Arilou
An Alliance species whose Skiff is extremely agile and can teleport over short distances.
How it plays
How does Star Control: Famous Battles of the Ur-Quan Conflict play?
Battles take place from a side-on perspective in an open space arena with a nearby planet generating gravity. The objective is to destroy the opposing ship while managing movement, weapon timing, special abilities, and fuel or energy limits.
The game centers on ship-versus-ship matches and scenario-based confrontations. Players choose from different alien vessels, each with its own handling, primary attack, and special weapon. Progression is based on winning battles and advancing through the featured conflict rather than exploring a persistent world.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Star Control: Famous Battles of the Ur-Quan Conflict?
Learn the strengths and weaknesses of every ship before committing to an attack. Use the planet’s gravity to alter trajectories, conserve special-weapon energy, and avoid spending fuel on unnecessary maneuvers.
Matchups matter greatly: keep distance against ships with dangerous close-range attacks, but pressure fragile opponents before they can recharge or deploy their special ability.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Chenjesu
An Alliance species whose Broodhome launches crystalline weapons and uses a defensive drone.
Earthling
The human Alliance species, represented in combat by the Cruiser and its nuclear missiles.
Ilwrath
A Hierarchy species whose Avenger can cloak and attack with forward-facing weapons.
Mmrnmhrm
An Alliance species whose Transformer changes between a fighter form and a missile-equipped form.
Pkunk
An Alliance species whose Fury is highly maneuverable and fires multicolored projectiles.
Shofixti
An Alliance species whose Scout is weak but can release a powerful Glory Device explosion.
Spathi
An Alliance species whose Eluder uses rear-firing torpedoes and a rapid evasive special move.
Syreen
An Alliance species whose Penetrator uses a sonic weapon that can turn enemy crew against their ship.
Ur-Quan
A Hierarchy species whose Dreadnought carries powerful fusion cannons and fighters.
VUX
A Hierarchy species whose Intruder uses the devastating limpets launched by its turret.
Yehat
A Hierarchy species whose Terminator is a heavily armed close-range combat ship.
Androsynth
A species represented by the Guardian, which can transform into a fast comet-like form.
Mycon
A Hierarchy species whose Podship fires seeking plasmoids and can launch a defensive escort.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use gravity deliberately when planning evasive movement.
- 2
Study each ship’s special ability before entering a battle.
- 3
Do not waste fuel on repeated emergency maneuvers.
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