STAR CONTROL

HOW DOES ETERNAL SLAVERY SOUND, EARTHLING? The Ur-Quan Hierarchy -- seven alien races welded to form the evil empire of the 27th century. Ruthlessly invading interstellar neighbors and slave-bonding the inhabitants. Now humanity is on their shopping list of species. You must join forces with the Alliance of Free Stars to defend the galaxy against the conquesting armies of the Ur-Quan. The captains of seven fantastic star-fleets await your orders for battle. Who (or what) commands mankind's destiny? The answer is in the stars. FROM FRED FORD THE CREATOR OF THE ARCHON™ SERIES! Stunning Graphics. Command spectacular starships. Match wits with aliens. Sense the unmatched drama of space. War Never Sounded So Good. Music and sound effects for ships, weapons, and powers. Even the internal speakers are outstanding. Strategy as Deep as Space Itself. Build ships, mines, and colonies. Deploy your fleet and explore the stars. Select from nine battle scenarios or create your own. Practice Option. It's best to hone combat skills in Practice Mode. One slip up against an Ur-Quan guarantees a sure and swift death. Clash with the Computer. Do you have the strategic savvy to take on your CPU? Do batter on three skill levels -- tough, tougher, toughest. White-knuckle Tactical Combat. Choose one of fourteen ships from either side, each with unique powers, weapons, and maneuvering characteristics. One or Two Combatants. Wage war with the computer or against a friend. Choose the side of good or evil. Choose ships. Choose your strategy well.
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