Shipping weight: 1.5 pounds (Size: 11.50" H x 9.00" W x 1.25" D)
Starfire is a series of games which simulate combat in space at sublight speed. Ships are made up of various combat and non-combat systems each represented by a letter (or combination of letters). A "word" makes up a ship. As damage is done between ships, letters are crossed off from left to right within the "word" until the ship is destoyed. Movement is on an "endless" hex map, and occurs in 6 impulses.
Galactic travel is accomplished through "Warp Points" which connect star systems in a random manner. The game includes scenarios for a fictional future meeting between the Terrans and the Khanate of Orion. Also included are ship construction rules for designing custom ships for open fleet battles.
The second edition is a combination of the 1st Edition Starfire and Starfire II, with rules editing and corrections. Additional designers were Barry Jacobs and David W. Crump. It appeared in 1984.
The Third edition rules is a rewrite of the 1st and 2nd edition rules combined with some other material published in Nexus magazine and other prior products. It interfaces with Imperial Starfire
which provides the strategic level campaign structure. Additional designers are Marvin R. Lamb, David M. Weber and the Starfire Design Studio. It appeared in 1998.
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