Simple-Station · VMSolidus · Sep 20, 2024 · Sep 20, 2024 · Sep 20, 2024 · Sep 20, 2024
diff --git a/Content.Server/Traits/Assorted/ForeignerTraitComponent.cs b/Content.Server/Traits/Assorted/ForeignerTraitComponent.cs
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ public sealed partial class ForeignerTraitComponent : Component
 {
     /// <summary>
     ///     The "base" language that is to be removed and substituted with a translator.
-    ///     By default, equals to the fallback language, which is GalacticCommon.
+    ///     By default, equals to the fallback language, which is TauCetiBasic.
     /// </summary>
     [DataField]
     public ProtoId<LanguagePrototype> BaseLanguage = SharedLanguageSystem.FallbackLanguagePrototype;

diff --git a/Content.Shared/Language/Systems/SharedLanguageSystem.cs b/Content.Shared/Language/Systems/SharedLanguageSystem.cs
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ public abstract class SharedLanguageSystem : EntitySystem
     ///     The language used as a fallback in cases where an entity suddenly becomes a language speaker (e.g. the usage of make-sentient)
     /// </summary>
     [ValidatePrototypeId<LanguagePrototype>]
-    public static readonly string FallbackLanguagePrototype = "GalacticCommon";
+    public static readonly string FallbackLanguagePrototype = "TauCetiBasic";
 
     /// <summary>
     ///     The language whose speakers are assumed to understand and speak every language. Should never be added directly.

diff --git a/Resources/Locale/en-US/language/commands.ftl b/Resources/Locale/en-US/language/commands.ftl
@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@ command-list-langs-desc = List languages your current entity can speak at the cu
 command-list-langs-help = Usage: {$command}
 
 command-saylang-desc = Send a message in a specific language. To choose a language, you can use either the name of the language, or its position in the list of languages.
-command-saylang-help = Usage: {$command} <language id> <message>. Example: {$command} GalacticCommon "Hello World!". Example: {$command} 1 "Hello World!"
+command-saylang-help = Usage: {$command} <language id> <message>. Example: {$command} TauCetiBasic "Hello World!". Example: {$command} 1 "Hello World!"
 
 command-language-select-desc = Select the currently spoken language of your entity. You can use either the name of the language, or its position in the list of languages.
-command-language-select-help = Usage: {$command} <language id>. Example: {$command} 1. Example: {$command} GalacticCommon
+command-language-select-help = Usage: {$command} <language id>. Example: {$command} 1. Example: {$command} TauCetiBasic
 
 command-language-spoken = Spoken:
 command-language-understood = Understood:
@@ -18,14 +18,14 @@ command-language-invalid-language = The language {$id} does not exist or you can
 # toolshed
 
 command-description-language-add = Adds a new language to the piped entity. The two last arguments indicate whether it should be spoken/understood. Example: 'self language:add "Canilunzt" true true'
-command-description-language-rm = Removes a language from the piped entity. Works similarly to language:add. Example: 'self language:rm "GalacticCommon" true true'.
+command-description-language-rm = Removes a language from the piped entity. Works similarly to language:add. Example: 'self language:rm "TauCetiBasic" true true'.
 command-description-language-lsspoken = Lists all languages the entity can speak. Example: 'self language:lsspoken'
 command-description-language-lsunderstood = Lists all languages the entity can understand. Example: 'self language:lssunderstood'
 
 command-description-translator-addlang = Adds a new target language to the piped translator entity. See language:add for details.
 command-description-translator-rmlang = Removes a target language from the piped translator entity. See language:rm for details.
-command-description-translator-addrequired = Adds a new required language to the piped translator entity. Example: 'ent 1234 translator:addrequired "GalacticCommon"'
-command-description-translator-rmrequired = Removes a required language from the piped translator entity. Example: 'ent 1234 translator:rmrequired "GalacticCommon"'
+command-description-translator-addrequired = Adds a new required language to the piped translator entity. Example: 'ent 1234 translator:addrequired "TauCetiBasic"'
+command-description-translator-rmrequired = Removes a required language from the piped translator entity. Example: 'ent 1234 translator:rmrequired "TauCetiBasic"'
 command-description-translator-lsspoken = Lists all spoken languages for the piped translator entity. Example: 'ent 1234 translator:lsspoken'
 command-description-translator-lsunderstood = Lists all understood languages for the piped translator entity. Example: 'ent 1234 translator:lssunderstood'
 command-description-translator-lsrequired = Lists all required languages for the piped translator entity. Example: 'ent 1234 translator:lsrequired'

diff --git a/Resources/Locale/en-US/language/languages.ftl b/Resources/Locale/en-US/language/languages.ftl
@@ -17,19 +17,46 @@ language-Draconic-name = Draconic
 language-Draconic-description = The common language of lizard-people, composed of sibilant hisses and rattles.
 
 language-SolCommon-name = Sol common
-language-SolCommon-description = The language common to species from the Sol System.
+language-SolCommon-description =
+    With its roots in Mandarin Chinese - Common evolved as the official language of the Sol Alliance - with officials working to tie it together with a common tongue.
+    It's spoken by state officials - taught in schools - and spoken by those who either feel a sense of national pride in the Alliance or otherwise fell sway to the culture.
+
+language-TauCetiBasic-name = Tau-Ceti Basic
+language-TauCetiBasic-description =
+    A spiritual successor of Esperanto, established in 2404 in Tau Ceti by Ceti intellectuals.
+    Its unique, fully customized alphabet and structure allow it to be spoken even by most alien species.
+    It's the official language of Tau Ceti and has growing traction in diplomatic circles and Universalists across human space.
+
+language-Tradeband-name = Tradeband
+language-Tradeband-description =
+    Descended from latin and romance languages of old Earth - Tradeband remains the main tongue of the upper class of humanity.
+    The language sounds elegant and well structured to most ears. It remains in popular use with traders - diplomats - and those seeking to hold onto a piece of a romantic past.
+
+language-Freespeak-name = Freespeak
+language-Freespeak-description =
+    A language of renegades and frontiersmen descending from various languages from Earth-- like Hindi,
+    combined into a multi-rooted jumble that sounds incoherent or even barbarian to non-native speakers.
+    This language is the only common cultural identity for humans in the frontier. Speaking this language in itself boldly declares the speaker a free spirit.
+    It is often called 'Gutter' by Alliance citizens.
+
+language-Elyran-name = Elyran Standard
+language-Elyran-description =
+    Elyran Standard is the official tongue of the Republic of Elyra. Constructed using elements of Farsi - Arabic - and Turkish.
+    Influence from all three of these languages can be seen throughout its grammar and vocabulary.
 
 language-Canilunzt-name = Canilunzt
-language-Canilunzt-description = The guttural language spoken and utilized by the inhabitants of the Vazzend system, composed of growls, barks, yaps, and heavy utilization of ears and tail movements. Vulpkanin speak this language with ease.
+language-Canilunzt-description =
+    The guttural language spoken and utilized by the inhabitants of the Vazzend system,
+    composed of growls, barks, yaps, and heavy utilization of ears and tail movements. Vulpkanin speak this language with ease.
 
 language-Moffic-name = Moffic
 language-Moffic-description = The language of the mothpeople borders on complete unintelligibility.
 
 language-RobotTalk-name = RobotTalk
 language-RobotTalk-description = A language consisting of harsh binary chirps, whistles, hisses, and whines. Organic tongues cannot speak it without aid from special translators.
 
-language-Sign-name = Galactic Sign Language
-language-Sign-description = GSL for short, this sign language is prevalent among mute and deaf people.
+language-Sign-name = Tau-Ceti Basic Sign Language
+language-Sign-description = TCB-SL for short, this sign language is prevalent among mute and deaf people.
 
 language-Cat-name = Cat
 language-Cat-description = Meow

diff --git a/Resources/Locale/en-US/loadouts/itemgroups.ftl b/Resources/Locale/en-US/loadouts/itemgroups.ftl
@@ -64,3 +64,6 @@ character-item-group-LoadoutBartenderWeapon = Bartender Weapon
 
 # Service - Musician
 character-item-group-LoadoutMusicianInstruments = Musician Instruments
+
+# Traits - Languages
+character-item-group-TraitsLanguagesBasic = Basic Languages
diff --git a/Resources/Locale/en-US/traits/categories.ftl b/Resources/Locale/en-US/traits/categories.ftl
@@ -6,3 +6,4 @@ trait-category-Mental = Mental
 trait-category-Physical = Physical
 trait-category-Speech = Speech
 trait-category-Visual = Visual
+trait-category-Language = Language
diff --git a/Resources/Locale/en-US/traits/traits.ftl b/Resources/Locale/en-US/traits/traits.ftl
@@ -152,9 +152,30 @@ trait-description-Lethargy =
 
 trait-name-SignLanguage = Sign Language
 trait-description-SignLanguage =
-    You can understand and use Galactic Sign Language (GSL).
+    You can understand and use Tau-Ceti Basic Sign Language (TCB-SL).
     If you are mute for any reason, you can still communicate with sign language.
 
+trait-name-SolCommon = Sol Common
+trait-description-SolCommon =
+    With its roots in Mandarin Chinese - Common evolved as the official language of the Sol Alliance - with officials working to tie it together with a common tongue.
+    It's spoken by state officials - taught in schools - and spoken by those who either feel a sense of national pride in the Alliance or otherwise fell sway to the culture.
+
+trait-name-Tradeband = Tradeband
+trait-description-Tradeband =
+    Descended from latin and romance languages of old Earth - Tradeband remains the main tongue of the upper class of humanity.
+    The language sounds elegant and well structured to most ears. It remains in popular use with traders - diplomats - and those seeking to hold onto a piece of a romantic past.
+
+trait-name-Freespeak = Freespeak (Gutter)
+trait-description-Freespeak =
+    A language of renegades and frontiersmen descending from various languages from Earth like Hindi combined into a multi-rooted jumble that sounds incoherent or even barbarian to non-native speakers.
+    This language is the only common cultural identity for humans in the frontier. Speaking this language in itself boldly declares the speaker a free spirit.
+    Often called 'Gutter' by Alliance citizens.
+
+trait-name-Elyran = Elyran Standard
+trait-description-Elyran =
+    Elyran Standard is the official tongue of the Republic of Elyra.
+    Constructed using elements of Farsi - Arabic - and Turkish - influence from all three of these languages can be seen throughout its grammar and vocabulary.
+
 trait-name-Voracious = Voracious
 trait-description-Voracious =
     Nothing gets between you and your food.

diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/CharacterItemGroups/languageGroups.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/CharacterItemGroups/languageGroups.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+- type: characterItemGroup
+  id: TraitsLanguagesBasic
+  maxItems: 1
+  items:
+    - type: trait
+      id: SignLanguage
+    - type: trait
+      id: SolCommon
+    - type: trait
+      id: Tradeband
+    - type: trait
+      id: Freespeak
+    - type: trait
+      id: Elyran
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/animals.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/animals.yml
@@ -184,4 +184,4 @@
     - Dog
     understands:
     - Dog
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/familiars.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/familiars.yml
@@ -111,9 +111,9 @@
     - NanoTrasen
   - type: LanguageKnowledge
     speaks:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
   - type: GhostTakeoverAvailable
   - type: GhostRole
     makeSentient: true

diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/nukiemouse.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/nukiemouse.yml
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@
     - Mouse
     understands:
     - Mouse
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
   - type: Tag
     tags:
     - VimPilot

diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Mobs/Species/vulpkanin.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Mobs/Species/vulpkanin.yml
@@ -106,10 +106,10 @@
   - type: Wagging
   - type: LanguageKnowledge
     speaks:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Canilunzt
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Canilunzt
   - type: ConsumeDelayModifier
     foodDelayMultiplier: 0.5

diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/Cyborgs/base_borg_chassis.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/Cyborgs/base_borg_chassis.yml
@@ -218,10 +218,10 @@
       - Normal
   - type: LanguageKnowledge
     speaks:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - RobotTalk
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - RobotTalk
   - type: PsionicInsulation
 

diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/animals.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/animals.yml
@@ -1370,7 +1370,7 @@
     understands:
     - Monkey
     - Kobold
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
   - type: NpcFactionMember
     factions:
     - Syndicate
@@ -2002,9 +2002,9 @@
     bloodMaxVolume: 50
   - type: LanguageKnowledge
     speaks:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
 
 - type: entity
   name: penguin
@@ -2903,7 +2903,7 @@
     - Cat
     understands:
     - Cat
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
 
 - type: entity
   name: space cat
@@ -3450,7 +3450,7 @@
     speaks:
     - RootSpeak
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - RootSpeak
 
 - type: entity

diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/dogs.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/dogs.yml
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
     - Dog
     understands:
     - Dog
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
 
 - type: entity
   parent: MobPibble

diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/pets.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/pets.yml
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
     speaks:
     - Dog
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Dog
 
 - type: entity
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@
     speaks:
     - Cat
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Cat
 
 - type: entity
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@
     speaks:
     - Cat
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Cat
 
 - type: entity
@@ -310,7 +310,7 @@
     speaks:
     - Dog
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Dog
   - type: InteractionPopup
     successChance: 0.5
@@ -415,7 +415,7 @@
     speaks:
     - Dog
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Dog
   - type: InteractionPopup
     successChance: 0.7
@@ -580,7 +580,7 @@
     speaks:
     - Fox
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Fox
 
 - type: entity
@@ -633,7 +633,7 @@
     speaks:
     - Mouse
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Mouse
 
 - type: entity
@@ -811,7 +811,7 @@
     speaks:
     - Bubblish
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Bubblish
 
 - type: entity
@@ -851,7 +851,7 @@
     speaks:
     - Monkey
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Monkey
     - Kobold
 
@@ -885,5 +885,5 @@
     speaks:
     - Crab
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Crab
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/regalrat.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/regalrat.yml
@@ -120,10 +120,10 @@
       gender: male
   - type: LanguageKnowledge
     speaks:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Mouse
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Mouse
 
 - type: entity
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@
     speaks:
     - Mouse
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Mouse
   - type: FireVisuals
     sprite: Mobs/Effects/onfire.rsi

diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/silicon.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/silicon.yml
@@ -108,10 +108,10 @@
   - type: ZombieImmune
   - type: LanguageKnowledge
     speaks:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - RobotTalk
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - RobotTalk
   - type: PsionicInsulation
 

diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/xeno.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/xeno.yml
@@ -239,10 +239,10 @@
     - CannotSuicide
   - type: LanguageKnowledge
     speaks:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Xeno
     understands:
-    - GalacticCommon
+    - TauCetiBasic
     - Xeno
 
 - type: entity