Between the Stars

Between the Stars is a space simulator about a captain and his ship. The captain recruits the crew at the stations. Pirates attack along busy routes. Drones and fighters fight alongside the ship. Stations offer rumors of treasure. The crew gains experience on trips. The crew gets tired on long flights. The on-board computer calculates the jump and overheating of the guns. The captain builds a ship from modules and hires a crew. Between battles, the ship is repaired at stations. The galaxy is divided into sectors with their own rules. Shields and weapons are divided by ship class. Jumping between systems consumes fuel. Repairs are being carried out at the dock using accumulated money. Battles last minutes and decide the outcome of the flight. Trading contracts bring profit. Contracts can be peaceful or dangerous. The rescued colonists thank the team with gifts. Pirates and rebels attack trade routes. Tasks are given by factions waging war among themselves. Battles are fought at a distance and at point-blank range. Trade takes place between planets and outposts. Experience opens up new nodes on the reactor. Contracts can be peaceful or combat. The death of the ship means the end of the race. The ship requires fuel and repairs. Battles decide the fate of the sector. Repair drones patch up the skin. Pirate clans divide sectors. Jumping between worlds speeds up the journey. The captain has to choose between the order and his word of honor. The plot leads the hero to the secret of an ancient race. The ship is assembled from modules and improvements. The crew needs to be fed and treated. Assignments are given by local authorities and corporations. Recruited pilots serve as the captain's wing. Pilots are hired at stations. Fighters fly off the decks. Rewards are given for saved people. Distant sectors contain abandoned stations with rare parts. Experience goes towards new weapons and shields. For those who love space and tactics, this game is suitable.