On a Romulan kick...

[Evertras]

Just saw the new Star Trek, had a blast. Great stuff.

That being said, it finally made me want to look at Romulans more. The deviousness intrigues me, and they always seem to have the most stylish ships. I've read they tend towards heavy weaponry but little defense (aside from cloaking).

Basically, if I'm looking to play a Romulan in STO, what should I attempt to do and what can I expect?

[Beaver8]

Romulans are not a playable faction...yet

Klingon or federation are your choices for now.

[Evertras]

Romulans are not a playable faction...yet

Klingon or federation are your choices for now.

Given their current homeworld situation, though, would it be unreasonable to try and sneak onto a Klingon faction? I wouldn't let the dogs on my ship, but if they gave me something with guns, who am I to say no? :D

Or am I way off there?

[Rahyuht]

There won't be Romulans.Well least not at launch.Your best bet would be the Vulcans.There like cousins to the Romulans.It's mentioned more than once :)

Here we go

The Romulans were biological cousins of Vulcans, as they were descended from those who rejected Surak's reforms during the Time of Awakening. The Romulan Star Empire was the Romulan state and one of the major powers known in the galaxy.

[marscentral]

I'm thinking of having a Romulan on my Klingon ship. I'm still thinking on that crew though.

[Beaver8]

Given their current homeworld situation, though, would it be unreasonable to try and sneak onto a Klingon faction? I wouldn't let the dogs on my ship, but if they gave me something with guns, who am I to say no? :D

Or am I way off there?

Well klingons HATE romulans. I think they would rather murder the crew and flush their ships down a volcano.

[Evertras]

Well klingons HATE romulans. I think they would rather murder the crew and flush their ships down a volcano.

That's pretty definitive. Damn. I guess I forgot it works both ways. :(

[Spoonhead29]

Romulans are cool! I mean they are evil Vulcans, how can you not like that?

Anywho, even though they won't be playable at launch you can always create one in the character creator.

Maybe a female slave Romulan for your Klingon crew;)

[evan.is.weyoun]

You can be a Romulan through the race creator, just like I plan on being Reman :D

[overlordthor]

I'd rather be Reman then Romulan. The Romulan Star Empire does have some strong ships though, heavy firepower, mostly forward, slower, and not as maneuverable as the Klingons. Small ships are comparable to Klingon small ships but the larger ones depart dramatically.

[marscentral]

Well klingons HATE romulans. I think they would rather murder the crew and flush their ships down a volcano.

Not all Klingons feel that way. With them both angry at the Federation, there's a possibility of co-operation.

[Ruzzell]

Romulans shouldn't be too hard to make, I wouldn't think they would be welcome in the Klingon Empire. They might have a place in the federation, but the way they are might no fit in.

I really don't know where a romulan would fit in among my crew. My Security is going to be run by Xindi-insectoid and my hazard team is going to be run by a xindi-reptilian. Perhaps a turncoat romulan could be a crewmember of some kind, but I have other ideas for my leaders.

Perhaps I could look at a romulan as a quartermaster, or maybe leader of the Hazard B Team, or even as Captians Personal Bodygaurd.

[ibby1kanobi]

Not all Klingons feel that way. With them both angry at the Federation, there's a possibility of co-operation.


Eh, that's true to some extent. It's also true that both the Federation and Klingons dislike the Romulans, and the Federation and Romulans both dislike the Klingons. There's technically any number of combos. However, I think that the Klingons "glory" attitude would stop them from allying the Romulans under any situation. They just hate each other that much.

[laladiel]

from the look of the path to 2409, it looks like their will be romulans, but they will be in the federation faction. atleast till the empress returns.

[laladiel]

Eh, that's true to some extent. It's also true that both the Federation and Klingons dislike the Romulans, and the Federation and Romulans both dislike the Klingons. There's technically any number of combos. However, I think that the Klingons "glory" attitude would stop them from allying the Romulans under any situation. They just hate each other that much.

one word, duross. i know the sisters are pretty much dead, but what of the brother?

[overlordthor]

from the look of the path to 2409, it looks like their will be romulans, but they will be in the federation faction. atleast till the empress returns.

It just says that the federation are trying to get the Romulans into the federation, talks going on about it, something tells me that they fail and the empress returns right at the time of the game, causing havoc.

[laladiel]

It just says that the federation are trying to get the Romulans into the federation, talks going on about it, something tells me that they fail and the empress returns right at the time of the game, causing havoc.

acutely, its the romulan planet asking for the federation's protection.

[Evertras]

Wow, I figured they'd be aligning with the Klingons before the Federation. o.O

Clearly I need to keep up with things a bit better. :D

[TechDragon]

I agree that there's a much higher chance of seeing a Romulan working with the Federation then the Klingon Empire. It's true that the Romulans and Klingons used to be allies at some point, but that was long ago and even then the Romulans didn't like the Klingons, they just liked their ship designs. In any case, Romulan ideology and Federation ideals are much more compatible then those of Klingons.

Romulans seem to generally detest the sometimes savage and barbaric ways of Klingons (in their eyes), and value intellectualism and cunning more then honour and brute strength. The Federation has a lot of thinkers, talkers, peacemakers, and scientists, which makes a collaboration with them more likely.

And perhaps most importantly, the Federation is offering the Romulans a TON of aid. Plus they tried to warn them and help them about that whole exploding star thing. Even if some Romulans resent not doing more (see: movie), I bet plenty are still appreciative of all that we DID do. After all, what did the Klingons do to help?

In the end, I feel they will side with whoever will help them rebuild the glory of their empire the best. They tend to be opportunists in that they seize whatever chances and opportunities present themselves to get ahead of the game. I personally feel that will be the Federation, but it could certainly end up being the Klingons too if the writers take a more conquest and militaristic focus for the Romulan Empire in the future installments of Path to 2409.

[weskersshadow]

Romulans are cool! I mean they are evil Vulcans, how can you not like that?

Anywho, even though they won't be playable at launch you can always create one in the character creator.

Maybe a female slave Romulan for your Klingon crew;)

I guess that's what I'll be doing then. I'm not sure if I want to be a slave though.

[Evertras]

I agree that there's a much higher chance of seeing a Romulan working with the Federation then the Klingon Empire. It's true that the Romulans and Klingons used to be allies at some point, but that was long ago and even then the Romulans didn't like the Klingons, they just liked their ship designs. In any case, Romulan ideology and Federation ideals are much more compatible then those of Klingons.

Romulans seem to generally detest the sometimes savage and barbaric ways of Klingons (in their eyes), and value intellectualism and cunning more then honour and brute strength. The Federation has a lot of thinkers, talkers, peacemakers, and scientists, which makes a collaboration with them more likely.

And perhaps most importantly, the Federation is offering the Romulans a TON of aid. Plus they tried to warn them and help them about that whole exploding star thing. Even if some Romulans resent not doing more (see: movie), I bet plenty are still appreciative of all that we DID do. After all, what did the Klingons do to help?

In the end, I feel they will side with whoever will help them rebuild the glory of their empire the best. They tend to be opportunists in that they seize whatever chances and opportunities present themselves to get ahead of the game. I personally feel that will be the Federation, but it could certainly end up being the Klingons too if the writers take a more conquest and militaristic focus for the Romulan Empire in the future installments of Path to 2409.

That was an excellent write-up, thank you. The only catch for me then would be access to cloaking, but all the story-related elements lean heavily towards Federation. I think I'll have to curb my enthusiasm for a bit and just wait and see the final 2409 storyline before taking another look.

[TechDragon]

I guess that's what I'll be doing then. I'm not sure if I want to be a slave though.

There are plenty of more appealing options. A former Romulan General who fought with so much honour that he was welcomed into a Klingon house. A Romulan scientist who is tired of his people's constant politics and posturing, and joined the Federation for peace and support for his research goals. A Romulan tactical officer who simply believes his leadership has been and always will be corrupt. A Romulan explorer who knows that he'll never be allowed the peace and freedom to explore if he stays in the Empire.

Be creative to your heart's content. With the Alien Race Creator that lets you make anything you want for any side, there is no limit to where your imagination can take you.

[TechDragon]

That was an excellent write-up, thank you.

No problem, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

[dinendae]

I have been leaning strongly towards a Romulan character as of late (but not because of the movie). If I do end up going Romulan I will still be playing on the Klingon side, so as to get better acquainted with cloaking tactics. If I'm not mistaken, when they were demonstrating the character builder and clicking through what looked like pre-made races, I could have sworn I saw a Romulan as one of the choices. I am NOT saying that Romulans as a faction will be in at launch, just that we may have the ability to select them in either the Federation or Klingon factions.

[Skud]

Have they actually said Romulans won't be in the game at launch or they just haven't said they will be?

[dinendae]

Have they actually said Romulans won't be in the game at launch or they just haven't said they will be?

The only two factions at lauch that will be playable are the Federation and Klingon Empire. While there might be other factions in the game, they will be NPC until future expansions. They said you would be able to select pre-made racial templates for your character, but I am not 100% sure Romulans are among the templates. If they are not, you can use the race creator to make a Romulan character. From what I understand, they have said that you will have the option of switching your character to a new faction once they get released in expansions.

[nagash303]

The supernova left some planets unprotectable for the fleet to get to. They are just way off the rest of the empire. Who said all border-systems got erased from the starmap? If it are 3 systems that seek fed-help, then it are 3 systems subjugated by klingons.The Romulans on the other side of the supernova will be antagonists at launch imo. Hell we dont even know the size or shape of the destroyed area.

[-Brett-]

Basically, if I'm looking to play a Romulan in STO, what should I attempt to do and what can I expect?

Get as many friends as you can into STO. Or barring that, buy multiple accounts. If the game's successful, Romulans might be added in a patch or expansion.

Also, don't get too attached to your main. It'll make it much harder to start all over when/if a Romulan faction is added.

[dinendae]

Also, don't get too attached to your main. It'll make it much harder to start all over when/if a Romulan faction is added.

From what I have heard, you'll be able to switch to a new faction once they are released. That's one of the reasons I am now leaning heavily towards a Romulan character. If I remember correctly, you may even be able to remake your character's looks. What would happen to any starbase or shipyards a fleet owns (if the whole fleet changed sides) I do not know.

[ZebOswalt]

one word, duross. i know the sisters are pretty much dead, but what of the brother?

I think he was left on the end of Gowron's Bat'leth. Oh wait Worf killed him in a right of vengeance duel. My badf. Still, not happy they killed the sisters. One of the sisters B'Etor still have a son, but he's a small child or teen at this point. And Warf gave him to some family. Gowron wanted to kill him. Man I miss the sisters and Gowron. I just realized other than Worf all of my fav Klingons are dead. :/ Oh well. I'm glad we'll either be able to play Roms as fed officers or make edit characters that are Roms. Roms rock. Sorry though even if B'Etor's son was or is old enough. He was still not very cunning. He was not as bright as his Mom and defiantly not as cunning as his ant. So unless Selia uses him for his house and sets something up to build him in the Klingon empire. And she makes him think he’s in charge as she control the whole thing threw sneakiness. I don’t see the duross family doing any thing sorry. Thanx for your time.

[dinendae]

Just to quickly point out, but there's no reason you couldn't play a Romulan character in the Klingon Empire; don't forget that the Klingons went on a campaign to retake worlds from the Romulans early on in the timeline write ups. If the Gorn can be absorbed into the Empire then so can those Romulans that fell under Klingon rule with the retaking of Khitomer(sp?).

[dyvimtorm]

Howdy,

Join me, brother Romulan, and we shall rule the galaxy! Until you feel that knife in your back, as Romulans do not like to share power. :)

Well, anyway, currently there's no announcement about where Romulans will fit in, although with exactly this sort of popularity boost from the movies, it wouldn't surprise me if the devs tried to shoehorn Roms in at start as a playable race and then later add them as their own faction (yes, this is entirely guesswork and wishful thinking on my part!!! But not entirely unreasonable!!! :) Anyway, until then, my current plans are to custom build a ship/crew of Romulans. Currently, I'm guessing I'll end up KDF aligned, just because I suspect the ability to custom fit a ship that looks like a Romulan vessel will be easier starting with KDF hulls than Fed hulls. But if I can accomplish a Rom looking ship with Feds, I could see being there a bit more easily, given the background fluff. As always, my allegiances shift as needed. As it should be, you can never trust anyone who is not acting purely in their own self interest. <----bit of RP, there, btw :p

Go Roms!

[andeolus]

Does it really matter? If you have the ability to make any race you want, name it anything you want, and play in any faction you want it should be a non-issue. I guess that's a little gripe I have about the way things are looking right now. If I want to play a Klingon that's in the Federation, I can't "officially" play one, but if I want to go in to the generator, make a race that looks exactly like a Klingon, has the same abilities as a Klingon, and is in fact a race named Klingon I can. It seems a little silly to me.

If you're simply looking for a canonical reason to play a Romulan, I'm sure you can think of a lot of different scenarios to put a character in the "unique" position of a Romulan in Starfleer or aligned with the Klingons.