NWCGE is sponsoring a high-score contest for X3V0LuX. X3V0LuX was a game offered awhile back by ResQsoft. The original run has sold out, however, permission has been granted for copies to produced by  AtariAge and PackRat Videogames.

The first 20 Freedom Fighters to successfully fend off the evil Odnetnin and Ages empire attacks must send in valid proof of a perseverance rating over 45,000  for which they will be awarded with a unique Freedom Fighter patch and a personal letter from the X3V0LuX commander. Contest ends September 30, 2004. Don't miss out. Order your copy today from AtariAge and/or PackRat. Send proof of score to the NWCGE Staff.

We invite you to read on below about the true story of the origins of the X3V0LuX Empire.

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The Story So Far...

The Edge of a Dream

Awakening from a dream, we are not sure which world we belong in. Our senses trick us into thinking the dream world is so close. There is a state that exists between the real world and the dream world - or is there?

Time Stands Still

Imagine a world between dream and reality. Imagine that the state of this world exists in an indeterminate continuum so incomprehensible to man that the very essence of time has no meaning. Everything happens on a scale where whole civilizations rise and fall within mere moments.

East of The Moon

In the state between dream and reality there exists a world just east of the moon. It was formed and destroyed in a blink of an eye, yet, from the perspective of the inhabitants of this world, the earth has died and become an inhospitable place in a series of evolutionary cycles. This process has taken place several times over. 

The 5th Dimension

On this world, there existed a tribal colony known as the Negnet beings. The forefathers of the Negnet tribe, the Syzygy, founded this colony and named it Irata long before any other being had laid claim to this world. Unknowingly to the Syzygy people, Irata was a key element in controlling the 5th dimension. 

Peace and Prosperity

Long before the oppressive Odnetnin (Odd-net-nin) and screaming Ages beings appeared on the scene, there was harmony between the various races. Soon after the Syzygy arrived and laid claim to Irata, they discovered that an ancient and nearly extinct culture had managed to barely survive. The primitive tribe, known as the Yessydo (Yes-see-do), were the forefathers of this planet. The Syzygy and Yessydo were joined soon after by the noisi-villet-ni (noise-valet-knee). The noisi-villet-ni were overly complex and were too far ahead of their time and failed to realize their full potential. For years all three tribes co-existed peacefully with only minor skirmishes. The Syzygy grew strong and were able to fend off all hostile takeovers. In fact the Syzygy people were beginning to show signs of a mighty, undefeatable empire. The power of controlling the 5th dimension from Irata was beginning to take shape. 

Outside Influence 

In the transition times, turmoil fell upon the 5th dimension and the world of Irata. The evil Oceloc empire came out of nowhere and attempted to defeat the Syzygy in a hostile takeover of the 5th Dimension. The Ocelocs realized that Irata was a key strategic hub in controlling the 5th dimension. The battle was short, but deadly. When the dreaded fallout from the short war was realized, the Ocelocs were defeated, and the noisi-villet-ni and the last descendents of the Yessydo were nowhere to be found. The Syzygy, however, were severely weakened and nearly exterminated. 

A New Alliance

When all seemed hopeless for the Syzygy race, the Odnetnin beings arrived. News of Irata's near destruction hadn't traveled to the other dimensional worlds yet. The Odnetnin beings were hoping to form an alliance with the Syzygy people. The hope was to create a strong and undefeatable presence to jointly control the 5th dimension. The Syzygy were hesitant and scared at first. The scars of the Oceloc assault had left them apprehensive and they were preparing to leave Irata altogether. In the end, however, the Odnetnin offer was accepted and the Syzygy race was beginning to heal. 

Betrayal

Early on the relationship with the Odnetnins appeared to be a solid alliance. This alliance was short-lived as the Syzygy soon discovered that the Odnetnin had formed a partnership with the Oceloc empire. The Syzygy questioned the partnership and terminated the alliance, asking the Odnetnins to leave Irata at once. The memories of the Oceloc hostile takeover was too much for the Syzygy to handle. However, the Odnetnins were determined and unknowingly had an effective weapon at their disposal called the SEN. With the power of SEN, the Odnetnins quickly realized that they could easily defeat the Syzygy race and control the 5th dimension alone.

A New Enemy 

In time, the Syzygy race nearly disappeared into obscurity as the oppressive Odnetnin people systematically converted key Syzygy leaders to help them control the 5th dimension. The Odnetnin empire grew fast and strong. However, a new foe was emerging. The Ages empire had made inroads early on trying to control small vestiges of the 5th dimension unsuccessfully. All was quiet until a new weapon appeared.

Project Genesis 

Over time the Syzygy people reorganized themselves and began to try pan-dimensional co-existence and became known as the Negnet race. Their goal was to try and reclaim Irata and the peace they had once known. The Odnetnins were repressive and refused to let the Negnet race prosper. They were soon forgotten as all hell broke loose when the Ages launched their new weapon which was known as Project Genesis. The effect was subtle at first, but soon the power of Genesis was unstoppable. The Ages were slowly gaining power and soon the war for the 5th dimension heated up once again as the Odnetnins were caught off guard. 

SENS Evolved 

To counteract the Genesis effect, the Odnetnins developed a counter offensive weapon called SENS. SENS was an evolution of early Odnetnin SEN technology. SEN was used to effectively control the Negnet tribe and was successful at nearly destroying the Syzygy people near the dawn of 5th dimensional exploration. At first SENS had major successes in slowing the Ages. In the end, however, they weren't enough and soon, the screams of Ages victories were heard across the entire 5th dimensional world. In the end, it was stalemate as both the screaming Ages and Odnetnins controlled equal portions of the 5th dimension.

Strange Bedfellows 

In the interest of conquering the 5th dimension once and for all, the Odnetnins enlisted the help from a mighty empire known as Ynos (Y-nose). The Ynos were a powerful force in the 6th dimension and seemed to have little interest in controlling the 5th dimension. Rather, they were interested in benefiting from partial control of it while letting the Odnetnins do all the work. The alliance was agreed upon and it seemed that the Odnetnins had the upper hand with the strong Ynos empire on their side.

What Goes Up - 

Before they could conquer the 5th dimension, the leaders of both Odnetnin and Ynos empires had to agree upon a strategy. The Ynos had a new weapon in development that they agreed to share with the Odnetnins. However, the empires could not agree on a definitive partnership for controlling the 5th dimension. Soon the relationship was strained. A strong indifference was formed between the two races and the Odnetnins believed the Ynos would leave, allowing them to form a new strategy.

The Birth of XsP 

The Ynos empire refused to leave the 5th dimension. Once there, they saw the power that the Odnetnin empire had achieved, and they wanted a part of it. Though the alliance with the Odnetnins was through, the technology Ynos developed was nearly done and looked to be a viable weapon in the new order. Thus, the Ynos race went ahead with plans to launch an offensive with the new weapon code named XsP. While the XsP technology was by no means vastly superior to other weapons being developed at the time, there was so much chaos in the 5th dimension that an organized attack by a dominant empire, such as Ynos, went relatively undisputed. There was continued warring between the Ages and Odnetnin empires. To make things worse, fringe empires from other dimensions appeared such as the 0-D3 and the Cen-Obrut-GfX empires. The lack of an organized defense against the powerful Ynos doomed nearly all of them. 

The Forgotten Race 

In all the confusion, it was never realized by anyone the strategic importance of the Irata world. The Negnets have long since been forgotten. All they wanted was their home world back. To this end, they began to quietly occupy Irata and soon became the dominant race of this little corner of the 5th dimension. To do this they had to change their identity and secretly chose the name of an ancient religion, known as X3V0LuX, practiced by the Yessydo, the first inhabitants of Irata. Because of the strategic importance of Irata within the entire 5th dimension continuum, rogue attacks are still carried out on this holyland. 

Dreams Will Be

To this day the X3V0LuX race vows to defend Irata. The fate of the X3V0LuX people lies in your hands. Join the X3V0LuX race and help them defend Irata. As you pilot the X3V0LuX defense cannon among the temple ruins of Irata, you will see remnants of the great civilization and develop a deep respect of their culture. Only then will you understand why they came to the 5th dimension in the first place.

Story Content © 2001 Lee Krueger of ResQsoft
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The initial run of X3V0LuX is somewhat unique. The  artwork and story were designed by Lee Krueger, they were all handmade and came in a nifty picture frame case. Of course PackRat and AtariAge offer nifty new clear case versions. Perhaps the most singular unique aspect about X3V0Lux was it's unusual story. If one really reads it, they begin to understand that the story of X3V0LuX, is really the history of video games. Among the ruins you will see familiar structures and you will notice the subtle animations of the enemies and of course the satirical penetrator weapon providing a hint of freudian found in all videogame players.

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