Colonials

The **Colonials** or **Colonial Fleet** are one of five known factions in the *Everspace* and *Everspace 2* universe. The fleet is the means behind human expansion, originating from the Sol System. They are predominantly human, although other unknown races take part in the fleet. The fleet has made extensive use of cloning technology to help aid the expansion and war efforts, which Adam Roslin was a part of. Soon after their arrival to Cluster 34, a devastating large-scale war erupted with the indigenous Okkar. The war was ended with a ceasefire and a peace treaty, resulting in the Demilitarized Zone.

* Everspace 2
* Everspace

## Everspace 2

There are even fewer Colonial appearences in *Everspace 2*. The only ship encountered is the Colonial Light Cruiser, commanded by Commissioner Hawke, which is initially hostile in Flying Blind. Hawke and her cruiser are a major part of the main story.

Some remnant colonial structures can be found in the DMZ, but most have been taken over by Outlaws.

## Everspace

Colonials in *Everspace* are a hostile faction rarely encountered directly.

Remains of Colonial forces are seen all over the sectors, but encounters with Colonial enemies are rare, due to the peace treaty between the Colonials and the Okkar not permitting them access to the Demilitarized Zone.

### Colonial Structures - Derelict Stations

There are many damaged and derelict Colonial space stations scattered throughout the DMZ, abandoned or heavily damaged as a result of the Colonial-Okkar War. There are several different designs - some are nothing but a skeleton, others are more solid and intact. Most are unguarded except some by minefields, but the less damaged stations have intact security systems, which can include shield generators, turret defenses, and drone stations. There are also hazardous rogue lasers and gas leaks which can deal severe hull damage. These large derelict stations almost always contain a Subroutine, along with a Special Tech Container, locked behind a red-colored hatch. However, not all stations with Special Tech Containers have subroutines. The locked doors are opened with Access Keys, which can drop from elite enemy ships. A trick to know if the room with the special container has a subroutine is to move around to outside of the room and look through the cracks in the damaged walls for the large blue hologram.

### Player ships

The Colonial Fleet manufactures the four ship types that the player can use in each run; the Colonial Interceptor, Colonial Scout, Colonial Gunship, and the Colonial Sentinel. These four ships are only seen in use by the player-controlled clone, other clones, and the major characters the player comes across in the main story.

### Colonial Warship

After three waves of the Okkar invasion after spending too much time in a zone, several massive Colonial Warships jump in. Warships have a health bar, but are unable to be destroyed completely. The nine beam turrets on the ships can all be destroyed, but it is very difficult to do so. The turrets can drop various resources, but no credits. When these appear, the unique track Armada of Annihilation will play.

### Colonial Drones and Turrets

These are only found guarding the derelict colonial stations. The turrets can be quite dangerous while exploring such a confined area, but it is possible to use action freeze to scout ahead for them.

### Gallery

* The image for the Colonial-Okkar War in the codex.
* The image of the Colonial HQ in the codex.
* A screenshot of a subroutine hologram in a derelict station.
* Another derelict station. It had a comm hub and a secure container.
* Two very close stations, both with locked rooms and special tech containers.
* Normal derelict station.
* A different kind of structure.
* A derelict close to and somewhat inside of a large asteroid.
* Another fairly large station with forcefields
* A turret in a derelict station
* A Colonial drone in a derelict station
* Concept art of the Colonial Warship
* A bottom view of a warship

## Lore

The Fleet's primary purpose in Cluster 34 is protection of mining interests, which are managed by private corporations, against Outlaw raiders. A heavy military presence maintains the peace in the outer limits of Colonial territories and is administered from the vast Colonial Fleet HQ. In accordance with the peace treaty with the Okkar, the Fleet is not permitted access to the demilitarized zone except for special situations, such as rescue or humanitarian relief missions.

## Trivia

* In addition to the various stations, the Colonial Fleet also established the network of Jump Gates with help from Grady & Brunt Prospects.
* There appears to be a large network system connecting Colonial operations known as AETERNA, including cloning facilities such as where Adam Roslin cloned himself. It can transfer memories and skills from the original to the clones. However, not much else is known about it. HIVE is also a part of it.
* According to the official artbook, Colonial warships are 4040 meters long.

## See Also

* Okkar
* Outlaws
* Ancients