Star Fleet Deluxe

Star Fleet Deluxe is a turn-based space war simulation set during Galactic War II. You command an Invincible class Heavy Cruiser of the United Galactic Alliance (UGA), led by Earth, and defend its colonies and starbases from the invading Krellan Empire and its Zaldron allies. Your mission is to drive the Krellans out within a set time and protect UGA forces until reinforcements arrive.

The invasion

The Krellans have moved from single destroyers to fleets of battlecruisers, destroyers and supply ships. Their forces seek to conquer planets, attack UGA starbases and ambush your cruiser; cloaked Zaldron vessels also threaten the Alliance. Missions are randomly generated, and enemy ships support one another in the invasion.

You patrol a region of 100 quadrants arranged in a 10-by-10 grid. This is the second wave of a three-phase Krellan invasion, between the initial scout encounters and the full-scale invasion depicted in later games. You can scout and map unexplored quadrants, plot courses around fixed celestial bodies and starbases, and track enemy movement through long-range sensor networks. Each time cycle, capable objects conduct Long Range Sensors scans and send their results to your command console.

Command your cruiser

You manage 14 critical ship systems and coordinate the logistics of your ship and the region. Your cruiser carries 25 standard torpedoes, can hold a maximum overload of 35, and has a five-salvo capacity, a tractor beam and six phasers with variable shot input power. Its crew of 500 includes 430 regular personnel and 70 elite space marines, who can board and capture enemy ships and establish planetary outposts.

The game uses turn-based movement and combat. You can dock at UGA starbases to receive shelter and resources, or orbit planets and colonies for protection. Your ship can maintain a safe but offensive presence in these positions, and you can use minefields to defend against Krellan ships. You can also liberate UGA planets occupied by the Krellans, expanding surveillance in the region.

Support and progression

Surviving UGA starbases and outposts on unconquered planets provide shelter in orbit, resupply your cruiser and report Krellan movements. Starbases also provide orbital mine defenses and resource replenishment. Difficulty progresses across 10 ranks, with medals and commendations awarded through the game's award system.

Guidance and features

The game includes an illustrated 72-page Officers Manual and a 21-page Training Manual, or Quick Start Guide. Its features include:

• Turn-based movement and combat
• Management of 14 ship systems
• Ship and regional logistics
• Starbase support, orbital mine defense and resource replenishment
• Ten ranks of progressive difficulty
• Medals and commendations
• Long-range sensor reports from Alliance assets