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{{Infobox Game
|name          = Red Faction
|image          = [[Image:RFPCBoxArt1.jpg|200px]]
|image          = [[Image:RFPCBoxArt1.jpg|200px]]
|imagedesc     = Box Art for Red Faction
|platforms     = [[Wikipedia:PlayStation2|PlayStation 2]]<br />[[Wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]]<br />[[Wikipedia:Classic Mac OS|Mac OS]]<br />[[Wikipedia:MacOS|Mac OS X]]
|release        = May 22, 2001 (PS2 NA) <br />June 22, 2001 (PS2 EU) <br />Sept 17, 2001 (PC NA) <br />Sept 28, 2001 (PC EU) <br />2002 (Mac)
|engine        = [[Geo-Mod]]
|platform      = PlayStation 2, PC, & Mac
|developer      = [[Volition]]<br />[[Wikipedia:Graphsim Entertainment|Graphsim Entertainment]] (Mac OS, OS X)
|developer      = Volition (PS2, PC)<br />Graphsim (Mac)
|publisher      = [[THQ]]
|publisher      = THQ
|release        = '''PlayStation 2'''<br />NA: May 22, 2001<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020203094948/http://www.thq.com/About/PressReleases/press-306.asp THQ SET TO RELEASE RED FACTION FOR PLAYSTATION 2] (archived) - [[THQ]]</ref><br />EU: June 22, 2001<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010604003229/http://www.eurogamer.net/release-dates.php UK Release Dates] (archived) - ''[[Wikipedia:EuroGamer|EuroGamer]]''</ref><br />'''Windows'''<br />NA: September 18, 2001<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/red-faction-on-track/1100-2809579/ Red Faction on track] - ''[[Wikipedia:GameSpot|GameSpot]]''</ref><br />EU: September 28, 2001<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20011006142544/http://www.thq.co.uk/html/magazin/timeline/ Release Dates] (archived) - [[THQ]]</ref><br />'''Mac OS'''<br />November 28, 2001<ref>[https://www.insidemacgames.com/historical/news/story.php%3FArticleID=4339.html Red Faction Shipping Today] - ''[[Wikipedia:Inside Mac Games|Inside Mac Games]]''</ref><br />'''Mac OS X'''<br />January 4, 2002<ref>[https://www.insidemacgames.com/historical/news/story.php%3FArticleID=4582.html Red Faction 1.2 Released] - ''[[Wikipedia:Inside Mac Games|Inside Mac Games]]''</ref>
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Red Faction is the first game in the Red Faction series developed by [[Volition Inc.]] and published by [[THQ Inc.]]  
'''''Red Faction''''' is a 2001 video game developed by [[Volition]] and published by [[THQ]]. The first game in the series, ''Red Faction'' and its associated promotional material established much of the characters, locations, and story elements that would later become evergreen to the series.


==Introduction==
==Plot==
Red Faction takes place on [[Mars]] in the late 21st century, more specifically around the year 2075. Earth’s minerals are being depleted and humans need more of them to survive. The vast [[Ultor]] Corporation runs the [[Noachite]] mining operation on Mars. The living conditions are deplorable, human rights for the miners are few, and a disease called the [[Plague]] is running rampant throughout the colony, predominantly within the confines of the mine complex, with no known antidote available. You play the role of [[Parker]], a downtrodden [[miner]] taken in by the promises and advantages [[Ultor]] has to offer in the mines of [[Mars]]. After a routine day in the mine with the typical aggression toward miners and cramped living conditions and poor nutrition, he witnesses the spark that starts a rebellion. When a security guard abuses a miner at the end of his shift he heartlessly kills him. [[Parker]] takes up arms, with the help of Hendrix, a rebellious Ultor technician who guides [[Parker]] through the complex. [[Hendrix]] tries to get [[Parker]] to join up with a group of miners who are about to steal a supply ship and escape the complex. [[Parker]] arrives too late. The ship takes off but is destroyed by missiles.
''Red Faction'' is set in a dystopian future on Mars and revolves around a rebellion against the [[Ultor Corporation]]. The game unfolds in the year 2075, in a time when Earth's natural resources are depleted, and humans turn to the mining operations on Mars to meet their needs. The vast Ultor Corporation controls [[noachite]] mining operations on Mars, where miners are subjected to deplorable living conditions, few human rights, and a mysterious disease known as "[[The Plague]]" with no known cure.


[[Parker]] traverses through the Ultor complex, eliminating any resistance [[Ultor]] throws at him, and even kidnapping a high-ranking [[Ultor]] administrator, [[Gryphon]], for [[Eos]], leader of the Red Faction. [[Parker]] learns from [[Gryphon]] about Dr. [[Capek]], who created the [[Plague]]. [[Capek]] has been experimenting with [[nanotechnology]], and the [[Plague]] is a side-effect. [[Hendrix]] directs [[Parker]] to [[Capek]]'s secret underground laboratory, where he and [[Eos]] meet up and take down [[Capek]]. Before [[Capek]] dies, he tells [[Eos]] how to cure "The [[Plague]]". After sending a distress call to the [[Earth Defense Force]], [[Parker]] stows away on a shuttle to an [[Ultor]] space station in Martian orbit to deactivate a laser defense system.
The protagonist of the game is [[Parker]], a miner who came to Mars seeking a new start, lured by the promises and advantages Ultor claimed to offer in the mines of Mars. However, the reality he encounters is far from the promised ideal. Miners endure aggressive treatment, cramped living conditions, and poor nutrition. The game begins with Parker witnessing a security guard abusing a miner at the end of his shift. The miner fights back, killing the security guard, which ignites the rebellion.


After destroying the space station, [[Parker]] lands back on [[Mars]] via an escape pod, [[Ultor]] brings out its reserve of [[Merc|mercenaries]] to help them in their fight against the miners. [[Hendrix]] tells [[Parker]] that the [[Merc|mercenaries]] have orders to destroy the mining complex, covering up any proof of [[Ultor]]'s wrongdoing. After fighting his way through the [[Merc|mercenary]] base, [[Parker]] confronts [[Masako]], the [[Merc|mercenary]] leader. After killing [[Masako]], [[Parker]] sees that [[Eos]] is tied up and sitting on the floor next to the bomb, which has been set to explode. After deactivating it, the [[Earth Defense Force]] arrives just in time to save [[Parker]] and [[Eos]] from an [[Aesir]]. [[Eos]] tells [[Parker]] that an antidote for the [[Plague]] has been made and it is being given to any sick [[miner]]s. She also tells him she is leaving [[Mars]], and that he should enjoy his new status as a hero.
Parker becomes involved with the [[Red Faction (Group)|Red Faction]], a group of miners led by [[Eos]], rebelling against Ultor's tyranny. He is guided by [[Hendrix]], a rebellious Ultor security technician, who helps him navigate through the complex series of mines and facilities. The game's narrative takes Parker through various stages of the uprising, from encountering resistance from Ultor forces to the kidnapping of Ultor deputy administrator [[Gryphon]] for the Red Faction.


==Description==
The rebellion escalates with Parker and the Red Faction's encounters with [[Capek|Dr. Axel Capek]], creator of The Plague. Capek had been experimenting with [[nanotechnology]], and The Plague was a side-effect of injections given to miners during their annual medical checkups. In a climactic confrontation, Capek is defeated, but he dies without revealing the cure for The Plague.
[[Volition Inc.]], the creators of the FreeSpace and Descent series, developed Red Faction, a game for PlayStation® 2, PC, and Macintosh. Framed by impressive features including an astonishing physics engine, controllable vehicles, intense graphics, kick-ass weapons, unique natural environments and a hugely involving storyline, Red Faction is a must-have title for serious gamers.


==Story==
The game culminates with Parker sending a distress call to the [[Earth Defense Force]] and destroying Ultor's missile defense system. This allows him to stow away on a shuttle to an Ultor space station in Martian orbit to deactivate a laser defense system. Upon his return to Mars, Parker confronts [[Masako]], the leader of the mercenaries working for Ultor, and ultimately defeats her.
As all [[Volition Inc.]] games do, Red Faction contains a hugely immersive storyline that will contribute highly to the game play. You are a miner named [[Parker]], toiling in the mines on Mars for a deceiving company known as [[Ultor]]. The conditions are worsening day by day, and there is talk of a rebellion. All the miners are suffering from a strange, deadly disease called the [[Plague]] that is suddenly sweeping through their ranks. The miners' anger and resentment are ready to boil over, and the player provides the spark that starts a rebellion against [[Ultor]]. The player's goal is to stay alive long enough to bring down [[Ultor]] and solve the mystery of the [[Plague]]. This journey takes him from gritty subterranean mines to [[Ultor]]'s pristine science and [[nanotechnology|nanotech]] labs to the surface of [[Mars]] and even onto satellites orbiting high above the planet.


==Geo-Mod==
The arrival of the EDF signifies a turning point in the game, and by extension, the series. The EDF broadcasts that they have taken control of Mars and instructs all armed personnel to drop their weapons, threatening to shoot those who resist.
Red Faction is the first and only series to feature [[Geomod]] technology, which allows the player to dynamically alter the 3D environment in real-time; i.e.: a rocket blowing a hole in a wall.


==Features==
==External links==
* [[Geomod(Engine)|Geomod]] Engine - the only FPS with real-time, arbitrary geometry modification
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040726045656/http://www.redfaction.com/ Official website] (archived)
* Advanced physics simulation - supports falling geometry, particles and liquid
* Land, sea and air vehicles to commandeer and control
* A completely immersive and compelling storyline
* Stealth and action driven objectives
* Varied environments including natural settings unique to the genre
* Object shadow casting and more
* Advanced AI behavior in 20 dynamic 3D levels
* Real-time skeletal deformation and interpolation for silky smooth animations
* Location-based damage system
* [[RED|Proprietary level editor]] that is faster, easier and more advanced than any on the market
* Multi-player support for LAN and Internet
 
 
 
 
*''Taken from Red Faction Watch [http://redfaction.volitionwatch.com/description.shtml]''
 
==Sequels==
The following is a list of all known canon sequels to Red Faction.
*[[Red Faction II]]
*[[Red Faction: Guerrilla]]
*[[Red Faction: Armageddon]]


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    Red Faction

    • Banner InfoIcon.png This article is about the game. For the titular group, see Red Faction (Group).

    Red Faction is a 2001 video game developed by Volition and published by THQ. The first game in the series, Red Faction and its associated promotional material established much of the characters, locations, and story elements that would later become evergreen to the series.

    Plot

    Red Faction is set in a dystopian future on Mars and revolves around a rebellion against the Ultor Corporation. The game unfolds in the year 2075, in a time when Earth's natural resources are depleted, and humans turn to the mining operations on Mars to meet their needs. The vast Ultor Corporation controls noachite mining operations on Mars, where miners are subjected to deplorable living conditions, few human rights, and a mysterious disease known as "The Plague" with no known cure.

    The protagonist of the game is Parker, a miner who came to Mars seeking a new start, lured by the promises and advantages Ultor claimed to offer in the mines of Mars. However, the reality he encounters is far from the promised ideal. Miners endure aggressive treatment, cramped living conditions, and poor nutrition. The game begins with Parker witnessing a security guard abusing a miner at the end of his shift. The miner fights back, killing the security guard, which ignites the rebellion.

    Parker becomes involved with the Red Faction, a group of miners led by Eos, rebelling against Ultor's tyranny. He is guided by Hendrix, a rebellious Ultor security technician, who helps him navigate through the complex series of mines and facilities. The game's narrative takes Parker through various stages of the uprising, from encountering resistance from Ultor forces to the kidnapping of Ultor deputy administrator Gryphon for the Red Faction.

    The rebellion escalates with Parker and the Red Faction's encounters with Dr. Axel Capek, creator of The Plague. Capek had been experimenting with nanotechnology, and The Plague was a side-effect of injections given to miners during their annual medical checkups. In a climactic confrontation, Capek is defeated, but he dies without revealing the cure for The Plague.

    The game culminates with Parker sending a distress call to the Earth Defense Force and destroying Ultor's missile defense system. This allows him to stow away on a shuttle to an Ultor space station in Martian orbit to deactivate a laser defense system. Upon his return to Mars, Parker confronts Masako, the leader of the mercenaries working for Ultor, and ultimately defeats her.

    The arrival of the EDF signifies a turning point in the game, and by extension, the series. The EDF broadcasts that they have taken control of Mars and instructs all armed personnel to drop their weapons, threatening to shoot those who resist.

    External links

    1. ↑ THQ SET TO RELEASE RED FACTION FOR PLAYSTATION 2 (archived) - THQ
    2. ↑ UK Release Dates (archived) - EuroGamer
    3. ↑ Red Faction on track - GameSpot
    4. ↑ Release Dates (archived) - THQ
    5. ↑ Red Faction Shipping Today - Inside Mac Games
    6. ↑ Red Faction 1.2 Released - Inside Mac Games
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