Planet Cyrene

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Planet Cyrene

Creative Kingdom
Digital Scryers
Release: Maybe late 2010/early 2011
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Latest News and Discussions

• New Planet Cyrene Concept Art revealed: Exclusive: Planet Cyrene Concept Art
• Section and new Screenshot added for the Zekkonians. Tass 10:15, 14 October 2010 (BST)
• New Cyrene world model added to the Geography section.

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Planet Cyrene

Planet Cyrene is a planet of the Entropia Universe being developed by the Los Angeles based game development studio Digital Scryers LLC in cooperation with CKA Chiang Mai Co. Ltd for the official planet partner Creative Kingdom Inc.

According to CKI there are 60 people working on the project and Planet Cyrene is planned to be launched in 2010.

Planet Cyrene Gameplay

As the game mechanics are preset by the Entropia Universe platform the gameplay is not expected to differ much from what is known from the existing planets Calypso and ROCKtropia.
According to statements by Ed Robles -creative director for Planet Cyrene and head of Digital Scryers- on the Planet Cyrene Facebook group one focus will be missions embedded in elaborated storylines.
Preview screenshots are showing laser guns as well as fantasy style melee weapons. From the numerous vehicles shown on the screenshots one could conclude that Planet Cyrene will make use of the upcoming vehicles system.
One of the screenshots showing animals in stables suggests that there will be pets/taming on Planet Cyrene.

Planet Cyrene Setting

Planet Cyrene Storyline

Chapter one, "The Sons of Remus"

Planet Staverron. Outer rim, sector 8 of the Imperium. 17,005 GE (Galactic Empire)

Sunrise

The thunder of the particle cannons against the defense shields was a deafening and rude awakening. Sargent Jonah Armstrong waited outside impatiently for his Captains orders. It seemed that the Captain was shell shocked from the get go and refused to give the order to attack. Five long and stressful minutes had passed and still no order for the counter attack was given. Their position was weakening with every salvo, suddenly one of the cannons broke through the power shields and struck the command bunker. The Captain lay outside incoherently, saved only by his personal suit's added defense shield. At the sight of seeing the Captain go down, Sargent Jonah started giving orders to mount up and prepare for a counter attack. As the troops climbed into their power armor and vehicles for the counter strike, the assault that had started without warning, had quickly stopped. The sudden silence was maddening, had they all gone deaf or was it even worse? One of the corporals asked the Sargent "Sir how could they know our location, and how did they sneak onto the planet without our knowledge?" The Sargent was just as confused, only the Turrelions could have performed such a surprise attack, but they were the oldest of the Imperium's allies. The Sargent yelled at the corporal to go into the command bunker to see if the communication center was still operational. Soon after he had gone inside, the corporal came out with a pale face. The squad looked at one another confused as the corporal announced, "It's over." The Sargent calmed the men who broke out into a loud shouts of confusion and shock. He then asked" What do you mean it's over, did those guns get taken out? Speak up son." The Corporal just looked directly into the Sargent hardened face and exclaimed, "Supreme Commander Hillsbrad has surrendered the Empire over to the Coalition. We are to follow suit and prepare for orders from our new Coalition commanders." The squad began to cry out angrily yet again, none could comprehend such an order. The Captain, who moments before lay on the floor, stood up and gained his composure. "Settle down men, you heard the order from HQ." The Sargent quickly snapped back to attention. He was ever defiant at the news of surrender, but he was a true soldier and would follow an order to the death for the Imperium. The Sargent ordered," You heard the Captain, troops, lets get this base back into shape and prepare for our instructions."

Moments later, inside a make shift command tent, the Captain was on his tactical control screen as he notices the Sargent waiting patiently outside the tent. The Captain asks" What can I do for you Jonah?" "Sir, permission to speak freely, sir." The Captain nods his permission and the Sargent entered the tent. "I just don't understand it, sir. Why would we surrender? We are the most powerful of all the nine thousand nations and we still retain all 3 of our highly fortified home world sectors." The Captain responds, "It's simple math, Jonah, the Coalition has managed to ally themselves with too many of the Tier Elite nations. It would be only a matter of time before we would have to surrender. We could hold off for years to come, but eventual..." The Sargent emotionally interrupts, "S.C. Hillsbrad is a coward, sir." The Captain continues," ...no, Jonah, Hillsbrad is a tactician. He knows the Empire cannot win versus the thousands of nations preparing to take control of our sectors." The Sargent cannot believe what he is hearing from an Imperium officer, "Sir the Imperium is the only true ruler of Humanity, how can we bow down to a corporation with delusions of grandeur? Three hundred years ago they where selling appliances and now they are set to become our masters?" The Captain looks unfazed by the remark and responds, "Politicians care not of bloodlines or seventeen thousand years of tradition, Jonah. That "corporation" has what every man in the farthest reaches of space wants. The Coalition has made the promise of eternal life to anyone who would join. I am afraid it's proven too strong a temptation even for our noblest of ally nations." The Sargent grows even more bold, "So what now then, sir? Do we help them in their quest to rule the nations of Mankind, all for the promise of living like a dog for eternity?"

"There is yet hope, Jonah," responds the Captain. A confused look is now on the Sargent's face, "How can that be sir? Hillsbrad has served us up on a silver platter to the Coalition." The Captain calmly responds while walking towards a table. "Years ago, Jonah, I was sent to a world far into the depths of the lowliest sectors. A small planet that was deemed too insignificant to set up proper mining operations on. It was established as a resort world for the Imperium elite due to it's natural beauty and original home world feel. Kept a secret from all but those lucky enough to be invited, the planet has stayed low in profile even till today. The planet, named Cyrene, is a beautiful but dangerous world, Jonah. Much had to be done so the elite could enjoy their new found playground. While I was down there, leading countless clean-up missions and patrols, I discovered something of great use. As a matter of fact, I had just recently spoken personally with Hillsbrad a week ago while he was down in sector 8 for reviews. Needless to say I was able to convince him of some important matters concerning the Imperium and planet Cyrene. Unfortunately, the surprise attack on our position today has forced us to escalate our plans.

The Sargent was deeply confused and did not understand, "Sir, I just don't get any of what you are saying." The Captain walks to a small table, picks up a flask containing a deep purple fluid. He pours into a small cup and offers it to Sargent Jonah. "Have a sip of this sweet nectar, Jonah. It is the juice from the finest fruit on planet Cyrene." Jonah takes the cup and prepares to drink the sweet fragrant juice. After enjoying the aroma he drinks it slowly and then finds he has drank the entire cups worth of juice. The Captain looks at Jonah and asks, "Well, how was it Jonah?" The Sargent produced a smile and responded, "Amazing sir, I feel... happy, my mind is at peace, almost as if I was..." The Captain responds for him, "Enlightened." The Sargent not caring about what had just transpired just stood there and enjoyed the feeling. The Captain turns his back and with a large grin exclaims. "Excellent, Sargent Jonah, I would now like to welcome you to the a new era, a new Empire for mankind. Welcome to, The Sons of Remus."

Planet Cyrene Storyline

Check this tread by Planet Cyrene Creative Director (and post a comment): Sneak Peak at Cyrene Storyline

Cyrene features a genre mix of science fiction and fantasy. Shamanistic natives and robot invaders are fighting each other.
Concept art, models and preview screenshots suggest that besides robots and humanoids Cyrene is inhabited by aquatic, bug-like and other creatures.
You also can find images of a tree city and an ancient Rome style city called Janus as well as futuristic looking places with flying properties. Accordingly you can spot vehicles like a classic sailing ship as well as space ships.
It is not known whether the name 'Cyrene' is related to Cyrene known from Greek mythology.

The Humans

Looks like the humans came to Cyrene after the Imperium was forced to join The Coallition. Read more (and post a comment): Sneak Peak at Cyrene Storyline

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  A Sons of Remus Sentinel being made

The Zekkonians

The Zekkonians are the most technologically advanced of all the intelligent Humanoids on Cyrene. Though they are accepting of the human presence on Cyrene, the Zekkonian nobility are only interested in gathering insight and information from the Human alien's technology.

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  The Zekkonians.

The Turrelions

Ther Turrelions were the oldest of the human's/the Imperium's allies. Then they ran over to The Coallition. It's not clear whether the Turrelions will make their appearance on Cyrene. There will be a location called The Turrelion Outpost inside the game as confirmed by Ed on 3/12/2010. It was originally code named Smuggler City and is featured in the above picture of Ed (on the wall) as well as the speed painting video by Tum. It appears to be a major location...

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  Turrelion wandering the destroyed city of Cyrene

The Imperium

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  Imperium Trooper fights a creature

Planet Cyrene Geography

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  * New Cyrene world model.

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  Landscape model.

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  Landscape model.

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  City model.

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  Artwork: Flying City

The Northern Continent

The northern continent is an ice continent. Mentioning "the northern continent" implies Cyrene has more than just one single continent.

The Gate City Of Janus

"The Gate city of Janus is one of the last great cities of the human inhabitants on Planet Cyrene. Originally a vacation hub for the political and military elite, it now houses many refugees and is one of the main re-cloning centers after the devastating attack on the capitol city of Cyrene. Built to reflect the architecture of one of mankind's most ancient civilizations, there was no expense spared in its authentic feel including a massive colosseum at its center. Whether you are a refugee, re-clone, or an adventurer who heeded the call for help, Janus will undoubtedly be one of your first experiences on Planet Cyrene."
Screenshots

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  Gate to the City of Janus
  

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  City of Janus

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  City of Janus

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  City of Janus

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  City of Janus

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  City of Janus

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  City of Janus

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  City of Janus

The Turrelion Outpost

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  The Turrelion Outpost

'Criminals City'

"Still under development, this zone will feature high end content and rewards for those crazy enough to make the journey and strong enough to enjoy it."
"Once an important distribution and warehouse hub, this city has since become an abandoned ghost town and taken over by the criminal elements of Cyrene. Many great things await those strong enough to enter and survive long enough to claim the rewards had at this conflict ridden city."

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  Criminals city (concept art).

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  Criminals city (concept art).

Tree Village

Early screenshots of Cyrene also show a tree village.

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  Tree Village.

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  Tree Village.

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  Tree Village.

Planet Cyrene Creatures

Creature Development Process

Models

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  Planet Cyrene Creatures Models. * New

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  Bug-like creature.

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  Another bug?

Concept Art

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  Dust Devil. * New

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  Creature. * New

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  "Mer", aquatic creature?

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  "Paneleon".

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  Robot.

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  "Sph", flying creature?

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  "Swamp Lurker".

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  "Tree Dragon". (Tree, legendary the rock guitarist? ;) )

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  Another robot.

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  Poisonous bug?

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  Tentacle creature.

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  Various creatures.

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  Various creatures and city

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  Various creatures.

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  Creature.

Screenshots

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  Cyrene Combat Scence
  * New

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  Giant robots?

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  Fighting robots.

Planet Cyrene Items

Planet Cyrene Vehicles

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  TRO-X vehicle concept, click here for a 1920x1200px wallpaper

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  LANCE vehicle concept, "it is a rapid assault vehicle with light armor. Perfect for quick hit and run skirmishes"

Planet Cyrene Weapons

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  SoR Mk1 SI

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  Machine Gun

Planet Cyrene Media

iPhone Game

"the Planet Cyrene iphone game. This game with be a card based game that teaches players all about the creatures, allies, and enemies of Cyrene."

Short stories

Several short stories are planned to be published in June 2010 to illustrate the background story of Planet Cyrene. A sneak preview (Chapter 1 The sons of Remus) posted by Cyrene Creative Director Ed Robles can be found at the forum: Sneak Peek at Cyrene Storyline.

Movie

It is planned to set up a motion picture project based on Planet Cyrene.

Videos

Planet Cyrene, Tum Dechakamphu Lead Concept Artist
<youtube>LXe5sFpSR-g</youtube>	You know of other videos that should be on the wiki? Please leave a note in this thread: Videos to wikify!
"A behind the scenes look at how concept art if formed at Creative Kingdom Studios. This video showcases Tum Dechakamphu, Lead Artist on Planet Cyrene, working on a piece of concept art. It took him 3 hours to create this work but the video has been sped up for time."

Models

"One of the best things about working with CKI is that I can have them make figures of any of the Mobs I think up. Sure it's pricey, but seeing them in RL 3D is a great asset =)" - Planet Cyrene Creative Director Ed Robles

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  Planet Cyrene Creatures Models. * New

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  * New Updated Cyrene world model.

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  Old Cyrene world model.

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  Cyrene models in the back.

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  Cyrene models in the back.

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  Landscape.

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  Landscape.

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  City

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  Bug-like creature.

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  Another bug?

Concept Art

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  Dust Devil. * New

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  Creature. * New

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  Futuristic city.

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  "Mer", aquatic creature?

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  "Paneleon".

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  Robot.

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  "Sph", flying creature?

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  "Swamp Lurker".

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  "Tree Dragon". (Tree, legendary the rock guitarist? ;) )

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  Armor.

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  Another robot.

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  Poisonous bug?

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  Tentacle creature.

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  Various creatures.

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  Various creatures and city

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  Various creatures.

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  Creature.

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  Buildings.

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  "Once an important distribution and warehouse hub, this city has since become an abandoned ghost town and taken over by the criminal elements of Cyrene. Many great things await those strong enough to enter and survive long enough to claim the rewards had at this conflict ridden city." - Ed Robles.

Preview Screenshots

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  Cyrene Combat Scence
  * New

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  Gate to the City of Janus
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  Cyrene pages in CKI's 'Kings of Content' book.

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  Hall.

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  Ritual? Receiving award for completed quest?

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  Landscape

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  Tree Village.

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  Tree Village.

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  Tree Village.

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  Pets in stables?

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  Building.

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  Giant robots?

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  "Test Player 12" hitting "Bot 0004" for 500 damage with his "Name <0:0>" gun.

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  Fighting robots.

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  City of Janus

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  City of Janus

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  City of Janus

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  City of Janus

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  City of Janus

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  City of Janus

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  "The Gate city of Janus is one of the last great cities of the human inhabitants on Planet Cyrene. Originally a vacation hub for the political and military elite, it now houses many refugees and is one of the main re-cloning centers after the devastating attack on the capitol city of Cyrene. Built to reflect the archi...tecture of one of mankind's most ancient civilizations, there was no expense spared in its authentic feel including a massive colosseum at its center. Whether you are a refugee, re-clone, or an adventurer who heeded the call for help, Janus will undoubtedly be one of your first experiences on Planet Cyrene." - Ed Robles

Many of those screenshots are available in a larger resolution in the Planet Cyrene Gallery on gamesradar.com

References, Links

• Planet Cyrene official website

• Planet Cyrene on twitter (official]

• Planet Cyrene related discussions in the according Planet Cyrene section of EntropiaPlanets forum.

• Blood, sweat and... short article about Planet Cyrene on noprisonersnomercy.com

• Ed Robles on why using facebook to promote Planet Cyrene.

• Article about Movie Studio Complex Chiang Mai