Gallente
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The Gallente are a fictional race in the MMOG EVE Online. They are one of the four playable races in the game, and are known as the most liberal of the four races. The Gallente Federation have a government system very much like that of the United States consisting of an elected President and a Federal Senate. The Gallenteans are the wealthiest of the four races, because of this it is seen as a Promised Land where anyone can make their dream come true. Many of the galaxy's wealthiest people are Gallente.
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[edit] Ships & Weapons
The Gallente favor hybrid weapons (railguns and blasters) in combat. Many Gallente ships combine speed with blasters for close-in attacks - in particular, the common 'blasterthron' setup involves mounting blasters on a Megathron-class battleship. Gallente weapons most often deal thermal damage. Defensively, Gallente tend to rely on armor (as opposed to shields). The Gallente are most noted for their usage of drones. Nearly all Gallente ships have drone bays, and many give significant bonuses to drone efficiency, HP, or damage. On average, Gallente ships are faster than Caldari ships, but slower than Amarr or Minmatar ships.
[edit] Bloodlines
The Gallente Federation, although very multi-racial, is composed of 3 main bloodlines. They are, the Gallente, the Intaki, and the Jin-Mei.
[edit] Gallente
The Gallente are originally of French origins, although any direct similarities have long since vanished. The main Gallenteans value freedom and individual liberty above all else. The main Gallentean race originally came from the Tau Ceti system, while still in the Milky Way Galaxy.
[edit] Intaki
The Intakis were integrated into the Gallente Federation a few centuries ago. Their thoughtful and composed manner suited the Gallente society well; the Intakis are especially good at human interaction and are very prominent in the federal bureaucracy.
[edit] Jin-Mei
The Jin-Mei are the latest addition to the Gallente Federation, having joined shortly before the Gallente's contact with the Amarr Empire. The Jin-Mei have a very vigorous caste system which frequently conflicts with the liberal attitude of the rest of the Gallente Federation.
[edit] History
2730AD -- Solar System fully colonised
3891AD -- Warp technology discovered
4224AD -- Warp drives invented for use in space-faring ships
7089AD -- The second planet in the VH-451 system is bought by the people of the Tau Ceti system.
7703AD -- Wormhole to the EVE galaxy opens.
7987AD -- EVE Gate opens
8052AD -- The last colony ship from the Tau Ceti system comes through the EVE Gate.
8061AD -- The Wormhole closes and destroys the EVE Gate, causing a huge explosion.
8100AD -- By this time, most smaller settlements had been destroyed by the EVE Gate explosion, although some had been saved by larger settlements.
21656AD -- The Rouvenor family comes into power in Garoun and quickly becomes the greatest empire on the planet.
21714AD -- Doule Dos Rouvenour III inherits the crown from his father, starting a new calendar based on his ascension to the crown. He calls this The Age of Rouvenor.
21837AD -- The Garoun Empire collapses, but its legacy remains. Additionally, rapid technological advancements have been made.
22463AD -- The Gallenteans spot the Caldari on Caldari Prime but are unable to establish contact.
22517AD -- First contact between the Caldari and the Gallenteans.
22588AD -- The Gallenteans build their first Star Gate.
22794AD -- The Gallanteans meet the Intaki.
22809AD -- The Gallanteans meet the Mannar.
22821AD -- The Soyito-Urbaata drive, the first warp drive, is built.
23121AD -- The Gallente Federation is founded.
23155AD -- The Gallente-Caldari war starts.
23180AD -- First contact between the Gallenteans and the Amarrians.
23236AD -- EST (EVE Standard Time) established at the Yeoul Conference
23248AD -- The war between the Gallenteans and the Caldari ends after it becomes clear to both sides that there will be no clear victor.
23344AD -- Current Date.
