Another feature of several sci-fi anime
that probably influenced our preferences in Solar Echoes was the
approach to technology. While Solar Echoes technology is advanced
(starships travel at FTL speeds, after all!) it is not pristine and
unblemished, nor is it prevalent across all worlds. Some worlds in
Solar Echoes are very behind-the-times, where fossil-fuels and
battered, mechanical systems are still in wide-spread use. Though
laser guns exist, many people still carry ballistic firearms, and
some even prefer the simple weapons of old—a good katana or
throwing knife can be as effective in battle as ever. The world of
Solar Echoes is a mixture of futuristic, modern, and even ancient,
which made the most sense to us during the design phase of the game.
Colonists trying to establish a civilization on a new planet might
not have the resources or financial backing to do much more than
subsist at first, so a reliance on simple tools and weapons would be
much more likely. Anime like Cowboy Bebop involves a similar
approach, and this style makes it easier to accept the universe—it
isn't such a far stretch from our own reality.
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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