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Rimgate is a Stargate-inspired expansion mod for RimWorld focused on ancient gate travel, faction conflict, alien biotech, and high-tier technology progression.

This wiki is the central reference for players and contributors. It will expand as the mod approaches and passes Steam release.

Current Snapshot

• Mod name: Rimgate: Ancient Legacy
• Supported RimWorld version: 1.6
• Source repository: https://github.com/mrdav30/Rimgate
• Community Discord: https://discord.gg/mhwK2QFNBA

Requirements

From Mod/About/About.xml, the current dependency set is:

• Harmony (brrainz.harmony)
• Vanilla Expanded Framework (OskarPotocki.VanillaFactionsExpanded.Core)
• Royalty
• Ideology
• Odyssey
• Biotech
• Anomaly

Core Gameplay Systems

• Dwarfgate network and dialing/travel systems
• Gate exploration sites and quest chains (planet and orbit variants)
• Faction packs (Tau'ri, Goa'uld, Wraith, Replicators, plus player-aligned variants)
• Custom xenotypes and gene-driven faction identities (Jaffa, Kull, Wraith)
• Symbiote lifecycle systems (hosts, queens, prim'ta progression)
• Cloning pod workflows (multiple clone types, incidents, tuning via mod settings)
• Sarcophagus treatment systems (diagnosis, regeneration, restrictions, assignable access)
• New resources, artifacts, gear, weapons, apparel, and research branches
• Storyteller incidents and world interactions tied to gate/alien content

Compatibility and Integrations

Rimgate includes conditional patch support for multiple external mods in Mod/1.6/Patches/, including:

• Dubs Bad Hygiene
• Dubs Rimatomics
• Quarry
• EPOE Forked
• Vanilla Factions Expanded - Pirates
• Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Medical Module
• Vanilla Races Expanded (Android, Saurid)
• Vanilla Traits Expanded
• Altered Carbon
• Rimsec Security

These are patch-based integrations and are only applied when the target mod is present.

Wiki Navigation

• Gate Network Guide
• Factions and Pawn Types
• Xenotypes and Genes
• Incidents, Quests, and Sites
• Research and Progression
• Items and Resources
• Biomaterial Recovery Guide
• Apparel and Utilities
• Weapons
• Buildings and Structures
• Power, Shields, and ZPM Infrastructure
• Symbiotes and Prim'ta
• Sarcophagus Guide
• Wraith Biomass and Cocoon Operations
• Wraith Essence Manangement
• Cloning Systems
• Mobile Logistics and Carts
• Shuttles and Planetary Transport
• Base Defense and Fortification
• Compatibility Matrix
• Troubleshooting and Known Issues
• Developer and Contributor Notes

Contributor Quick Reference

• XML definitions: Mod/1.6/Defs/
• Compatibility patches: Mod/1.6/Patches/
• C# source: Source/Rimgate/
• Build script (assembly): build-assembly.ps1
• Build script (assetbundle): build-assetbundle.ps1
• Build script (full release): build-release.ps1
• Raw art/audio source: AssetsRaw/ (do not manually place raw assets in Mod/)

Feedback

• Report bugs or propose features in the repository issues: https://github.com/mrdav30/Rimgate/issues
• Use Discord for discussion and community support: https://discord.gg/mhwK2QFNBA