The A2 Carrier Project, Beta Version 1.0 (Klingons and Federation)
by Phasertech


REQUIREMENTS :
A2 patch project - Patch 1.2.5
A2 Physics Project X by Thunderfoot006


CREDITS :

Federation Eagle Class Carrier - Aad Moerman

Javelin Class Starfighter - Dan 1025, model by Pepperman

Klingon Carrier/Fighter - Model created by Taldren, converted from SFCII to Armada by |AXiN|

A2 Physics Project and Elements - Thunderfoot 006


INTRODUCTION :

for years, the A2 modding community has fought it's battles with carriers which used

the cardassian drone weapon as fighters, or built fighters like a shipyard (forcing us

to keep close tabs on those carriers, and creating the odd ability of fighters to go on

extra-long range missions from carriers at random.). with the advent of the 1.2.5 patch,

we were given the chance to create carriers which could launch fighters in waves, and

could operate on their own. few have yet truly taken advantage of this, but now, the A2

Carrier Project promises a new style of play.


MISSION/FEATURES :

The eventual goal of the project is to give all races carriers OR anti-fighter vessels

(I just don't see the borg using carriers...). In addition, this project hopes to replace

some weapons graphics (including the ugly stock fed pulse), and generally add more dynamics

to stock gameplay. One key feature of the project is the loss of need ot keep constant tabs

on your carriers, they will now automatically launch fighters when within range, and their

special energy will denote when the next wave will launch. also, your fighters are now

commandable, allowing for interesting fleet tactics, including hit-and-run attacks, in

which a carrier group enters enemy territory, launches it's fighters, then retreats to a

safe distance, while the fighters deal their damage.


INSTALLATION :

simply copy and paste the contents of the 'Mod' folder into your Armada 2 folder.

NOTE : you MUST have the 1.2.5 patch and A2 Physics Project X installed. this mod

will work with other mods, but you must install much of it manually to do this.


INCLUDED :

Federation and Klingon Carriers for the game, as well as a copy of the first 'fighter

launch' special weapon odf i created, for those who wish to include this in their mods.

The next installment will hopefully include rmulans (i need to work out permissions still)

and species 8472 (they never get new stuff, so it's time they get something)


KNOWN ISSUES :

the mod has been known to crash the game when going to the admiral's log after a game.

i don't know why yet, but i'm working on it!


RELEASE NOTES :

Please feel free to use the Carrier Project in any of your mods, just ask permission from

the appropriate people if you use any of their material, and please include me in the

credits if you use any of the Fighter Launch weapon odfs.


COPYRIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION PERMISSIONS :

THIS PATCH IS NOT MADE, DISTRIBUTED, OR SUPPORTED BY ACTIVISION
TM & (C) ACTIVISION & PARAMOUNT PICTURES.

Copyright notices: Star Trek, Star Trek Armada II, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,
Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager (and the various logo devices
used in them) are copyright Paramount Pictures, as are the characters, related images,
and sound from the productions.