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INTRODUCTION
By the beginning of the 23rd century, ten races
had emerged with the technology necessary to colonize deep space.
For nearly a century, population growth on all planets had outstripped
planetary resources, and soon all the races were forced to expand
and discover new worlds to colonize. As history has proven time
and time again, unrestrained expansion inevitably leads to war.
Even though each race is very different from the
others, all have legends of a master race that once controlled the
galaxy. It is said that the Masters left behind a world that contained
marvelous secrets and powerful technology. The loremasters call
it Orion and it is written in legend that he who masters Orion masters
the universe.
Master of Orion is a competitive game of interstellar
conquest that combines exploration with conflict. You are cast as
the immortal emperor who shapes the future of your race, as contact
is made with the neighbouring races. Your objective is simple: control
a majority of the known galaxy and eliminate all who stand in the way.
As ruler you must ultimately decide the destiny of your race as
you make decisions on how planetary resources are allocated, where
star fleets will be deployed, which races to fight, and which races
to ally with. You begin with control of your home planet, from which
you can explore and colonize nearby star systems. Your first decisions
will be centre around the rapid development of colonies into productive
worlds, what types of technology to focus on, and which star systems
to colonize. However, the true challenge begins when contact is
made with other races, and complex strategies must be formulated
to manage diplomacy, sabotage, espionage, trade, and interstellar
combat.
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