Difference between revisions of "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution"
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|Series =[[Dawn of War (Series)|Dawn of War]] | |Series =[[Dawn of War (Series)|Dawn of War]] | ||
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|Genre =Real-time strategy | |Genre =Real-time strategy | ||
|Plattform =PC | |Plattform =PC | ||
| − | }}'''''Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution''''' is the second expansion pack to the [[Wikipedia:Real-time strategy|real-time strategy]] computer game ''[[ | + | }}'''''Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution''''' is the second expansion pack to the [[Wikipedia:Real-time strategy|real-time strategy]] computer game ''[[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II]]''. ''Retribution'' will have single player campaigns for races other than the Space Marines and will introduce an additional playable race, the [[Imperial Guard]]. So far campaigns for the [[Orks]]<sup>1</sup>, [[Tyranids]]<sup>2</sup> and [[Eldar]]<sup>3</sup> has been confirmed. |
Relic announced that Retribution will be dropping the Games for Windows Live Multiplayer Platform in favor of using Steamworks as its primary and only platform. This will make the game entirely stand-alone with all the races included.<sup>4</sup> | Relic announced that Retribution will be dropping the Games for Windows Live Multiplayer Platform in favor of using Steamworks as its primary and only platform. This will make the game entirely stand-alone with all the races included.<sup>4</sup> | ||
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The game takes place 10 years after events of [[Chaos Rising]]. <sup>6</sup> | The game takes place 10 years after events of [[Chaos Rising]]. <sup>6</sup> | ||
| − | On '''January 20th, 2011''' a | + | On '''January 20th, 2011''' a sizeable portion of information regarding campaign characters was revealed.<sup>5</sup> <sup>6</sup> |
| − | During a session of Q&A with [[Relic Entertainment]], it was revealed that decisions made by player in [[Dawn of War II]] and [[Chaos Rising]] could not be imported to '' | + | During a session of Q&A with [[Relic Entertainment]], it was revealed that decisions made by player in ''[[Dawn of War II]]'' and ''[[Chaos Rising]]'' could not be imported to ''Retribution''.<sup>7</sup> |
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| − | ===[[Imperial | + | ===[[Imperial Guard]]=== |
| − | Player takes control of | + | Player takes control of the [[Cadia]]n Shock Troops force, which recently entered sub-sector [[Aurelia]] to fight constant xenos and daemonic threats. |
| − | + | # Lord General Castor: the Imperial Guard Commander with no regimental affiliation. Sent to Aurelia with a sole purpose of winning the war, he is annoyed with local [[Guardsman|guardsmen]], seeing them incompetent at defending the sub-sector from [[daemon]]ic incursions. | |
| − | + | # [[Inquisition|Inquisitor]] Adrastia: clever, proud and idealistic, she believes in [[Imperium|Imperial]] dogma without a doubt. Brought on Aurelia to investigate accusations against [[Azariah Kyras]], she also finds local habitants' lack of faith as the main reason behind their mischiefs. | |
| − | + | # Sergeant Merrick: an experienced combatant. He is respected by his squadmates and cares about them more than he does about Imperium. He is angered by Adrastia's dismissive attitude and Castor's belligerence. | |
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===[[Space Marines]]=== | ===[[Space Marines]]=== | ||
| − | + | The [[Blood Ravens]] [[chapter]] is in civil war. Seeking to redeem his chapter from influence of Chaos, [[Apollo Diomedes]] joins forces with [[Cyrus]] and [[Martellus|Techmarine Martellus]]. Together they must find the truth about [[Azariah Kyras]]. | |
| − | + | # [[Apollo Diomedes]]: a decorated war hero. After learning about true nature of Kyras, he is seeking the strength the accept the fact that for decades, he served a monster. He is a believer who's faith has been shaken. | |
| + | # [[Cyrus|Sergeant Cyrus]] was allowed by Apollo Diomedes to surreptitiously join his forces in his pursuit of truth behind the Chapter Master. Cyrus' main intent is to convince Apollo of Kyras' duplicity. | ||
| + | # [[Martellus|Techmarine Martellus]] also accompanies Apollo Diomedes, serving as a voice of reason in arguments between Cyrus and Apollo. | ||
| − | + | '''Note''': since both Cyrus and Martellus are present in ''Dawn of War II: Retribution'', it can be concluded that neither of them was a traitor during events of ''[[Chaos Rising]]'', indicating that one of [[Force Commander (Dawn of War)|the Force Commander]]'s other sergeants was executed for treason. | |
| − | + | This conclusion is inprecise, since the traitor is diffferent depending on your corruption status... Martellus can be the traitor in ''[[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising|Chaos Rising]]''. And since the Force Commander himself is not present in Retribution, they might just be elsewhere. | |
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| − | '''Note''': since both | ||
| − | This conclusion is inprecise, since the traitor is diffferent depending on your corruption status... Martellus can be the traitor in [[Chaos Rising]]. And since | ||
===[[Chaos Space Marines]]=== | ===[[Chaos Space Marines]]=== | ||
| − | Chaos forces on Aurelia are led by | + | Chaos forces on Aurelia are led by Eliphas the Inheritor, who once again bargained his way back from the grave. Being in service of [[Ezekyle Abaddon]], the Chaos Space Marines are tasked with eliminating rival races on Aurelia. |
| − | + | # [[Eliphas|Lord Eliphas]] is scheming and subtle. He prefers to direct battle from safety, rather than raging through battle. Eliphas is sadistic and is only interested in promotion through the ranks of [[Chaos]], willing to do anything it might take. | |
| + | # Neroth is the Sorcerer of the Black Legion. Unlike Eliphas, he prefers forthright destruction, leaving all scheming to former. Despite he follows orders of Eliphas, Neroth is an agent of Abaddon, sent to ensure Eliphas lives up to his end of the bargain. | ||
| + | # Plague Champion Varius is a fearsome and skilled warrior, sworn to protect Eliphas. The putrescent slime that oozes from Varius’s weeping sores pits and corrodes his armour releasing the contagion contained within. | ||
| − | + | ===[[Eldar]]=== | |
| + | The Eldar of [[Craftworld]] [[Alaitoc]] are led by [[Autarch]] Kayleth, a fearsome warrior who has spent centuries mastering all aspects of warfare. Their mission is to prevent the realisation of a prophecy which implies the imminent destruction of [[Typhon]]. | ||
| − | + | # Kayleth is haughty, curt, and pragmatic. She knows exactly what to do in any military situation, treating other races as irritations along the path to completing her mission. | |
| − | + | # [[Ronahn]] is a former [[Ranger#Pathfinders|Pathfinder]] of [[Craftworld]] [[Ulthwé]]. He has renounced his ties to craftworld and now wanders the stars. However, he remains loyal to his race and answers their call for assistance. Ronahn is sceptical towards the Eldar's reliance on prophecy, and sees their current mission as a waste of effort. | |
| − | + | # Veldoran is a [[warlock]], accompanying Kayleth on her mission who interprets the prophetic visions of the [[Farseer]]s. His confidence in the mission is absolute. | |
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
As of February 25th, 2011, Dawn of War II: Retribution has been received well. IGN cited the price, combat, and visuals as good positives and the plot as being vague and not as fulfilling as Dawn of War II and Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising's.<sup>8</sup> | As of February 25th, 2011, Dawn of War II: Retribution has been received well. IGN cited the price, combat, and visuals as good positives and the plot as being vague and not as fulfilling as Dawn of War II and Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising's.<sup>8</sup> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 08:29, 4 July 2011
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| Series | Dawn of War |
| Released | 1st March 2011 |
Relic announced that Retribution will be dropping the Games for Windows Live Multiplayer Platform in favor of using Steamworks as its primary and only platform. This will make the game entirely stand-alone with all the races included.4
The game takes place 10 years after events of Chaos Rising. 6
On January 20th, 2011 a sizeable portion of information regarding campaign characters was revealed.5 6
During a session of Q&A with Relic Entertainment, it was revealed that decisions made by player in Dawn of War II and Chaos Rising could not be imported to Retribution.7
Contents
Campaign characters
Imperial Guard
Player takes control of the Cadian Shock Troops force, which recently entered sub-sector Aurelia to fight constant xenos and daemonic threats.
- Lord General Castor: the Imperial Guard Commander with no regimental affiliation. Sent to Aurelia with a sole purpose of winning the war, he is annoyed with local guardsmen, seeing them incompetent at defending the sub-sector from daemonic incursions.
- Inquisitor Adrastia: clever, proud and idealistic, she believes in Imperial dogma without a doubt. Brought on Aurelia to investigate accusations against Azariah Kyras, she also finds local habitants' lack of faith as the main reason behind their mischiefs.
- Sergeant Merrick: an experienced combatant. He is respected by his squadmates and cares about them more than he does about Imperium. He is angered by Adrastia's dismissive attitude and Castor's belligerence.
Space Marines
The Blood Ravens chapter is in civil war. Seeking to redeem his chapter from influence of Chaos, Apollo Diomedes joins forces with Cyrus and Techmarine Martellus. Together they must find the truth about Azariah Kyras.
- Apollo Diomedes: a decorated war hero. After learning about true nature of Kyras, he is seeking the strength the accept the fact that for decades, he served a monster. He is a believer who's faith has been shaken.
- Sergeant Cyrus was allowed by Apollo Diomedes to surreptitiously join his forces in his pursuit of truth behind the Chapter Master. Cyrus' main intent is to convince Apollo of Kyras' duplicity.
- Techmarine Martellus also accompanies Apollo Diomedes, serving as a voice of reason in arguments between Cyrus and Apollo.
Note: since both Cyrus and Martellus are present in Dawn of War II: Retribution, it can be concluded that neither of them was a traitor during events of Chaos Rising, indicating that one of the Force Commander's other sergeants was executed for treason. This conclusion is inprecise, since the traitor is diffferent depending on your corruption status... Martellus can be the traitor in Chaos Rising. And since the Force Commander himself is not present in Retribution, they might just be elsewhere.
Chaos Space Marines
Chaos forces on Aurelia are led by Eliphas the Inheritor, who once again bargained his way back from the grave. Being in service of Ezekyle Abaddon, the Chaos Space Marines are tasked with eliminating rival races on Aurelia.
- Lord Eliphas is scheming and subtle. He prefers to direct battle from safety, rather than raging through battle. Eliphas is sadistic and is only interested in promotion through the ranks of Chaos, willing to do anything it might take.
- Neroth is the Sorcerer of the Black Legion. Unlike Eliphas, he prefers forthright destruction, leaving all scheming to former. Despite he follows orders of Eliphas, Neroth is an agent of Abaddon, sent to ensure Eliphas lives up to his end of the bargain.
- Plague Champion Varius is a fearsome and skilled warrior, sworn to protect Eliphas. The putrescent slime that oozes from Varius’s weeping sores pits and corrodes his armour releasing the contagion contained within.
Eldar
The Eldar of Craftworld Alaitoc are led by Autarch Kayleth, a fearsome warrior who has spent centuries mastering all aspects of warfare. Their mission is to prevent the realisation of a prophecy which implies the imminent destruction of Typhon.
- Kayleth is haughty, curt, and pragmatic. She knows exactly what to do in any military situation, treating other races as irritations along the path to completing her mission.
- Ronahn is a former Pathfinder of Craftworld Ulthwé. He has renounced his ties to craftworld and now wanders the stars. However, he remains loyal to his race and answers their call for assistance. Ronahn is sceptical towards the Eldar's reliance on prophecy, and sees their current mission as a waste of effort.
- Veldoran is a warlock, accompanying Kayleth on her mission who interprets the prophetic visions of the Farseers. His confidence in the mission is absolute.
Reception
As of February 25th, 2011, Dawn of War II: Retribution has been received well. IGN cited the price, combat, and visuals as good positives and the plot as being vague and not as fulfilling as Dawn of War II and Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising's.8
Sources
- 1:http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/08/17/orks-world-first-interview-on-dawn-of-war-2-retribution-screenshots/
- 2:http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/09/29/dawn-of-war-ii-retribution-shows-off-eldar-campaign/
- 3:http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/10/18/dawn-of-war-2-retribution-tyranid-campaign-preview/
- 4:http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/09/15/relic-ditch-games-for-windows-live-for-steam/
- 5:http://community.dawnofwar2.com/blog-post/dawnofwar2com-ready-retribution
- 6:http://www.dawnofwar2.com/us/retribution/campaign
- 7:http://www.thqinsider.co.uk/2011/01/20/dawn-of-war-ii-retribution-exclusive-relic-qa/
- 8:http://pc.ign.com/articles/115/1152183p1.html
