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==General Info==
 
==General Info==
 
'''Current Team'''
 
'''Current Team'''
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*'''No Tea''' - Project Leader, FREDder, Writer
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*'''No Tea''' - Project Leader, FREDder, Writer, 2D Artist
 
*'''Rampage''' - 3D Artist, FREDder
 
*'''Rampage''' - 3D Artist, FREDder
 
*'''Nyctaeus''' - 3D and 2D Artist
 
*'''Nyctaeus''' - 3D and 2D Artist
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'''Release dates and missions:''' <br>
 
'''Release dates and missions:''' <br>
  
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'''INFR1:''' released in 2003, 14 missions <br>
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'''Classic:''' released 2003, 14 missions <br>
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'''INFA:''' released in 2006, 20 missions <br>
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'''Alliance:''' released 2006, 20 missions <br>
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'''Nostos R1:''' first released in 2018 with 15 missions.  Currently being upgraded and extended to 22 missions<br>
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'''Alliance Reborn:''' 40 missions, on indefinite hold <br>
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'''Nostos R2:''' release planned for 2024, 10 missions <br>
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'''Nostos 1:''' released 2018, 15 missions<br>
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'''Nostos R3:''' under development <br>
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'''Nostos 2:''' release planned for 2024, 14 missions <br>
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'''INFASA/INFAR:''' c.a. 40 missions, now on hold <br>
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'''Nostos 3:''' under development, 19 missions <br>
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'''INFA2:''' undefined <br> 
 
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'''Mods included:''' Complete modpacks <br>
 
  
 
===Story===
 
===Story===
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With over two decades of activity, Inferno (INF) is a mod of historical relevance for the FreeSpace community. Over the course of its development, Inferno experienced a total turnover of its team, which also resulted in major changes to the plots and concepts behind this project.
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Inferno is an unofficial sequel to Freespace 2, centered on the [[List of Sol jump node devices|restoration]] of the [[Sol]] jump node in [[Delta Serpentis]]. 35 years after Capella, the GTVA re-established contact with the [[Earth Alliance]], the warlike rulers of Sol that emerged from the ashes of the [[GTA]].  A war between the GTVA and the EA rages on, with the [[Vasudans]] remaining neutral in the conflict. During the EA-GTVA war, the [[Shivans]] return.
  
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The core plots of Inferno show what happened years after the [[Second Shivan Incursion|Capella incident]] and the consequent [[List of Sol jump node devices|restoration]] of the [[Sol]] jump node in [[Delta Serpentis]]. In circa 2400, the [[GTVA]] finally managed to restore contact with the [[Terran]] home system, only to be faced by the [[Earth Alliance]], the new ruler of Sol which emerged from the fragmented ashes of the [[GTA]]. A war between the GTVA and the EA rages on, with the EA penetrating in GTVA territory. The [[Vasudans]] remain neutral in the conflict, a debated choice which caused relations between the two species in the GTVA to be somehow politically compromised. In such an intricate tactical and political scenario, the [[Shivans]] once again appear to threaten the existence of Terrans and Vasudans alike.
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In addition to the main [[Post-Capella]] plot, Inferno: Alliance covers the events that occurred in Sol following the destruction of the [[SD Lucifer]] in 2335.
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In addition to the main [[Post-Capella]] plot, Inferno covers the events that occurred in Sol following the destruction of the [[SD Lucifer]] in 2335. In these sister campaigns, new conflicts rage on in Sol between the key colonies of Earth, Mars, Jupiter and beyond, eventually culminating with the emergence of the Earth Alliance.
 
  
 
===General notes===
 
===General notes===
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There are two distinct Inferno continuities - the so called '''old continuity,''' and the '''new continuity.''' [[Inferno Nostos]] (Nostos) is the only released campaign from new continuity, while [[Inferno Release 1]] (INFR1) and [[Inferno: Alliance]] (INFA) are the only two released mods of the old continuity. Nostos and INFR1 are set in circa 2400, while INFA is set in circa 2345. New continuity releases are all intended as upgrades of their old counterparts: Nostos is a significant upgrade over INFR1, and is also meant to go beyond the events described in the first mod, completing the main story; [[Inferno: Alliance Standalone]] (INFASA), now renamed as Inferno Alliance Reborn (INFAR), is meant to be a total replacement of the former INFA, focusing entirely on post [[Great War]] Sol. A campaign named [[INFA2]], meant to fill the gap between INFA and the main INF timeline, was also conceptualized but progress on it never actually started.
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[[Inferno Nostos]] is a reboot of the Inferno continuity. Nostos 1, a reboot of the original Inferno Release 1, was released in 2018. As of November 2024, Nostos 2 is currently in beta testing and voice-acting. Nostos 3, which completes the Inferno cycle, is slated for release in late 2025.
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The growing number of acronyms and campaigns meant to replace their predecessors instead of further developing and completing the story have led to some criticism with respect to this project. In addition to that, the original INFR1 and INFA releases were affected by the presence of large and unused warships, plots generally regarded as poor by community members, and overpowered weapons. These represent the core issues that the new continuity is meant to address and ultimately solve in order to provide a single and consistent story.
 
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It is worth noting that the original INFASA plans involved the release of small, independent minicampaigns meant to make use of the models and armaments not shown in the main INFASA campaign, which was set in Sol. These included Vasudan and Shivan fleets balanced for [[FreeSpace 1]] warfare. Several such minicampaigns were started but remained in hiatus for years; ultimately, they became part of a completely different project under the lead of team member Mobius, named [[Series Resurrecta]] (SR, SerRes). These campaigns retain various references to their INF origin.
 
  
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The current plans are focused on Nostos, including the release of R2 and R3 which will complete the main Inferno timeline. INFAR is temporarily on hold.
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The [[Inferno Classic]] continuity, made up of [[Inferno Release 1]] and [[Inferno: Alliance]] is in hibernation.  No development has taken place since the 2010s. A campaign named [[INFA2|Inferno: Alliance 2]], meant to fill the gap between INFA and the main INF timeline, was also conceptualized but no release ultimately was made. Team member Mobius ultimately ended up shifting assets from Alliance 2 into the [[Series Resurrecta]] continuity, and these campaigns retain various references to their origin.
  
 
==INF continuities==
 
==INF continuities==
 
===New Continuity===
 
===New Continuity===
 
====[[Inferno Nostos]]====
 
====[[Inferno Nostos]]====
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'''Also known as: INF SCP, INF Nostos'''
 
  
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Inferno Nostos is a total overhaul of its predecessor (INFR1) and its supposed sequel INFR2. The first release of Nostos was in 2018 and a new version of Nostos R1, as well as the sequels R2 and R3 which will complete the main INF timeline, are both nearing completion as of 2024.
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Inferno Nostos is a reboot of the original Inferno R1. Nostos 1 was released in 2018. As of late 2024, Nostos 2 is in beta-testing and voice-acting.  Nostos 3 is currently in development, with most missions playable and feature-complete.
  
 
====[[Inferno: Alliance Standalone]]====
 
====[[Inferno: Alliance Standalone]]====
 
'''Also known as: INFA:SA, INFASA, INFA1 (may also refer to INFA)'''
 
'''Also known as: INFA:SA, INFASA, INFA1 (may also refer to INFA)'''
  
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INFASA, now INFAR, is to INFA what Nostos is to INFR1: a complete upgrade of its predecessor. The main campaign is currently on hold and progress on it is supposed to resume following the release of Nostos R3. An episodic release of its c.a. 40 missions is considered.
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Inferno: Alliance Standalone is a reboot of the old Inferno: Alliance campaign. The main campaign is currently on hold, and progress on it is supposed to resume following the release of Nostos R3. Alliance Standalone's sequel, Alliance 2, has not passed the conceptualization phase. A release, if any, will happen after Nostos 3.  Some of the satellite Alliance Standalone content has found a new life in [[Series Resurrecta]].
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====[[Inferno: Alliance 2]]====
 
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'''Also known as: INFA2, INFA:2'''
 
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The concept of INFA2 is meant to described the events that occurred in Sol between INFA and the main INF timeline. However, this project has never passed the conceptualization phase and a possible release, perhaps in a reduced form, after Nostos R3 is being considered.
 
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===Old Continuity===
 
===Old Continuity===
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====[[Inferno: Release 1]]====
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====[[Inferno Classic]]====
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'''Also known as: INFR1, INF:R1, Inferno: R2, Inferno R2, Inferno: Release 1''', and '''Inferno Classic'''
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'''Also known as Inferno R1'''
  
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Mostly known with the abbreviation INFR1, this is the first release of the Inferno project, dating back to 2003. INFR1 is compatible with FS Open thanks to a patch and additional support. A voice acted version of INFR1 was released on July 16th, 2023 for the 20th Anniversary of the mod.
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Mostly known with the abbreviation INFR1, this is the first release of the Inferno project, dating back to 2003. INFR1 is compatible with Freespace Open thanks to a patch and additional support. A voice acted version of INFR1 was released on July 16th, 2023 for the 20th Anniversary of the mod. No development on a sequel is planned. All work on INFR's sequels stopped in the late 2010s.
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Nostos has effectively replaced INFR1, which as of today retains mostly a historical value.
 
  
 
[[Inferno R1 Ship Database]]
 
[[Inferno R1 Ship Database]]
  
 
====[[Inferno: Alliance]]====
 
====[[Inferno: Alliance]]====
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'''Also known as: INFA, INF:A, INFA1'''
 
  
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Inferno: Alliance, or INFA, is another MOD ideated by Woomeister and released in late 2006. It takes place in Sol many years after the collapse of the jump node connecting the system to Delta Serpentis. The campaign was focused on the war between Earth and Mars, which would have led later on to the foundation of the Earth Alliance.
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Inferno: Alliance, or INFA, is another MOD ideated by Woomeister and released in late 2006. It takes place in Sol many years after the collapse of the jump node connecting the system to Delta Serpentis. The campaign was focused on the war between Earth and Mars, leading to the foundation of the Earth Alliance.
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INFASA, now INFAR, is meant to be the upgrade of the original INFA, but this project is currently on hold. Some of the satellite INFASA content however has found a new life in [[Series Resurrecta]].
 
  
 
[[Inferno: Alliance Ship Database]]
 
[[Inferno: Alliance Ship Database]]
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====[[Inferno: Release 2]]====
 
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'''Also known as: INFR2, INF:R2, Inferno: R2, Inferno R2, Inferno: Release 2'''
 
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Originally supposed to be INFR1's sequel, all progress on INFR2 stopped and the mod has no longer been in development for several years. The events INFR2 was initially meant to cover will be addressed in Nostos' R2 and R3, which are both nearing completion as of 2024.
 
  
 
==Related Links==
 
==Related Links==

Latest revision as of 15:14, 22 November 2024

For additional info regarding Inferno builds and their boosted limits, see Engine limitations.
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General Info

Current Team

  • No Tea - Project Leader, FREDder, Writer, 2D Artist
  • Rampage - 3D Artist, FREDder
  • Nyctaeus - 3D and 2D Artist
  • Mobius - Advisor, FREDder, writer
  • Colt - FREDder
  • Admiral Nelson - FREDder, CBanim Artist
  • Kitsune - FREDder
  • Fusion - Writer, Bugtester
  • NeonShivan - Beta tester

Semi-Active Members

  • Rhymes - Writer
  • MesoTroniK - Sound Artist
  • Goober5000 - SVN Host, Coding, Scripting

Legacy Members

  • Woomeister (former project leader), Droid803, SadisticSid, Shiv, Freespaceking, Trivial Psychic, Jessnec, General Battuta, JSRNerdo, Moonred, TheDagger, BrotherBryon, Macielos4759, Hippo

Release dates and missions:

Classic: released 2003, 14 missions
Alliance: released 2006, 20 missions
Alliance Reborn: 40 missions, on indefinite hold
Nostos 1: released 2018, 15 missions
Nostos 2: release planned for 2024, 14 missions
Nostos 3: under development, 19 missions

Story

Inferno is an unofficial sequel to Freespace 2, centered on the restoration of the Sol jump node in Delta Serpentis. 35 years after Capella, the GTVA re-established contact with the Earth Alliance, the warlike rulers of Sol that emerged from the ashes of the GTA. A war between the GTVA and the EA rages on, with the Vasudans remaining neutral in the conflict. During the EA-GTVA war, the Shivans return.

In addition to the main Post-Capella plot, Inferno: Alliance covers the events that occurred in Sol following the destruction of the SD Lucifer in 2335.

General notes

Inferno Nostos is a reboot of the Inferno continuity. Nostos 1, a reboot of the original Inferno Release 1, was released in 2018. As of November 2024, Nostos 2 is currently in beta testing and voice-acting. Nostos 3, which completes the Inferno cycle, is slated for release in late 2025.

The Inferno Classic continuity, made up of Inferno Release 1 and Inferno: Alliance is in hibernation. No development has taken place since the 2010s. A campaign named Inferno: Alliance 2, meant to fill the gap between INFA and the main INF timeline, was also conceptualized but no release ultimately was made. Team member Mobius ultimately ended up shifting assets from Alliance 2 into the Series Resurrecta continuity, and these campaigns retain various references to their origin.

INF continuities

New Continuity

Inferno Nostos

Inferno Nostos is a reboot of the original Inferno R1. Nostos 1 was released in 2018. As of late 2024, Nostos 2 is in beta-testing and voice-acting. Nostos 3 is currently in development, with most missions playable and feature-complete.

Inferno: Alliance Standalone

Also known as: INFA:SA, INFASA, INFA1 (may also refer to INFA)

Inferno: Alliance Standalone is a reboot of the old Inferno: Alliance campaign. The main campaign is currently on hold, and progress on it is supposed to resume following the release of Nostos R3. Alliance Standalone's sequel, Alliance 2, has not passed the conceptualization phase. A release, if any, will happen after Nostos 3. Some of the satellite Alliance Standalone content has found a new life in Series Resurrecta.

Old Continuity

Inferno Classic

Also known as Inferno R1

Mostly known with the abbreviation INFR1, this is the first release of the Inferno project, dating back to 2003. INFR1 is compatible with Freespace Open thanks to a patch and additional support. A voice acted version of INFR1 was released on July 16th, 2023 for the 20th Anniversary of the mod. No development on a sequel is planned. All work on INFR's sequels stopped in the late 2010s.

Inferno R1 Ship Database

Inferno: Alliance

Inferno: Alliance, or INFA, is another MOD ideated by Woomeister and released in late 2006. It takes place in Sol many years after the collapse of the jump node connecting the system to Delta Serpentis. The campaign was focused on the war between Earth and Mars, leading to the foundation of the Earth Alliance.

Inferno: Alliance Ship Database

Related Links

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