Writing a science-fiction game has been
quite a challenge, especially when dealing with technology. It was
necessary to do quite a bit of research in some areas to make sure
that the technology I imagined for this sci-fi world wasn't obscure
or out-of-date. During beta-tests, I actually had some beta-testers
arguing about how certain weapons should perform or what the radius
of a grenade blast should be. These questions were quickly removed
when Solar Echoes weapons were redesigned with fictional names,
unrelated to any present-day weapons. Usually, the elements that are
the most comparable with something from reality are the elements that
are immediately called into question, because so far, I have not once
heard anyone question the believability of any of our alien races.
This is because the alien races are pure fantasy—I stated they
existed in the Solar Echoes universe and it was accepted, with people
ready to suspend their disbelief and immerse themselves in that
universe.
As seven alien races struggle to co-exist in an uneasy alliance, the Inter-Stellar Union sends Union Guard agents on missions to preserve the crucial balance. These specialized operatives must do what regional security cannot, dealing with smugglers, pirates, terrorists, and even greater challenges in order to bring stability to a universe that needs it desperately. Without the Union Guard, the races will not be prepared to face a looming alien threat they can only hope to defeat together.
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