The First Virtual Universe with Real Cash Economy Wallpaper

Entropia Universe

Entropia Universe is a massively multiplayer online virtual universe designed by the Swedish software company MindArk, based in Gothenburg. Entropia uses a micropayment business model, in which players may buy in-game currency (PED - Project Entropia Dollars) with real money that can be redeemed back into real world funds at a fixed exchange rate of 10:1. This means that virtual items acquired within Entropia Universe have a real cash value, and a participant may, at any time, initiate a withdrawal of their accumulated PEDs back into real world currencies according to the fixed exchange rate, minus transaction fees, the minimum amount for a withdrawal is 1000 PED. As a result, revenue of the business is largely generated from activities within the virtual universe.
The Entropia Universe is a direct continuation of Project Entropia. Strategic partnerships with media companies and financial institutions combined with the addition of new or enhanced developer tools in 2008 are expected to allow for the construction of new planets, to exist within the financial structure of Entropia Universe, for third party content providers to develop and market independently.
The Entropia Universe entered the Guinness World Records Book in both 2004 and 2008 for the most expensive virtual world objects ever sold, and in 2009, a virtual space station, a popular destination, sold for $330,000. This was then eclipsed in November 2010 when a player sold a virtual resort on Planet Calypso for $635,000; this property was sold in chunks, with the largest sold for $335,000.
Here is old, but awasome wallpaper with a lot of avatars with different clothes, armor and guns socializing, trading or hunting in front of virtual town with a lot of buildings, shoping mall and even an enemy steel bird in the air.

Arkadia Celeste Harbour Wallpaper

Celeste Harbour

Many had considered it a huge gamble by the Captain to strip the Firebases and hold so many companies in reserve. So far, the colony had relied on air power and the superior manoeuvrability that the teleporters gave them to defend the Firebases. The Fleet was also providing valuable support from orbit by using their sensors to keep track of the Oratan movements and firing limited orbital strikes at critical times. The plan was simple; a small garrison remained at each Firebase and if attacked could receive immediate reinforcement from up to four companies on standby at Celeste Harbour. It meant that nearly half the IFN’s remaining strength could be in reserve at any one time. Risky as it was, the tactic had worked well so far.

As they flew on, Tien had time to think about the situation. If Dauntless had already been reinforced and still couldn’t hold… Tien’s stomach tightened as she considered the implications. Her transmitter came to life and she heard the pilot’s voice again.

‘Lieutenant, we’ve been ordered by Dauntless’ Base Commander to use the ship’s cannons to target the larger Oratan, while you and your troops are to concentrate your fire on the smaller creatures.’

Smaller creatures? Tien wondered. What does that mean?

‘Confirm orders to target smaller creatures?’ ‘Confirmed. Those were the Base Commander’s exact words, Lieutenant. Hold on tight back there, we’re going in hot.’

Red the full story here: 3.9 Chiharo's Gamble

And here is another great wallpaper from Planet Arkadia in different screen resolutions:

Arkadian Debris Wallpaper

Arkadian Debris

I’ve just come off duty again. I have to admit I’m quite excited. I got my first good look at the planet through our short range sensors. It’s breathtaking. I remember the first time I saw Earth from orbit. The feeling was amazing, of pride and belonging to that rich world of blue and green. The view of Arkadia is similar and just as incredible, for all its differences. Wide oceans separate continents and clouds roam freely across the sky. Twin moons chase each other around the planet in an infinite race. Although we are the strangers to this world, it feels inviting, as if the planet itself is welcoming us. I wish I could go down with the landing parties to explore the surface. I’m drawn to it in a way that I never expected; like the sailors of old, I cannot resist its Siren song.

I’ve heard that the scientists and miners aboard the other ships are excited about the potential for new compounds and alloys to be discovered amongst the debris and wreckage. I wouldn’t want to pilot the shuttles collecting the samples; flying close enough to collect anything would be a nightmare. Even for someone of my ability it wouldn’t be easy. This far away it’s not that concentrated but I still have to be constantly alert to avoid any collisions. Unlike the civilians, I’ve seen firsthand what would happen to this ship’s atmosphere if any of this floating junk punctured the hull.

This is just a small part from the personal log of a Pilot from 8th Combat Squadron from 27 of November 3007. This is the time where the Planet Arkadia will develop it's story. Check out the full log here: 1.7 Approaching Destiny. If you like it put this wallpaper on your monitor.

Calypso Typhon 2 Wallpaper

August 2009, scientists observed and started to track a moving object in the outskirts of the Omega 16 Reticuli system. The object was catalogued as Reticuli-217-0509 and given the name Typhon. On further study, they discovered that it is fast, moving through the system, and manufactured.

That prompted the Federal Imperial Navy to launch a probe. Although not coming directly from Akbal-Cimi, the object was identified as a Robot War Titan when the probe was within visual range.The Federal Imperial Navy detachment in the system is moving to intercept the War Titan. The navy estimates that the fleet will meet the War Titan soon.

Wallpaper has Planet Calypso and spaceship Typhon on a background with stars.

Calypso Typhon Wallpaper

Typhon

August 2009, scientists observed and started to track a moving object in the outskirts of the Omega 16 Reticuli system. The object was catalogued as Reticuli-217-0509 and given the name Typhon. On further study, they discovered that it is fast, moving through the system, and manufactured.

That prompted the Federal Imperial Navy to launch a probe. Although not coming directly from Akbal-Cimi, the object was identified as a Robot War Titan when the probe was within visual range.The Federal Imperial Navy detachment in the system is moving to intercept the War Titan. The navy estimates that the fleet will meet the War Titan soon.

Wallpaper has Planet Calypso and spaceship Typhon on a background with stars.

Calypso Wastelanders Wallpaper

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September 2009 the Imperial Mining Office has not been able to finish the construction and testing of their new Oil Rig due to attacks on the crew. They have requested assistance in getting rid of the “wastelanders” that are blamed for these attacks. There was a trap to catch them. Bounty contracts were issued on the wastelanders. Finaly the Wastelanders were sent to jail.

October 2009 they managed to get ouf of the jail and strike again. And that leaded to again setting trap and capturing them again.

Here is wallpaper from that time with six wastelanders with nig guns at the oil rig:

Calypso Second Golden Age Wallpaper

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On August 26, 2009 – First Planet Company, developer and publisher of the largest real cash economy MMORPG, announced that the completely new Planet Calypso – The Colonist MMO has been launched today on PC’s worldwide. This new release sees the complete transformation from Project Entropia as it becomes Planet Calypso with beautiful new vistas, a compelling new story and dangerous monsters all rendered in Crytek’s stunning CryENGINE 2.

As an exclusive benefit to players who sign on now, Planet Calypso’s ‘Second Golden Age’ has been declared. As the new version is brought fully online, and new and improved features are added, players are being given a chance to find elite items that will never be made public again. Additionally, as a thank you for helping to make sure the planet is ready, veteran and former colonists are all being given a very special gift. A brand new pair of Gullaldr sunglasses, now more important than ever since the introduction of day and night cycles, will be waiting. Colonists will have the ability to directly impact the new world as they can interface directly with the development team should they have any problems. This will help Planet Calypso smoothly implement its new and improved features.

If you want to remember that moment forever download this wallpaper from Planet Calypso with some buildings on it.

Calypso Feffoid Wallpaper

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Feffoids are mega-mutant of the humanoid mutant subspecies. The are the first creature to get the special AI behavior with 11.9.0 version update. That of course resulted in endless whining on the planet Calypso forum. It seems hunters don't want their prеy to move but just to stand still and die. It also proves once again thaht you can never make everyone happy. If you are still fan of the Feffoids here is wallpaper with two Feffoids:

Calypso Vista Proteron Wallpaper

Calypso Vista

Wallpaper from Planet Calypso in Entropia Universe.

You can see two proterons close to a lake in the middle of beautiful nature scenery.

In the background there are some craters and volcanoes with smoke and some lava. They are ready to explode.

The sun is high in the sky burning with sunbeams.