Project Centauri

Welcome to Project Centauri! This is a scifi epic based on my original lore that I have been developing over the course of a few years. This is my first time using Twine, as well as creating text based IF as a whole, so there may be minor errors here and there. If you can look past this however, I assure you this is an adventure that any scifi fan should enjoy!

Synopsis:     "Project Centauri" is set on the mountainous desert planet of Ryytal, home to the technologically advanced race known as the Kazoth. The game begins with the crash of a large transport ship on Ryytal, which initially appears to have no survivors. However, the Protagonist, a Human survivor of the crash, is discovered among the wreckage and taken in by a group of Kazoth from the bustling city of Zett.

As the Protagonist begins to learn more about the Kazoth and their society, it becomes clear that the crash has caused a rift within the race. One group, led by the ambitious and charismatic Kazoth leader, Aldak, believes that the crashed ship represents an opportunity for the Kazoth to become a spacefaring race and expand their civilization. The other group, led by the pragmatic and cautious Kazoth leader, Kaida, believes that using the technology from the ship will only bring about the downfall of their civilization. The city of Zett, where Aldak and his followers reside, is a bustling metropolis filled with towering skyscrapers and advanced technology. The Kazoth here are focused on using the crashed ship to further their own civilization and become a spacefaring race. They see the ship as a means to an end, and are willing to do whatever it takes to gain access to its technology. 

On the other hand, the group led by Kaida utilizes the massive oil fields and abandoned mines in the remote regions of Ryytal. They see the crashed ship as a threat to their way of life and believe that using the technology from it will only bring about the end of their civilization. They are more focused on preserving their way of life and the natural resources of their planet. As the Protagonist becomes more involved in the conflict between the two groups, they find themselves caught in the middle of a dangerous power struggle. They must navigate the treacherous political landscape of Ryytal and make a choice between the two sides. Will they align themselves with Aldak and the group that wants to use the tech, or will he side with Kaida and the group that wants to preserve their way of life? Throughout the game, the Protagonist also struggles with their own identity and place in this new world. As a Human, they are an outsider in a race of aliens, and must find a way to fit in and make a difference. They are torn between wanting to help the Kazoth and wanting to find a way to get back to space. As the conflict between the two groups escalates, the fate of the Kazoth and Ryytal hangs in the balance. Will the Kazoth destroy themselves in the pursuit of power, or will they find a way to come together and preserve their civilization? "Project Centauri" is a thrilling and thought-provoking game that explores themes of identity, power, and the consequences of progress.

 TW: Heavy Violence, Xenophobia (between alien species), Swearing.

Major updates will roll out for the release of each chapter, minor updates will come as  frequently as I can make them, as they are needed.

If anyone wishes to contribute to this project in any way, should that be through submitting art (character/landscape/scene), music, etc.  Feel free to contact me directly  through my public instagram  @z.j.diam.