The Sa-Matra - Star Control Scenarios

On this page you can find the full game scenarios from the original Star Control. The original DOS version came with 9 scenarios; the Sega Genesis version later added another 6.

Scenario 1 - DOS

Beginner's Luck

A lone Syreen must prevent Androsynth deployment.

A single Syreen patrolling a distant star cluster comes across an Androsynth development. The newly commissioned Syreen commander decides to engage the Androsynth, thereby ending the threat, and quite possibly winning a quick promotion. The Syreen commander must quickly defeat the Androsynth before he can build additional ships. The Androsynth Alpha+ Commander must choose between defending its colony world, and its Starbase. Time is on the Androsynths' side, and the enemy must come to him.

First move

Hierarchy

Random events

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Starbase

Androsynth

Star cluster

10 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Colony

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 2

Ur-Quan

Mycon

Spathi

Androsynth

VUX

Ilwrath

Umgah

Special win conditions

None

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Syreen

Star cluster

18 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

None

Special win conditions

None

Scenario 2 - DOS

First Encounter

When spheres of influence meet, battle is inevitable.

In a far sector along the Coreward Frontier, an Alliance resource development team has encountered a small Hierarchy ravage/reclaim unit. Both commanders face a similar decision: fortify their holdings then expand into enemy space, or make an immediate charge into the enemy's zone, hoping to disrupt his plans before they come to fruition.

First move

Hierarchy

Random events

Yes

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Starbase

Spathi

Androsynth

Ilwrath

Star cluster

14 worlds

Mineral

Life

Colony

Mine

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 10

Ur-Quan

Mycon

Spathi

Androsynth

VUX

Ilwrath

Umgah

Special win conditions

None

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Starbase

Mmrnmhrm

Arilou

Earthling

Star cluster

14 worlds

Mineral

Life

Colony

Mine

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 10

Chenjesu

Yehat

Mmrnmhrm

Arilou

Syreen

Earthling

Shofixti

Special win conditions

None

Scenario 3 - DOS

Exterminate!

The Hierarchy must curb rampant Shofixti breeding!

Perhaps the bravest species in the Alliance is the marsupial Shofixti. Though young as a sentient species, and near feral in psychology, no other race in the Free Stars is so quick and efficient at exploring and exploiting an uncharted region of space. One such Shofixti-built zone has attracted the attention of the Hierarchy, in the form of an Ur-Quan Dreadnought. Its mission: a seek-and-destroy sortie to eliminate all Alliance colony worlds. The only way the Shofixti can emerge victorious is to destroy the Dreadnought before all their colony worlds are lost.

First move

Hierarchy

Random events

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Ur-Quan

Star cluster

12 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Fortified Colony

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

None

Special win conditions

Destroy enemy Colonies

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Starbase

Shofixti

Star cluster

21 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Colony

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

Shofixti

Special win conditions

None

Scenario 4 - DOS

Escalation

A war of production.

In an unexplored sector, the Hierarchy and Alliance detect each others presence from their newly constructed starbases. Though alone and vulnerable, each starbase has a substantial initial budget with which to build a new star fleet. Long range deep-radar scans of this region confirm the presence of Precursor artifacts and installations!

First move

Alliance

Random events

Yes

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Starbase

Star cluster

20 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 25

Ur-Quan

Mycon

Spathi

Androsynth

VUX

Ilwrath

Umgah

Special win conditions

None

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Starbase

Star cluster

20 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 25

Chenjesu

Yehat

Mmrnmhrm

Arilou

Syreen

Earthling

Shofixti

Special win conditions

None

Scenario 5 - DOS

The Art of War

Match your strength against your enemy's weakness.

TO ALL COMMANDERS! It has come to the attention of the leadership that certain ships are especially vulnerable to attacks by particular enemy vessels. In your new assignment, beware of these fatal match-ups as you seek to destroy the enemy's Starbase. Consider multi-species, wingbeing pairs. That is all . . .

First move

Alliance

Random events

Yes

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Starbase

Mycon

Androsynth

Mycon

Star cluster

15 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 10

Mycon

Androsynth

Special win conditions

Destroy enemy Starbase

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Starbase

Arilou

Syreen

Star cluster

15 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 10

Arilou

Syreen

Special win conditions

Destroy enemy Starbase

Scenario 6 - DOS

Onslaught

The Ur-Quan Offensive begins!

An Armada of 6 Dreadnoughts approaches an established Alliance area of space. Can the Alliance withstand the onslaught in this thinly held star cluster? The Hierarchy seeks to conquer this region as a stepping stone to the core of the Free Stars, and the defeat of the entire Alliance fleet. The Alliance must annihilate the Ur-Quan menace.

First move

Hierarchy

Random events

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Ur-Quan

Star cluster

12 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

None

Special win conditions

None

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Starbase

Earthling

Arilou

Yehat

Star cluster

17 worlds

Mineral

Life

Colony

Mine

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 30

Chenjesu

Yehat

Mmrnmhrm

Arilou

Syreen

Earthling

Shofixti

Special win conditions

None

Scenario 7 - DOS

Total War

Two full fleets face off in a battle to the death!

GENERAL ORDER 1216: For maximum flexibility in forthcoming combat situations, it is hereby designated that war fleets be composed of a mixture of ships from each of the available races. Due to shortages in raw materials, starbases are not available. Concentrate on making good use of Colonies and Fortifications, as well as your knowledge of ship-vs-ship tactical advantages. That is all . . .

First move

Alliance

Random events

Yes

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Ur-Quan

Mycon

Spathi

Androsynth

VUX

Ilwrath

Umgah

Star cluster

20 worlds

Dead

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

None

Special win conditions

None

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Chenjesu

Yehat

Mmrnmhrm

Arilou

Syreen

Earthling

Shofixti

Star cluster

20 worlds

Dead

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

None

Special win conditions

None

Scenario 8 - DOS

Proving Ground

The Spathi fleet meets the Mmrnmhrm in deep space.

The newly conquered Spathi are commanded by their Ur-Quan overlords to capture the Mmrnmhrm Star Cluster mines as proof of their worth. The cowardly Spathi have no choice but to engage the tricky Mmrnmhrm in a pitched battle over a thinly populated region of space. The Spathi goal is to destroy all the Mmrnmhrm mining worlds, which supply a large portion of the Alliance income. The Mmrnmhrm must prevent this, at any cost.

First move

Hierarchy

Random events

Yes

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Starbase

Spathi

Star cluster

19 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 14

Ur-Quan

Spathi

Special win conditions

Destroy enemy Mines

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Starbase

Mmrnmhrm

Star cluster

19 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Colony

Mine

Fortified Colony

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

Chenjesu

Yehat

Mmrnmhrm

Arilou

Syreen

Earthling

Shofixti

Special win conditions

None

Scenario 9 - DOS

Counter Attack

The Alliance strikes back!

For the moment the table is turned, and the Alliance has made a strong counter attack against newly established Hierarchy holdings. Multiple Alliance star fleets move through Hierarchy space towards a final rendevous for battle in Draco. An Alliance commander arrives in enemy space with a starbase and a small task force. Additional vessels must be commissioned immediately in order to mount an offensive. The Hierarchy sector-chief must attempt to hold out until the income from its mining worlds allow it to build enough forces to repel the attack.

First move

Alliance

Random events

Yes

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Starbase

Mycon

VUX

Umgah

Star cluster

17 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Colony

Mine

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

Ur-Quan

Mycon

Spathi

Androsynth

VUX

Ilwrath

Umgah

Special win conditions

None

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Starbase

Chenjesu

Star cluster

18 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 35

Chenjesu

Yehat

Mmrnmhrm

Arilou

Syreen

Earthling

Shofixti

Special win conditions

None

Scenario 10 - Genesis

Lost in Space

A Solitary Chenjesu Must Survive in a Harsh Universe.

A prototype ultra-stardrive has accidentally sent a Chenjesu Broodhome deep into Hierarchy territory. Recognizing that survival is the most important consideration, the Chenjesu Captain has planted a Colony. Contact comes soon after . . .

First move

Alliance

Random events

Yes

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Starbase

VUX

Mycon

Star cluster

22 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Colony

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

Spathi

Androsynth

VUX

Ilwrath

Umgah

Special win conditions

None

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Chenjesu

Star cluster

19 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Fortified Colony

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

None

Special win conditions

None

Scenario 11 - Genesis

Target Earth

Planet Earth Comes Under Surprise Attack.

The Earthlings, at first a minor annoyance for the Hierarchy, have become an increasingly serious threat. Mass-produced Cruisers deployed from the Detroit ship yards have become the backbone of the Alliance fleet. The Hierarchy launches a daring attack to crush the threat once and for all. A wave of Ilwrath ambushes are followed by the massive Ur-Quan Dreadnoughts, with Androsynth and Umgah reinforcements close behind. Earth's Cruisers, with the help of a few visiting Alliance ships, stage a desperate battle for Earth's survival.

First move

Hierarchy

Random events

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Starbase

Ilwrath

Ur-Quan

Star cluster

21 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Colony

Mine

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

Androsynth

Umgah

Special win conditions

Destroy enemy Starbase

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Starbase

Chenjesu

Syreen

Arilou

Mmrnmhrm

Earthling

Star cluster

23 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Mine

Fortified Colony

Fortified Mine

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 3

Earthling

Special win conditions

None

Scenario 12 - Genesis

Syreen's Song

A Syreen Recruitment Drive Begins.

The Syreen are looking for a few good beings, and have decided to begin their hunt deep in Hierarchy space. As colony after colony vanishes, the outraged Hierarchy strikes back, assembling a task force to decimate the Syreen. The Hierarchy must strike with lightning speed. To hesitate is to face a Syreen force replete with captured colonists.

First move

Alliance

Random events

Yes

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Starbase

Ur-Quan

Spathi

Star cluster

21 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Colony

Fortified Colony

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 14

Ur-Quan

Mycon

Spathi

Androsynth

VUX

Ilwrath

Umgah

Special win conditions

None

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Syreen

Star cluster

14 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 5

None

Special win conditions

None

Scenario 13 - Genesis

Mushroom Cloud

A Bold Alliance Attack on the Mycons.

Priority One Alpha, Visual Receptors Only: Star Control General Staff and Warship Captains . . . As is well known, the number of Mycon Podships in the theater of operations is increasing at an alarming rate. At last we have found the source! 14 solar hours ago, Long-range scouts uncovered a previously uncharted cluster of Mycon colonies. If these colonies are allowed to survive, the Mycons will overrun this quadrant within the month. These colonies must be destroyed at any cost! All Alliance vessels within 30 parsecs are ordered to join the effort. This is a Must Win situation. Good Luck!

First move

Alliance

Random events

Yes

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Starbase

Mycon

Star cluster

22 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Colony

Mine

Fortified Colony

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 11

Mycon

Special win conditions

None

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Chenjesu

Mmrnmhrm

Syreen

Earthling

Shofixti

Star cluster

16 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

None

Special win conditions

Destroy enemy Colonies

Scenario 14 - Genesis

VUX Incursion

A VUX Task Force attacks an Alliance StarBase.

Early in the Ur-Quan conflict a stupid mistake caused the VUX to side with the Hierarchy, when a foolish Earthling captain uttered "That's one ugly sucker!" without realizing how good VUX translation systems were. The enraged VUX, a tad touchy about their appearance, proceeded to mount a large assault force to destroy the Alliance StarBase.

First move

Hierarchy

Random events

Yes

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

VUX

Star cluster

15 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Colony

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

None

Special win conditions

Destroy enemy Starbase

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Starbase

Earthling

Syreen

Earthling

Star cluster

18 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Colony

Mine

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

Chenjesu

Yehat

Mmrnmhrm

Arilou

Syreen

Earthling

Special win conditions

None

Scenario 15 - Genesis

The Nebula

The Hierarchy Assaults the Yehat Homeworlds.

After an exhaustive search, Ur-Quan spies have discovered the nebula which holds the secret homeworlds of the Yehat. The unsuspecting cluster is targeted for destruction. The inhabitants must use the flexibility of their many colonies and substantial cash reserves to defend against the Hierarchy's genocidal attack.

First move

Hierarchy

Random events

Yes

Ur-Quan Hierarchy

Starting forces

Starbase

Ur-Quan

Ilwrath

Mycon

VUX

Androsynth

Star cluster

15 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 0

Ur-Quan

Mycon

Spathi

Androsynth

VUX

Ilwrath

Umgah

Special win conditions

None

Alliance of Free Stars

Starting forces

Starbase

Yehat

Star cluster

21 worlds

Dead

Mineral

Life

Colony

Mine

Fortified Colony

Ships available for construction

Initial starbucks: 75

Chenjesu

Yehat

Mmrnmhrm

Special win conditions

None