Sword of the Stars: Ultimate Collection is the original Sword of the Stars games and the two expansions Born of Blood and A Murder of Crows.
It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that will finally allow travel from star to star at speeds faster than light. As mankind is poised on the brink of a new era, tragedy strikes, as Earth is ravaged by an alien force. We are not alone...and we are no longer safe.
Features
- 4 distinct races - Human, Hiver, Tarkas and Liir
- A powerful state of the art engine delivers breathtaking graphics and robust gameplay
- Each race has a unique mode of transport between star systems
- Slider bar controls and simplified interface
- Over 150 distinct technologies to research on a dynamic tech tree
- Over 40 weapons from six different weapon classes
- Players can design and build ships from three size classes
- Up to 8 players can play against the AI and one another over LAN or online
- Choose from a variety of scenario campaigns to play alone or with friends
- Born of Blood:
- Play as the merciless Zuul Slavers with over 90 brand-new ship sections and their unique drive system – the Tunnel Drive
- Over 25 additional technologies, including new diplomacy and intelligence gathering techs
- 15 more weapons you can add to your ship designs
- New ship sections for the original four races •4 additional encounters, a new grand menace, plus 3 unique scenarios & 6 original maps
- New game features, including Slavery, Trade Routes, and Diplomatic Communications
- A Murder of Crows:
- A New Sixth race – The Morrigi
- Over a dozen new ship sections for all races to match against your opponents
- Unique ‘Grav Flock’ Drive System for Morrigi Ships
- 15 new weapons
- 27 new technologies and the new Xeno-Cultural and Drones tech trees
- Drone carrying ships in all three size classes •Construction ships, a variety of orbital stations, spy ships, Police Cutters, and more
- A whole new set of GUI enhancements and additions