You are in command of Novenia's last Airborne Ground Attack Vehicle, with limited weaponry and fuel, with no apparent means of replenishment. Using high-energy single pulse beam lasers and TV guided missles you must overcome the sophisticated strategies of the invading Ergon air and ground forces, led by Fleet Commander Hermann Krudd in the spacefleet starship..... the Starglider.

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You're in for the Flight - and Fight - of Your Life!

One pilot stands between the attacking evil space hordes and the entire free world - you. You're in command. You control the cockpit of an Airborne Ground Attack Vehicle (AGAV) on the planet Novenia. It's up to you to fight off the invasion by the notorious Fleet Commander, Hermann Kruud.

Starglider brings together the reality of a flight simulator and the thrills of an action-packed, shoot-em-up arcade game. The high speed animation and spectacular vector graphics are so outstanding, you'll experience a true feeling of flight. Plus, the fast-paced mission (should you accept) leads you into battle against a galaxy of bloodthirsty aliens.

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From the Triton Software Catalog For Your IBM, 1988

Sent To Conquer - Machine Versus Man

Air to air and air to ground combat flight simulation.

Defeat the elusive Starglider in an amazing all-action combat flight simulation. The planet Novenia has been devestated by an evil tide of incoming Ergons; single-handed, you must wipe out the enemy in explosive one-to-one combat. Swooping down with lasers blasting, you'll need to take fast evasive action to avoid the barrage of enemy missiles. Exhilerating low-level attack and combat flight manouevres, coupled with a cunning strategic element, make Starglider a classic among classics.

"One of the finest games ever for the Spectrum... it's hard to imagine a better shoot 'em up... Starglider is the best vector graphics game to date" - Crash Smash

"The best 3D line graphic game ever. Better than Elite, with the emphasis on action" - Sinclair User Classic

"The graphics are the one thing that make Starglider stand cockpit and laser gun above previous 3D games" - Your Sinclair Megagame

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Crash! Magazine (UK)

Chaos im Kosmos!

Warnung! Wenn Sie in der Galaxis unterwegs sind und dabei auf Flottenkommandeur Hermann Kruud stoßen, sollten Sie schleunigst den Rückwärtsgang einlegen und abhauen. Denn Kruud ist nicht nur der widerwärtigste Träger eines roten Vollbarts, den die Galaxis je gesehen hat, sondern auch der gefährlichste Chaot. Wo Kruud zuschlägt, wächst 2 Milliarden Jahre lang nichts mehr! Das Flugsimulationsspiel Starglider gibt es für den C 64, Schneider, Atari ST und Amiga. Und den neuen Katalog gibt es bei uns..

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Print advertisement - Happy Computer 03/1987

STARGLIDER — From Rainbird

"You now have manual control" the computer advised.

Once again the fighter was an aircraft. It was responding like an aircraft.

The battle it had never been designed to fight was waiting for it far below on the darkened surface of the devastated planet.

You are in command of Novenia's last Airborne Ground Attack Vehicle, with limited weaponry and fuel, with no apparent means of replenishment.

Using high energy single-pulse beam lasers and TV guided missiles you must overcome the sophisticated strategies of the invading Ergon air and ground forces, led by Fleet Commander Hermann Krudd in the spacefleet starship ..... the STARGLIDER.

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Back of Box (Triad Volume 1) - Atari ST (UK)

STARGLIDER BY ARGONAUT SOFTWAREFuturistic Tactical Arcade Challenge

Starglider is a true arcade quality 3D combat flight simulator of the first order. A high action product with novella and poster included. giving hints and tips which could be vital to your strategy.

"You now have manual control", the computer advised.

Jaysan pulled gingerly back on his control shoe. The fighter's nose lifted and he felt a slight increase in weight. He turned to the left. His body shifted in his seat and he suddenly realised the meaning of the old expression to fly 'by the seat of your pants'.

Once again the fighter was an aircraft. It was responding like an aircraft.

The battle it had never been designed to fight was waiting for it far below on the darkened surface of the devestated planet.

You are in command of Novenia's last Airborne Ground Attack Vehicle, with limited weaponry and fuel, with no apparent means of replenishment.

Using high energy single-pulse beam lasers and TV guided missiles you must overcome the sophisticated strategies of the invading Ergon air and ground forces , led by Fleet Commander Hermann Krudd in the spacefleet starship . . . . . the STARGLIDER.

THE CHALLENGE BEGINS NOW!!

CONTENTS: 1 Disc or 1 Cassette; 64 Page Novella; Flight Training Manual; Full Colour A3 Poster: Keyguide/Loading Instructions.

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Back of Box - Spectrum (UK)