Some computer bulletin board services would attach banks of CD-ROM drives to their machines to allow users to access the discs, allowing the system operators (SysOps) to claim the BBS had thousands of files available. As a result, many otherwise-lost pieces of computer history were gathered up in the trawling nets of these individuals and companies and were preserved for future generations. As material "ran out", that is, as sellers of these CDs found they were unable to easily find shareware programs and files, the hunt began to track down every last file and item that could make the quarterly or monthly quota.
Initially containing less than the full capacity of the discs (600mb, later 700mb) these items eventually began brimming with any sort of computer data that could be packaged and sold. Lots of Bugs.One of the most historically important artifacts to come from the home computer telecommunications revolution was shareware CDs, compact discs put out by companies containing hundreds of megabytes of shareware. Manage a fleet of dropships, expand your base infrastructure and capture strategic positions to strengthen your forces and unlock new weaponry Terrain elevation, True Line of Sight & True Line of Fire provide deep tactical gameplay. Dozens of unique unit types, each with their own special abilities. An immersive storyline campaign featuring unique missions, characters and a lot of Starship Troopers flavor As a campaign progresses, technological breakthroughs unlock the true potential of the Federation’s arsenal with E-Pulse rifles, TAC Fighter airstrikes, heavily armed Marauder mechs, and many more developments optimized for spraying Bug ichor across the battlefield. Rocket Troopers deliver deadly payloads with pin-point accuracy while Engineers are vital to shore up defensive positions with MG turrets, barricades, and minefields. Infantry squads armed with Morita Assault Rifles and MX-90 Fragmentation Grenades form the mainstay of your forces. Units & AbilitiesAn expansive range of unique units, weapons, and special abilities are at the disposal of M.I. Be wary, however, that battle mechanics such as True Line of Sight and True Line of Fire also allow Bugs to lay ambushes around every corner, as they are well known for their use of surprise attacks and deception. Deploy your units at strategic locations to cover vital choke points and gain superior firepower through tactical use of elevation levels. Take part of this exciting military campaign, meet unique characters, see amazing locations and experience the heroic war against the Bug - all presented live on FED NET! Tactics & NumbersWhile the Arachnids can rely on virtually limitless numbers, the Mobile Infantry must develop effective tactics to overcome this imbalance. The Mobile Infantry will swiftly move in, take back control over the planet and smash everything that has more than two legs.
Their daily lives of hard work in the mining industries has been disturbed by a new danger that they cannot face alone: the Arachnid. Ensure that human civilization, not insect, dominates the galaxy now and always! Story CampaignThe population of the harsh desert planet Kwalasha needs our help. Build, develop and control your armies to strike an effective balance between tactical superiority and strength in numbers.
Take command of the Mobile Infantry and do your part in the war against the Arachnid threat. About This Game Starship Troopers - Terran Command is a thrilling real-time strategy game set in the Starship Troopers movies universe.