The plot begins during a 14-year war between the and the Parliamentary Vasudan Empire . However, both species are forced into an uneasy alliance when a technologically superior and enigmatic alien race called the Shivans appears, threatening both civilizations with extinction. Availability & Legacy
: It includes "FRED," a robust editor that allows players to create their own detailed missions. Story & Setting Descent: FreeSpace-The Great War
: You pilot various starfighters and bombers in first-person or third-person perspectives, engaging in dogfights and massive fleet battles. The plot begins during a 14-year war between
: You lead a squad of AI wingmen and can issue tactical orders or call for reinforcements during missions. Descent: FreeSpace-The Great War