
A well-crafted science fiction story can deal with powerful themes. Fans of television shows like Battlestar Galactica know very well that a story of humanity's struggle for survival has a particularly strong emotional pull. The creators of
EVE Online recognized this long ago, creating an extensive body of
lore about the races of New Eden and their clashes with one another on a galactic scale. Their long history of conflicts creates endless ripples of discord felt by later generations, resulting in the subjugation of entire races countered by the will to be free of such tyranny.
The struggle to survive in the face of a great threat is central to the
EVE Online machinima "Day of Darkness II", which is nothing short of exceptional. It's a short film created in-game by
EVE player Dire Lauthris and a retelling of a key bit of
EVE's lore. In fact, Lauthris drew upon one of the actual Chronicles called "
The Breakout". Day of Darkness II focuses on the strife between the Caldari and Gallente races of New Eden, turning back the clock to a historic battle 200 years ago between the
Caldari State and the
Gallente Federation.
Continue reading Fan made EVE video Day of Darkness II blows away players and devs alike
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