Star Trek Armada: Matrox Graphics

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The Matrox G400 DualHead is 3rd party hardware that allows players of Star Trek Armada to play the the game on one monitor and view the game's cinematic mode on another monitor simultaneously.  The following information on this page was taken from Matrox's website. 

Trekkers intensify gameplay, gain strategic advantage and enjoy eye-popping visuals with two display screens.

"Star Trek: Armada takes advantage of the G400 DualHead displays by allowing the player to view the game's unique Cinematic Mode in fullscreen on the secondary output."

"Since the unveiling of Star Trek: Armada's unique Cinematic Mode at this year's E3, the response has been overwhelming. The G400 takes full advantage of this feature, allowing Cinematic Mode to be viewed fullscreen on a secondary output. Normally this view is placed in the Cinematic Window, about the size of a standard RTS mini-map, on the user interface. Outputting this view to another monitor takes full advantage of the eye-popping cinematic visuals making the game almost as fun to watch as it is to play."
- Marc Turndorf, Star Trek: Armada Producer, Activision

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The Borg have returned! A starship from the future has materialized to warn of the latest Borg threat. You are in charge of the fleets of the Federation, Klingon, Romulan and Borg ships that will wage this epic battle. Build starships, construct space stations, and research special weapons to lead your side to victory. Along the journey, you will survive a Klingon civil war, Romulan subterfuge and the Borg’s search for perfection. The future is in your command.

Star Trek: Armada is the first real-time 3-D strategy game set in the Star Trek: The Next Generation® universe. In various campaigns, the player assumes command of the fleets of far distant races using up to 30 starships in dynamic ship-to-ship combat, as well as overseeing the construction, repair and staffing of the ships.

GAME FEATURES:

  • Lead Four Distinct Races: Command the major races of Star Trek: The Next Generation: the Federation, the Klingons, the Romulans and the Borg. Each side presents a different tactical challenge to master as you attempt to conquer your opponents ­ allowing for a variety of mission types and story angles.
  • Survive 26 Action-Packed Missions: Campaigns are comprised of a variety of tactical, combat and protective missions which advance the overall story ­ from the eerie warnings of the Borg invasion to the ultimate Picard-Locutus showdown. Mission briefings take place in the game for seamless cinematic integration.
  • An Immense Fleet at Your Disposal: Build over 30 types of starships, including battleships, cruisers, destroyers, scout ships, cargo ships, transport ships and construction ships. Arm your fleet with a multitude of weapons, from Phasers to Photon Torpedoes, and build research stations to develop additional specialized weapons.
  • Command or Engage Others: Star Trek: Armada offers a variety of single-player missions ­ from large battles to small escort details ­ and an extensive range of story-driven multiplayer options, including up-to-eight-player competitions over LAN and the Internet.

Visit the Millennium G400 DualHead section for more information on this unique DualHead feature.