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name	publisher(developer)	year	description	platform
AI War: Fleet Command	Arcen Games	2009	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP, Vista or 7 * 512 MB RAM * 300 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.4 GHz CPU (Dual-core CPU for multiplayer host) * 1 GB RAM*For 1-8 players, against each other or AI.*2009-05-08 - A "beta" release was already being sold (pre 1.0 version) 2009-05-15 - the "real" release (v1.0) 2009-06-17 - version 1.006 released 2009-10-22 on Steam, by Arcen Games (lang: eng)	Windows
AI War: Fleet Command	Arcen Games	2014		Linux
Ascendancy	Virgin Interactive (The Logic Factory)	1995	[22]**[b]Species:[/b] Minions - sentient robots, the only artificial "species" in Ascendancy; presumably nano-scale * Snovemdomas - woolly mammoth-like creatures * Orfa - strange centauroids with gaping, flaming maws * Kambuchka - too bizarre to describe * Hanshaks - seemingly brains with hands, whiskers and a hole in the middle * Fludentri - sentient "polymerized" liquid * Baliflids - mangy rat-like creatures * Swaparamans - two-headed tendril creatures * Frutmaka - odd fungal tree-like creatures * Shevar - completely inorganic creatures (presumed to be from different dimension/reality in game mythos) * Govorom - tentacle creatures with some parts remotely resembling human females * Ungooma - ugly fly-like creatures (of similar size) that mindcontrol larger creatures * Dubtaks - manta-like creatures * Capelons - "masses of flowing fibers who can rearrange their bodies quickly to assume any shape" * Mebes - large translucent unicellular creatures * Oculons - massive eyeball on legs and with tentacles * Arbryls - haggard plant-like creatures * Marmosians - insectoids * Chronomyst - jellyfish-like creatures * Chamachies - centauroid somewhat chameleon-like saurians * Nimbuloids - sentient dense gas clouds***I can't remember much of this game except the music was nicely atmospheric and set a fantastic mood for the game. The game itself was rather boring if you think of anything else :) Quite unique in the sense that the game actually uses 3D space instead of 2D mapping of it, something even recent (2009) real 3D games (with polygons and all that) haven't done. The base building bit is the only part that doesn't use this.	MS-DOS
Ascendancy	Virgin Interactive (The Logic Factory)	2011		iOS
Battlestation: Harbinger	Bugbyte	2016		Windows
Black Prophecy	gamigo (Reakktor Media)	2011	[media=youtube]XyxPtHLVDpQ[/media]**STORY In the 26th century, mankind has expanded across the galaxy, yet only few of its colonies are controlled by Humans. The true rulers are the cybernetically enhanced Tyi and the biogenetically perfected Genides. Their striving for total control over all human species drives them into the territory of an ancient alien race that does not tolerate other cosmic civilisations: the "Restorers". To survive this war and uncover the motives of the alien's destructive behaviour, you are forced to join one of the two dominant human races. Their search for the origin of the Restorers becomes a race for survival of all three human species. Created in close cooperation with science fiction writer Michael Marrak, the online universe of Black Prophecy lets players jump into countless missions and massive cinematic space battles, to save and sculpt the future of mankind. FEATURES Realtime Action Fighters, carriers and other capital ships engage in space battles of epic proportions, fought out between up to 300 players seeking fame, power, resources and the control over strategically important space stations. * Modular Fighter Construction System Individually modify and optimise your ship with a vast range of modules, parts and weapons which offer a tremendous number of possible combinations to perfectly match your style of play. * Clan Space Stations Clans can acquire their own space stations and modify them with new modules and functions to fit their needs. * Innovative Mission System Play by yourself, in a Clan, or together with a whole fleet to subdue your opponents and uncover secrets of cosmic proportions. Victory and defeat of every battle affects the well-being of your faction and influences the whole game world. Capture precious resources to improve your ship, your space station and the power of your Clan. * Spectacular Audiovisual Presentation Utilising state-of-the-art graphic technology and a cinematic orchestra soundtrack, Black Prophecy creates a captivating atmosphere unknown to any other MMO. [10TACLE]	Windows
Conquest: Frontier Wars	Ubi Soft (Fever Pitch Studios;Digital Anvil)	2001	Digital Anvil is uncredited, they handled the initial development until the project was moved to Fever Pitch but apparently Digital Anvil's work hadn't been scrapped in the process.*[spoiler=Intro video;Hide][media=youtube]rBknmWnEr1Y[/media][/spoiler][spoiler=Terran theme music;Hide][media=youtube]Xw7brsv99cA[/media][/spoiler]Latest version: 1.01 (as of ?)[b]missing images:[/b] title and in-game screens[b]Minimum:[/b] Pentium II 350 MHz CPU * Windows 95, 98, ME or 2000 * 64 MB RAM. * 350 MB free HD space * 8 MB VRAM * 4X CD-ROM drive*Many have said Frontier Wars is Starcraft with fleets (a bit like how Battlefleet Gothic is to WH40k), so the similarities may be a bit too glaring for those who see it this way.[b]Species:[/b] Terrans — all-rounded with perhaps the most powerful vessels * Mantis — locust-like species with biological ships and orbital structures, mostly uses carrier vessels with massive numbers of fighter craft. * Celareons — the high-tech energy-based species living inside machines that allow them to interact with the physical world, uses sweeping energy based weapons.***Your Fleet. Your Fate. In the late 22nd century, the Terran race found means to explore the outer rim of the galaxy through a powerful cosmic phenomenon : wormholes. But what they encountered on the other side would thrust their species into interstellar chaos. Your goal as a commander in the Frontier Wars will be to explore and secure sector after sector of the galaxy. * Large-Scale Fleet Battles : Oversee up to 16 interplanetary battle maps at once through the cunning use of wormholes. * New Strategic Challenges : Enter an explosive new dimension of strategic possibilities with the supply line management system. * Unequaled Artificial Intelligence : Command up to 6 AI fleet admirals who implement your orders, assess threats and react with organised tactics. * Infinite Gameplay : build units, gather resources and fight against dozes of units, in a highly detailed 3D environment. Control 3 races each with its own technology, behaviour and strategy. * A Variety of Intense Multiplayer Options : Play with up to 8 via LAN or 4 via Internet at ubisoft.com. * User-friendly Interface : Allows access for the novice and experienced gamer alike. [Box blurb]	Windows
DarkStar One	cdv Software Entertainment;Ubisoft;Strategy First (Ascaron Entertainment)	2006	[spoiler=Navigation key locations;Hide]+ is for side missions, available from trade stations. These usually unlock at least one system occupied by pirates. ? is for systems that I couldn't find a way to get access to, besides Bailebeag they probably don't even have artefacts in them. Systems with free navigation keys that were visited as part of the story or had artefacts (the green crystalline icon) in them are not listed as they would be visited regardless. Note that the early clusters before Klatok were not recorded, not sure if there's even need to. [b]Klatok[/b] * Fribeicon [b]Raptor-Epsilon[/b] * Khimtishy [b]Sion'nach[/b] * Abria'chan + Kill'ore [b]Sirius[/b] + Wenee [b]Madraimor[/b] * Am'atn'atua * Sliga'chan * Dochgar'roch [b]Hive-AC3[/b] + Tiamaung [b]Gab'har[/b] + Bin'dal ? Linside'ore ? Lairg'uie [b]Hive-B52[/b] * Shanzeik [b]Hive-CU7[/b] * Ringhku [b]Hive-DC[/b] * Chanthagon * Beinn [b]Hive-ET9[/b] + Chondrha [b]Communa[/b] + Pitcalnie ? Bailebeag [b]Hyma[/b] + Dalchalm[/spoiler] After level 17, ship upgrades require total of 10 artefacts per level (5 for most levels prior), slowing down upgrades significantly. There's supposedly total of 100 artefacts out there, so obviously you can't upgrade all 3 parts of the ship completely (20 levels out of 30 needed for that).**[b]Species:[/b] Terran (humans) * Mortok (humanoids) * Raptor (cat fish/eel-like humanoids) * Oc'to (snail/slug-like tentacled things) * Arrack (ant-like half-cyborgs; space stations modeled like bee hives) * Thul (almost human humanoids; only females seen, males mentioned) * S'kaa (humanoids)**[b]Minimum:[/b] 1.6 GHz CPU * Windows 2000 or XP * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * GeForce 3 or Radeon 8500 GPU * 6.5 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.6 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 6 series or Radeon X800 GPU * 7 GB HD space * 5.1 surround sound * mouse with mousewheel [Ascaron]**"Darkstar One" is a game that is primarily story-based and therefore pre-defined; however, "Darkstar One" also offers a fantastic amount of freedom of choice for the players. The story-based missions gradually lead the player deeper into the galaxy to new races, new technologies and ever stronger opponents. More and more solar systems will become available and may be visited. The artifacts of an ancient race, which are hidden in these solar systems, are essential to upgrade the player ship - the Darkstar One. Additionally, our hero urgently requires credits in order to purchase better equipment such as weapons and shields. This is where the freedom of choice is applied as the player will be able to earn credits in many different ways: assignments, bounty hunting, piracy, smuggling, trading, escorting, transport, rewards ... Key Features Elaborate story, related by more than fifty minutes of video sequences * Upgradeable space ship "Darkstar One": The player decides which type of spacecraft he prefers - a fast attack ship with many light weapons or a near-invincible cruiser with heavy weaponry * Over two hundred different weapons, shields and equipment items * Rockets, torpedoes and mines feature special tactical uses: mines can tactically fire at opponents or distract approaching missiles * The "Spell Weapon": the player will have a special weapon at his disposal that will have an area of effect similar to certain spells in role-playing games. This weapon will become increasingly versatile throughout the game and it will increase the tactical potential considerably. * A vast, simulated universe with numerous, completely different races, space ships and battle tactics. * Each race features distinctive weapon types with different functions that require different battle tactics. The player will be able to acquire these weapons in order to mount them on the "Darkstar One". * Special missions, for example in canyons, on the surface of planets or inside of planets * Freedom of choice: the player may earn his credits in many ways, i.e. fighting, piracy, assignments, smuggling, trading, escorting, transporting, rewards ... * Follow your own path, be it "good" or "bad", and take advantage of political disputes. * Compatible with mouse, joystick and gamepad. [Ascaron]*[b]health warning[/b] — you start hearing a warning sound. when viewing the game from the cockpit you see the red warning light flashing on the 3D HUD and even being reflected on the canopy (though lack of the protagonist's reflection is a bit strange at these times. [b]monster generators[/b] — cruisers spew forth an infinite number of fighters, so you can't kill their supports first and then the cruiser, you need to destroy the cruiser first or you have an endless and fruitless battle at your hands.Belongs to the same family of spaceflight games as Elite, Freelancer and X. The basic controls are similar to Freelancer, which means the game plays great with mouse and keyboard alone with no need for joystick. The game's story is odd as it states that the DarkStar One is an organic ship, but it is one of the most mechanical looking ones out there (with very out-of-place camo paintjob).2008-02-14 on Steam, by Strategy First (lang: eng)*Reminded me of [[game:Wing Commander]], [[game:Tie Fighter]], etc. from the good old days, so I thought I'd pick it up. The game sounded pretty interesting, but I couldn't really play it for more than five minutes without encountering some major graphical errors or just outright crashes. Funny thing is, when the game crashes, it gives you an error report in German--how helpful! [cjlee001]	Windows
Darkstar One: Broken Alliance	Kalypso Media Digital (Ascaron Entertainment)	2010		X360
Diaspora	?	2015		BSD
Diaspora: Shattered Armistice	Diaspora Development	2012	[media=youtube]DWt2m1xtJbw[/media]	Linux
Elite	Revelation Software	1996		SAM
Endless Sky	author	2015	The game simply refers to the player's character as a captain of a spaceship and nothing in the game refers to the gender of the player's captain. Other captains/npcs in the game are identified as male or female, lending further credibility that the the player's Captain does have a gender, and that the player is free to decide what it is.	Linux
Endless Sky	author	2015	Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters. Earn money by carrying passengers or cargo, escorting convoys, bounty hunting, or plundering and capturing enemy ships. Take sides in a civil war, or ignore the story line and just enjoy exploring the galaxy and blasting pirates. The main story line takes about 8-16 hours to play through. The galaxy contains hundreds of star systems and planets, and several alien species with their own unique technologies. You can choose between more than fifty ships and several hundred ship upgrades. A plugin system allows anyone with a text editor and a paint program to create new ships, weapons, or missions, and the galaxy editor can be used to add new star systems and planets. Endless Sky is free, open source, and cross platform (Windows, Mac, and Linux). Over time, the game universe will expand as contributors add new missions, story lines, alien species, places to explore, sound effects, and artwork.	Windows
EVE Online	CCP Games;CDC Games (CCP Games)	2003	[b]Free expansions:[/b] (major patches, really) * Second Genesis (2003-05) * Castor (2003-12-18) * Exodus (2004-11-17) * Exodus: Cold War (2005-06-29) * Exodus: Red Moon Rising (2005-12-16) * Bloodlines (2006-03-02) * Revelations I (2006-11-29) * Revelations II (2007-06-19) * Trinity (2007-12-05) * Empyrean Age (2008-06-10) * Quantum Rise (2008-11-11) * Apocrypha (2009-03-10) * Dominion (2009-12-01) * Tyrannis (2010-05-26) For details on the expansions, see: [url]http://www.eveonline.com/features/[/url]**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 2000 SP2, XP or Vista * Pentium III or Athlon 800 MHz CPU * 512 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * GeForce 2 Series or Radeon 7200 or similar GPU * 6.0 GB free HD space * 56k modem or better Internet connection * min. 1024x768 resolution [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium IV 1.5 GHz or Athlon XP 1500+ CPU * 1 GB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * GeForce 6200 class or Radeon 9000 series or similar GPU * Broadband internet connection	Windows
EVERSPACE	ROCKFISH Games	2017	2016-09-14 Steam Early Access and GOG Indev started 2017-05-26 Feature complete release	Windows
EVERSPACE	ROCKFISH Games	2017		Xbox One
Evochron Alliance	StarWraith 3D Games	2005		Windows
Evochron Legends	StarWraith 3D Games	2009	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 * 2 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * 250 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.4 GHz CPU * 2 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * 500 MB HD space***[media=youtube]M-x4SdR_JMk[/media] [spoiler= ; ]for broken media BBcode[/spoiler]	Windows
Evochron Renegades	StarWraith 3D Games	2007		Windows
Fractured Space	Edge Case Games	2016	Fractured Space is team-based space combat fought in gigantic capital ships. With the intensity of a shooter and the big-picture-thinking of a strategy game, Fractured Space is at the forefront of an exciting new frontier for the genre. [Steam Store]	Windows
Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters	Pistol Shrimp	2024	Experience the award-winning space saga. Travel to hyperspace, discover alien worlds, and meet an eclectic cast of characters. Find out what happened after the Ur-Quan invasion. And if the war still rages, fight for Earth and the Alliance of Free Stars!	Windows
Freelancer	Microsoft (Digital Anvil)	2003	Was originally to be released in 2001, earning its former status as vaporware.*EAN-13: [code]5017783017663[/code] (Xplosiv budget re-release) ... SafeDisc copy protection causes read errors in sectors 844 through 10190.Sequel to [i][game=StarLancer]StarLancer[/game][/i], set about 800 years after the events of the first game.*[b]Factions:[/b] Liberty ("U.S."-themed) * Kusari (East Asian-themed) * Rheinland (German-themed) * Bretonia (British-themed)*Latest version: 1.1 (as of 2003-06-05) Any patch after retail only addresses multiplayer/server issues and is unnecessary for singleplayer.*Experience a vast, open-ended universe filled with an infinite number of adventures. You are the freelancer Edison Trent, an intergalactic jack-of-all-trades. Your mission: whatever you want. Become a smuggler or a ruthless space thug, a naval hero or a trader. Dodge through asteroid fields while piloting elite spacecraft. The action is endless as you make your way through 48 known star systems. Greed, morality, compassion, anger... whatever motivates you, the dynamic universe will respond. Take the first step. The universe is waiting. [Microsoft]	Windows
Freelancer	author	2016		Linux
Frontier: Elite II	Gametek;Konami (Gametek)	1993		MS-DOS
FTL: Faster Than Light	Subset Games	2012	Superficially similar to the old [game=#38989]Sundog[/game], but developers themselves credit [game=Weird Worlds%25Space]Weird Worlds[/game] and Red November.	Linux
FTL: Faster Than Light	Subset Games	2012	Un gran juego de exploración y combate especial, donde la elección de mejoras y decisiones (dónde viajar, ciertas opciones en dentro de los sistemas) es clave y brutalmente inclemente a los errores, por muy inesperados que sean. Aunque brilla en su apartado de lucha, hubiese estado bien algunas opciones más pacíficas (rescates de naves, aterrizaje en planetas, diplomacia), ya que casi todas tus acciones están enfocadas o en luchar o en mejorar tu nave para el combate (una nave huidiza o sigilosa no es tan buena opción como un arsenal con reactores), que posiblemente le hubiesen dado algo más de variedad y encanto al juego (que si presenta situaciones como lluvias de asteroides o rescates, pero casi siempre con un enfoque como variación del campo de batalla) 7 de 10***[media=vimeo]47066972[/media]	Windows
FTL: Faster Than Light	Subset Games	2012		Mac OS X
FTL: Faster Than Light	Subset Games	2014		iOS
Genesis Rising	DreamCatcher Interactive;Akella;Nordic Games (Metamorf Studios)	2007	[b]racism/speciesism[/b] - humans were nearly wiped out because of this and returned the favor. Now, humans are pretty much the sole (sentient) species in the whole [i]universe[/i], except in this little corner of it that still remains outside of their control - and where the game incidentally takes place. And it still continues.*Latest version: 1.044 (as of ?)[b]Recommended:[/b] Windows 2000, XP, XP64 or Vista * 2.5 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce FX 6600 or Radeon X1600 GPU * 2.5 GB HD space**Three thousand years in the far distant future after what was believed to be the arrival of "The Savior", Mankind has carved a bloody path across the known Universe. Considering themselves a divine race and beyond reproach as a species, they view all alien races as inferior. Those that do not bend and acknowledge the infinite superiority of the Human genome are subsequently punished or simply destroyed. This dominion over almost all sentient life forms was only attainable through the creation and exploitation of the ‘organids' – genetically designed organic technology, easily adaptable to any enemy strategy through the introduction of seeds into the blank genetic makeup of these living machines. The governing body directing the initiative is "The Chair of Three" on which the representatives of three Human factions reside: The Military, the Church and the Judicature. Only one part of the Universe remains unconquered: The galaxy where the Universal Heart; an enigmatic entity that spawned all life and matter into the universe, is hidden. At least, that's what the Chair of Three believes. As Captain Iconah, you have been commissioned to uncover the location and purpose of the Heart. A battle-hardened fleet commander and a brilliant genetic designer, you must follow in your father's footsteps; quelling the alien insurgences, outsmarting pirate cohorts and uncovering the lost galaxy and the secrets hidden within. The fate of Humankind rests on the path you choose; take command and lead your fleet to a glorious destiny and ensure the survival of the species! FEATURES Genesis Rising is a space RTS that incorporates the best elements of role-playing games; immersing the player in a rich back story and drawing them into an epic crusade that they won't soon forget. * The non-linear single player campaign is comprised of over 30 branching missions that unfold as choices are made based on the actions you take. * Resource gathering, technology upgrades, and combat are refined, making Genesis Rising accessible to even the most novice RTS players. * A co-op mode in which two players can work together and control one fleet! * All of the 20+ gene-based organid ships in the game can be customized with over 50 different weapons and abilities; giving the player thousands of possible combinations to choose from when constructing a fleet. * As genes are inserted, ship models will morph in real-time to reflect the choices that you make! * Many non-player character alien races share the vast emptiness of space with Humankind. Make alliances with other races to secure their support and technology, or purge them completely and take whatever you want! * Expand your genetic capabilities through the invasion of enemy vessels, steal unsuspecting technology and maximize your gene bank's diversity. * Change genetic makeup on-the-fly and adjust your approach based on your enemy's fleet; recycling unused genes to meet any demand. * GameSpy Multiplayer featuring 12-player support and many multiplayer maps on which to flex your dominance! * The universal resource in the game is Blood Air, which in addition to genes, can be harvested from the lifeless carcasses of organid ships. [DreamCatcher Interactive]	Windows
Into the Fire	Sierra Entertainment (Yosemite Entertainment)	1999	Actors from the series were filmed and did voicework for this official game of the Babylon 5 series. September 21, 1999, Sierra reorganized just a few months before the game release. The entire development staff for this game was laid off. [spoiler=show video;hide video][media=youtube]wCTyQAB1NPo[/media][/spoiler] [Zerothis]	Windows
Master of Orion	MicroProse	1990		Mac OS Classic
Master of Orion III	Infogrames (Quicksilver Software)	2003	"Space is big. Really big." So begins The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. But like the void of space, there is a void in strategic space games. None have provided the bigness, that focus on the highest levels of grand strategy, that science-fiction epics in print, film, and television have long delivered. So, to the traditional 4-X strategy game of eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate, we have added an important new fifth X, eXperience. Through game devices that add character, story, and plot to familiar strategy play mechanics, MOO3 delivers the grandeur and richness of an epic space opera--not in the guise of a traditional book, movie, or TV show, but in the medium of a game experience.**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP * 300 MHz Pentium II CPU * 128 MB RAM * 8X CD-ROM drive * 800 MB HD space * 800x600x16 display [b]Recommended:[/b] * 500 MHz Pentium III CPU * 256 MB RAM***Comes on 2 CDs.	Windows
Master of Orion III	Infogrames (Quicksilver Software;MacSoft)	2003		Mac OS Classic
Master of Orion III	Infogrames (Quicksilver Software;MacSoft)	2003		Mac OS X
miniElite	Omiod	2013		Internet Only
Nexus – The Jupiter Incident	Vivendi Universal;HD Interactive (Mithis Entertainment)	2004	I'm still surprised by this title and it is one of my all-time favourites (even among the favorites). The first (and still the only) tactical starship game I've played, and I haven't seen any others come up since or before. Realistic starship physics - no constant propulsion when they're moving, only acceleration and deceleration - which is amazingly rare in games even these days (and certainly not in the mainstream games). Unusual - if not exactly impressive - story despite its few lackluster elements. Even the graphics look [i]a lot[/i] better than in games made several years later, despite the fact it was made for inferior hardware that ran it quite well. All-in-all this is an undeservingly unappreciated among space simulation/strategy games with barely anyone even having heard of it.**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, 2000 or XP * Pentium III 1 GHz CPU * 128 MB RAM * GeForce 2 GPU * 1.4 GB HD space * 64 Kbps modem for internet multiplayer*Among many others, Nexus was known at one point as [i]Imperium Galactica III: Genesis[/i], but no longer has any connections with that game series nor its [url=/groups/info/4Xstrategy]4X[/url] genre.Immerse yourself in "Nexus - The Jupiter Incident", the latest surprise to hit the gaming world! Innovative and groundbreaking, it is a real-time mission-based tactical space game featuring spectacular real time battles and breathtaking motion picture quality. Focus on tactics and action as you control up to a dozen battleships encountering aliens, unknown solar systems and astrophysical phenomena in your struggle to save Earth. At the dawn of the 22nd century the conquest of space and the colonization of the solar system is being monopolized by several huge and ambitious megacorporations. Although extremely delicate and vulnerable, a balance is maintained by these companies. It has now been 60 years since the terrible catastrophe that befell Noah's Ark, the first colony ship of mankind. At the very edge of the solar system the companies make a discovery which will shift the technological advantage and upset the balance. And so a new conflict is born: "The Jupiter Incident". You are Marcus Cromwell, a young but already famous captain. With your legendary spaceship Stiletto you find yourself in the middle of the conflict. "Nexus – The Jupiter Incident" is what we call a TFS: a Tactical Fleet Simulator. It's like nothing you've played before. The strong, elaborate story takes you from mission to mission and allows different approaches. It's up to you which tactics you choose to bring each mission to a good end. A reward system enables you to repair, upgrade and enhance your ships depending on the approach you chose. Mission briefings let you roam through an unbelievably accurate 3D animated star map system. Are you ready to take on the challenge...? FEATURES Epic campaign with 6 Episodes and more than 26 thrilling missions * Powered by Mithis' unique Black Sun 3D engine * Spectacular real-time battles with breathtaking motion picture quality * Control up to 10 extremely detailed, customizable spaceships from basic to simulation level * Diverse mission types: espionage, fight, stealth, sabotage, rescue, science, etc. * NPCs and crew with improving skills * 6 different alien species with race-specific tactics and 30 alien spaceships * More than 50 unique characters and 90 different weapons and devices * More than 50 capital ship types and 10 small ship types * More than 350 planets, moons etc. in 10 solar systems * Flexible starmap system: animated map objects, light flares, etc. * Zoom in on every planet, moon, comet, asteroid field, etc. in a fully 3D environment * Planet movement based on real physics MULTIPLAYER: * Internet and LAN * Playable alien races with unique abilities * Diverse missions * Built-in voice-com support * In-game browser through HD Interactive's authentication server [?]	Windows
Omnicron Conspiracy	Image Works;Epyx (First Star Software)	1989		MS-DOS
Omnicron Conspiracy	Image Works (First Star Software)	1990		Atari ST
Omnicron Conspiracy	Image Works;Epyx (First Star Software)	1990		Amiga
Oolite	aegidian.org;Creative Commons	2006	An clone of [game=Elite]Elite[/game] in Object Oriented source code. [Zerothis]	Linux
Oolite	aegidian.org;Creative Commons	2006		Unix
Oolite	?	?		Pandora
Orion	author	1988	A well thought out spacecraft simulator for a craft capable of speeds millions of times the speed of light (from the occupant's point of view)	Mac OS Classic
Pioneer	author	2011		Linux
Rebel Galaxy	Double Damage Games	2015		Windows
Sins of a Solar Empire	Stardock Entertainment (Ironclad Games)	2008	Most call the game simply "[i]Sins[/i]", leaving large portion of the title out.*Latest version: 1.17 (as of 2009-06-11)[b]Minimum requirements:[/b] Windows XP SP2 or Vista * 1.8 GHz single-core CPU * 512 MB RAM (1 GB RAM for Vista) * 128 MB VRAM (Radeon 9600 or Geforce FX 6600 or better) * 3 GB free HD space * LAN or broadband internet connection for multiplayer [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.2 GHz multi-core CPU * 1 GB RAM (2 GB for Vista) * 256 MB VRAM (Radeon X1600 or Geforce 7600 or better)*Take control of one of three space-faring races as you work to establish your dominance of the galaxy in Sins of a Solar Empire. Through a combination of diplomacy, economic savvy, the spread of culture and of course sheer brute force and victory on the battlefield you will establish order over your corner of the galaxy. Explore the Epic Scale of a Dynamic Galaxy Explore and conquer neighboring planets and distant solar systems in a massively scaled, fully 3D galaxy featuring orbiting planets, clusters of asteroids, rare comets and radiant stars. Customize and Improve Powerful Units As battle hardened capital ships advance in level, their core offensive and defensive systems are improved and their unique abilities are unlocked. Try out the devastating Raze Planet, the tactical Clairvoyance, and the hull ravaging Phase Missile Swarm. Take on Multiple Roles Transition between the roles of emperor and fleet commander as you zoom-in seamlessly to direct a crucial battle while managing the rest of your empire effortlessly on the same screen. Extensive Diplomatic and Economic Strategies Diplomatic and economic strategists can exercise a variety of options including forging and breaking alliances, trading resources, placing bounties on backstabbing ex-allies and over-powered tyrants, blockading enemy planets, establishing trade routes, and manipulating the commodities market. Technical Features** Multiplayer Gameins of a Solar Empire is powered by the Iron Engine - a brand new, advanced graphics engine from developer Ironclad Games that was built specifically for Sins. Using the latest in DirectX 9 technology, Sins is able to deliver a massive, detailed galaxy for the player to explore, expand into, exploit and ultimately conquer in real-time, all while being able to perform well on a range of systems and hardware. Here are a few of the major features of the Iron Engine that you'll see in Sins of a Solar Empire: * Can support thousands of planets and solar systems, the only limitation is the player's system. * Massive, detailed textures on ships, planets and orbital structures. * Hundreds of ships on-screen at once, engaged in epic battle. * Up to 10,000 particles (explosions, missiles, laser blasts etc.) on the screen at once in full-out combat. * Seamless zoom-in and zoom-out from looking at a one-man space fighter, to viewing your entire empire spanning billions of kilometers of space. * The Iron Engine is designed to perform well on systems ranging from middle-of-the-road hardware, to the biggest, most powerful machines on the market today. Effects, number of ships, planets etc. are only limited by how powerful your machine is. There are no hard-coded limits. Under the Hood... Beyond what you'll specifically be seeing in Sins of a Solar Empire, the Iron Engine packs a number of advanced features that take advantage of the most powerful graphics cards on the market. These features ensure that the engine, and games built with it, will easily scale with future hardware. Here are just a few of the technical features of the Iron Engine: * Per-Pixel Specular Lighting * Dynamic Fractal Generation * Post Process Bloom Filtering * High Resolution Compressed Textures * Environment Mapping * Custom Pixel and Vertex Shaders For All Meshes and Effects * An Advanced Particle System [Ironclad / Stardock]	Windows
Sins of a Solar Empire: Entrenchment	Stardock Entertainment (Ironclad Games)	2009	Latest version: 1.03 (as of 2009-06-11)	Windows
Solar Winds II: Universe	Epic Megagames (Stone Interactive Media)	1992	In contrast to the first Solar Winds episode, this second episode is not shareware. A CD-ROM version with both episodes together was released as well.***is there a Windows 7 version or Vista version capable of running on windows 7 [JimmyP55]	MS-DOS
Spore	EA Games (Maxis)	2008	[100]* [12]2011-08-27. Just found a copy of this at a Goodwill store where everything is overpriced (ie: Police Quest disk only in damaged box, $29.99). Spore is the cheepest game here, marked "SUCKS! $0.03"*[b]Add-on packs:[/b] Creepy & Cute Parts (2008-11-?) ISBN:0-7845-4656-8 UPC: 014633190762 [b]Expansions:[/b] * Galactic Adventures (2009-03-?) The [i]Spore Creature Creator[/i] was released as standalone product in [i]2008-06[/i] for people to populate the [i]Sporepedia[/i] with (this turned out to be huge success). The creature creator is not a game in itself, but only the part that allows creating the creatures (like the name implies). Released as both free (with only fourth of the body parts available) and commercial version, the latter allowed people to get a discount on the final game when it got released.*[b]2008-06-25[/b] — "More than one million wild and wonderful lifeforms created using the Spore Creature Creator in the first week." [Maxis][b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP or Vista * 2.0 GHz P4 or equivalent CPU * 512 MB RAM (768 MB for Vista) * A 128 MB VRAM * GPU w/ Shader Model 2.0 support * 6 GB free HD space For computers using built-in graphics chipsets: * Intel 945GM or better GPU * 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo or equivalent CPU * 768 MB RAM**From the mind of Will Wright, the creator of The Sims, comes SPORE , an epic journey that takes you from the origin and evolution of life through the development of civilization and technology and eventually all the way into the deepest reaches of outer space. Tide Pool Phase Fight with other creatures and consume them to adjust the form and abilities of your creature. It's survival of the fittest at the most microscopic level. * Creature Phase Venture onto land and help your creature learn and evolve with forays away from your nest. The only way to grow is by taking chances! * Tribal Phase Instead of controlling an individual creature, you are now caring for an entire tribe. Give them tools and guide their interactions as you upgrade their state of existence. * Civilization Phase Once your city is established, your creatures begin seeking out and interacting with other cultures. Make contact with an olive branch or a war cry. The goal for your creatures is to conquer the planet. * Space Phase The time has come to move on to other worlds in your solar system. Make contact, colonise, or terraform, then venture further to find other solar systems. A 'mission' structure provides new goals in your quest for galactic dominance. [EA]	Windows

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