Star Trek Tactical Assault : FAQ

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Quicksilver Software has released an Official FAQ PDF file, which you can download here.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

1. When did Star Trek Tactical Assault come out?
2. What platforms is Star Trek Tactical Assault on?
3. Who developed and published Star Trek Tactical Assault?
4. What is the game's ESRB Rating?
5. Is the game a port of the PC version of Starfleet Command?

GAME QUESTIONS

1. What ships will you be able to command?
2. What enemies will you encounter?
3. What is the story?
4. Will there be multiplayer?
5. What time period is it set in?
6. Are there any differences between the PSP and DS versions?
7. Are there hidden goodies?
8. Can you command non-Starfleet ships in multiplayer?
9. Can I upgrade my ships during the game?

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GENERAL QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Question 1. When did Star Trek Tactical Assault come out?
 October 24th, 2006 for North America Nintendo DS.  November 13th for North America Sony PSP version.  December 8th, 2006 for Europe.

 
Question 2. What platforms is Star Trek Tactical Assault on?
Sony PSP and Nintendo DS.

 
Question 3. Who developed and published Star Trek Tactical Assault?
Quicksilver was the developer and Bethesda Softworks was the publisher for North America.  Ubisoft was the publisher for Europe.

 
Question 4. What is the game's ESRB Rating?
Rated E for Everyone with cautions for Mild Fantasy Violence and Mild Language.

 
Question 5. Is the game a port of the PC version of Starfleet Command?
While based on Starfleet Command, the game is a total redesign.

 

GAME QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Question 1. What ships can you command?
See our ships page for a list of all the ships.

 
Question 2. What enemies will you encounter?
The Klingons will be the primary enemy in the Federation campaign, but you will also encounter Romulans, Gorn, and Orions.  Similarly the Federation will be the primary enemy in the Klingon campaign.

 
Question 3. What is the story?
See our Story Synopsis page.

 
Question 4. Will there be multiplayer?
Yes, there will be head to head multiplayer over Wifi.  In Skirmish and Multiplayer modes, command ships from the Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Gorn, and Orion fleets. Each fleet has its own combat philosophy, strengths, and weaknesses. Tactics that lead to victory for one race will result in disaster for another.

 
Question 5. What time period is it set in?
The first is the Federation which starts between movies 1 & 2. The Klingon Campaign picks up about 30 years after the Federation one ends, right around the Khitomer Massacre, putting you at war with the Romulans.

 
Question 6. Are there any differences between the PSP and DS versions?
The differences will be visual mostly.  The PSP will have better graphics and effects, while the DS will feature a control screen on the bottom screen that the PSP version will not have.  The different versions will have the same story and ships otherwise.

 
Question 7. Are there hidden goodies?
Yes, you can unlock ships for skirmish and multiplayer mode.

 
Question 8. Can you command non-Starfleet ships in multiplayer?
Yes.  Five playable races. In Skirmish and Multiplayer modes, command ships from the Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Gorn, and Orion fleets. Each fleet has its own combat philosophy, strengths, and weaknesses. Tactics that lead to victory for one race will result in disaster for another.

 
Question 9. Can I upgrade my ships during the game?
Yes.  As you finish missions you will earn points based on how well you played the mission.  The points can then be used for upgrades.