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STARFIRE is an original game of starship combat and interstellar empire building. Originally written by Steve Cole in 1976, the game system was expanded in the 1980's and 1990's and based on the books by David Weber. In 2000 GALACTIC STARFIRE was released, which has evolved into the current ULTRA STARFIRE edition.
STARFIRE's unique combat system allows players to build their own fleets of starships and annihilate those fleets in only a few hours play time. Fans of 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) games will enjoy that STARFIRE has a campaign system that allows you to build an alien empire, control every facet of its development, and attempt to conquer a galaxy full of players and/or non-players alike.
Take a look at our Introduction to STARFIRE for a more detailed look at the STARFIRE game system, check out the Downloads Page for free files, or head over to our Ordering Page if you want to see what products are currently available.
Two updates for the downloads section:
First, Lynn Moore asked if we could add his remakes of the Nexus #9 scenarios for the Alliance vs. Heeaqii, and the Nexus #14 scenarios for the Terran-Hragha War. These have been remade for use with CLASSIC STARFIRE and the UTM. They are now available.
Second, I have moved Jeffrey Kessler's STARFIRE Vassal Module to the 'No Version' category of the downloads and reset the counter. While the module may use the ULTRA STARFIRE counters, they can be used for any version of STARFIRE and Vassal is one of the better ways to play board games online!
Crucis wandered across a report about a new STARFIRE novel: the second half of the Exodus story. On January 29th Ian Randal Strock of SFScope reported that Chuck Gannon is joining Steve White in writing the sixth Starfire Universe novel In Extremis.
The fifth book, Exodus, takes place after 'Insurrection' in the STARFIRE timeline. We will keep an eye out for more information and let you know if we find out more.
Many of the recent orders we've received have included all of the electronic products for ULTRA STARFIRE and CLASSIC STARFIRE. Marvin has decided to create a new package deal that includes all of these products, and charge a reduced price of $50.00 for the CD-R with everything on it. It includes ULTRA STARFIRE, ADMIRAL'S CHALLENGE, MARVIN'S SHIPYARD, LEGACY PRODUCTS from CLASSIC STARFIRE, and all of the EC Articles, Nexus Articles, and Player Aids that normally come with the CD-R upgrade.
Over on the Ordering Page the package is now available as of March 1st!
Today I made a questionnaire available here on the forum asking a few questions about what the players prefer. Follow the link and let us know what you think!
After some debate Marvin has made a decision on the ULTRA STARFIRE rules question about ROF Salvoes. See the ruling and comments through the forum link.