Introducing the Accretian Empire, Holy Cora Alliance and the Bellato Union

Deep in the Novus sector, three factions are at war for control in RF Online, the forthcoming MMORPG from Codemasters Online Gaming and one of the most successful massively multiplayer online games in the Far East today.

The Accretian Empire is a totalitarian regime where goals are for the Empire, a thought that is embraced by its followers. There is no feeling when it comes to the destruction of other races and for good reason - the Accretia are a race of mechanized units with materialistic thinking. The Accretia are proud to be the strongest and most formidable race in the galaxy, with an armory of massive weapons that they created to kill men, women and all living things. Their need to expand to the further reaches of the universe to become even stronger is paramount and a key driving force to their being. This has inevitably led them to the Planet Novus and the arcane civilizations it plays home to.

The Holy Cora Alliance is a spiritual civilization with a firm belief in religion and the magical arts. Though the history of the Cora has been built on religious wars, which has created multiple states and nations, the country is strongly unified through its core religious beliefs. The Cora people, united as the Holy Alliance, now battle for survival using the magical powers drawn from their spiritual beliefs, and traditional weapons blessed by their god, Disem.

The Bellato Union utilizes machines and some magic in their culture. Renowned for their great mechanical minds, intelligence and hand-eye coordination, the Bellato can construct huge armored battle mechs and weapons to use in the war. Though they are physically strong and intelligent, the huge gravitational energies from their home planet have left the Bellato with smaller builds. The Bellato are experienced traders and their financial minds and greed have driven the need to extend out to other planets, to colonize and claim resource. To expand to the rest of the universe, the Bellato have to ensure that the Novus Sector doesn't fall under the supremacy of the Accretia or Cora. This desire to expand and grow will no doubt leave the galaxy engulfed in turmoil and chaos.

The epic race for supremacy has begun...

RF Online is set to launch this month and will be published and operated in the U.S. and Europe by Codemasters Online Gaming. For all the latest on the game, including the latest images, movies and to sign up for the Beta Test, visit www.rf-onlinegame.com.

ABOUT RF ONLINE
RF Online is an epic mix of traditional fantasy MMOG mixed with unique futuristic sci-fi action to bring an entirely new and original take on the existing MMORPG genre. Set in the deep space galaxy of Novus, RF Online sees you take your pick from three all-powerful warring factions and leading your character into the final battle for control over the entire Novus galaxy.
 
RF Online will deliver a unique approach to Player versus Player gameplay, utilizing one of the most advanced combat systems of any MMO title. Full-scale battles break out daily as thousands of players engage in deadly wars – the reward of victory is high: the winning race gains control of the game world’s most valuable mine and its precious resources. Each race has its own characterization, with skills and abilities taken from both traditional fantasy and science fiction.
 
Players can join the Bellato Union and take control of their incredible Mech battle units, the like of which has never been seen before in any MMO game. Alternatively, give your allegiance to the Holy Alliance Cora, a mystical and fantasy-orientated race, or sign up to the mighty Accretia Empire, a futuristic robotic race intent on pillaging resources and spreading devastation across the entire Novus sector with their advanced weapon systems. RF Online for PC, launches in the U.S., the UK and Europe in Q1 2006. For more information, visit the official website at www.rf-onlinegame.com.

About Codemasters
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience on current and future gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company’s dominant brands include Colin McRae Rally, TOCA Race Driver, LMA Manager, Brian Lara Cricket and Operation Flashpoint. The company is headquartered in Southam, Warwickshire UK and maintains European operations in Germany, France, Spain, and Benelux. The company has its U.S. headquarters in New York. More information about the company and its products is available online at http://www.codemasters.com.