Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War

Includes the original Freespace title along with the Silent Threat mission pack. They descended by the thousands, appearing suddenly and without any warning. The merciless Shivans emerged from subspace near Earth, possessing technology light years beyond anything witnessed previously. They attempted no communication. They ignored your hails. They simply attacked—obliterating everything in their trajectory. Serving as a pilot for the Galactic Terran Alliance (GTA), you are accustomed to war. But as you speed through the cosmos to engage this new adversary for the first time, you perceive a change. Instantly, darkness envelops your craft. Dread rises as you scan the Shivan flagship's colossal hull. Then the assault begins. Hordes of fighters surge from the flagship and dive toward you. You are about to realize that everything you believed regarding space combat has just been transformed. This is the start of The Great War. - 30 branching single-player missions and 20 multiplayer missions - 3 distinct species, each with unique strengths, weaknesses, tactics, vessels, and battle traits. - Over 40 stunning real-time ships featuring dynamic lighting, incredible effects, animations, and unprecedented realism. - Construct your own detailed missions utilizing 'FRED', the fully-featured mission editor.