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Synopsis

One of many translations of the famous mainframe BASIC game, and probably the very first on PC. Like its ancestors, it is a turn-based text-based strategy game set in a randomly generated galaxy. From the captain's chair on the Enterprise, you get a (random) amount of time to blow a (random) number of Klingon warships out of the sky, and a (random) number of starbases where you can get your R&R. is a grid of 64 quadrants, each with 64 sectors. In this version, all movement is done by means of the chain drive: the heading can be adjusted in eight directions, and the warp factor determines the distance traveled. For the sake of memorability, regions of the galaxy are given real names. As in other variants, weapons, shields, and engines all consume power, and your combat arsenal includes phasers (which automatically lock onto the target) and photon torpedoes (manually aimed). Ship systems can be damaged in combat and their status is tracked individually. your scanners will help you find your way and the library computer offers a host of useful functions. Your prowess as captain is assessed at the end of the mission...whether the Enterprise is in one piece or not.

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