Star Wars: Rebellion
Main Game
RELEASED
7.0
Feb 28, 1998
PC (Microsoft Windows)byLucasArts•Disney Interactive
Overview:|
Star Wars: Rebellion is a 1998 Real-Time Strategy and Strategy game where you choose to command either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire following the destruction of the first Death Star. Your objective is total galactic domination, achieved through a mix of real-time tactical combat, diplomacy to sway up to 200 worlds, and covert operations. The core loop involves managing planetary loyalty and executing grand strategy across the galaxy.
This is a Real-Time Strategy (RTS) and Strategy game released in 1998 for the PC (Microsoft Windows) platform. Set in the iconic science fiction universe, the game places players directly into a pivotal era following the destruction of the first Death Star. The central conflict revolves around achieving total galactic domination, offering players the choice to command either the disciplined Galactic Empire or the determined Rebel Alliance. The atmosphere captures the high-stakes political and military maneuvering characteristic of the saga.
Core Gameplay and Galactic Control
The primary objective in this grand strategy experience is achieving complete control over the galaxy. Players manage resources, deploy military forces, and engage in strategic operations across up to 200 distinct worlds. The gameplay loop emphasizes large-scale strategic planning combined with real-time tactical execution.Players must decide how to implement their strategy for victory. Options include direct military conquest, utilizing diplomacy to sway planetary allegiances, or employing covert operations to undermine the opposing faction.
What are the main strategic paths available to players?
The game offers a multifaceted approach to achieving dominance. Success hinges on balancing military might with political influence. For instance, a player might choose to invest heavily in building up powerful fleets and ground forces to crush resistance directly, or they might focus on espionage and diplomatic missions to turn neutral or enemy-controlled planets to their cause without firing a shot.
Managing Planetary Loyalty
A key mechanic involves earning or eroding the loyalty of the numerous planets within the galaxy. Each world contributes resources and strategic positioning, making their allegiance crucial to the overall war effort. Managing these relationships—whether through benevolent governance or oppressive rule—directly impacts the faction's ability to wage war.
Real-Time Tactical Engagements
While the overarching game is strategic, combat scenarios unfold in a real-time environment. This requires players to issue direct commands to their military units, managing fleets in space and ground forces on planetary surfaces as battles commence.
The depth of strategy comes from the preparation leading up to these real-time encounters, ensuring that the composition and positioning of forces align with the player's long-term goals.
Available Content
This title is presented as a main game. There are no officially released downloadable content (DLC) packs or expansions associated with this version.
Game Details
Primary Name: Star Wars: Rebellion
Alternative Names:
REBEXE.EXE (Windows Executable)
Star Wars Supremacy (Alternative title)
Type: Main Game
Series: Star Wars
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: Disney Interactive, LucasArts
Release Information
Release Date: Feb 28, 1998
Genres & Themes
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Themes: 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game Modes
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Age Ratings
ESRB:E (Everyone)
USK:6+
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