Star Trek Away Team: FAQ

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

1. When was Star Trek Away Team released?
2. What are Star Trek Away Team’s system requirements?
3. Who made this great game?
4. Is anyone from Star Trek: The Next Generation voice acting in Away Team?
5. Is there a demo for Star Trek Away Team?
6. Is there a patch for Star Trek Away Team?
7. What resolution settings can be used in Away Team?
8. What version of DirectX does Away Team require?
9. Will this game work on Windows XP?
10. Can I make/edit my own maps?

GAME QUESTIONS

1. How many missions are in the game?
2. Why can't I select all of the missions in multiplayer mode.
3. If my characters are each equipped with weapons, why won't they fire together as a group?
4. How long does stun last? How about Vulcan nerve pinch?
5. How about EMP grenade on Borg?
6. Why can't an engineer pick up a hypospray?
7. Since the phasers only work twice or three times against the Borg, how do I beat them?
8. When does Away Team take place?
9. What type of crew will be available during the game?
10. What if I selected the wrong team for the mission?
11. During the first mission, must I follow Data's advice?
12. What races are in Away Team?

GENERAL QUESTIONS ANSWERS

1. When was Star Trek Away Team released?
March 14, 2001.
   
2. What are Star Trek Away Team’s system requirements?
These are the system requirements listed on the boxes:

Minimum System Requirements:

  • Pentium® II 266Mhz processor or Athlon® processor
  • 64 MB RAM
  • US version of Microsoft Windows® 95/98/ME/2000 operating system
  • 100% Windows® 95/98/ME/2000 compatible computer system (including compatible 32-bit drivers for CD-ROM drive, video card, sound card and input devices.)
  • 500 MB of uncompressed hard disk space for game files; plus an additional 100 MB for Windows® swap file
  • DirectX® 8.0a (included)
  • 100% Windows® 95/98/ME/2000-compliant true 16-bit sound card and driver.
  • 100% Microsoft®-compatible mouse, keyboard

Multiplayer Minimum System Requirements:

  • Connection type: network LAN (TCP/IP or IPX) play supported
  • Network interface card: LAN play requires 100% Windows® 95/98/ME/2000 compatible network interface card and drivers
3. Who made this great game?
The game was developed by Reflexive Entertainment Inc. The game was produced by Activision.
   
4. Is anyone from Star Trek: The Next Generation voice acting in Away Team?
Brent Spiner AKA Commander Data, and Michael Dorn AKA Ambassador Worf, will be providing there voice talents.
   
5. Is there a demo for Star Trek Away Team?
Yes! Check out our downloads section.
   
6. Is there a patch for Star Trek Away Team?
No, this game did not need any patches.
   
7. What resolution settings can be used in Away Team?
This game is fixed at 640x480.
   
8. What version of DirectX does Away Team require?
The minimum requirement is DirectX 8 but it will obviously function with later versions of DirectX.
   
9. Will this game work on Windows XP?
This game is compatible with this operating system.
   
10. Can I make/edit my own maps?
Unfortunately, no. There is no map editor available for this game.
   

GAME QUESTIONS ANSWERS

1. How many missions are in the game?
The game spans through 18 missions and across the Star Trek Universe with terrains ranging from the Klingon homeland of Qo’noS, to the Federation Starfleet Academy to Borg Cubes.
2. Why can't I select all of the missions in multiplayer mode.
The same maps that are unlocked in single player will be unlocked in multiplayer. If you have not unlocked any of the maps in single player mode then no maps will be unlocked in multiplayer mode. As you play through the game in single or multiplayer more maps will be unlocked.
3. If my characters are each equipped with weapons, why won't they fire together as a group?
It's necessary to fire characters with each weapon type separately in the game. By pressing [Enter] you can pause the game, which will make this task much easier. Get your people lined up, then while paused, give them each the shoot order. When you unpause, they will shoot together.

This aspect of the game was implemented to avoid accidentally using up ammunition based weapons (i.e the Sniper Rifle) or heavy weapons when uncalled for.
4. How long does stun last? How about Vulcan nerve pinch?
It depends on difficulty level. On easy, stun lasts about 20 seconds, and nerve pinch about 15 seconds. On normal, subtract 5 seconds.
5. How about EMP grenade on Borg?
10-15 seconds. Again, it varies depending on difficulty level.
6. Why can't an engineer pick up a hypospray?
Only qualified crew can pick up and use certain items. Basically, if the guy wasn't carrying that item when the mission started, they probably cannot pick it up later.
7. Since the phasers only work twice or three times against the Borg, how do I beat them?
Use the other weapons, like concussion grenades, EMP grenades, or sniper rifle. Prox mines would work too.
8. When does Away Team take place?
Star Trek Away Team takes place directly after the Dominion Wars. It is based in the Star Trek: The Next Generation Universe.
9. What type of crew will be available during the game?
Your crew falls into five categories: Command (C), Engineering (E), Medical (M), Science (S), and Tactical (T).

All crew carries at the minimum, the Type-II hand phaser and a tricorder. The medical officers carry a medical tricorder instead of regular tricorder.
10. What if I selected the wrong team for the mission?
Sometimes you will quickly realize you brought the wrong team. Instead of toughing it out, restart the mission and bring the right combination this time.

Check around the map, the potential routes, and the free equipment on the ground should give you a good idea about who/what to bring. Don't take the "recommended" items as gospel.
11. During the first mission, must I follow Data's advice?
No, but it makes your job much easier, as you'll come up behind enemies.
12. What races are in Away Team?
Federation, Vulcan, Klingon, Romulan, and Borg.