KGX: Project Archive

Actively supported third-party variant by General_Nekko here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2187745665
I suggest you use this variant for gameplay purposes. I am not a part of its development or support.
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Kurogane Expanded updated for Stellaris 2.7.X and undergoing a final series of updates collectively designated Project Archive. This mod is primarily intended to be a repository for WIPs previously left unfinished due to my resignation, and is not rated for gameplay.

WARNING: This mod contains over custom 75 models and their maps. Its dummy thicc at almost 2 GB. This mod contains older depreciated models not visible in game, left as a potential resource for future modders. It is not intended for nor well tested for in-game use, but should be functional and decent.

Project Archive aims to wrap up archived works in progress from Kurogane Expanded I did not finish because the PDX launcher bricked the mod and irreversibly damaged the workshop page. This is also the reason KGX:A is released as a new mod instead of updating that one. This mod does not have planned long term support from me, and after the completion of Project Archive will serve as its namesake for any potential future bearers of the mod.

This mod is intended as a repository for quickly pushing out unfinished KGE works, with little attention paid to optimization or playtesting. It does not have the polish nor intent of a standard mod.
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Anyone is free to update, maintain, and modify any of my mods for Stellaris indefinitely without seeking additional permission. I am willing to distribute spare unusued models to competent Stellaris mod authors with good uses for them. Comment on my profile if interested.
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Last updated for Stellaris version 2.7.X and NSC2 Season 5
Everything you should read if you have questions or issues is in the description below.
Troubleshooting (TRY THESE FIRST IF YOU HAVE ISSUES WITH THE MOD)
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A standalone expansion of the extremely popular Kurogane shipset, adding all the ships shown in the preview slides above to the game in the form of the Kurogane shipstyle. Also adds additional ships for new classes added by the NSC2 mod, which are not available for use without it. NSC is not required to use this mod, only to access a portion of its contents. It does however come highly recommended, both to access the entirety of this mod and because it's a good piece of work in itself.


***The AI is NOT trained to use any new sections introduced by Kurogane Expanded, and will not be able to field the following designs. This shipset is thus recomended for player use.***

Advanced Corvette (Shrike Class) - Mid-Late game improved corvette. Expensive, more slots.
Patrol Corvette (Police Class) - Piracy suppression corvette. Cheap, flexible, utility, weak.
Heavy Corvette (Astoria Class) - Specialist frontline corvette. Oversized weapon, evasion tank.
Raider Corvette (Cossack Class) - Specialist raiding corvette. Improved armament, fragile.
Battle Destroyer (Merced Class) - Line battle destroyer. Main battery focused weaponry.
Artillery Destroyer (Archer Class) - Specialist L-gun destroyer. Oversized weapon, fragile.
Assault Cruiser (Dragoon Class) - Close combat cruiser. Undersized weapons, resilient.
Advanced Cruiser (Sirius Class) - Improved cruiser core. Expensive, more slots.


These new sections were necessary to allow more models to be added into this mod.

This mod is NOT purely cosmetic; the added ship sections are Kurogane shipset exclusive and may give Kurogane shipset users an unfair "advantage" in multiplayer environments. This can easily be remedied by banning the use of such sections or deleting the mods common/section_templates folder. You will lose access to the models associated with these sections. The AI will never use any of these exclusive sections.

Compatible with most other mods without a patch.

Please upvote if you enjoy, it only takes a second of your time and makes me happy. You want to make me happy don't you?

Link to Downscaled Ships fan patch - Thanks to is_rainbow:Δ.
Link to Colossus beta test mod
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Special thanks to Kelstr for his contribution of many models. He is a far more experienced modder (and texturer) than me, and has many mods for the total war series. Many of the proto-assets are his.

Special thanks to my French art slave great friend Bambiraptor for his work on the Vengeance of Centarus Insignia and various design, texture, and art advice. For a baguette smoking surrender frog you a'ight.