Ixaris Race/Shipset v1.19.2

This archive contains all files necessary for my custom Ixaris race/shipset as of version 1.19 of Space Empires IV. The AI files are customized from original Malfador default race AI's to preserve game compatibility and ease installation.

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Installation:

-Simply extract this archive to your Space Empires IV installation directory. The paths for the files are stored in the zip.

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Files Added/Modified:

-Added a new Design Names file for the Ixaris fleet called TECH.TXT
-Added a custom (and very fitting) AI_Speech file for the Ixaris
-Added custom empire (.EMP) files for low, medium, and high bonuses called IXARIS-2K, IXARIS-3K, and IXARIS-5K respectively.
-Modified AI_Reasearch/AI_DesignCreation for desired results
-Modified AI_Politics/AI_Anger for desired results
-Modified AI_General/AI_Settings as needed

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Version History:

-v1.19.2
Fixed-3K and 5K EMP files were not using the proper Design_Names file
Enhanced AI_Research file for more focused tech development

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Notes:

-Careful, these guys have been known to whup my butt on occasion and I ain't no spring chicken ;). For the best challenge, give them 5000 bonus points, though they can hold their own for the most part at any difficulty level. They are easily angered, and very hesitant to form treaties. If you are lucky (unlucky?) enough to get an alliance with them, just watch your butt and enjoy the verbal abuse while it lasts...

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Legal Info and Contact:

All portrait artwork is authored by and Copyright 2000, Don Phillips (aka Voidhawk). All models were created using Rhino 3D; pixelwork created with PSP 7. Distribute this archive freely, but please leave this readme file in it! Hallelujah!

Any webmasters who would like to make my artwork available online please e-mail me first at: leophillips16@hotmail.com - Larger and more detailed renders are available upon request!

Also, anyone/everyone please feel free to contact me at the above address with questions, comments, ideas, or suggestions! More races and fleets are coming, hold yer horses...