Starbase Orion: First Contact

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"This one is geek heaven" - AppAdvice.com
"Master of Orion in Your Pocket” - GamePro.com
"This one is geek heaven" - AppAdvice.com
"Starbase Orion has an epic-feeling" - TouchArcade.com
"Starbase Orion is here, and it's glorious." - TUAW.com

Explore. Expand. Exterminate. Can you defeat your enemies and become the ruler of the galaxy?

Starbase Orion: First Contact is a lite version of Starbase Orion, the critically acclaimed 4X space strategy game for iOS. Play this one for free, then upgrade to the full version for more features and increased competition.

Starbase Orion: First Contact is an old-school 4X space strategy game that draws inspiration from titles such as Master of Orion and Galactic Civilizations. Lead your empire from the birth of its space age; colonize new worlds, explore new horizons, and discover other empires attempting to do the same. It is a race to the stars where only one empire can declare victory over the galaxy.

New to 4X Strategy Games? No Problem

Starbase Orion includes a hand tailored tutorial mission perfect for those new to the genre. It features high-quality voice acting provided by the very talented Maurice Thomas.

Strong Single-Player Experience

Compete against a battle-tested artificial intelligence. Our AI was derived from our entry in the 2010 Google AI contest, where it placed in the top 15% of thousands of competing intelligences. Go head-to-head against a single AI opponent, or ramp up the carnage with a 4 way free-for-all.

Intense Space Combat

Design your ships from a variety of weapons, hulls, and systems. Send them into battle against the enemy. Give them orders, then watch the battle in unfold as they duke it out in the dark expanses of space.

Diplomacy, Espionage, Free Agents

Direct confrontations not your cup of tea? Negotiate your way to victory through diplomatic endeavors. Confound your enemies with an army of spies. Contract one of the many power and unique leaders to help you to victory.

Universal - You Bought the Cool Gadgets, Go Play on Them

Full support for iPad, iPhone, iPod, standard and Retina displays. Play when you want, where you want.

Guaranteed Pricing

Starbase Orion: First Contact is a free, lite version of Starbase Orion. While it is quite common for apps to go on sale or become “free for a day”, Starbase Orion is not one of those apps. The standard price for Starbase Orion is .99 USD; it will not go on sale and it will not run a “free for a day” campaign. Tens of thousands of players have placed their confidence in us by purchasing Starbase Orion, and this is our guarantee to them.