More about the engine

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Britannia Virtual is state of the art computer graphics software which is used initially to render Britannia in her full 3D glory. The GPU is employed to render the character's skin, clothing and individual hair strands with realistic lighting (thanks to the wonders of modern shaders) in real time and in VR.

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About

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Britannia is the latin term for the island of Britain used by the Romans. Britannia is also the female personifaction of Britain used since Roman times. First appearing on Roman coinage over 2000 years ago, the figure of Britannia was depicted as a seated Celtic native in the style of a classical goddess with a spear - which eventually became a trident (A three-pronged weapon wielded by sea Gods from classical mythology) and a Greek Corinthian helmet - resembling ancient Greek Goddess Athena. Resurrected again in coinage in the 1600's long after the Romans left she was then depicted holding a trident and Union Jack shield
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