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Experience the Pinnacle of Space Combat Simulation: Universal Combat CE

Prepare for the ultimate capital ship simulator experience with Universal Combat CE! Born from the legendary Battlecruiser 3000AD series, Universal Combat elevates space combat to unprecedented levels of realism and depth. This collection spans decades of development, offering the most comprehensive hardcore space sim experience available.

Originally released in 2004 as the spiritual successor to Battlecruiser 3000AD (1996), Universal Combat revolutionized the genre by granting players complete control over massive armed carriers. Navigate vast universes, manage intricate ship systems (weapons, navigation, and more), command diverse support crafts (fighters, shuttles, and vehicles), and oversee a dynamic crew that actively performs their duties throughout the ship. Experience a true living, breathing starship environment!

Universal Combat CE further expands upon the Battlecruiser formula with advanced features including first-person shooter (FPS) combat. Deploy your crew to planets, lead them in battle, and even fight alongside them in intense ground operations. The 2009 refresh, Universal Combat Collector’s Edition v2.0, incorporates improved space and planetary engines from Galactic Command Echo Squad SE, delivering enhanced visuals and performance.

This ultimate compendium includes all Commander scenarios from across the Battlecruiser and Universal Combat series, showcasing the evolution of space combat sims:

• Universal Combat Special Edition (3000AD, Oct 2006)
• Universal Combat A World Apart (3000AD, Oct 2005)
• Universal Combat Gold (3000AD, Oct 2005)
• Universal Combat (Dreamcatcher Interactive, Feb 2004)
• Battlecruiser Millennium Gold (Dreamcatcher Interactive, March 2003)
• Battlecruiser Millennium (EB Games Exclusive, Nov 2001)
• Battlecruiser 3000AD v2.0 (Interplay, Dec 1998)
• Battlecruiser 3000AD (Take2, Sept. 1996)

PRIMARY GAMEPLAY FEATURES

Immerse yourself in a vast array of gameplay possibilities. Universal Combat CE is more than just a game; it's a dynamic sandbox where you forge your own destiny. This only a small taste from hundreds of things you can do in the game!

• Command 28 capital ships: carriers, cruisers, transports, and more!
• Pilot 46 support craft: fighters, shuttles, and planetary vehicles!
• Manage crews of over 100 personnel, each with vital roles.
• Employ fleet command & control to orchestrate massive battles.
• Take direct control of ship systems: shields, reactors, engines, and advanced weaponry.
• Monitor your AI crew as they repair, defend, and prepare for action.
• Lead marines into ground combat with powerful destructive weapons.
• Deploy away teams on planetside missions with advanced orders.
• Utilize probes for reconnaissance and espionage.
• Mine planets for valuable resources and profit.
• Dock at space stations and planetary bases for trade, repairs, and rearming.
• Capture stations and transform them into strategic bases.
• Explore a vast, persistent galaxy in the freeform scenario.
• Utilize transporters to deploy combat teams directly into hostile territory.

MULTIPLAYER

This version of the game does not feature multiplayer capabilities.

SUPPORT

Universal Combat CE is no longer actively updated. The final version, v2.00.03, was released on 05-28-2015. Continued development and improvements are focused on The Lyrius Conflict DLC, which utilizes the v3.x game engine kernel.