DESCRIPTION

Developed by David Braben and the rest of the Firebird Software team, this influential home computer game involves space combat and interstellar trade. Players begin as the captain of a bare-bones ship, who must earn money for fuel, repairs, and improvements. Some money can be made through trading runs between civilized, (relatively) safe sectors. There is much more profit in runs to distant stars, in regions patrolled by outlaws and pirates, but much more risk as well. Eventually, players can use earnings to improve their ship with powerful weapons and defenses that allow them to stand up to brigands, or perhaps to even engage in a little pirating themselves. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide