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-====== Outpost 2 ====== + 
-//Outpost 2: Divided Destiny// is a real-time strategy game developed by Dynamix and published by Sierra Entertainment. It reuses and refines some of the concepts from the original Outpost, but there is no direct continuity between the storylines or the gameplay.+{{ outpost_2:op2loading.jpg?300 }} 
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 +**Outpost 2: Divided Destiny** is a real-time strategy game developed by Dynamix and published by Sierra Entertainment. It reuses and refines some of the concepts from the original Outpost, but there is no direct continuity between the storylines or the gameplay. Outpost 2 contains both single player and up to six player networked multiplayer. 
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 +** Outpost 2 Wiki Index ** 
 +  * [[Outpost 2:Outpost 2]] 
 +    * [[Outpost 2:Outpost 2 Manual:Online Manual]] 
 +    * [[Outpost_2:storyline|Storyline]] 
 +    * [[Outpost_2:maps|Maps]] 
 +    * [[Outpost_2:Outpost 2 manual:research|Research]] 
 +    * [[Outpost 2:Addons:Addons]] 
 +    * [[Outpost 2:maps:Custom Scenarios]] 
 +    * [[Outpost 2:Easter Eggs]] 
 +  * [[OP2_SDK:Software Development Kit (SDK)]] 
 +    * [[OP2_SDK:Mapmaking]] 
 +  * [[Outpost 2:Technical Review|Technical Review]] 
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 Eden's terraforming process uses a bioagent that breaks apart oxygen bonds, carrying the potential to also destroy boptronic computer systems and humans by breaking down their organic molecules. At first Eden performs a number of tests with early versions of the bioagent in testwells aligned with a fault line leading almost all the way up to Plymouth's colony. "The Blight", the uncontrolled expansion of the bioagent, is unleashed upon New Terra when one of their advanced labs explodes. Eden has to evacuate to run from the, at first, mostly unknown cause of the disaster. The water produced by the breaking of oxygen bonds lubricates dormant fault lines, and the air released begins to thicken and storm. These result in more frequent occurrences of earthquakes, lightning storms, and other natural disasters. In Plymouth, a dormant volcano erupts nearby, also forcing them to leave the area. To top off the disasters, the planet does not have enough atmosphere to burn off asteroids as it passes through an asteroid belt. Both factions soon come to the conclusion that New Terra is about to become uninhabitable, and the progressing Blight will soon engulf the entire planet. They decide to evacuate New Terra, but as they discover there are not enough resources left on the planet for two spaceships, confrontation is inevitable. Eden's terraforming process uses a bioagent that breaks apart oxygen bonds, carrying the potential to also destroy boptronic computer systems and humans by breaking down their organic molecules. At first Eden performs a number of tests with early versions of the bioagent in testwells aligned with a fault line leading almost all the way up to Plymouth's colony. "The Blight", the uncontrolled expansion of the bioagent, is unleashed upon New Terra when one of their advanced labs explodes. Eden has to evacuate to run from the, at first, mostly unknown cause of the disaster. The water produced by the breaking of oxygen bonds lubricates dormant fault lines, and the air released begins to thicken and storm. These result in more frequent occurrences of earthquakes, lightning storms, and other natural disasters. In Plymouth, a dormant volcano erupts nearby, also forcing them to leave the area. To top off the disasters, the planet does not have enough atmosphere to burn off asteroids as it passes through an asteroid belt. Both factions soon come to the conclusion that New Terra is about to become uninhabitable, and the progressing Blight will soon engulf the entire planet. They decide to evacuate New Terra, but as they discover there are not enough resources left on the planet for two spaceships, confrontation is inevitable.
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-==== Novella ==== 
-Outpost 2 is accompanied by a novella written by J. Steven York that further develops the storyline outside of gameplay. Each mission in the campaign has an associated novella. See the page Novella for more details on the [[outpost_2:storyline]] page. 
  
 ===== Installing Outpost 2 ===== ===== Installing Outpost 2 =====
-The Outpost Universe provides an installer package for Outpost 2. Simply download the installer, run it and follow the on screen instructions. 
  
-===== Download ===== +The game can be purchased via GOG, or if you'd like the original CD, from a website such as eBay or similar. 
-You can get the most current game version here: http://tinyurl.com/op2-135-final-exe+ 
 +The Outpost Universe provides an unofficial update package for Outpost 2. Simply download the installer, run it and follow the on screen instructions. For Linux users, Outpost 2 runs well through WINE.  On macOS Catalina, you can try Crossover Wine as it still supports 32-bit programs but performance can be less than stellar. 
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 +  * **Current Windows Version:** [[http://www.outpost2.net/outpost2.html|Outpost 2 Windows Build]] 
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 ===== Screen Shots & Media ===== ===== Screen Shots & Media =====
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 Instructions on how to create your own maps can be found here: [[outpost_2:mapmaking|Outpost 2 Map Making]]. Instructions on how to create your own maps can be found here: [[outpost_2:mapmaking|Outpost 2 Map Making]].
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 +===== Novella =====
 +Outpost 2 is accompanied by a novella written by J. Steven York that further develops the storyline outside of gameplay. Each mission in the campaign has an associated novella. See the page Novella for more details on the [[outpost_2:storyline]] page.
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 +===== Technology ====
 +A comprehensive listing of research can be found here: [[outpost_2:outpost_2_manual:research|research page]].
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 +===== Helper Programs =====
 +A list of programs to help with Outpost 2 related tasks such as accessing archive files and scanning missions: [[outpost_2:Helper Programs]].
  
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