Sword of the Stars Intro

Released in 2006, Sword of the Stars is a strategy main game blending turn-based empire management with real-time tactical fleet combat. Set in 2405 after humanity discovers faster-than-light travel only to face alien threats, you manage colonization, research, and diplomacy across star systems. Its distinctive feature is a deep ship design system, allowing players to customize starships from the hull up before engaging in RTS battles. It is available on PC.