In the grand tradition of the X-Wing , Elite , and Independence War space combat sims comes the next small step in the genre. Unlike those primarily single-player games, Jumpgate is a massively multiplayer universe that exists entirely online. Most of the other pilots in the game are fellow human gamers, and they're probably enjoying this fun space trip as much as you will. Set in a post-apocalyptic galaxy, Jumpgate 's five factions are trying to rebuild what's left of their civilizations. Called the Restoration Initiative, the factions have formed an uneasy alliance while also furthering their own political agendas. After choosing which group you want to work with (three factions are playable), you can role-play as a merchant (buy low, sell high), a miner, or a fighter. You can also perform missions that will strengthen TRI or any of the individual factions. Meanwhile, keep upgrading your ship to help battle the mysterious aliens known as the Conflux. Jumpgate is open-ended enough that y
