The alignement of the Korx

The inner Struggle

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I finally got Gal2 EU and I could play my favourite race the Korx in TA.

I always liked those Dagobert Ducks of the Galaxy. There is just one little conflict I have with them. I prefer to build up an Tradeempire and war is bad for trade (if it is against you). Unfortunatly even if you build a fleet to scare some away one good aligned race will scream for your destruction and wants to purge you from the galaxy (especially the drath). So in the latest game I researched along the ethic-line and changed my alignement to neutral the effect was incredible, many relations that were cool or observent went to more neutral. And I could continue my happy Tradeempire and mine the riches of the galaxy. There is just one thing that always bothers me. Do I play them properly? Especially since the evil alignement gives me more money from other trade routes that pass through my territory and makes Starbases for more affordable. But wouldn´t a wise Korxleader see the benefits of behavior in order to not draw war ambitions of other races to his empire so that he can swim in credits like a seal?

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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

The Korx personality may be Evil, though they really should be played as Neutral.  The extra trade routes are a boon and will more than earn you what you may have gotten as Evil, as are the improved relations.  Also the Korx, especially in TA, are a bit weak overall, and the boosts that you get from going Neutral (morale boost, greater soldiering ability vs non-neutral alignments, instant-terraform) make them a much more capable race.

I often set the Korx up as Neutral in the Edit Opponent screen as it really seems to make them more of a player in my games.

Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Agreed.

The Korx may be evil in a selfish, backstabbing kind of way, but they're more neutral in a don't choose sides and stay out of trouble way.  I started playing again in November, and I was surprised to remember that the Korx were evil.  I like the idea of playing them neutral - though I haven't played them - and I like the idea of setting them up as a neutral opponent.

I'm begining to explore the AI settings more now, like changing the Drengin and Korath to generic personalities.  I haven't tried it yet, but they're broken so it probably can't be worse.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

I wish we had more ways to 'trade' with others, be it renting them a starship construction planet or going halves on the rent for certain starbases.

In fact that gives me an idea! new post time!

Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

There's multiple factions of Korx.  There's the neutral Korx, would would sell their own mother into slavery for a profit, and then there's the evil Korx, who would dice up and package their mother into boxes of Korx meat to sell to the Drengin for Christmas treats.   I personally like the Evil Korx faction better.   I don't care much about the Trade, although there might be a way to make a substantial amount of dough from it.

Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Well of course I start wars as Korx I generally pick my opponents already at the start and don´t establish traderoutes to them so that I do not loose investments. But I couldn´t imagine to play Korx without traderoutes. Then I guess it is legitimate to play them neutral from a roleplay point of view as well as strategically. 

As for the traderoutes: There is not only the aspect of money but also the diplomatic. Someone who earns good money from you wouldn´t attack you so eagerly.

Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Yep,

I always play them as neutral, I've never agreed with the idea that profit-mongering as a primary agenda is evil.