STAR EMPIRE I

    You have been selected to captain a starship in order to expand the
human race throughout the galaxy.

    All starships have the capability to carry cargo, warcraft and colonists.

    As captain of your own ship, your job is to find a suitable world,
begin construction of cities, factories and agriculture. Unfortunately,
other starship captains have become rogues, desirous of building an empire
and dangerous to all who follow. You must protect your colony and attempt
to expand throughout the galaxy - in harmony with others, if possible.

   As you search the galaxy for a suitable world, you may come across many
strange and diverse places and aliens. Some may be friendly, others dangerous.
Be prepared.

   Once you are settled, you may begin trade with other worlds. Trade can
be made through direct contact with other starship captains as well as at
several Stellar Bases. You may also Purchase and Sell extra produce at these
locations. Here you will also find colonists for hire, new warships to
replace those you lose and many other important items. However, you must
find the Stellar Bases - They are few and far between.

   You can not return to Earth through traditional means. In fact there is
only one way to return to Earth - thru a StarGate. However, since all
StarGates were created by an extinct race, they are very expensive and can
only be found in a few places in the galaxy.

   Also, be aware of the Hoerd. No one knows where they come from, but they
can appear out of nowhere and attack your colonies. You need to build
defense forces as soon as you can on each world you colonize.