In Independence War 2 Edge of Chaos you command four futuristic battle cruisers and a band of revolutionary pirates in an all consuming battle against impossible odds. The setting is the Badlands cluster 100 years after the first Independence War. Corporations killed your father for a bad debt and you've spent 15 years rotting in jail for trying to get justice. Now it's time for vengeance. Turn back the corporations before they corrupt the entire universe. Independence War 2 features an innovative user friendly interface 90 percent of the functions can be programmed on the joystick keyboard or both. Get online multiplayer support for up to eight people. Play deathmatch capture the flag and various other unique scenarios. This game utilizes the revolutionary Flux graphics engine is Microsoft Direct3D compatible has surface effects such as rust decay and wear on the ships and features stunning fire and flare effects. All ships in the game are modeled using the textures and details from the ships created for the CGI movies and use a Newtonian mechanics simulation moving according to the same rules as real spacecraft. This includes a simulation of both linear and angular momentum inertia and rotational moment of inertia. Ships can use either a free flight mode or use computer assisted fly by wire flight controls. Team up against the enemy with detachable fighters. Keep them onboard as murderous gun turrets or order them to attack as wingmen. Nonlinear gameplay spans 16 star systems. Interact with dynamically created space traffic. Command four flyable ships and more than 30 weapons and ship accessories that you can use in near infinite combinations. Get to know the locals including taxicab ships freighters space patrols and pirates. Watch the space opera unfold through a rich story line in four acts. Edge Of Chaos builds on the success of Independence War by adding A unique combination of guided and free roaming gameplay A whole new cast of memorable characters As Cal Johnston you can Pilot a variety of realistically modeled and customizable starships Barter and steal numerous weapons and systems to fit to your ships Engage in piracy looting raiding battles attacks and all out war. Edge of Chaos includes an entirely new game engine featuring Free flight around the game's two star clusters Innovative user friendly Interface for complete control by both novice and expert gamers Online Multiplayer support Dynamic and realistic space traffic Realistic Physics Revolutionary Flux recommended 4X CD ROM Drive DirectX 8.0 Brand ATARI Operating System WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP Packaging JEWEL CASE ESRB/Age EVERYONE UPC Code 742725216761