Armada 2526 continues the great tradition of space opera games. You
guide your race from its first interstellar journeys. until it becomes a
mighty galactic empire. Along the way, you'll explore the galaxy,
conduct research, diplomacy and trade, found new colonies, maneuver
mighty star fleets, and fight epic battles.
Although the game is complex, and the possible strategies endless,
powerful help and advisor features, help you get up to speed quickly.
Unlike many games in this genre, Armada 2526 focuses on providing a game
that can be finished in a reasonable time, and emphasizes battle and
strategy over economic micro-management.
Turn based star map for moving fleets, managing colonies, performing research, and conducting diplomacy.
Customizable map size and number of players, allowing you to
construct tight 2 player confrontations, or huge galaxies with 50 or
more players, and thousands of stars. Map designer included.
Twelve animated alien races to play and battle against.
Full featured diplomacy system, with a highly intelligent AI and options to ask favors, make demands, and issue ultimatums.
More than 100 technology items to research, including advances
in ship construction, ground defenses, biological warfare, and psychic
powers.
3D Real-time battle system for fighting huge battles with 100 or more ships per side.
Ground combat is integrated into the combat system, allowing
marines to be landed to battle ground defenses while ship combat rages
overhead.
More than a hundred beautifully crafted ship models, including
mighty dreadnaughts, long range missile cruisers, fighters, carriers,
and asteroids for bombarding planets.