Scrag
NOTICE: This page is a Work in Progress as much of the lore/Development for the game is yet to be established.
The Scrag are described as a hostile, FTL-capable, insectoid alien species. They are intended to serve as the main antagonists within the Starship Simulator universe.
Lore
Description from Dan
"The Scrag are a very old, insectoid race that exist as individual colonies. Each colony largely manages its own affairs, with very little in the way of overall government across the race. Some colonies are planet bound, whereas others cruise the galaxy on massive colony ships. They are organised like ant colonies, with a cast system and a Queen.
The one unifying belief amongst the various colonies is a general loathing for mammalian life. They are generally indifferent towards other insectoid races, but are openly hostile towards the warm blooded, which they consider to be distasteful and substandard.
Physically they are fairly thin and spidery, with 6 legs and two arms. Their carapace colours range from deep black to dark shades of green, brown, red and yellow. There is certainly no mistaking their insectoid nature.
The Scrag architecture can be likened to H.R. Giger, being very organic looking in nature. This extends to their colony ships, which resemble a kitbash of spidery, organic shapes.
The Scrag will play a major role in the first story campaign, while the second campaign will focus almost entirely on war with the Scrag race."
"The lore for the Scrag is that they travel the galaxy in giant hive ships, with each hive being run by its queen. The hive ships will be massive, and essentially serve as an entire mobile civilisation, extracting resources from system and moving on to the next.
The various Scrag hives generally don't interact with other hives, but are also not outwardly hostile to one another. For that reason not all hives follow the same philosophy, so while they all generally have the same core belief system, each hive has its own interpretation of it. That will lead to varying reactions when a player encounters one colony from the next.
There will be a Scrag homeworld, but it will be ancient and long abandoned. Entirely stripped of its resources, and covered in the ruins of ancient Scrag cities, from a time before they constructed their hive ships and went their separate ways."
Known Information
Based on initial descriptions, the following is known about the Scrag:
- Nature: Explicitly hostile towards humanity or the United Nations Space Fleet.
- Physiology: Insectoid (features resembling insects).
- Technology: Possess faster-than-light (FTL) travel capabilities, allowing them to operate on an interstellar scale.
Role in Game
As the designated main antagonists, the Scrag are expected to be a primary source of conflict and danger within the game. Encounters with the Scrag may involve combat scenarios, navigating through their territory, or dealing with the consequences of their hostile actions. Their presence likely forms a significant part of the challenges faced during exploration missions.
Lore Status
Currently (as of early 2025), detailed background lore for the Scrag—including their specific appearance, culture, motivations, ship designs, origins, or the extent of their territory—has not been fully defined or revealed by Fleetyard Studios. This page will be updated as more official information becomes available.