Constitution Class by Michael/Fireball

Background
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The Constitution class is one of the most iconic ships in Star Trek. It was the first
starship, the one that set the trend for others and the rest of the shows and features
to be named Star Trek. This is my take on that starship. I've done my best to try make it
playable for all through LOD's and also provided 2 distinct texture sets.


Whats Included
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odf - Yes
button - Yes
wireframe - Yes
admirals log - Yes
install instructions - Yes
Model LOD's - Yes
Texturte LOD's - Yes


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Please note, there are 2 texture sets included in this modification.
The first is located within the normal Textures > RGB folder.
This first texture set is a bit more modern with aztec patterns and such
HOWEVER, for those purists that want the origional Constitution style with
no aztec pattern and no spotlights, such textures are contained within
the folder Alternative Textures > RGB. If you want these alternate textures.
After dragging and dropping every folder into your Armada II directory (so your
still putting the regular textures in). Then open Alternative Textures and drag all
of those files into your Armada II RGB folder. I hope this wasn't too complex
but I wanted purists and non-purists alike to enjoy this!
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credits
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model/mesh - fireball/mike
textures - fireball/mike
build buttons, wires and weapons - fireball/mike
emitters - fireball/mike
Special Thanks:
- The Starfleet Kid for access to some wonderful sounds.


INTSALL INSTRUCTIONS:
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1:
Drag and drop the contents of the ZIP file directly
into your Armada II directory to add the new files
to your game.


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2:
open your weapon.spr
in your sprites folder

under

@reference=512

put theese lines

# Constitution Phaser
WConnyPhas WConnyPhas 0 0 512 128 @anim=tex1x4

# Constitution Torpedo
WConnyTorp WConnyTorp 0 0 128 128 @anim=tex4x4

If you can't find
@reference=512,
then add these lines instead:

@reference=512

# Constitution Phaser
WConnyPhas WConnyPhas 0 0 512 128 @anim=tex1x4

# Constitution Torpedo
WConnyTorp WConnyTorp 0 0 128 128 @anim=tex4x4

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ok your done in the weapons.spr

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3:
now open your gui_global.spr

under federation build buttons
and under
@refrence=64

put this line

b_Fconstitution GbFConstitution 0 0 64 64

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then go all the way down to federation wireframes,
under
@reference=256

put this line

Fconstitutionw1 WfFconstitution 160 0 80 80
Fconstitutionw2 WfFconstitution 0 80 80 80
Fconstitutionw3 WfFconstitution 80 80 80 80
Fconstitutionw4 WfFconstitution 80 0 80 80
Fconstitutionw5 WfFconstitution 0 0 80 80

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4:
This one gets a bit complicated to stay with me, this is for the new emitters included in the mod.
in your sprites folder open up emitter.spr
There are three sections to this file.
the
#texture definitions,
# sprite_node definitions
and the actual emitters.

now, for the first part.
under
#texture definitions and also under @refrence=128
add these lines:

gplasma xgrplas 0 0 32 32 @anim=tex4x4_smoke
wsteam xgsmoke 0 0 32 32 @anim=tex4x4_smoke

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Okay, next under *sprite_node definitions
add these lines:

@sprite_node greenplas gplasma fade3 (2,2) (1,1,1) billboard
@sprite_node whsmoke wsteam fade3 (2,2) (1,1,1) billboard

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Fininshed, now under
##### Damage emitters #########

add these lines:

# Green Plasma #

@emitter gplasml
type=spray
pixel=(0.9,0.9,0.2)
sprite=greenplas
expansion_rate=1.1
firing_period=0.15
lifespan=2.999
velocity=8.0
spread_angle=5.0
@end_emitter

@emitter gplasmed
type=spray
pixel=(0.9,0.9,0.2)
sprite=greenplas
expansion_rate=1.2
firing_period=0.15
lifespan=2.999
velocity=8.0
spread_angle=5.0
@end_emitter

@emitter gplaslrg
type=spray
pixel=(0.9,0.9,0.2)
sprite=greenplas
expansion_rate=1.3
firing_period=0.15
lifespan=2.999
velocity=8.0
spread_angle=5.0
@end_emitter

# White Steam #

@emitter wxsml
type=spray
pixel=(0.9,0.9,0.2)
sprite=whsmoke
expansion_rate=0.6
firing_period=0.15
lifespan=2.999
velocity=5.0
spread_angle=5.0
@end_emitter

@emitter wsml
type=spray
pixel=(0.9,0.9,0.2)
sprite=whsmoke
expansion_rate=1.1
firing_period=0.15
lifespan=2.999
velocity=8.0
spread_angle=5.0
@end_emitter

@emitter wmed
type=spray
pixel=(0.9,0.9,0.2)
sprite=whsmoke
expansion_rate=1.2
firing_period=0.15
lifespan=2.999
velocity=8.0
spread_angle=5.0
@end_emitter

@emitter wlrg
type=spray
pixel=(0.9,0.9,0.2)
sprite=whsmoke
expansion_rate=1.3
firing_period=0.15
lifespan=2.999
velocity=8.0
spread_angle=5.0
@end_emitter

@emitter wxl
type=spray
pixel=(0.9,0.9,0.2)
sprite=whsmoke
expansion_rate=1.4
firing_period=0.15
lifespan=2.999
velocity=8.0
spread_angle=5.0
@end_emitter

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Okay thats it, all done that part!

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5:
Go to your ODF folder in the base Armada II directory.
Proceed to the Stations folder.
Open the ODF of a shipyard of your choice
and add the Constitution to build there

(x representing the build item)

buildItemx = "Fconstitution"

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6:
Go to the techtree folder in the Armada II directory.
Open tech1.tt
Look under federation ships
and put the following line:

Fconstitution.odf 2 fbase.odf fyard.odf

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and after that all you have to do is sit back and enjoy :)

- Fireball

I am not responsible for any damage this may cause to your system.
If your have problems, are looking for permission to use my mod or would like to alter it and put it in your mod you can contact me at:
Paramount owns Star Trek and I make no profit from any mods I make or release, etc etc...

furious_fireball_101@yahoo.ca or via Armada2files.com

This is an Armada 2 only mod.