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{{Infobox video game character
| name            = Succubus
| series          = Warrior Kings
| image          =
| caption        =
| firstappearance = Warrior Kings
| firstgame      = Warrior Kings
| inuniverse      = A unit available to Pagan players
}}
{{Infobox video game
|title  = Warrior Kings
|developer = Black Cactus, Zonic
|publisher = Microïds, Feral Interactive
|designer = Dave Morris, Charlie Bewsher, Steven Bristow
|engine =
|released = 2002, 2003 (Mac)
|genre = Real-time strategy
|modes = Single player, Multiplayer
|platforms = Windows, Mac OS, Mac OS X
|media = Compact Disc
}}
''For other uses of the word [[Succubus]], see [[Succubus (disambiguation)]].''
''For other uses of the word [[Succubus]], see [[Succubus (disambiguation)]].''




'''Succubi''' are a type of unit available to Pagan players in the  ''Warrior Kings'' strategy video game.




[[Image:Warrior Kings cover.jpg|250px|right|thumb|European cover art for the RTS video game Warrior Kings by Microïds]]
==Setting==
'''''Warrior Kings''''' is a real-time strategy video game, developed by Black Cactus and published by Microïds in 2002. The game, set in a fantasy medieval world, focuses on the concepts of pagan tribalism, renaissance enlightenment, and imperialist theocracy.
 
There are three different paths to chose in this game: 'Pagan', 'Imperial' and 'Renaissance', each with its own unique values, style of war, and  storyline.
 
 
==Game Information==
*Developer(s): Black Cactus, Zonic
*Publisher(s): Microïds, Aspyr Media
*Designer(s): Dave Morris
*Platform(s): Windows, Mac OS X
*Release date(s): 2002, 2003 (Mac)
*Genre(s): Real-time strategy
*Mode(s): Single player, Multiplayer
*Rating(s): ELSPA: 11+
*Media: CD (1)
*System requirements: 350 MHz CPU, 128Mb RAM
*Input methods: Keyboard, Mouse
 
 
==History==
Warrior Kings started life at the back-end of Eidos plc's title: Plague, the first large-scale full 3D strategy title featured at E3/LA in 1997. Plague was originally designed by Dave Morris from a concept by Ian Livingstone, and the technology was designed and developed by Sam Kerbeck. When Eidos closed the internal game development division at its corporate HQ in 1999, the Plague team transferred to a new company, Black Cactus, which continued to develop the game, now titled Warrior Kings, initially with investment from Eidos. With the winding-up of Black Cactus in January 2005, rights in the game reverted to Dave Morris.
 
 
==Storyline==
The story resolves around Artos,  the young son of Baron Amalric of Cravant, a small fiefdom within the Holy Empire, the dominant power in a world called Orbis. The Holy Empire is a theocratic state (seemingly an amalgamation of the Roman Empire, Holy Roman Empire and the Papal States) devoted called a deity called 'The One God'. It is ruled by a spiritual and militant leader, the Patriarch and the Holy Protector respectively. The new Patriarch, Icthyus Granitas, is cruel and corrupt and the Holy Protector is nothing more than his henchman. As soon as he came to power he began charging all those who speak against his rule with false charges of heresy and treason to the state. These lords either changes their minds overnight about the Patriarch or else disappeared entirely.
The story resolves around Artos,  the young son of Baron Amalric of Cravant, a small fiefdom within the Holy Empire, the dominant power in a world called Orbis. The Holy Empire is a theocratic state (seemingly an amalgamation of the Roman Empire, Holy Roman Empire and the Papal States) devoted called a deity called 'The One God'. It is ruled by a spiritual and militant leader, the Patriarch and the Holy Protector respectively. The new Patriarch, Icthyus Granitas, is cruel and corrupt and the Holy Protector is nothing more than his henchman. As soon as he came to power he began charging all those who speak against his rule with false charges of heresy and treason to the state. These lords either changes their minds overnight about the Patriarch or else disappeared entirely.


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== The Pagan path ==
==Succubus==
The Pagan path is one of superstition, witchcraft, and nature worship. Pagan war involves cheap mass-produced units in combination with indirect damage to one's opposition. The successful pagan player is one who tests enemy borders on a regular basis and then moves to overwhelm it while not counting the cost. Pagan signature units are its demons and witches, all of which have a series of secondary powers and spells to employ against their foes. Once they have become suitably advanced the Pagans may construct a Wickerman and summon a demon called [[Abaddon]], a powerful AI controlled unit that can cause a lot of damage before being destroyed.
===Description===
 
Succubus is a unit available to Pagan players through the Henge (which are constructed by the High Priestess). Succubi are able to charm enemy units, thus making them switch to the player's side, possess a unit and make him commit acts of heresy to stop opposing peasants from working, and send enemy units into a rage, where they will attack anyone near them.
 
== The Imperial path ==
Imperial warfare involves expensive, well-armoured troops and strong fortifications. The successful Imperial player waits and watches behind thick, protective walls until the enemy makes a critical error, then punishes them for it. Signature units for the Imperials are its Priests, Bishops and Inquisitors, who can pray at churches to activate 'Acts of God' to unleash upon their enemies. As with the Pagans, the Imperials can build an Archangel Statue later on in the game and summon an Archangel named the Sword of God, who acts in a similar fashion to Abaddon.
 
== The Renaissance path ==
The path of the Renaissance is one of human ingenuity and humanity.  The Renaissance means giving up some offensive and defensive capability, but with it comes outstanding economy and powerful siegecraft. The Renaissance player knows the enemy and adjusts accordingly. Renaissance players are made unique by their access to gunpowder units, such as gunners and cannons. Though they do not have a demon or angel to aid them, Renaissance players can construct a series of siege engines such as trebuchets, mangonels and even primitive rocket launchers that more than compensate for this loss.
 
 
== Military power ==
Winning in ''Warrior Kings'' is not about who has more troops but rather who has better tactics. From higher ground arrows travel farther, flat ground allows mounted troops to move faster.
 
Troop formation is also a factor; troops will gain more attack power in a vangard, move faster in a pillar, cover more ground in a line, and balance damage to them better in an orb.
 
 
==Succubi and their role in this game==
Succubus is a unit available to Pagan players through the Henge (which are constructed by the High Priestess). Succubi are able to charm enemy units, thus making them switch to the player's side, possess a unit and make him commit acts of heresy to stop opposing peasants from working, and send enemy units into a rage, where they will attack anyone near them
 


== Sequel ==
=== The Pagan Path ===
In 2003, the game was followed up by a sequel, ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrior_Kings:_Battles Warrior Kings: Battles]''.
The Pagan path is one of superstition, witchcraft, and nature worship. Pagan war involves cheap mass-produced units in combination with indirect damage to one's opposition. The successful pagan player is one who tests enemy borders on a regular basis and then moves to overwhelm it while not counting the cost. Pagan signature units are its demons and witches, all of which have a series of secondary powers and spells to employ against their foes. Once they have become suitably advanced the Pagans may construct a Wickerman and summon a demon called Abaddon, a powerful AI controlled unit that can cause a lot of damage before being destroyed.




==External links==
==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrior_Kings The original source of this article at Wikipedia]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrior_Kings ''Warrior Kings'' article at Wikipedia]
* [http://www.microids.com Microïds Official website]
* [http://www.mobygames.com/game/warrior-kings Warrior Kings at MobyGames]
*[http://www.mobygames.com/game/warrior-kings-battles Warrior Kings: Battles at MobyGames]

Revision as of 11:24, 30 January 2015

Succubus
Warrior Kings character
First appearance Warrior Kings
First game Warrior Kings
Fictional profile
A unit available to Pagan players
Warrior Kings
Developer(s) Black Cactus, Zonic
Publisher(s) Microïds, Feral Interactive
Designer(s) Dave Morris, Charlie Bewsher, Steven Bristow
Platform(s) Windows, Mac OS, Mac OS X
Release date(s) 2002, 2003 (Mac)
Genre(s) Real-time strategy
Mode(s) Single player, Multiplayer
Media/Digital distribution Compact Disc

For other uses of the word Succubus, see Succubus (disambiguation).


Succubi are a type of unit available to Pagan players in the Warrior Kings strategy video game.


Setting

The story resolves around Artos, the young son of Baron Amalric of Cravant, a small fiefdom within the Holy Empire, the dominant power in a world called Orbis. The Holy Empire is a theocratic state (seemingly an amalgamation of the Roman Empire, Holy Roman Empire and the Papal States) devoted called a deity called 'The One God'. It is ruled by a spiritual and militant leader, the Patriarch and the Holy Protector respectively. The new Patriarch, Icthyus Granitas, is cruel and corrupt and the Holy Protector is nothing more than his henchman. As soon as he came to power he began charging all those who speak against his rule with false charges of heresy and treason to the state. These lords either changes their minds overnight about the Patriarch or else disappeared entirely.

Cravant is one such state. On the first level of the game, Cravant is invaded by the Empire, who kill Artos's father on a trumped up charge of treason and raze the city. Artos flees with a small band of loyal soldiers across the sea to Angland (a fictionalised England) where he plots his revenge against the Empire.

From there, the player can decide how they do this. There are three 'alignments' that the player can choose from that are listed below. These are Pagan, Imperial and Renaissance.


Succubus

Description

Succubus is a unit available to Pagan players through the Henge (which are constructed by the High Priestess). Succubi are able to charm enemy units, thus making them switch to the player's side, possess a unit and make him commit acts of heresy to stop opposing peasants from working, and send enemy units into a rage, where they will attack anyone near them.

The Pagan Path

The Pagan path is one of superstition, witchcraft, and nature worship. Pagan war involves cheap mass-produced units in combination with indirect damage to one's opposition. The successful pagan player is one who tests enemy borders on a regular basis and then moves to overwhelm it while not counting the cost. Pagan signature units are its demons and witches, all of which have a series of secondary powers and spells to employ against their foes. Once they have become suitably advanced the Pagans may construct a Wickerman and summon a demon called Abaddon, a powerful AI controlled unit that can cause a lot of damage before being destroyed.


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