th Nov 2005

One of the first fleets ever made for SE4, I'm proud to have the Pyrochette Empire featured back on USy.

I presume I still have the rights to post it here, I'm sure the creator wouldn't mind.
http://mkv25.net/USy/se4_viewrace.php?view_id=27

Zarizar Technocracy posted - 25th Nov 2005

TauCeti has sent me another fleet to post on USy, this time the Zarizar Technocracy, a race he created for Rob Allen Beckwith.

TauCeti also sent me two more renders for the Gallery, which are well worth viewing.
http://www.mkv25.net/USy/se4_viewrace.php?view_id=26

Etheirian Technotheocracy - 14th Nov 2005

The other week I was posted this sleek new shipset from TauCeti Deichmann, the Etheirian Technotheocracy, who are well worth checking out.

In addition, a large render of the Heavy Carrier from this fleet has been added to the gallery, for extra impact.
http://mkv25.net/USy/se4_viewrace.php?view_id=25

Tylmai Update - 30th Oct 2005

If you've followed the links through to the gallery you'll have seen a space scene of the new Tylmai race I've been working on for SE5. Well today, after much toil I've finished the work on the basic set of models and can move on the next stage.

To feature them, I've posted a render of the main vessels on the SE5 page to get a glimpse at all the ships.
http://mkv25.net/USy/se5.php

Gallery - 25th Oct 2005

In the gallery today you should be keen to notice spaceship artwork from TerranC featuring renders his soon to be Rebob fleet, as well as a preview/render of the new Tylmai ships orbitting a glowy orange sun.

Eye candy for everyone!

Mod released - 25th Oct 2005

I've just finished tweaking up an old interface mod I found a few days back. Its completely graphical, so won't effect any games you're playing, but it comes in its own mod folder so you can test it first.

So, check out USy Grey UI v1.25 from the SE4 Mods page now!
http://www.mkv25.net/USy/se4_mods.php

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