DESCRIPTION

In the adventure/strategy game Alien Legacy, you are the commander of the Odessa Class 3-B colonization seed ship UNS Calypso sent into the deep reaches of interstellar space to a region known as Beta Caeli, more than 55 light-years from Earth. Your main mission is to ensure the continuation of the human species, after discovering that the potential disaster of alien destruction that faced Earth at the time you left has become reality. Secondarily, you must search for remnants of another Earth-based ship (the UNS Tantalus) which, thanks to advanced technologies that were developed after you departed, should have arrived at your destination 21 years before you. You'll explore and colonize worlds within the Beta Caeli star system, fight for survival against alien life, rely on sound strategic judgments, discover the mysteries of ancient alien artifacts, and face the consequences of natural disasters while managing the destinies of thousands of people on your ship. No one ever said being in charge was easy. Combining several aspects of game play such as resource and people management, combat, colony building, exploration, and strategy, Alien Legacy offers a detailed and complex adventure with depth and mystery. ~ Michael L. House, All Game Guide