If this is Deep Space Nine, then this means war! Real-time strategy style war, too, as we see the battle between the Federation and the Dominion.

It will take you a while to get used to the controls and the so-called manual that looks more like a pamphlet is of no real help.

This aside, when you start the game as either the Federation/Klingon or the Jem'hadar/Cardassians, you can take control of up to a maximum of six ships.

You get to choose the ships at the start of each mission from a list depending upon which side you choose to fight for.

You can also choose the captain for each ship and a list of other extras each taken from your credits that you earn from completing each mission.

The missions themselves have a steady learning curve and are relatively easy - apart from the times you are totally outnumbered.

The appearance of the game is excellent, giving you a movie-like view of the battles you engage in, and the explosions from the ships as you destroy them look and sound great.

The multiplay side of the game allows a mass battle between groups of players, though finding enough players and games online may take some doing.

Overall the game is impressive but with so many other great space strategy games out there, would probably only really appeal to a Star Trek fan.

Graphics 5/5

Sound 4/5

Gameplay 3/5

Gamespan 3/5

Overall 4/5

SPECS: Pentium II 266 Mhz, 64MB RAM, 8MB 3D accelerator card windows compatible sound card 150MB hard drive space 4xCD-ROM