The Warp Factor

THE WARP FACTOR™ is a high-powered tactical simulation that gives you an entire starfleet to command as you battle alien ships. You must deal with the critical parameters of interstellar battle such as sensor readings, battle damage and energy allocation for phasors, disruptor bolts, shields and warp engines. With each player choosing starships from different Galactic Empires, you can create scenarios ranging from space skirmishes to an all-out star war!

On 64K disk (color or b&w mode) for $39.95.

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PC Magazine advertisement (Nov. 1982)

THE STAR FLEET IS AT YOUR COMMAND.

Like some future starship admiral hurtling through the vast void of hyperspace at speeds beyond comprehension, you are challenged to a battle for cosmic supremacy.

THE WARP FACTOR, is what every space war fan has been waiting for - the ability to command a star fleet in realistic battle simulation against alien vessels.

It is light years ahead of all other "space" games because it doesn't just fill your screen with pretty pictures and little substance. THE WARP FACTOR is a high-powered tactical simulation that places you squarely in the Captain's role dealing with the critical parameters of interstellar battle such as sensor and scanner readings; energy allocation for weapons (phasers, disruptor bolts, photon and plasma torpedoes), shields, and warp engines; and battle damage.

THE STARSHIPS. With twelve different starship designs - ranging from dreadnoughts and fighters to star bases and base stations - representing fire Galactic Empires, you can set up an astronomical variety of confrontations against another player or the computer.

Each class of vessels is awarded a point value to reflect its relative strength so you can assemble fleets of comparable power for a balanced game. Of course, your're free to play the intrepid hero against seemingly hopeless odds - perhaps mere fighters against a star base!

Employing up to ten ships, both sides can give individual or fleet orders, the latter allowing all your ships to execute your commands in unison.

THE COMPUTER, aside from being the game's perfect administrator and referee, also serves as your ever-ready, ever-capable nemesis in the multiple solitaire scenarios: The Reman Chase (replete with the Cloaking Device, Plasma Torpedoes, and Neutral Zone); Attack on Star Base; Attack on Base Station; and Dogfight.

THE TWO-PLAYER VERSION is essentially free-form. With each player choosing starships from a different Empire, you can create scenarios ranging from space skirmishes to a full-scale, all-out star war!

THE WARP FACTOR is undeniably the most complete and detailed simulation of tactical starship combat yet designed. It comes with the 51⁄4" program disc; a Starship Operating Manual; 3 Starship Data Cards; and a Game Selection Card - all of which will convert you computer into the gateway to galactic adventure.

Come, the Universe awaits you command.

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Back of Box - Apple II (US)