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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2002}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 2002}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/bonus_more_mac_games_on_gogcom Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/bonus_more_mac_games_on_gogcom|title=Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Free-roaming camera}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS, 4X, Strategy}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-Fi, Space}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Haegemonia }}
 
|steam appid  = 294770
 
|steam appid  = 294770
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|gogcom page  = haegemonia_gold_edition
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|gogcom id    = 1207661583
 +
|gogcom id side = 1207658759
 +
|hltb        = 18293
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 7778
 
|wikipedia    = Haegemonia: Legions of Iron
 
|wikipedia    = Haegemonia: Legions of Iron
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Haegemonia}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}} [[GameSpy]] online server browser has been shut down.
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | haegemonia_gold_edition | DRM-free | Includes [[Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage]]. | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | haegemonia_gold_edition | DRM-free | Includes [[Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage]]. | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 294770 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 294770 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | haegemonia-gold-edition | DRM-free | Includes [[Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage]]. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id882429510 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} A free demo can be downloaded from [https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/4097/Haegemonia/Demo.html 4Players.de] (German site, but English demo).
  
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
−
{{DLC/row| The Solon Heritage | Retail requires base game; digital distribution version is [[Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage|a standalone title]]. | Windows }}
+
{{DLC/row| The Solon Heritage | Retail version requires base game; digital distribution version is [[Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage|a standalone title]]. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
{{ii}} The most recent patch is 1.10, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1937/7/25695 Patches-Scrolls].
 +
{{ii}} All 1.10 patched version still show 1.09 in the menu. Digital releases are already on 1.10.
 +
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use replacement files|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/241-haegemonia-legions-of-iron-intro-skip/ Haegemonia: Legions of Iron intro skip]. Deleting the files also works but causes error messages in-game.|fix=
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Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/241-haegemonia-legions-of-iron-intro-skip/ Haegemonia: Legions of Iron intro skip]. Deleting the files also works but causes error messages in-game.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|gog galaxy           = false
+
|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
−
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|steam cloud           = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = false
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Haegemonia Legions of Iron video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Haegemonia Legions of Iron video settings.png|Video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/hegemonia-legions-iron
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hegemonia-legions-iron
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic                = limited
 
|anisotropic notes          = On/off only.
 
|anisotropic notes          = On/off only.
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Set in registry (see [[#Game data|Game data]]).
 
|antialiasing notes        = Set in registry (see [[#Game data|Game data]]).
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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{{--}} Must be performed each time you launch the game - resets when viewing options menu.  
 
{{--}} Must be performed each time you launch the game - resets when viewing options menu.  
 
{{--}} The whole registry branch might disappear
 
{{--}} The whole registry branch might disappear
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{{Fixbox|description=Registry edit for widescreen resolution|ref=<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/dr/hegemonia-legions-iron</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Registry edit for widescreen resolution|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hegemonia-legions-iron|title=wsgf.org|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Open the registry key <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Digital Reality\Haegemonia</code>
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# Open the registry key {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Digital Reality\Haegemonia}}.
 
# Set values for <code>ResolutionX</code> and <code>ResolutionY</code>
 
# Set values for <code>ResolutionX</code> and <code>ResolutionY</code>
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use modding tools|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use modding tools|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/311-hegemonia-legions-of-iron-modding-tools/ Hegemonia: Legions of Iron Modding Tools].
 
# Install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/311-hegemonia-legions-of-iron-modding-tools/ Hegemonia: Legions of Iron Modding Tools].
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# Go to <code>Inf_files_uncrypted\Inf</code> in the Modding Tools folder.
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# Go to {{folder|Inf_files_uncrypted\Inf}} in the Modding Tools folder.
−
# Copy <code>program.inf</code> to <code>Inf</code> in the installation folder, replacing the existing file when prompted.
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# Copy {{file|program.inf}} to {{folder|Inf}} in the installation folder, replacing the existing file when prompted.
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# Open this new <code>program.inf</code>.
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# Open this new {{file|program.inf}}.
−
# Change English to your language if you were not playing in English.
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# Change English to another language if the game was not installed in English.
 
# Set <code>SkipStartScreen</code> to <code>0</code> to disable the automatic mission loading.
 
# Set <code>SkipStartScreen</code> to <code>0</code> to disable the automatic mission loading.
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# Save your changes and close the file. The game will now run in a window. Change <code>FullScreen</code> to <code>1</code> for fullscreen mode.
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# Save the changes and close the file. The game will now run in a window. Change <code>FullScreen</code> to <code>1</code> for fullscreen mode.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = hackable
 
|key remap                = hackable
−
|key remap notes          = Use <code>ShortcutEditor.exe</code> in the installation folder.
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|key remap notes          = Use {{file|ShortcutEditor.exe}} in the installation folder. Full key remapping is not supported; some keys can not be selected, and some functions (like Pause) cannot be rebound.  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
===3D movement===
 +
To move up and down (z-axis), press {{key|M}} and {{key|Shift}} and then right-click to set vertical coordinates.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.g4li.org/hegemonia-legions-of-iron/moving-and-attackin.html|title=g4li.org|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Haegemonia Legions of Iron audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Haegemonia Legions of Iron audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Effect and Speech.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Effect and Speech.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail and Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/559-haegemonia-legions-of-iron-deutsch-patch/ download for GOG.com release].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Hungarian
 
  |language  = Hungarian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Retail only
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  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Sound System Error===
 
===Sound System Error===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Mod DB download|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=(Steam version) Install the [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/steam-legions-of-iron-sound-system-and-mp-fix Steam Sound System and MP Fix]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
−
Download and install [http://www.moddb.com/downloads/haegemonia-legions-of-iron-sound-system-fix Haegemonia Legions of Iron Sound System Fix]
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Disable audio|ref=<ref>http://www.thegameengine.org/haegemonia/haegemonia-sound-system-error/</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=(Non-Steam versions) Install the [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/haegemonia-legions-of-iron-sound-system-fix older Sound System Fix]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable audio|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.thegameengine.org/haegemonia/haegemonia-sound-system-error/|title=thegameengine.org|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# In the options menu, set all audio sliders to zero.  
 
# In the options menu, set all audio sliders to zero.  
 
# Restart the game.  
 
# Restart the game.  
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Ships become transparent===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Patches|patch 1.10]]|ref=|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 +
If textures on ships start disappearing after reloading (which makes the ships transparent / invisible):
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Replace the {{file|starfield.mat}} file in Legions of Iron with the one from The Solon Heritage|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.planet3dnow.de/index.php?threads/haegemonia-problem-durchsichtige-schiffe.172263|title=forum.planet3dnow.de|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Shaders\Materials}} in the Solon Heritage install directory and copy {{file|starfield.mat}}
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Shaders\Materials}} in the Legions of Iron directory and replace the {{file|starfield.mat}} there
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    = [[GameSpy]] server browser no longer works.
+
|online play notes    =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 8
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
+
|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
−
|minCPU  = 1 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 600 MHz
−
|minRAM  = 512 MB
+
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minHD    = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 1 GB
−
|minGPU  =  
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 1
−
|minDX    = 9.0c
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 7500
 +
|minGPU3  = Matrox Parhella
 +
|minDX    = 8.1
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
−
|recCPU  =  
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz
−
|recRAM  =  
+
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
−
|recGPU  =  
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 2 GTS
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 11:30, 6 April 2024

Haegemonia: Legions of Iron
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Developers
Digital Reality
Publishers
Anuman Interactive
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Release dates
Windows November 14, 2002
macOS (OS X) November 15, 2013[1]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Free-roaming camera
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS, 4X, Strategy
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series Haegemonia
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Haegemonia: Legions of Iron on HowLongToBeat
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Haegemonia: Legions of Iron on Wikipedia
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Haegemonia
Haegemonia: Legions of Iron 2002
Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage 2003

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Haegemonia: Legions of Iron is a singleplayer and multiplayer free-roaming camera RTS, 4X and strategy game in the Haegemonia series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SafeDisc 2 DRM[Note 1]
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Includes Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam
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Windows
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
 Includes Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage.
Windows
Mac App Store (unavailable)
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macOS (OS X)
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
A free demo can be downloaded from 4Players.de (German site, but English demo).

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
The Solon Heritage Retail version requires base game; digital distribution version is a standalone title.
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

The most recent patch is 1.10, available from Patches-Scrolls.
All 1.10 patched version still show 1.09 in the menu. Digital releases are already on 1.10.

Skip intro videos

Use the Haegemonia: Legions of Iron intro skip. Deleting the files also works but causes error messages in-game.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Digital Reality\Haegemonia\[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/294770/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save[Note 4]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/294770/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
On/off only.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Set in registry (see Game data).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate cap.

Widescreen resolution

Must be performed each time you launch the game - resets when viewing options menu.
The whole registry branch might disappear
Registry edit for widescreen resolution[4]
  1. Open the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Digital Reality\Haegemonia.
  2. Set values for ResolutionX and ResolutionY

Windowed

Use modding tools[citation needed]
  1. Install the Hegemonia: Legions of Iron Modding Tools.
  2. Go to Inf_files_uncrypted\Inf in the Modding Tools folder.
  3. Copy program.inf to Inf in the installation folder, replacing the existing file when prompted.
  4. Open this new program.inf.
  5. Change English to another language if the game was not installed in English.
  6. Set SkipStartScreen to 0 to disable the automatic mission loading.
  7. Save the changes and close the file. The game will now run in a window. Change FullScreen to 1 for fullscreen mode.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Use ShortcutEditor.exe in the installation folder. Full key remapping is not supported; some keys can not be selected, and some functions (like Pause) cannot be rebound.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

3D movement

To move up and down (z-axis), press M and ⇧ Shift and then right-click to set vertical coordinates.[5]

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Effect and Speech.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Retail and Steam only.
German
Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com release.
Hungarian
Retail only.
Italian
Retail and Steam only.
Japanese
Retail only.
Polish
Retail only.
Russian
Retail only.
Spanish
Retail and Steam only.

Issues fixed

Sound System Error

(Steam version) Install the Steam Sound System and MP Fix[citation needed]
(Non-Steam versions) Install the older Sound System Fix[citation needed]
Disable audio[6]
  1. In the options menu, set all audio sliders to zero.
  2. Restart the game.

Ships become transparent

Install patch 1.10

If textures on ships start disappearing after reloading (which makes the ships transparent / invisible):

Replace the starfield.mat file in Legions of Iron with the one from The Solon Heritage[7]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Shaders\Materials in the Solon Heritage install directory and copy starfield.mat
  2. Go to <path-to-game>\Shaders\Materials in the Legions of Iron directory and replace the starfield.mat there

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
GameSpy services have been shut down;[8] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP 19664,19667
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 600 MHz Intel Pentium III 1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 1
ATI Radeon 7500
Matrox Parhella
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 2 GTS


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
  2. ↑ Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  4. ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. ↑ Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  2. ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
  3. ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
  4. ↑ wsgf.org - last accessed on 26 May 2023
  5. ↑ g4li.org - last accessed on 26 May 2023
  6. ↑ thegameengine.org - last accessed on 26 May 2023
  7. ↑ forum.planet3dnow.de - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  8. ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology