Factions

Factions are selected by you to lead towards a glorious victory on the planet. Or ignoble extinction, depending on the circumstances.

Human factions
The human factions of Planet are not divided by race, language or place of ancestral origin. Instead, each faction is guided by the vision of its leader. These visions, in turn, give each faction a unique set of advantages and disadvantages. By comparing the strengths of your faction to the parameters of a customized planet, you can either give yourself an edge against the other factions, or set yourself a unique challenge to overcome.

Human factions enjoy the full Alpha Centauri experience with full diplomacy, including the Planetary Council and all Victory options.

Progenitor factions
The Progenitors are a highly advanced race of starfaring creatures, whose technological sophistication is evident in the artifacts and monoliths they left behind on Planet. Research into these structures, or direct contact with the Progenitors should they return, can yield new technologies, weapons, and base facilities.

In recent millenia, the Progenitors have split into two warring camps: the Manifold Caretakers and the Manifold Usurpers. These factions conflict over the uses of the Manifolds, which include Planet. The Caretakers wish to leave the Manifolds in their original, pristine state, while the Usurpers wish to initiate and control an Ascent to Transcendence. If either faction is successful in their quest, it most likely means an end to humanity's presence on Planet.

Progenitors cannot join the Planetary Council and need to be exterminated if a human faction pursues the Diplomatic victory.

Behind the scenes
Some of the factions had early names and logos. These are broken below: