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The '''FreeSpace Reference Bible''' (also known as the '''FreeSpace Bible''' or '''FS Bible''') is a Word document by Volition that contains original information from the FreeSpace game. It includes transcripts of the cutscenes, many changed, and transcripts of some cutscenes that never got included. It includes background information on the FreeSpace universe, exclusive concept art, and notes from the game designers. It was released for science fiction writers and for mod writers for the game. It is very useful in getting a more complete picture of what Volition imagined the FreeSpace world to originally be. A must-have for any FreeSpace fan or mod writer.
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The '''FreeSpace Reference Bible''' (also known as the '''FreeSpace Bible''', '''FSRefBible''' or '''FS Bible''') is a Word document created by [[Volition]] that contains original information on the FreeSpace universe. It includes transcripts of the cutscenes (many changed from the final versions) as well as transcripts of some cutscenes that never got included. It includes background information on the FreeSpace universe, exclusive concept art, and notes from the game designers.
  
It is quite likely that the Reference Bible was assembled primarily to assist the science fiction writers whom Interplay commissioned to write fan fiction as part of their FreeSpace marketing campaign. It was then subsequently released as an additional download on the [http://www.volition-inc.com/fs/downloads.cfm Volition site].
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It is quite likely that the Reference Bible was assembled primarily to assist the science fiction writers whom Interplay commissioned to write fan fiction as part of their [[FreeSpace marketing campaign]]. It was then subsequently released as an additional download on the Volition site. It is now available on [http://www.freespacemods.net/download.php?view.893 FreeSpaceMods].
  
Unfortunately, there is no corresponding Reference Bible for FreeSpace 2.
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There is no corresponding Reference Bible for FreeSpace 2.
  
 
==Chapters==
 
==Chapters==
 
*'''Introduction''': Background to Terran and Vasudan history and a brief introduction of the [[Great War]].
 
*'''Introduction''': Background to Terran and Vasudan history and a brief introduction of the [[Great War]].
*'''Subspace Technology''': A rather scientific explanation for [[subspace]] and gives some further relevant information about traveling in the FreeSpace universe.
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*'''[[Subspace description (FreeSpace Reference Bible)|Subspace Technology]]''': A scientific description of [[subspace]] that gives relevant information about traveling in the FreeSpace universe.
*'''Synopsis''': Cutscene transcripts of non-Ancient cutscenes. Some that have never made it past planning stage are also included. These transcripts provide us with some hint about what it feels like to be within the FreeSpace universe. Transcripts of the cutscenes that did make into the final release are not completely accurate.
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*'''Synopsis''': Transcripts of non-monologue cutscenes, Some that have never made it into the game are also included. The transcripts are inaccurate.
*'''Ancient Readings''': Transcripts of the Ancient cutscenes and the last player monologue. It is because of the Reference Bible that we know that the player's character speaks in End Cutscene. Accurate.
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*'''Ancient Readings''': Transcripts of the Ancient cutscenes and the last player monologue. It is because of the Reference Bible that we know that the [[Alpha 1|player's character]] speaks in End Cutscene. Accurate.
*'''The Species''': Information about the three species. Gives a lot away about the [[Vasudans]], [[Vasuda Prime|their homeworld]], and communication between Terrans and Vasudans. This chapter gives some hints about the connection between the Ancients and the Vasudans, though the way the Reference Bible phrases its sentences, it is not definitely confirmed that the Ancients did help the Vasudans evolve.
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*'''The Species''': Information about the three species. Therein is an in-depth description about the [[Vasudans]], [[Vasuda Prime|their homeworld]], and communication between Terrans and Vasudans. Gives some hints about the connection between the Ancients and the Vasudans, though phrasing does not definitely confirm that the Ancients did help the Vasudans evolve.
*'''Ship Specs''': Information about almost every Terran ship, written in a style similar to actual tech room descriptions known from the game. Some background information not stated in the game was also revealed (the [[GTF Hercules|GTF ''Hercules'']] was for example nicknamed as "The Big Momma"). Descriptions are factually accurate.
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*'''[[Ship specs (FreeSpace Reference Bible)|Ship Specs]]''': Information about notable Terran ships, written in a style similar to actual tech room descriptions known from the game. Some background information not stated in-game is also revealed (the [[GTF Hercules|GTF ''Hercules'']] is for example nicknamed as "The Big Momma"). Descriptions are factually accurate.
*'''Terran/Vasudan Weapons''': Similar to Ship Specs, except this section is about player-usable weapons, primaries and secondaries included. The descriptions are semi-scientific.
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*'''[[Weapon specs (FreeSpace Reference Bible)|Terran/Vasudan Weapons]]''': Similar to Ship Specs, except this section is about player-usable weapons, primaries and secondaries included. The descriptions are semi-scientific.
  
 
[[Category:Modding]]
 
[[Category:Modding]]
 
[[Category:Canon reference]]
 
[[Category:Canon reference]]

Latest revision as of 15:13, 28 August 2020

The FreeSpace Reference Bible (also known as the FreeSpace Bible, FSRefBible or FS Bible) is a Word document created by Volition that contains original information on the FreeSpace universe. It includes transcripts of the cutscenes (many changed from the final versions) as well as transcripts of some cutscenes that never got included. It includes background information on the FreeSpace universe, exclusive concept art, and notes from the game designers.

It is quite likely that the Reference Bible was assembled primarily to assist the science fiction writers whom Interplay commissioned to write fan fiction as part of their FreeSpace marketing campaign. It was then subsequently released as an additional download on the Volition site. It is now available on FreeSpaceMods.

There is no corresponding Reference Bible for FreeSpace 2.

Chapters

  • Introduction: Background to Terran and Vasudan history and a brief introduction of the Great War.
  • Subspace Technology: A scientific description of subspace that gives relevant information about traveling in the FreeSpace universe.
  • Synopsis: Transcripts of non-monologue cutscenes, Some that have never made it into the game are also included. The transcripts are inaccurate.
  • Ancient Readings: Transcripts of the Ancient cutscenes and the last player monologue. It is because of the Reference Bible that we know that the player's character speaks in End Cutscene. Accurate.
  • The Species: Information about the three species. Therein is an in-depth description about the Vasudans, their homeworld, and communication between Terrans and Vasudans. Gives some hints about the connection between the Ancients and the Vasudans, though phrasing does not definitely confirm that the Ancients did help the Vasudans evolve.
  • Ship Specs: Information about notable Terran ships, written in a style similar to actual tech room descriptions known from the game. Some background information not stated in-game is also revealed (the GTF Hercules is for example nicknamed as "The Big Momma"). Descriptions are factually accurate.
  • Terran/Vasudan Weapons: Similar to Ship Specs, except this section is about player-usable weapons, primaries and secondaries included. The descriptions are semi-scientific.