The multiple fictional genres that appear in the list below include films, television serials, interactive games, and print (among others). This tendency became predominant once the exploration of the Solar System was complete enough to conclusively demonstrate the unlikelihood of any highly developed form of extraterrestrial life here, aside from humans on Earth.Īlthough some of the stars named in works of science fiction are purely imaginary, many authors and artists have preferred to use the names of real stars that are well known to astronomers, and indeed the lay public, either because they are notably bright in the sky or because they are relatively close to Earth. Authors invoked a variety of mechanisms for superluminal travel (or generation starships) and placed their stories on worlds in planetary systems around other stars, an innovation that gave them the freedom to construct exotic fictional planets and themes.
Īs science fiction became established in the early 20th century, destinations such as the Moon, Mars, Venus, and other bodies within the Solar System began to seem stale. One of these is found in Voltaire's Micromégas (1752), which features a traveller from Sirius. The notion that there might be inhabited extrasolar planets can be traced at least as far back as Giordano Bruno who, in his De l'infinito, universo e mondi ( On the Infinite, Universe and Worlds, 1584), declared that "There are then innumerable suns, and an infinite number of earths revolve around those suns, if not exactly as our own, and if not more nobly, at least no less inhabited and no less nobly." Allusions to inhabitants of other stars' planetary systems remained rare in literature for some centuries thereafter. Simak novel serialised in Galaxy Science Fiction Novels Published by Iceberg Interactive.Time Quarry, a Clifford D. Shape the fate of the galaxy by building dyson spheres, doomsday weapons, or unlocking evolutionary secrets. Gain galactic prestige by defending the galaxy against those who would destroy it. Run a shadow empire and benefit from your spy network through sabotaging fleets, bombing infrastructure, stealing technology, creating the “right” political climate by inciting rebellions.ĭefend yourself from intergalactic invaders and devastating alien probes. Use combinations of special systems and weapons to defeat your enemies. Each species has unique leaders with personalities and cultural traditions that direct their choices.ĭesign starships and engage in real time with pause tactical combat. Shape galactic politics by negotiating trade treaties and alliances. Play alongside two elder races and choose the fate the galaxy. Use numerous tools such as diplomacy, espionage, real time ship combat, and research to define a path for your civilization or join one of the elder species as they fight for control of the galaxy.Ĭhoose from 10 playable races with unique characteristics, behaviors, and leaders. Face rival species including the elder races who view themselves as the rightful guardians of the galaxy or fend off grand menaces as they attempt to disrupt that already troubled galaxy. Your race will have many obstacle to overcome if they are to survive. Form coalitions to survive the coming war, or discover the secrets of ascension that the elder races fear. Set in a galaxy divided by an ancient cold war, guide your race through a galaxy in turmoil.
Lord of Rigel is a turn based 4x (Explore, Expand, Exploit, and Exterminate) space strategy game.
Navigate galactic politics and defeat grand menaces while utilizing espionage, research, or military force to shape the galaxy. Choose between warring elder races, forge your own coalition, or go it alone. Lord of Rigel is set in a galaxy locked in a cold war.
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