From Sept 27th Jump Point:
Hello Citizens
Alpha 3.7 comes not only with awesome caves and Banu Defender, but also with bunch of harvestables that you can collect and sell during your exploration of the Verse :) Newest Jump Point had quite a nice article about it so I've decided to share it here with you in a form of a post. Enjoy!
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Star Citizen’s Lore Team developed descriptions for all types of harvestables to help guide the development process. Here are just some of the items you’ll be tasked with collecting around the universe starting in Alpha 3.7!
GOLDEN MEDMONS
GOLDEN MEDMONS
Grown in temperate climates on the maru ebony tree, golden medmons are left to fall off the tree when ripe and collected. The fruit at that stage is extremely firm and astringent. They only become edible after being ‘bletted’ or softened through ethylene ripening. Once softening begins, the skin wrinkles and darkens, while the inside flesh is loses moisture until it has a creamy consistency and a flavor reminiscent of caramelized lactose. This process can confuse those new to medmons, as the bletted fruit looks as if it has gone off.
PITAMBU
PITAMBU
The skin of the pitambu is thin and waxy and easily peeled away using its green leaf-like growths. Inside is a crisp and watery bright red flesh filled with tiny white seeds that have a mild, nutty taste. The flesh and seeds are traditionally consumed together.
REVENANT PODS
REVENANT PODS
Contrary to its ominous name, the revenant is actually a variety of the altrucia tree, an indigenous plant of Terra known for its thick and colorful leaves. Geoengineers introduced fields of altrucias to Hyperion in an effort to break up the dust storms. Although the project failed, the altrucia tree adapted to the perpetual wind patterns, shedding its leaves and thickening the wood in the trunk. Botanists initially believed that the atrucia had died, but on closer inspection, discovered that they were quite alive and thus, the name was born. The pods are collected because the pollen is processed and turned into altruciatoxin.
AMIOSHI PLAGUE
AMIOSHI PLAGUE
Not nearly as ominous as its name, the amioshi plague is an invasive lichen that grows in the cracks of rocks. While the core of the lichen burrows out of sight to try and absorb as much moisture as it can find, the part near the surface sprouts hooded scales that eject spores to spread to other rocks. Its relatively short maturation period is the origin of its name.
PROTA
PROTA
A resilient slime mold that can form in extremely corrosive environments and pressure, prota secretes a strong adhesive that can be distilled into a commercial-grade glue.
RANTA DUNG
RANTA DUNG
A dry cube-shaped dung that comes from a large isopod-like crustacean known as a ranta. It has recently been discovered that the dung contains a unique bacterial biome that helps the ranta process and digest minerals. Some researches are hopeful it will lead to industrial or medical innovations.
Some additional pictures:
Also here are three developers who were responsible for creation of this new exciting system:
Hello Citizens
Alpha 3.7 comes not only with awesome caves and Banu Defender, but also with bunch of harvestables that you can collect and sell during your exploration of the Verse :) Newest Jump Point had quite a nice article about it so I've decided to share it here with you in a form of a post. Enjoy!
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Star Citizen’s Lore Team developed descriptions for all types of harvestables to help guide the development process. Here are just some of the items you’ll be tasked with collecting around the universe starting in Alpha 3.7!
GOLDEN MEDMONS
GOLDEN MEDMONS
Grown in temperate climates on the maru ebony tree, golden medmons are left to fall off the tree when ripe and collected. The fruit at that stage is extremely firm and astringent. They only become edible after being ‘bletted’ or softened through ethylene ripening. Once softening begins, the skin wrinkles and darkens, while the inside flesh is loses moisture until it has a creamy consistency and a flavor reminiscent of caramelized lactose. This process can confuse those new to medmons, as the bletted fruit looks as if it has gone off.
PITAMBU
PITAMBU
The skin of the pitambu is thin and waxy and easily peeled away using its green leaf-like growths. Inside is a crisp and watery bright red flesh filled with tiny white seeds that have a mild, nutty taste. The flesh and seeds are traditionally consumed together.
REVENANT PODS
REVENANT PODS
Contrary to its ominous name, the revenant is actually a variety of the altrucia tree, an indigenous plant of Terra known for its thick and colorful leaves. Geoengineers introduced fields of altrucias to Hyperion in an effort to break up the dust storms. Although the project failed, the altrucia tree adapted to the perpetual wind patterns, shedding its leaves and thickening the wood in the trunk. Botanists initially believed that the atrucia had died, but on closer inspection, discovered that they were quite alive and thus, the name was born. The pods are collected because the pollen is processed and turned into altruciatoxin.
AMIOSHI PLAGUE
AMIOSHI PLAGUE
Not nearly as ominous as its name, the amioshi plague is an invasive lichen that grows in the cracks of rocks. While the core of the lichen burrows out of sight to try and absorb as much moisture as it can find, the part near the surface sprouts hooded scales that eject spores to spread to other rocks. Its relatively short maturation period is the origin of its name.
PROTA
PROTA
A resilient slime mold that can form in extremely corrosive environments and pressure, prota secretes a strong adhesive that can be distilled into a commercial-grade glue.
RANTA DUNG
RANTA DUNG
A dry cube-shaped dung that comes from a large isopod-like crustacean known as a ranta. It has recently been discovered that the dung contains a unique bacterial biome that helps the ranta process and digest minerals. Some researches are hopeful it will lead to industrial or medical innovations.
Some additional pictures:
Also here are three developers who were responsible for creation of this new exciting system:
