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Description of Star Trek: Armada II Windows

Ferengi. Who needs 'em? Stinking bottom-dwellers of the universe. Not only do they sound like nasally twelve-year old girls, but they look like rats on a bad hair day. Heck, I'd rather hob-knob with the Borg than associate with those furry excuses for a life form. In fact, give me one day as a Federation Admiral and I'd photon torpedo them all back to their homeworld. Wham, see you in the next rerun, ya hairball!

And while this is not exactly the plot for the new Next Generation-era real-time strategy game, Star Trek: Armada II, you do encounter the annoying species occasionally. In the skirmish mode you can even blow their cargo ships off the face of the universe. Cool. Besides that, you'll also resolve a new Federation crisis with those nasty Borg, power more ships and command two new races, and compete against other Trek fans in a highly improved multiplayer environment.

It's a strange twist that the single-player campaign is not nearly as interesting as the arcade-like gameplay of the original, released about two years ago. Memorable sequences abounded, from the time you had to slither you're way through a nebula-infested blockade as Worf, or the ambush missions where stealth played a more important role than outright combat. Armada II offers only three campaigns, including the Federation, Klingons, and Borg.

Somewhat of a letdown, the scripted sequences feel more like the design team was struggling for ideas. Why start the game with a mission against the impenetrable Borg, making one of the fiercest Federation enemies into hapless idiots? Usually, the Borg would deploy their gigantic Cubes and crush the Federation like ants. Instead, because it's the first mission, you can easily wipe them out in about 15 minutes. Other missions keep you on your toes in ambushes and escort missions, but there's rarely the adrenalin rush of a more fast-paced space combat RTS.

This might have been intentional. Changes to the basic gameplay mechanics include new resources to gather (metal and latinum), a new Y-axis similar to the one in Homeworld where ships can move up and down in space, and a new colonization requirement. In other words, you'll spend more time performing routine functions and strategizing about unit movement than actually firing phasers and killing off your enemies. Battles take more time to develop, and even a new 'tactical' viewing angle that rotates around the action can't help hide the fact that there just isn't enough happening on screen other then lots of ships firing at each other. Cheesy cutscenes that introduce some missions don't make up for the lack of variety during the campaigns.

Still, the single-player mode does have its shares of strengths. There are 45 new ship classes and 22 new special weapons, plus a plethora of new space stations and incidental space matter. One obvious disadvantage to a space combat game that uses a real-time strategy model is that the game takes place in the blackness of open space. Fortunately, all the locations are well populated (or maybe over-populated) with space dust, dilithium moons, planets, black holes, asteroid belts, wormholes, and exactly seven different kinds of nebulae. Seeing the Borg stuck in the middle of space with the Federation on one side and Species 8472 on the other has its own appeal.

Multiplayer and skirmish modes have been beefed up significantly. In addition to the races included in the campaigns, you can also play as Species 8472, the Cardassians, and the Romulans. Only Species 8472 offers a significantly different gameplay experience. Organisms are birthed from a 'mother' and then evolved into ships and stations. There's no resource gathering, but it takes longer to build up a fleet. The powerful Battleship is one of the only units that's a match for the new Borg fusion cube, which is essentially a combination of eight regular cubes. Borg can't assimilate Species 8472, so gameplay is balanced nicely. New modes such as capture the flag help keep battles interesting.

More than anything, it's the social aspect to multiplayer that makes it so entertaining. Trek fans are definitely devoted to their series. Newbies can easily find someone to show them the ropes, and clans have been forming quickly ever since the release. Players online are generally more helpful and serious about the game, as opposed to some multiplayer experiences where everyone is far less intense. This actually helps with the actual gameplay balancing because players are willing to change races, offer advice, and generally even the playing field.

There are just a few other new features worth mentioning. Armada 2 now allows you to group units into formations, which is helpful since there are so many new ships and intense combat sequences. 'Facing Based Damaged' is a new strategy element. Frontal assaults will affect weapon systems and life support, whereas a rear attack will cause engine damage. In practice, the combat is just too quick and there are too many ships to even make this a viable strategy. If Armada 2 had focused on larger ships with more weapon systems it would have been a more important factor. Even the Armada 2 website mentions the fact that the best attack is to just send wave after wave of smaller ships into combat, so it's a negligible addition.

A revamped 3D graphics engine definitely enhances the experience. Borg stations have an incredibly high polygon count with layer after layer of detail. It's cool to see the wireframe ghost image when you first place these structures. Federation vessels are probably the most lacking since they look a little pale against black space. Some weapons send an expansive shockwave of destruction; others look a little more like peashooters. But, for the most part, everything you see in the game looks really impressive, especially when you zoom in for a close view.

One problem, though, is that you rarely CAN zoom in for a close-up. Since there are so many units, the game almost requires an overhead perspective to keep track of the action. There were many times when the screen just didn't seem big enough, even at high resolutions. The control interface takes up about a third of the screen, and most sections cannot be hidden from view.

Armada 2 has a low-key soundtrack and sounds that seem to be lifted right out of the Next Generation series. Each race has its own set of blips, weapon effects, and unit responses to match the tone of that race. It's especially rewarding to play as the Klingon and feel like you're getting chewed out for every action you take.

So, while the campaign mode doesn't offer as much arcade action and the new strategic additions actually lessen the overall space combat feel, there's still plenty here for Trek fans and non-Trekkies alike. Some gamers might decide to skip right past the campaign mode and dive right into skirmishes and multiplayer, and that's certainly not a bad thing. If Activision and new developer Mad Doc can think up more interesting things for these races to do during campaigns, add bigger ships to more races, and keep the multiplayer the way it is, we might see a third installment that outdoes them all.

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oldman2020-01-29-1 point

I have a win10 32bit pc and armada runs perfect in windows 7. I used the nocd.exe and have copied it to drive D. It runs fine stand alone and you can make as many copies you want. I have 3 modded version on my D drive. But the map editor and the ship viewer only works in the default folder.
It's still fun 19 years later. :-)

kg2020-01-151 point

worked fine win 10 for me, although you may have to troubleshoot the compatibility on some computers. mine did it automatically, but I think theres a submenu option (right click file) that lets you do it manually.
1.1 patch is on this page under the entire comments section, so is link to no-CD patch. its under these comments, scroll down. you need these patches, you can also find 1.1 on modDB. windows mount utility didnt recognize, so i use powerISO to mount. (daemonlite and wincdemu are also great.) Afterwards head over to modDB and check out the fo:roots mod +patch, its pretty fun and actually recent. (2019) or check out the Fleet Operations mod 3.2.x, an older variation but also fun. good luck gamers.

ANTI-SATAN2020-01-110 point

It doesn't work well with windows10. Although I got a right game,I can't play the game.

lol2019-08-27-3 points

I install game right now

A Lesser Man2019-03-09-2 points

This is NOT an ISO file. It's a BIN and CUE file, zipped up! Liars.

TJ2019-02-142 points

ARMADALOVER,
I followed your steps to the letter. Unfortunately when I have attempted to launch it, it gave me a 'insert CD' window.
I do not know how to over come this, and I cannot play the game. If you have an ideas, let me know.

Armadalover2019-01-041 point

Weazle,
1) Download and install Fleetops (https://www.fleetops.net/download)
2) Navigate to the fleetops directory and create a folder called 'Mods' (Default directory is 'program files/fleet operations/data/mods'.
3) Download STA2 Classic (It's essentially Armada 2, optimised as a Fleetops mod, which is crazy, 'cause Fleetops was originally an Armada 2 mod) from https://www.moddb.com/games/star-trek-armada-ii/downloads/a2-classic, unzip and place in the Mods folder.
4) Run Fleetops, click on 'options' and the 'mod options'. You can launch the game from there.
You will require the ISO from this site, or an original game disk to run it.
I know it's a little long winded, but I have never managed to find another way to get the game working.

Weazle2018-12-071 point

Mounted the iso , ran patch, crack etc. game now states i dont have enough memory or hd space.
win7 64bit ultimate os
1tb hd
16g ram
any one know a fix for this armada 1 works fine. Compatabilty adjustments make no dif.

The7PercentSolution2018-12-021 point

I was able to install the program but it would never boot up the game. It just had the splash screen for a few seconds and then nothing. I tried opening it both with and without the 'no cd' exe. Also had the patch installed. As someone else noted it apparently doesn't work well with Windows 10. Also didn't work when trying to change the compatibility with older Windows.
Oh well, at least Armada 1 works!

McKraken2018-11-152 points

PS
wincdEMUmounter is the mounter that helped me get the battle net version of warcraft 2 to work that I also downloaded from this site

McKraken2018-11-150 point

Ok. This is what i did to get this to run
-download armada 2 from link above
-download a .iso mounting program (i use wincdEMUmounter. its easy to figger out . from the drop down menu choose cd-rom)
-once you do that the game will run an installer
-then download the latest patch from modbd.com
-run the patch (it has an installer)
-then go to https://megagames.com/download-ready/266793/0
(BIG THANKS TO TOROUS83 FOR THIS ONE) and download the no cd crack
-unzip the crack and you will get armada2.exe
-move this new armada2.exe to your armada 2 game directory and REPLACE the old armada2.exe
-I also made a new desktop shortcut (dunno if I had to but thought it was a good idea)
Hope this helps :)

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you need the game crack and the patch to play, first install the game, run the patch then copy the crack to installation directory. You can find the crack here: https://megagames.com/download-ready/266793/0

RK2018-06-22-2 points

If you are trying to play this it does not play well with windows 10 however in the compatbility tab select windows 2000 and it should start, it may not be as good as the first one however it does have the best mod avilable which turns the game into babylon 5 rts game which is awesome. Play the vorlon/Narn/Earth Alliance/Centari (they can ally with draak or solo)Rangers faction (vorlon or rangers) Vorlons/Shadows or B5 faction which can choose to ally with 3rd space or use any league nation ships

Vandreal2018-06-21-20 points

How do I get this to play without the CD? I'm trying to use a crack but they won't work..

Goodiej172018-04-240 point

Thank you. I have been looking for this. My brother lost my disc.

ArthurRex122018-03-26-6 points

Can someone help me troubleshoot the installation process? I'm at a loss here.

Ferb2018-02-252 points

Compared to the original, this was pretty rubbish - less variety to the races, borg cubes that went down like flies, missions with more set-in-stone failure conditions (so whereas in the first game, if you were spotted during a stealth mission, the enemy would all start fighting you and making the mission harder but still giving you a chance, in this game getting spotted would mean the mission immediately ends with a game-over message). Fortunately the modding community made so many improvements that they effectively made a third game from this, known as Fleet Operations. If you download this game, it's essential to download that mod. Their website also has some patches for getting the original game working on modern computers.

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Click to expand.Easiest way is to dig up the. Interestingly, the models are mostly done by Rick 'Pneumatic81' Knox, who was the guy hired to do the models for this new 'Legacy' game.With a little.ini file editing and surfing around the net, you can get a pretty good set of other models. For example, I'd modded together half a dozen that look pretty good on my site. Real easy to put in the game, just unzip the folder, and edit the sfc.ini file to point at the new 3d models for a given ship.

(The D2 mod above has its own installer). Easiest way is to dig up the. Interestingly, the models are mostly done by Rick 'Pneumatic81' Knox, who was the guy hired to do the models for this new 'Legacy' game.With a little.ini file editing and surfing around the net, you can get a pretty good set of other models. For example, I'd modded together half a dozen that look pretty good on my site.

Real easy to put in the game, just unzip the folder, and edit the sfc.ini file to point at the new 3d models for a given ship. (The D2 mod above has its own installer). Just finished the first mission and here are some thoughts.First thing I did was program my n52 and midway through I had to minimize to make a few changes.Make sure you read the readme file because there are a few control changes that were made after the manual was printed.WASD is a pain to turn your ship.

I was getting my ass handed to me by 3 Birds of Prey till I figured out how to best attack and allocate more power to weapons and less to engines. I survived and beat the mission.The things that I really don't like are:No Quicksave. I have to play the entire mission before I can save. Hopefully a future patch will add it.I think the game area is wider than it is taller. It seemed like it took forever to make a 'loop' in the Enterprise and the other ship. I did read the manual and know that larger ships are less maneuverable even with full power allocation to engines.

This is probably more a problem with using WASD though.No Screenshot either. I looked in the config hoping there would be a line like ballowscreenshot=0 like Oblivion had that I could edit but I didn't see it. I may try adding it to see if that helps.I noticed a graphical glitch as well. At times I would see a straight line across the screen while rotating the camera. I'm running at 1680x1050 with graphics set to high.I had to create my own desktop shortcut as well. Didn't even ask me if I wanted to create one while installing.I swear that the actor whose voice says 'altering power' or whatever is the same one who did a lot of the voices in Oblivion's such as Thoronir (Unfriendly Competition Quest in the Imperial City) Considering Bethesda is the publisher, this doesn't surprise me.I am really enjoying it though.

Combat can use a little tweaking but that is more of a control issue. There should be some tweaks available later on as more people play.I'd love to know from someone who has a 360 controller and is using it for the PC version if it is easier to play. If so, I'll have to get one. Could not resist and picked it up after work.

Only just entered skirmish to take screen shots and figure the controls.First shot.when I did not even know how to fly.This was a second attempt after dinner and looking at the controls while eating.A couple of the ship selection screen for skirmishes.I picked the Next Generation ships and limited to 2 players.Really pretty.OMG I won!That was without firing a shot, I have to look at the instrutions again to figure out how to enable weapons.lolMy PC is running it max settings at 1680x1050 without a problem so far. And ship control with WASD seems fine to me, but I have to figure out the rest and configure to what makes sense. Nice effects in the graphics, WARP is really cool, reminded me of the first movie. I wish I would have gotten some shots of ships exploding, but I was trying to fire weapons while watching the rest of my ships destroy the enemy.

I think I will be happy with the game, but still too early and I won't enter Campaign mode until I figure out how to fly, I was surprised by no tutorial mode. I was playing in campaign mode I think that the reason I was complaining about the WASD controls is because the Enterprise generation ships just suck at manuevering. I'll give skirmish mode a try to see if I'm right. I lost the second mission twice and quit frustrated.

I can't turn fast enough and the damn romulans just keep gang banging my two ships with their many smaller ones faster than I can destroy them. They turn faster too. I think I'm going to start the game over in an easier difficulty than 'Captain' (default one I think) and buy a third ship that is more maneuverable.I'm going to look into editing my config tomorrow too.

Post your results if you find fixes.All bitching aside, the game is absolutely beautiful adn I love the battles. Now I think I understand the control complaints, but it is not the WASD, for me, it is keeping track of the other keys too. I can see how in combat the 360 controller and its stick would be more natural due to the 3d space. I might just go out and buy a wired 360 control tomorrow for this game to see how it works.I just played the first campaign mission, was happy some tutorial tips were there, nothing at all like Starfleet Command.this is more X Wing with capitol ships.

It is actually refreshing and the game is just drop dead gorgous.Archers Ship.your first in the Campaign. Click to expand.Don't use full impulse speed in a dogfight. Slow to quarter or half speed; it cuts your turning circle down smaller. Also, remember that many ships don't have to keep the enemy in front of them. Even some of the oldest ones have aft-firing weapons. If you keep turning and the enemy stays in your side arc, you're screwing yourself because that's valuable time where you're not able to shoot at him.

Make a head-on pass with phasers blasting, swivel your view as he passes and wait a few seconds for him to enter your rear gunnery arc, then fire again.I'm done for the night. I've spent several hours trying to use the captured Klingon Bird of Prey to spy on a fortified system. There's one objective I can't complete: 'Find and scan three targets.' But not just any targets. They have to be 'of interest.' I've done two - a superweapon and a mining station.

And I've tried almost everything else, including what appears to be the Klingon flagship (the radial menu for F doesn't even come up). Nothing works.

Why is everyone bashing SFC III so much? I LOVE SFCIII, i think it is one of the best Star Trek games ever, i of course play Bridge Commander, but i like the ship to ship space sim combat of SFCIII better than BC. I didnt really like SFC/SFCII/SFC OP very much though, and i really didnt like Armada/ArmadaII very much either, to much managment for me.At first when i got the game i hated it, i thought it was horrible.

But once i sat down and played it for a few hours i love it now! I think it is one of the best star trek games ever, though i wish the controls were editable in game.I am comming to realize that my Ati x700 Pro sucks! I really need a new graphics card for my computer. I have to run it at 1024/786 for everything to be high. It took me about 4 hours to get the hang of the interface which was sometimes frustrating. However, once I got the hang of that, I had an awesome time.

I played the first 2 single player missions which were a blast, and I'm not a fan of Enterprise so that's cool. I played a couple hours of skirmish as all the different races. I think Klingons have the best modelled and most detailed ships. The Vor'cha class ships kick ass. Romulans are also pretty fun, especially the large battlecruisers like the D'Derrix.

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Also, the Borg are wicked and that tactical fusion borg cube beats the shit out of my fleets. Also, once it is installed, you do not need the DVD in the drive.

More developers need to start doing this. It took me about 4 hours to get the hang of the interface which was sometimes frustrating. However, once I got the hang of that, I had an awesome time. I played the first 2 single player missions which were a blast, and I'm not a fan of Enterprise so that's cool. I played a couple hours of skirmish as all the different races. I think Klingons have the best modelled and most detailed ships. The Vor'cha class ships kick ass.

Romulans are also pretty fun, especially the large battlecruisers like the D'Derrix. Also, the Borg are wicked and that tactical fusion borg cube beats the shit out of my fleets. Also, once it is installed, you do not need the DVD in the drive. More developers need to start doing this.