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There are four tribes in [[Populous]]: The Beginning; all of them are identical in ability. Each tribe is distinguishable by diffrent color, by a diffrent [[shaman]] graphic, and by different building appearences. | There are four tribes in [[Populous]]: The Beginning; all of them are identical in ability. Each tribe is distinguishable by diffrent color, by a diffrent [[shaman]] graphic, and by different building appearences. | ||
=Ikani= | |||
The Ikani tribe is the unofficial name for the Blue tribe; some players have speculated that this was the name that the developers were thinking of naming this tribe, though it seems the developers will even say that the Blue tribe is nameless. In terms of coding, the Blue tribe is called the Player tribe as seen in [[Single Player]] saved games. In [[Single Player]], this is the tribe that the player takes control of to aid the Blue [[Shaman]] on her quest, to destroy her enemies and become a god. | The Ikani tribe is the unofficial name for the Blue tribe; some players have speculated that this was the name that the developers were thinking of naming this tribe, though it seems the developers will even say that the Blue tribe is nameless. In terms of coding, the Blue tribe is called the Player tribe as seen in [[Single Player]] saved games. In [[Single Player]], this is the tribe that the player takes control of to aid the Blue [[Shaman]] on her quest, to destroy her enemies and become a god. | ||
=Dakini= | |||
The Dakini are probably the most powerful enemy in [[Populous]]. When the player fights the Dakini, they have (50% of the time) their camp entirely complete. | The Dakini are probably the most powerful enemy in [[Populous]]. When the player fights the Dakini, they have (50% of the time) their camp entirely complete. | ||
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A Dakini attack force typically consists of 4 [[Preacher]]s, 6 [[Warrior]]s and 6 to 8 [[Firewarrior]]s. | A Dakini attack force typically consists of 4 [[Preacher]]s, 6 [[Warrior]]s and 6 to 8 [[Firewarrior]]s. | ||
=Chumara= | |||
The Chumara tribe is popular for being on islands by themselves in [[Single Player]]. They are known for their use of preachers as well as some uncommon (by online standards) tactics to achieve victory. | The Chumara tribe is popular for being on islands by themselves in [[Single Player]]. They are known for their use of preachers as well as some uncommon (by online standards) tactics to achieve victory. | ||
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In level 19: [[Unlikely Allies]] the Chumara and the Blue Tribe are allies. | In level 19: [[Unlikely Allies]] the Chumara and the Blue Tribe are allies. | ||
== | ===Vaults of Knowledge=== | ||
The Chumara's [[Vault of Knowledge]] | The Chumara's [[Vault of Knowledge |Vaults of Knowledge]] contain "tricky" spells and buildings. For spells, their [[Vault of Knowledge |Vaults of Knowledge]] contain [[invisibility]], [[hypnotise]] and [[Magical Shield]]. For buildings their [[Vault of Knowledge |Vaults of Knowledge]] include the [[temple]] and [[Spy Training Hut]]. | ||
=Matak= | |||
The Matak are the green tribe in the game. They are usually the weakest on worlds where all 3 enemy tribes are found. | The Matak are the green tribe in the game. They are usually the weakest on worlds where all 3 enemy tribes are found. | ||
== | ===Vaults of Knowledge=== | ||
The Matak [[Vault of Knowledge]] | The Matak [[Vault of Knowledge |Vaults of Knowledge]] include earthy spells and one very important building. For spells their [[Vault of Knowledge |Vaults of Knowledge]] contain [[erode]], [[swamp]], [[lightning]], [[swarm]], [[flatten]], [[landbridge]], and [[earthquake]]. For the building the [[Vault of Knowledge |Vaults of Knowledge]] contains the [[Guard Tower]]. | ||
= | =Demo Tribe Names= | ||
In the | In the Demo version of [[Populous]], the tribe names for Yellow and Green were switched such that yellow was called the Matak tribe, and green was called the Chumara Tribe. By placing units of the green tribe into a level played in the demo, users can confirm that the names were indeed switched. | ||
Revision as of 12:42, 9 January 2008
There are four tribes in Populous: The Beginning; all of them are identical in ability. Each tribe is distinguishable by diffrent color, by a diffrent shaman graphic, and by different building appearences.
Ikani
The Ikani tribe is the unofficial name for the Blue tribe; some players have speculated that this was the name that the developers were thinking of naming this tribe, though it seems the developers will even say that the Blue tribe is nameless. In terms of coding, the Blue tribe is called the Player tribe as seen in Single Player saved games. In Single Player, this is the tribe that the player takes control of to aid the Blue Shaman on her quest, to destroy her enemies and become a god.
Dakini
The Dakini are probably the most powerful enemy in Populous. When the player fights the Dakini, they have (50% of the time) their camp entirely complete.
Vaults of Knowledge
The Dakini have many powerful and useful Vaults of Knowledge. Their Vaults of Knowledge contain tornado, firestorm, Angel of Death, volcano,Warrior Training Hut and Firewarrior Training Hut.
Invasion of the Dakini
When the Dakini attacks, they use a good strike force. On a mission like Archipelago the tribe uses boats for an early, heavy attack. A Dakini attack force typically consists of 4 Preachers, 6 Warriors and 6 to 8 Firewarriors.
Chumara
The Chumara tribe is popular for being on islands by themselves in Single Player. They are known for their use of preachers as well as some uncommon (by online standards) tactics to achieve victory.
They are on a island to themselves in levels:-
- 7: Unseen Enemy
- 9: Fire In The Mist
- 11: Treacherous Souls
- 13: Aerial Bombardment
- 14: Attacked From All Sides
- 15: Incarcerated
- 18: Head Hunter
- 22: Solo
- 23: Inferno
In level 19: Unlikely Allies the Chumara and the Blue Tribe are allies.
Vaults of Knowledge
The Chumara's Vaults of Knowledge contain "tricky" spells and buildings. For spells, their Vaults of Knowledge contain invisibility, hypnotise and Magical Shield. For buildings their Vaults of Knowledge include the temple and Spy Training Hut.
Matak
The Matak are the green tribe in the game. They are usually the weakest on worlds where all 3 enemy tribes are found.
Vaults of Knowledge
The Matak Vaults of Knowledge include earthy spells and one very important building. For spells their Vaults of Knowledge contain erode, swamp, lightning, swarm, flatten, landbridge, and earthquake. For the building the Vaults of Knowledge contains the Guard Tower.
Demo Tribe Names
In the Demo version of Populous, the tribe names for Yellow and Green were switched such that yellow was called the Matak tribe, and green was called the Chumara Tribe. By placing units of the green tribe into a level played in the demo, users can confirm that the names were indeed switched.