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| − | [[Image:Status_Quo_Small.jpg|right|250px|Status Quo, 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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== Introduction == |
== Introduction == |
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| − | This is a Novella based on Oolite, written by [[Drew Wagar]]. |
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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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| − | It 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 novel 'The Dark Wheel' set the tone for Elite itself. |
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| + | It's set four years before the time in which players of Oolite find themselves. |
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| − | It's set four years before the time in which players of Oolite find themselves. (See notes below). |
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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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| − | "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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| + | There is also a [http://www.facebook.com/drewwagarwriter Facebook fan page]. |
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| − | The sequel to Status Quo, [[Mutabilis]], is also available. Drew has also written another short story about Elite's Generation ships, entitled [[Schism]]. |
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| + | == Second edition == |
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| − | Readers are welcome to submit feedback and comments to the author via his [http://www.wagar.org.uk website]. |
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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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+ | == Downloads == |
| − | Status Quo was revised in October 2009 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Elite. The second edition features some extra scene, 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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| + | *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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| − | == Feedback from readers == |
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| − | “Fantastic, absolutely spot on. A true work of art.” |
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| + | == Notes== |
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| − | “I love it so much!” |
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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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| − | “Fantastic work.” |
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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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| − | “What a ride!” |
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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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| − | “Very nice edge of the seat stuff!” |
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| + | [[Category:Oolite stories]] |
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| + | [[Category:Status Quo| ]] |
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| − | “Rocks!” |
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| − | “One hell of a tale.” |
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| − | “You've still got me hanging on the edge of my seat.” |
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| − | “Wow!” |
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| − | “Excellent work I really love it!” |
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| − | == Downloads / Hardcopy == |
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| − | You can download the story in PDF format [http://www.wagar.org.uk/downloads/book/oolite/Status_Quo.pdf here]. Please note the 'Creative Commons' license contained within. |
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| − | Status Quo is just over 200 pages long. |
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| − | You can buy a hard copy of the story [http://www.cafepress.com/StatusQuoBook.83694981 here], if you'd prefer a copy to hold in your hand. This is sold at 'cost' with the buyer only paying for the production costs at cafepress. The author makes no profit from the sales of the story. This is due to Oolite being a 'Creative Commons' production, and 'Status Quo' thus being a derivative work. |
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| − | == Theme Tune == |
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| − | You can [http://www.wagar.org.uk/downloads/book/oolite/Oolite.ogg download a theme tune] for Status Quo. If you wish to use this inplace of the standard Oolite theme tune, simply replace the file within the Oolite subdirectory. |
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| − | == Notes and Extras == |
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| − | In the game, the Q-Bomb does not behave as it does in the novel. However, this has been remedied by [http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/User:Commander_McLane Commander McLane], who has provided the [[Status_Quo_Q-bomb_OXP]]. We suggest readers download this 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: Boy Racers, Tori, Famous Planets, Tianve Pulsar, System Redux, Behemoth, Imperial Courier, SuperCobra and Snoopers (which adds the 'Tionisla Chronicle' news feed to the game.) |
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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.)
