Zidagar 6
Azdgari 2
Igadzra 2

And UE Crusader, I agree with you on the part of the technology. But I voted for
my favourite in terms of how cool the ships are (and I LOVE the Zidara) and how
nice they are.

I'm going to start a new pilot, in which I'll pilot an Azdara for a while, and then
capture an Azdgari Warship and use that - with an exp. shield generator, of course.

I do remember the days in my Crescent Fighter with an exp. shield generator. I was
Azdgari, hating Igadzra and middle with Zidagar, but I took on a Zidara just for
fun. Head on head I beat it to a fiery wreck - it never got me below 40%!

I did, of course, use the other shield upgrades too.

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Yes their outfits are the most helpful of the strands' technologies, but they also cost a heap, and the Azdgari don't give the player as much cash as the other strands for their missions. Also, the Azdara bay is too heavy for pretty much every ship but the Igazra to use usefully - and although it is possible to get that combination, again it's gonna cost you 5M credits to get a full bay!

Their missions are a bit of a pain too - the raiding missions always send you really far into enemy space, which is taxing on the fuel tanks, and their main mission string is not terribly exciting, and very confusing when you have to fail a mission.

And the Azdara, although it can be made 'invincible', it also gives no space for all the upgrades, which is a real thing to strive for - to me it makes the ship boring - give me an Igazra over that any day :).

Thanks there!

I was nearly about to convert from Zidagar to Azdgari - but you just saved me!

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This is Esponer reincarnated after an accident with a phased beamer and a shipment of Saalian brandy.

Azdgari! Ha-Haaahhhh!

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Analysis: The Azdgari have excellent ships, they're is no question there. The Azdara is the most powerful Fighter in the game, although the Z Fighter is nice too, the Azdgari Arada plays a good supporting role, and the Azdgari Warship can quickly dominate the battlefield with its six azdaras. The Igadzra have a tough time matching their speed and numbers, and the Zidagar are no match for Azdara swarms. Another one of the reasons the Aggies were my choice is that they are so :mad: damn :mad: IRRITATING :mad: to fight against! Thus, they must have that same effect on others besides me, ie, the Zidagar and the Igadzra. Although they have no "signature weapon" like the Plasma Siphon or the Phased Beam, they have a flexible, pirate-like empire and fast and maneuverable ships. That extra maneuverability upgrade is useful on a big ship like a UE Cruiser, and all and all, they're a well-balanced, strong, fun-to-allie-with race.

And of course, they're much, much cooler than the other two strands.

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Zidagar 6
Azdgari 3
Igadzra 2

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Also, I'm opening a sub-question!

Which Arada is the best:

Zachit Arada
Azdgari Arada
Igadzra Arada

I'll open a forum considering which ships should be in the game, including the
"Zidagar Arada", soon.

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Igadzra Arada is best in terms of looks.. Zachit Arada is best in terms of usefulness. Zidagar Arada would have a hard time being that distinct from the warship and fighter, but it would be oh so good looking :). I haven't seen the one from Advance, but I'm imagining a nice pastel purple, not quite like the other Zidagar ships.

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Originally posted by MartiNZ:
**I think that could be because the numerous Azdgari supporters in these parts are tired of arguing about it:)?
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nah, probably not.......

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The Microsoft Corp= A Solitaire Game
--From A Real UE Supporter--The Truth Is Out There.
You know the best is out there, just don't ignore it.

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Originally posted by Paladin:
**That comes to:

Zidagar 5
Igadzra 2
Azdgari 1

And once more - Esponer is Paladin, Paladin is.... well, Esponer.

Paladin's vote was fake. I'm sorry, okay?
**

yeah, but how'd u get a second account anyway??

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'89 Macintosh= Windows 98
The Microsoft Corp= A Solitaire Game
--From A Real UE Supporter--The Truth Is Out There.
You know the best is out there, just don't ignore it.

igarza

that plasma siphon kill those pathetic anooying small ships while keeping them away from you

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Zidagar 6
Igadzra 3
Azdgari 3

I changed the email on Esponer to fhdsfkjhdsfhds@yahoo.com, and then just
registered a new one. Check my earlier topic to see who was nice enough to tell
me how to do it.

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This is Esponer reincarnated after an accident with a phased beamer and a shipment of Saalian brandy.

grunadulater- I am awestruck by your eloquence.

Paladin- If I were feeling especially mischievous, I'd sign up with Yahoo under the name of fhdsfkjhdsfhds, assuming there isn't one already.

Come on, Igadzra fans! Don't let those cheap bastard Azdgari overtake us!

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The last time I was on this board, the price of dumb questions was really high.
Ask me what I'm doing.

Come on Zidagar - keep it up!

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This is Esponer reincarnated after an accident with a phased beamer and a shipment of Saalian brandy.

I never was good at entirely following the rules.

This topic will no doubt come up time and time again, and I hate it if everybody
had to vote EVERY SINGLE TIME.

So I'm going to keep renewing this, and that way you won't have to go on and on
again and again about what Strand you like.

If you don't like what I'm doing here and also elsewhere, then just tell me, okay?

Keep up the voting!

This poll seems to me to be addressing two concerns at once: technology and principles.

On the technological side, the Azdgari win hands down. Their fast ships and shields are much more useful (to me, anyway) than the fuel-drawing Phased Beam or the slow Igazra. If the Igadzra Beamer was available to the player, things might be different, but it isn't, so they aren't.

In principle, the Zidagar semm to have the best cause. The Azdgari are a little too much like pirates, and the Igadzra are just plain paranoid.

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Well, all of the strands are great. Their technologies and special items are really great. I would have to vote for the Igadzra though.
Here is my reasoning.

The Azdgari have lightning fast ships and great shield regeneration, but, there trade mark ship is a fighter. You can't carry cargo, not much space for weapons, and personally, it's just too invincible, which takes all the fun out of playing EVO. Anyway, the azdgari are a lot like renegades in terms of personallity.

The Zidagar have well balanced ships with great weapons, however, there are a lot of drawbacks on the Zidara. The speed and appearance is fine, but it is pretty weak in terms of shield and armor, and you can't sell half of the weapons. The Phase beam is nice, but useless with only four jumps of fuel. The Zidagar are too melodramitic for my tastes.

The Igadzra are best all around. Great weapons and a super ship with room for cargo and expanion. All weapons can be sold for customization purposes, and the Igazra is the most expensive stock warship. In personality, Igadzra are very similar to me. Paranoid and shy, we both see hidden plots and such things like that everywhere. Maybe Bill Gates and his Microsoft idiots are after them to!

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My way of thinking is this:

Technology - Azdgari
Coolness - Zidagar
Friendliness - Zidagar
Ethics - Igadzra*
Zidara - Zidagar

• After all, the Azdgari are heartless raiders who would, given the chance, kill civilians, and the Zidagar used toxins against the planet Azdgari - not a very nice act.

Thus, Zidagar become my favourite, gaining 3 points for friendliness, coolness and being
the side with the superb Zidara!

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The scores:
Zidagar 6
Igadzra 4
Azdgari 3

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Originally posted by Paladin:
**Zidagar 6
Igadzra 3
Azdgari 3

I changed the email on Esponer to fhdsfkjhdsfhds@yahoo.com, and then just
registered a new one. Check my earlier topic to see who was nice enough to tell
me how to do it.
**

Cool!

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'89 Macintosh= Windows 98
The Microsoft Corp= A Solitaire Game
--From A Real UE Supporter--The Truth Is Out There.
You know the best is out there, just don't ignore it.

Ooh, catching up. Keep going Igadzra!

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The last time I was on this board, the price of dumb questions was really high.
Ask me what I'm doing.

I'd have to say Azdgari simply because their ships scare me, a LOT.
I have no trouble with anything else in the game except for the @(^@$^*!& Azdgari fighters.
The alternative to fighting them, is working with them, which is good.

The Zidagar do have the coolest looking ships though, and the phased beam RAWKS.

If only there was a way that I could work for all three strands.

Five tons of Flax,
Mal

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Originally posted by Chezzelvisbob:
**I'd have to say Azdgari simply because their ships scare me, a LOT.
I have no trouble with anything else in the game except for the @(^@$^*!& Azdgari fighters.
The alternative to fighting them, is working with them, which is good.

The Zidagar do have the coolest looking ships though, and the phased beam RAWKS.

If only there was a way that I could work for all three strands.

Five tons of Flax,
Mal

**

Igadzra and Azdgari tied again, :mad: !

Those Azdgari are just thugs, and they're nowhere near as clever as the Zidagar or Igadzra, both of whom play tricks on the other Strands.

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The last time I was on this board, the price of dumb questions was really high.
Ask me what I'm doing.

(This message has been edited by StarStrafer (edited 03-26-2001).)