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Birth of the Empires (also known as BotE) is a turn-based [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4X 4X] strategy game set in space in the style of classics such as Microprose's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_Orion Master of Orion 2] or [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_Birth_of_the_Federation ST: Birth of the Federation]. By choosing one of six major races goal is to gain control and supremacy over a part of the galaxy, either by diplomatic or military means. Further victory conditions are available at game start.
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Birth of the Empires (also known as BotE) is a turn-based [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4X 4X] strategy game set in space in the style of classics such as Microprose's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_Orion Master of Orion 2] or [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_Birth_of_the_Federation ST: Birth of the Federation]. By choosing one of six major races goal is to gain control and supremacy over a part of the galaxy, either by diplomatic or military means. Further victory conditions are available at game start.
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Due to AI, adjustable difficulty level and a large galaxy map within up to 140 minor races long-term pleasure is sure - on your own or with friends. BotE is available in English or German, further [[language]]s or many other options are moddable.
  
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Due to AI, adjustable difficulty level and a large galaxy map within up to 140 minor races long-term pleasure is sure - on your own or with friends. BotE provides single- or multiplayer mode (LAN, internet), runs at 32- or 64bit Windows and even at Linux (using Wine). BotE is available in English or German, further languages or many other options are moddable.
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BotE is available in two versions:
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*C++ product (>> [http://download.chip.eu/en/Birth-of-the-Empires_6681499.html BotE Alpha 7]) runs at 32- or 64bit Windows and even at Linux (using Wine) and provides single- or multiplayer mode (LAN, internet) <span style="color:#e50000">-> most to this version is notified [http://birth-of-the-empires.de/wiki/index.php/A-Z here], in German and partly in English</span>
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*Java product (>> [http://www.forum.birth-of-the-empires.de/viewforum.php?f=102 BotE Android] 0.6.73) runs at Android, but also at Windows or Linux. <span style="color:#e50000">-> '''most of this Wiki belongs to the Java product'''</span>
  
 
This hobby fan project started in January 2004 and is continually developed by the BotE-Team and the fans.  
 
This hobby fan project started in January 2004 and is continually developed by the BotE-Team and the fans.  
 
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==== Differences between BotE Alpha and BotE Android ====   
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see >> [[Difference between BotE Alpha and BotE Android|here]]
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==== Introduction into BotE  ==== 
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*C++ product (>> [http://download.chip.eu/en/Birth-of-the-Empires_6681499.html BotE Alpha 7]) >>
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*Java product (>> [http://www.forum.birth-of-the-empires.de/viewforum.php?f=102 BotE Android] 0.6.73) >>
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==== How to play ==== 
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*C++ product (>> [http://download.chip.eu/en/Birth-of-the-Empires_6681499.html BotE Alpha 7]) >>
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*Java product (>> [http://www.forum.birth-of-the-empires.de/viewforum.php?f=102 BotE Android] 0.6.73) >>
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==== Contents ==== 
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*C++ product (>> [http://download.chip.eu/en/Birth-of-the-Empires_6681499.html BotE Alpha 7]) >>
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*Java product (>> [http://www.forum.birth-of-the-empires.de/viewforum.php?f=102 BotE Android] 0.6.73) >>
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==== Bugs ==== 
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*C++ product (>> [http://download.chip.eu/en/Birth-of-the-Empires_6681499.html BotE Alpha 7]) >>
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*Java product (>> [http://www.forum.birth-of-the-empires.de/viewforum.php?f=102 BotE Android] 0.6.73) >>
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Latest revision as of 11:40, 31 January 2016

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Birth of the Empires (also known as BotE) is a turn-based 4X strategy game set in space in the style of classics such as Microprose's Master of Orion 2 or ST: Birth of the Federation. By choosing one of six major races goal is to gain control and supremacy over a part of the galaxy, either by diplomatic or military means. Further victory conditions are available at game start. Due to AI, adjustable difficulty level and a large galaxy map within up to 140 minor races long-term pleasure is sure - on your own or with friends. BotE is available in English or German, further languages or many other options are moddable.

BotE is available in two versions:

  • C++ product (>> BotE Alpha 7) runs at 32- or 64bit Windows and even at Linux (using Wine) and provides single- or multiplayer mode (LAN, internet) -> most to this version is notified here, in German and partly in English
  • Java product (>> BotE Android 0.6.73) runs at Android, but also at Windows or Linux. -> most of this Wiki belongs to the Java product

This hobby fan project started in January 2004 and is continually developed by the BotE-Team and the fans.

Humans   Heyoun   Khaoron  
     
Coalition of Planets   Heyoun Trade Union   Khaoron Empire  
Rotharians   Cartare   Omega
   
Rotharian Star Network   Cartare Union   Omega Alliance

Differences between BotE Alpha and BotE Android

see >> here

Introduction into BotE

How to play

Contents

Bugs


This wiki started at 3 September 2013 and did a restart at January 30, 2016

Latest News:

2017:please use this download link: https://blotunga.itch.io/birth-of-the-empires


2015/2016 BotE Android: meanwhile there is in addition to BotE Alpha 7 (PC) a further developed version called BotE Android 0.6.73 and out of this Android version there is also a Windows version http://www.forum.birth-of-the-empires.de/viewforum.php?f=102


22 February 2013: BotE Alpha 7 is available download


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