Explorer the Alien planets of the 24th century, with their sinister worlds and cities inhabited by strange sometimes violent people. Learn to rell friend from foe, as you try to outwit traders with your merchandise, the competition can be intense, but the rewards great, as you strive to financially secure your race. Select your genetically created crew members and take off in your "Rustbucket" of a spaceship to oher solar planets, whilst battling against marauding pirate ships that wil try to hinder your trading progress.