The Affinities are the path your new civilization will chose for their future , it can be seen as a ideology , but it is the next step on the human evolution. You will be able to play with three different Affinities: Harmony , Purity and Supremacy.
Harmony consists in adapt with the alien life through genetic modifications , you will become a adapted human for the alien planet with many of the alien resources , you will use aliens as units for battle and many other natural resources from the planet ,harmony believes that you should be in balance with your environment.
Purity , this faction consists in being able to remain human despite the many challenges presented by the new planet , playing as purity you will modify your ambient to be a more earth-like habitat ,and conquer battles through force and big guns.
Supremacy , is the place of technology and advance , your civilization will become more robotic and automated using: artificial intelligence ,technological innovation, robots and implanting human consciousness on robotic units to win battles , your faction believes you shouldn't be tied to a planet neither earth or this new planet , supremacy believes you can achieve greatness wherever you are.
