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It's the 33rd century and you've just strapped into the remarkable Saker Mk III Fighter spacecraft which also serves as your home away from home. Be prepared to be on board for a very long time. David Braben's 3D space simulation adventure, Frontier: First Encounters, is an open-ended excursion into the vast reaches of deep space. In this sequel to 1993's Frontier, you'll encounter among other things ships, space stations, real planets complete with texture mapped terrain (mountains, oceans, ice caps, deserts, etc.), a wide variety of passengers, pirates and aliens while developing and exploiting trade routes (well, a person has to make a living, right?). The galaxy is yours for the taking. Keep track of the news at each space port and control your own destiny and reputation by choosing the type of work that suits you best from military contracts to piracy and everything in between. Frontier: First Encounters features an astronomically correct universe, full motion video (CD-ROM version only) and nearly unlimited game play. (For a brief outline/reference of the huge array of functions included in the game, please check the Instructions link.) ~ Michael L. House, All Game Guide