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The Savage Empire is a computer RPG set in the Ultima series, published in 1990. It is considered a "Worlds of Ultima" game since it doesn't play in Britannia. It is also not given a number since it uses the same engine as Ultima VI (and Martian Dreams).
Overview
After the events in Ultima VI, the Avatar is transported by a friend's failed experiment with Blackrock to the otherwordly Valley of Eodon, a large jungle-like world filled with various tribes. These tribes have been magically drawn from varying periods and locations in history, such as the aboriginal nations of Mesoamerica and tropical Africa. The whole place is under attack from the insect-like Myrmidex. The avatar needs to understand and master some aspects of their stone-age tribal culture and their "jungle magic" to find a way to bring peace to the valley.
The main plot involves getting all thirteen tribes to join in an alliance against the Myrmidex. Of course, each tribe has its own demands before joining, ranging from defeating a T-Rex to recovering their holy statue. One tribe is kind enough to join for free.
It turns out that this strange mixture of worlds was created by a huge corrupted moonstone, which has to be destroyed to prevent it collapsing in instability. The valley of Eodon is actually on Earth, but the moonstone has made it inaccesible and unmappable. Rafkin first puts forth this hypothesis, and it's later confirmed by a Wisp.
Super Famicom port
An enhanced remake of Savage Empire was released in Japan for the Super Famicom, using the game engine from Ultima VII: The Black Gate (Super Famicom version). The game was localized and planned for a US release, but was eventually cancelled.
Dinosaurs Featured
The following dinosaurs appeared in Savage Empire.
- apatosaurus
- pteranodon
- allosaurus
- tyrannosaurus
- stegosaurus
- triceratops
- ankylosaurus
- deinonychus
- dimetrodon
- plesiosaur
Cameos
- Three of the Avatar's traditional companions have counterparts in Eodon, though it is unclear if they are supposed to be the exact same characters; they do, however, react when addressed by their traditional names. Iolo is Triolo, a shaman and the Avatar's companion from the moment he gains consciousness. Shamino is Shamuru, a wayward warrior adopted by the Baraka tribe, found fighting a small, rat-like animal in the jungle. Dupre is Dokray, a powerful warrior of the Pindiro tribe who has formed an intense rivalry with Ugyuk, a local hunter of the Neanderthal-like Haakur tribe.
- Seggallion can be found somewhere as a cameo.
- The Three Stooges appear as members of the Disquiqui tribe. Chafblum has a specific response if the player mentions the word "nyuk" to him.
External links
"The Savage Empire"