From 003b65963278887efa2d9e36955175a573ee5468 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arisaya <117544545+ArisayaDragon@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:57:08 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/7] feat: add core.descPlayer placeholders to commonwealthShips.xml --- Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml | 51 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 51 insertions(+) diff --git a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml index d4f27fb66..45b45a536 100644 --- a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml +++ b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml @@ -89,6 +89,9 @@ designs like the Borer II and Borer III, fit for more dangerous regions such as the Ungoverned Territories. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -178,6 +181,9 @@ Today it still sees regular use as a budget freighter completing low-volume last-leg deliveries. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -315,6 +321,9 @@ in-system trips, rather than as a true yacht as Zubrin likes to imply with their marketing. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -408,6 +417,9 @@ Commonwealth, transporting cargo that needs protection from opportunistic pirates and raiders. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -500,6 +512,9 @@ problem for those who try to start with a Revolution Designs ship like an Earthzone. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -590,6 +605,9 @@ Katherine's Star to variants equipped for the militia to fight off Sung raiders. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -679,6 +697,9 @@ operations in the Ungoverned Territories for its continued focus on being a rugged no-frills design. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -814,6 +835,9 @@ result Earth Industries still sells new-production EI300s alongside the EI500. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -1006,6 +1030,9 @@ upgraded by private owners for much greater range than they were designed for, often at a significant price. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -1167,6 +1194,9 @@ the New Beyond on-sight unless they have access to capital ships, such as Drakes. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -1257,6 +1287,9 @@ weapons, the devices for the ship kits are usually absent or just any off-the-shelf selection that is locally available. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -1362,6 +1395,9 @@ and fast multipurpose transport good for carrying both cargo and passengers. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -1451,6 +1487,9 @@ individual Commonwealth and UAS citizens rushed out to try and get some of the valuable ores in the area. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -1579,6 +1618,9 @@ even impacts the bridge, which relies on holographic displays to allow the crew to see around the shades. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -1707,6 +1749,9 @@ of fuel for the massive Commonwealth Star Carriers and all of the gunships they support. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -1803,6 +1848,9 @@ community has evolved the original Buffalo design into a capable heavy gunship. + + Short gameplay description here + @@ -2015,6 +2063,9 @@ turned to the Commonwealth Militias and Corporate security forces for sales instead. + + Short gameplay description here + From 41b06e7297523e94a995e548fed2bba5fd7689f8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arisaya <117544545+ArisayaDragon@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:49:09 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/7] feat: 106103: add player gameplay descriptions to commonwealthships.xml --- Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml | 57 +++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 39 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) diff --git a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml index 45b45a536..37ba76fdf 100644 --- a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml +++ b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml @@ -90,7 +90,8 @@ regions such as the Ungoverned Territories. - Short gameplay description here + The Borer is a dedicated miner for the budget market. It is not + particularly capable in other roles, but it can mine for cheap. @@ -182,7 +183,9 @@ completing low-volume last-leg deliveries. - Short gameplay description here + The EI100 might have been a fast and innovative freighter when + it was introduced, but today it is seen as a slow entry-level + budget freighter. @@ -322,7 +325,8 @@ likes to imply with their marketing. - Short gameplay description here + The saphire has modest capabilities in its stock configuration, + but it offers a flexible hull for after-market customization. @@ -418,7 +422,9 @@ from opportunistic pirates and raiders. - Short gameplay description here + The EI200 is a capable, if aging, freighter design. It + has respectable defensive options and cargo capacity + for its price point. @@ -513,7 +519,9 @@ ship like an Earthzone. - Short gameplay description here + The Meteor is a kit-built armed shuttle that meets the bare minimum + capabilities for being able to traverse dangerous un-patrolled + interplanetary space. @@ -606,7 +614,8 @@ fight off Sung raiders. - Short gameplay description here + The Asterion is a particularly durable heavy gunship with the + option for significant armor and can mount flexible equipment. @@ -698,7 +707,9 @@ focus on being a rugged no-frills design. - Short gameplay description here + This upgraded Borer might be more capable, but it is still a + cost-effective dedicated miner with limited speed and + maneuverability. @@ -836,7 +847,8 @@ the EI500. - Short gameplay description here + EI500 freighters are modern and relatively fast freighters, though they + have a fairly limited number options for weapons. @@ -1031,7 +1043,8 @@ designed for, often at a significant price. - Short gameplay description here + Fast, nimble, and dangerous, the Wolfen/C focuses on extreme speed + and significant options for firepower. @@ -1195,7 +1208,8 @@ Drakes. - Short gameplay description here + The EI7000 is a modern, heavy and well defended freighter that can often + fend off all but the most dedicated of pirate attacks. @@ -1288,7 +1302,7 @@ any off-the-shelf selection that is locally available. - Short gameplay description here + The Archer-class is a cheap entry-level gunship. @@ -1383,7 +1397,7 @@ The Armstrong-class transport is NAMI's dedicated freighter - entry within their "Spage-age" ship series. NAMI opted to + entry within their "Space-age" ship series. NAMI opted to diversify their offerings by mixing in a variety of ship classes and roles under the same branding group to avoid a repeat of the marketing fiasco that the "Metropolis" series @@ -1396,7 +1410,9 @@ and passengers. - Short gameplay description here + The Armstrong-class is NAMI's competitor to the EI500. It is + a freighter with similar capacity, but it improves on its + flexibility, offering more space for equipment and weapons. @@ -1488,7 +1504,8 @@ and get some of the valuable ores in the area. - Short gameplay description here + The Borer III improves upon the capabilities of its predecessors + but it is still a slow, dedicated miner. @@ -1619,7 +1636,8 @@ to allow the crew to see around the shades. - Short gameplay description here + The Elixer is a large and versatile ship with significant options + for expansion. @@ -1750,7 +1768,9 @@ gunships they support. - Short gameplay description here + Scarab-class superfreighters are capable if slow haulers. Despite their + heavy construction, Scarabs tend to be slow enough that they need + significant protection. @@ -1849,7 +1869,8 @@ heavy gunship. - Short gameplay description here + Despite its origins the modern Buffalo is a competent well-rounded + heavy gunship. @@ -2064,7 +2085,7 @@ forces for sales instead. - Short gameplay description here + The Manticore is a hard-hitting gunship that prioritizes offense From 59df7dccd4f0b3e19f2cc66ea8eaa9b227543158 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arisaya <117544545+ArisayaDragon@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:52:54 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 3/7] chore: 106127: flip core.desc to core.descLore for ship lore --- Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml | 34 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml index d4f27fb66..ef93b4623 100644 --- a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml +++ b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml @@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ - + Borer-class miners are a common sight across the New Beyond and Near Stars. Although they are slow and limited in flight capabilities, the Borer-class has established a reputation as a @@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ - + When the EI100 was first introduced in the late 2100s, it was a fast and affordable transport able to quickly make interplanetary trips between @@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ - + Zubrin's Sapphire-class is a small and sporty ship, often being compared to planet-bound vintage sports cars. The compact interior comes with a selection @@ -396,7 +396,7 @@ - + When the EI200 was introduced in 2205, coming out of Earth Industries' then-new Theia Shipyards in Othrys, it was heralded as a revolutionary new freighter that @@ -490,7 +490,7 @@ - + For budding DIY shipbuilding enthusiasts, the Meteor is usually one of the first stops along their journey. The components of the Meteor have been specifically optimized over the years by @@ -582,7 +582,7 @@ - + The Asterion is well receieved among militias and mercenaries alike for its durable design and reasonable speed. NAMI offers the ship in a variety of configurations @@ -669,7 +669,7 @@ - + After the Syrtis war, the UAS developed this upgraded version of their venerable Borer class ships to enable prospecting for valuable materials in more dangerous regions of space as part @@ -799,7 +799,7 @@ - + EI developed the EI500 as the new entry level freighter in the EI-series, releasing it in 2376 to replace the EI300 as their flagship light freighter. Unlike their previous light freighter, @@ -991,7 +991,7 @@ - + The Wolfen series was originally designed by Pacific Defense to act as fighters for the Commonwealth's aging but still nimble fleet carriers. However, with the Fleet's 2350s shift towards bulk @@ -1155,7 +1155,7 @@ - + EI introduced the EI7000 in 2389 to compliment the EI500's generation of EI-series freighters with a powerful and well-defended heavy freighter for transporting high value cargo. Since then, the EI7000 has become a @@ -1244,7 +1244,7 @@ - + The Archer-class came about as a result of commonwealth citizens combining opensource component designs from Revolution Designs and Frontier Industrial. With the design being completely open, @@ -1348,7 +1348,7 @@ - + The Armstrong-class transport is NAMI's dedicated freighter entry within their "Spage-age" ship series. NAMI opted to diversify their offerings by mixing in a variety of ship @@ -1441,7 +1441,7 @@ - + To meet growing demand for mining equipment that can tackle hard to mine materials in and around the Outer Realm, the UAS introduced the Borer III-class miner in 2332. @@ -1568,7 +1568,7 @@ - + The Elixer is Zubrin's top of the line offering in both luxury and spacious onboard accomodations. Unlike the Sapphire, the Elixer is designed with extended onboard living as its top @@ -1695,7 +1695,7 @@ - + The Scarab-class of multipurpose superfreighters were designed by NAMI in 2332 as no-frills haulers with swappable modules for carrying either fluid cargo or bulk ore. @@ -1787,7 +1787,7 @@ - + Unlike most improvised ship designs, the Buffalo pattern has its roots in an official NAMI design. During the early 2100s era colonization wave, NAMI introduced humanity's first fusion-powered @@ -1995,7 +1995,7 @@ - + The Manticore class was originally in development for the Commonwealth Fleet in the 2360s as a new heavy gunship, but when the Ares began fielding Commetfalls in 2372 and brought From f76d6cc9dfe4fa09b14fadcc79c72f29488d32cf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arisaya <117544545+ArisayaDragon@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:54:36 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 4/7] chore: 106103: flip core.descPlayer to core.desc --- Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml | 34 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml index 79d239b97..7a43c52c9 100644 --- a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml +++ b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml @@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ designs like the Borer II and Borer III, fit for more dangerous regions such as the Ungoverned Territories. - + The Borer is a dedicated miner for the budget market. It is not particularly capable in other roles, but it can mine for cheap. @@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ Today it still sees regular use as a budget freighter completing low-volume last-leg deliveries. - + The EI100 might have been a fast and innovative freighter when it was introduced, but today it is seen as a slow entry-level budget freighter. @@ -324,7 +324,7 @@ in-system trips, rather than as a true yacht as Zubrin likes to imply with their marketing. - + The saphire has modest capabilities in its stock configuration, but it offers a flexible hull for after-market customization. @@ -421,7 +421,7 @@ Commonwealth, transporting cargo that needs protection from opportunistic pirates and raiders. - + The EI200 is a capable, if aging, freighter design. It has respectable defensive options and cargo capacity for its price point. @@ -518,7 +518,7 @@ problem for those who try to start with a Revolution Designs ship like an Earthzone. - + The Meteor is a kit-built armed shuttle that meets the bare minimum capabilities for being able to traverse dangerous un-patrolled interplanetary space. @@ -613,7 +613,7 @@ Katherine's Star to variants equipped for the militia to fight off Sung raiders. - + The Asterion is a particularly durable heavy gunship with the option for significant armor and can mount flexible equipment. @@ -706,7 +706,7 @@ operations in the Ungoverned Territories for its continued focus on being a rugged no-frills design. - + This upgraded Borer might be more capable, but it is still a cost-effective dedicated miner with limited speed and maneuverability. @@ -846,7 +846,7 @@ result Earth Industries still sells new-production EI300s alongside the EI500. - + EI500 freighters are modern and relatively fast freighters, though they have a fairly limited number options for weapons. @@ -1042,7 +1042,7 @@ upgraded by private owners for much greater range than they were designed for, often at a significant price. - + Fast, nimble, and dangerous, the Wolfen/C focuses on extreme speed and significant options for firepower. @@ -1207,7 +1207,7 @@ the New Beyond on-sight unless they have access to capital ships, such as Drakes. - + The EI7000 is a modern, heavy and well defended freighter that can often fend off all but the most dedicated of pirate attacks. @@ -1301,7 +1301,7 @@ weapons, the devices for the ship kits are usually absent or just any off-the-shelf selection that is locally available. - + The Archer-class is a cheap entry-level gunship. @@ -1409,7 +1409,7 @@ and fast multipurpose transport good for carrying both cargo and passengers. - + The Armstrong-class is NAMI's competitor to the EI500. It is a freighter with similar capacity, but it improves on its flexibility, offering more space for equipment and weapons. @@ -1503,7 +1503,7 @@ individual Commonwealth and UAS citizens rushed out to try and get some of the valuable ores in the area. - + The Borer III improves upon the capabilities of its predecessors but it is still a slow, dedicated miner. @@ -1635,7 +1635,7 @@ even impacts the bridge, which relies on holographic displays to allow the crew to see around the shades. - + The Elixer is a large and versatile ship with significant options for expansion. @@ -1767,7 +1767,7 @@ of fuel for the massive Commonwealth Star Carriers and all of the gunships they support. - + Scarab-class superfreighters are capable if slow haulers. Despite their heavy construction, Scarabs tend to be slow enough that they need significant protection. @@ -1868,7 +1868,7 @@ community has evolved the original Buffalo design into a capable heavy gunship. - + Despite its origins the modern Buffalo is a competent well-rounded heavy gunship. @@ -2084,7 +2084,7 @@ turned to the Commonwealth Militias and Corporate security forces for sales instead. - + The Manticore is a hard-hitting gunship that prioritizes offense From a9db9d61f7c219cad3cb41cfa9441734add75774 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arisaya <117544545+ArisayaDragon@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:22:27 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 5/7] Chore: 106103: merge original playerdesc text for some of the ships --- Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml | 14 ++++++++------ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml index 7a43c52c9..88f955e71 100644 --- a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml +++ b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml @@ -325,8 +325,9 @@ likes to imply with their marketing. - The saphire has modest capabilities in its stock configuration, - but it offers a flexible hull for after-market customization. + The saphire has modest capabilities in its stock configuration + between a light gunship and a courier, but it offers a flexible + hull for after-market customization. @@ -847,8 +848,9 @@ the EI500. - EI500 freighters are modern and relatively fast freighters, though they - have a fairly limited number options for weapons. + EI500s are relatively fast for freighters, and have plenty of + capacity for after-market devices. However, they have have little + space for weapons. @@ -1043,8 +1045,8 @@ designed for, often at a significant price. - Fast, nimble, and dangerous, the Wolfen/C focuses on extreme speed - and significant options for firepower. + Fast and deadly, the Wolfen is designed for combat. + Though limited in cargo capacity, it has lots of room for more weapons. From a3e9aeab1ceee1e9f26eadd12507d0a4a89d19ef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arisaya <117544545+ArisayaDragon@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2026 17:10:54 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 6/7] chore: 106103: update some descriptions --- Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml index 18aba3d46..aea2bbc1a 100644 --- a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml +++ b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml @@ -930,8 +930,9 @@ fight off Sung raiders. - The Asterion is a particularly durable heavy gunship with the - option for significant armor and can mount flexible equipment. + The Asterion is a particularly durable heavy gunship able + to fit significant armor. It has flexible expansion options + for equipment. @@ -1023,8 +1024,8 @@ focus on being a rugged no-frills design. - This upgraded Borer might be more capable, but it is still a - cost-effective dedicated miner with limited speed and + This upgraded Borer might be more capable than the original, + but it is still a dedicated miner with limited speed and maneuverability. From aa6cf426e86958e19c5fdf52bc6806d689d75658 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arisaya <117544545+ArisayaDragon@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:15:31 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 7/7] feat: 106103: description updates --- Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml index aea2bbc1a..717903ebd 100644 --- a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml +++ b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml @@ -1164,9 +1164,9 @@ the EI500. - EI500s are relatively fast for freighters, and have plenty of - capacity for after-market devices. However, they have have little - space for weapons. + EI500s have plenty of capacity for after-market devices. However, + they have have little space for weapons, and while fast for a freighter, + they are slow and ungainly in comparison to a gunship. @@ -1822,7 +1822,7 @@ any off-the-shelf selection that is locally available. - The Archer-class is a cheap entry-level gunship. + The Archer-class is a cheap, entry-level gunship.