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| − | This is a short story based on Oolite. Currently a work in progress, written by [[Drew Wagar]] |
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| + | [[Image:Status_Quo_Edition_2_Cover_Small.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Second Edition Cover drawn by Neil Badman]] |
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| + | ''Status Quo'' is an [[Oolite]] novella by [[Drew Wagar]]. It is the first part of the Oolite Saga, followed by ''[[Mutabilis]]''. |
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| − | It is set in 3138, prior to current Oolite time (Year 3142), but after the events of Elite (Year 3125). Dates for these events are given in Selezen's excellent hypothetical [http://www.hughesd.co.uk/elite/content/oo-timeline.asp Elite/Oolite chronology] and based on his interpretation of GalCop history. |
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| + | == Introduction == |
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| − | The subject of the story is the how the [[Q_Bomb]] came to be invented. |
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| + | ''Status Quo'' was written to give newcomers to Oolite a feel for how Oolite differs from [[Classic Elite|Elite]] in a the form of a story, setting the scene for all the adventures to come, rather like the original [[Robert Holdstock]]'s novel ''[[The Dark Wheel]]'' set the tone for Elite itself. |
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| − | [http://www.wagar.org.uk/downloads/book/oolite/Status_Quo_Chapter_One.pdf Chapter One] |
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| + | It's set four years before the time in which players of Oolite find themselves. |
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| − | [http://www.wagar.org.uk/downloads/book/oolite/Status_Quo_Chapter_Two.pdf Chapter Two] |
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| + | "A brilliant scientist uncovers a terrifying plot to begin a galactic war. Aided by a talented, but reluctant and embittered combateer, he must stop the deployment of a super weapon he invented. A weapon so powerful it threatens to destroy entire worlds." |
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| − | Chapter Three (Currently being worked on) |
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| + | There is also a [http://www.facebook.com/drewwagarwriter Facebook fan page]. |
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| − | Notes: |
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| + | == Second edition == |
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| − | For readers familiar with Oolite, the story includes the [[Imperial Courier]] and [[SuperCobra]] OXP vessels. Whilst these ships are well known and relatively common vessels by 3142, the author has made the assumption that these vessels didn't become a common place sight in GalCop space lanes until after the events of this story. Thus their appearance provokes alarm and surprise to the characters portrayed. The justification is that these vessels did not appear in the original 8-bit Elite computer games with which the author was familiar. |
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| + | Status Quo was revised in October 2009 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Elite. The second edition features some extra scenes, improved dialogue and updated references to bring it in-line with the progress made within Oolite during the three years since Status Quo was first released in 2006. |
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| − | Unfortunately this doesn't quite gel with [http://eywtkaticawata.alioth.net/ Ewtkaticawata], which records the first Courier prototype coming into service(Year 2899), so somebody needs to provide a rationalisation of why the Courier wasn't seen in the original Elite (Year 3125). This authors view is that perhaps it was always engaged in Galcop/Empire skirmishes outside of GalCop planetary space, still being a Navy only vessel, and not available to the general public. [http://eywtkaticawata.alioth.net/ Ewtkaticawata] also marks the Courier being available on general release (Year 3250). So an explanation of why it appears as an OXP in Oolite (Year 3142) is also required... ;-) |
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| + | == Downloads == |
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| − | In the absence of specific introduction dates given on the EliteWiki entry for the [[Q_Bomb]], the author has presumed it appeared immediately after the events of the story (Year 3138), thus coming onto the market four years prior to Oolite itself (Year 3142). |
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| + | *You can download the story from this [https://www.ascorbius.com/drewwagaroolite website]. |
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| + | *Or you can download [[Ship Library Book-Status Quo]] (through the in-game [[Expansions Manager]]) for your [[Ship's Library OXP]]. You can then read it on an [[MFD]] while flying! |
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| + | == Notes== |
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| + | Status Quo is set in the year 3138, four years before the official time frame of the Oolite game, which has been set as 3142. |
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| + | In the game, the Q-Bomb does not behave as it does in the novel. However, it is possible to install the [[Status Quo Q-bomb OXP]] to make the Q-Bomb behave as it does in the novel. |
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| + | The author also recommends the following [[OXP]]s be installed in order to make the game play as close to the novel as possible: [[BoyRacer]], [[Torus station|Tori]], [[Famous Planets]], [[Tianve Pulsar]], [[System Redux (Oolite)|System Redux]], [[Behemoth]], [[Imperial Courier (Oolite)|Imperial Courier]], [[SuperCobra]] and [[Snoopers]] (which adds the ''Tionisla Chronicle'' news feed to the game.) |
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| + | [[Category:Oolite stories]] |
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| + | [[Category:Status Quo| ]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:57, 4 March 2021
Status Quo is an Oolite novella by Drew Wagar. It is the first part of the Oolite Saga, followed by Mutabilis.
Contents
Introduction
Status Quo was written to give newcomers to Oolite a feel for how Oolite differs from Elite in a the form of a story, setting the scene for all the adventures to come, rather like the original Robert Holdstock's novel The Dark Wheel set the tone for Elite itself.
It's set four years before the time in which players of Oolite find themselves.
"A brilliant scientist uncovers a terrifying plot to begin a galactic war. Aided by a talented, but reluctant and embittered combateer, he must stop the deployment of a super weapon he invented. A weapon so powerful it threatens to destroy entire worlds."
There is also a Facebook fan page.
Second edition
Status Quo was revised in October 2009 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Elite. The second edition features some extra scenes, improved dialogue and updated references to bring it in-line with the progress made within Oolite during the three years since Status Quo was first released in 2006.
Downloads
- You can download the story from this website.
- Or you can download Ship Library Book-Status Quo (through the in-game Expansions Manager) for your Ship's Library OXP. You can then read it on an MFD while flying!
Notes
Status Quo is set in the year 3138, four years before the official time frame of the Oolite game, which has been set as 3142.
In the game, the Q-Bomb does not behave as it does in the novel. However, it is possible to install the Status Quo Q-bomb OXP to make the Q-Bomb behave as it does in the novel.
The author also recommends the following OXPs be installed in order to make the game play as close to the novel as possible: BoyRacer, Tori, Famous Planets, Tianve Pulsar, System Redux, Behemoth, Imperial Courier, SuperCobra and Snoopers (which adds the Tionisla Chronicle news feed to the game.)
