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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = | + | |title = Star Trek: Starfleet Command II -<br/>Empires at War |
| + | |cover = Star Trek Starfleet Command II - Empires at War.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Taldren}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Taldren}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|14 Degrees East}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 20, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 20, 2000}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, Top-down view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle combat }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Trek: Starfleet Command }} | ||
| + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20010520114349/http://www.interplay.com/sfcommand/sfc2/ | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |lutris = starfleet-command-ii-empires-at-war | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 2875 |
|wikipedia = Star Trek: Starfleet Command II: Empires at War | |wikipedia = Star Trek: Starfleet Command II: Empires at War | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 1457 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = As of Windows 10, the game crashes in the early game after a few commands are entered, which can be resolved with a [[#Game freezes when trying to start a match on Windows 10 and newer|single configuration file change]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | key | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/star-trek-starfleet-command-ii-empires-at-war/file/star-trek-starfleet-command-ii-empires-at-war-demo GameFront.com]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Official patches=== | ===Official patches=== | ||
| − | *[https://www.gamefront.com/games/star-trek-starfleet-command-ii-empires-at-war/category/ | + | *[https://www.gamefront.com/games/star-trek-starfleet-command-ii-empires-at-war/category/official-patches-122 Patch 2.036] is the latest official patch. |
| − | === | + | ===Official bonus missions=== |
| − | *[https:// | + | * A set of official bonus missions featuring Captain Hikaru Sulu has been released, available [https://www.gamefront.com/games/star-trek-starfleet-command-ii-empires-at-war/file/starfleet-command-ii-empires-at-war-bonus-missions here]. They also have a [https://www.gamefront.com/games/star-trek-starfleet-command-ii-empires-at-war/file/starfleet-command-ii-empires-at-war-bonus-missions-patch patch] released for them. |
| − | ===Game freezes when trying to start a match on Windows 10=== | + | ===Game freezes when trying to start a match on Windows 10 and newer=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the configuration file|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_trek_starfleet_command/potential_win_10_fix|title=GOG.com forums - Potential Windows 10 flickering fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Open sfc.ini | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\sfc.ini}}. |
| − | # Under the [Mouse] entry, set the | + | # Under the <code>[Mouse]</code> entry, set the <code>async</code> value to <code>0</code> and <code>hwblit</code> to <code>1</code>. |
# Save the file and run the game. | # Save the file and run the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Skip intro video=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use different executable|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | * Run the game from {{file|Starfleet2.exe}} instead of {{file|SFC2.exe}} (which launches {{file|sfc2intro.exe}} and {{file|Starfleet2.exe}} in that order). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Star Trek SFC2 and OP in-game settings.png|In-game settings menu tab (Federation UI skin)}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
| + | |separate volume notes = General, music, speech. Accessible only within a match from the bottom control tab | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = The in-game settings menu tab allows for setting how long subtitles stay on screen before clearing. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
| − | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-Op |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
| − | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus, Co-Op |
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] server has been shut down; use the [https://hotandspicyforums.com/sfc-launcher-t26181.html SFC Launcher]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = true |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 7 | + | |direct3d versions = 7.0 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minDX = 7 | |minDX = 7 | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
Latest revision as of 12:28, 10 December 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Taldren | |
| 14 Degrees East | |
| Publishers | |
| Interplay Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 20, 2000 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person, Top-down view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Space flight |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Star Trek: Starfleet Command |
 |
|
Warnings
Star Trek: Starfleet Command II - Empires at War is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person and top-down view vehicle combat game in the Star Trek: Starfleet Command series.
As of Windows 10, the game crashes in the early game after a few commands are entered, which can be resolved with a single configuration file change.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.com.
Essential improvements
Official patches
- Patch 2.036 is the latest official patch.
Official bonus missions
- A set of official bonus missions featuring Captain Hikaru Sulu has been released, available here. They also have a patch released for them.
Game freezes when trying to start a match on Windows 10 and newer
| Edit the configuration file[1] |
|---|
|
Skip intro video
| Use different executable |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\sfc.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>[Note 1] |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
In-game settings menu tab (Federation UI skin)
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | General, music, speech. Accessible only within a match from the bottom control tab | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | The in-game settings menu tab allows for setting how long subtitles stay on screen before clearing. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Separate US and UK releases. | |||
| German |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | Versus, Co-op |
||
| Online play | Versus, Co-op The official GameSpy server has been shut down; use the SFC Launcher. |
||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 | |
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium III 500 MHz (without acceleration), Pentium II 350 MHz (with acceleration) | |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ GOG.com forums - Potential Windows 10 flickering fix - last accessed on May 2023