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A spiritual descendant of the StarFlight series, you are in command of the
UNS Calypso, a seed-ship sent by a war ravaged Earth. On the edge of annihilation
from an alien race, you are to colonize a new star system and rekindle the light of
mankind. One of these seedships, the UNS Calypso, is sent to Beta Caeli, which is
the farthest star attempted yet. 15 years later a second seedship, the Tauntalus,
is dispatched to the same destination in order to better the chances of human
survival. The Tauntalus is equipped with a more advanced engine and thus will
reach the star some 21 years ahead of the Calypso. You are the captain of the
Calypso. You've just been awakened from stasis and your ship is orbiting the most
habitable planet in the system. There is no sign of the Tauntalus. All you have
are some 5000 colonists, past radio transmissions and a few key advisers to help
you colonize this new unfamiliar solar system. You will need to explore the new
system, discover the secrets of the
artifacts you find, and establish and maintain a base. Interracting with your crew,
piloting your scout vessel, and micromanaging your base are all activities you will
learn to excel in if you how to succeed. As you progress, an overall story will
unfold and you will find yourself in the midst of intergalatic intrigue. |