Miasma

Lore & Background

The Miasma is a defining feature of the planet that shares its name, a world ravaged by volcanic activity and toxic atmospheric conditions. According to in-game lore, the Miasma is a result of the planet's unstable geology, releasing noxious gases that blanket the terrain in a perpetual haze. This environment forced the development of specialized armor and tactics by the tribes that settled there, as exposure without protection is fatal.

In Their Own Story

The wind carried the acrid smell of sulfur and decay, thick enough to taste. Sergeant Kael double-checked his armor seals, the hiss of pressurized air a familiar comfort. Outside the base, the Miasma was a seething wall of green, reducing the world to a few meters of blurred shapes. He knew the enemy would use it to mask their approach, but he also knew the fog didn't discriminate. It was a weapon that cut both ways, and he intended to wield it like a scalpel.

Reader's Guide

The Miasma is a key environmental hazard on the planet Miasma, a map in *Starsiege: Tribes*. It appears as a thick, greenish fog that fills low-lying areas and can obscure vision while dealing damage over time to any player or vehicle that enters it. The effect is similar to lava or other damaging terrain, forcing players to avoid it or risk taking damage. Strategically, the Miasma can be used to control movement, as it often blocks direct paths to objectives. Players must navigate around it or use jetpacks to fly over it. The fog also provides limited concealment, as enemies inside it are harder to see, though the damage discourages prolonged exposure. The Miasma fits into the larger *Tribes* universe as an example of the harsh, unforgiving environments that tribes must adapt to. It reinforces the game's emphasis on mobility and positioning, as players must constantly be aware of their surroundings to avoid taking unnecessary damage.

Did You Know?

• The Miasma is one of the few environmental hazards in the original *Starsiege: Tribes* that directly damages players.
• The planet Miasma is named after the fog, not the other way around.
• In some community servers, the Miasma's damage was modified for custom game modes.