Perform your mission in any one of more than 40 detailed real-time ships with dynamic lighting, effects, and animation. Command intelligent squadmates, redirect up to 12 wingmen, and request reinforcements for intense dogfights. Track your statistics, ranking, and medals against players from all over the Earth. Up to 12-player Internet support and eight-player team-vs.-team support. Create your own detailed missions using FRED, the fully featured mission editor. There are three unique species, each with its own strengths, weaknesses, tactics, ships, and fighting characteristics, driven by an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system. Choose from eight different fighters and bombers, then outfit them with a wide array of advanced weaponry. Selectively target ship subsystems, defensive turrets, and fighter bays with an in-depth HUD combat system.
