JOIN YOUR ENEMY TO CONFRONT THE MOST OMINOUS THREAT HUMANITY HAS EVER FACED

The year is 2104 and humanity is engaged in a fratricidal war between the inhabitants of Earth and colonized Mars. After weeks of fierce battles and heavy losses, an opportunistic alien force emerges from the depths of space and threatens to take over the solar system - just when humanity is in its weakest and most divided state.

Immerse yourself in this epic RTS game created by the developers of the award-winning Imperium Galactica and Imperium Galactica 2.

"...boasts not only lusious visuals, but promises to breathe new life into the deathly quiet genre of sci-fi 3D RTS gaming"

• GameSpy

"...one of those RTS programs that will delight visually and challenge intellectually."

• GameZone

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\He*gem'o*ny\ n.

A predominant influence of a region, state, or group, over others.

JOIN THE LEGENDS OF IRON

• Forge mankind's destiny as you assemble fleets, assign officers their duties, manage resources and coordinate offensives.

• Encounter 3 alien races and fight in full 3D space with more than 50 different highly detailed battleships.

• Delve into an unparalleled strategic experience with more than 200 inventions, a spying system, heroes management and battles that span solar systems.

• Interact with intelligent life forms. Sophisticated AI ensures that hundreds of units will react intelligently to all game situations according to their personalities as well as those of their crew members.

• Explore 2 different single-player campaigns that can be replayed or extended by playing with your friends in cooperative mode or play against other LAN or Internet users in various multiplayer modes.

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DREAMCATCHER INTERACTIVE SHIPS HEGEMONIA: LEGIONS OF IRON FOR THE PC

Earth and Mars join forces to fight off a new alien race

TORONTO, Ontario; November 12, 2002 - DreamCatcher Interactive today announced that it has shipped the real time strategy (RTS) game, Hegemonia: Legions of Iron on PC in North America. Set in the depths of outer space, inhabitants of Earth and colonized Mars wage battle together against a new alien race.

From the developers of the Imperium Galactica series, Hegemonia: Legions of Iron transports players to the year 2104, where humanity is engaged in a fratricidal war between the inhabitants of Earth and colonized Mars. The battles escalate, as does the damage and casualty rate. A new alien race observes the battle from afar, and plans a brutal attack - just when humanity is in its weakest and most divided state.

"Hegemonia has the look and feel of a Hollywood blockbuster as well as offering solid RTS elements, rare in the space genre. Gamers of all levels will appreciate both the sheer beauty and intricate level of detail in this game", said Marshall Zwicker, Vice President, Marketing.

The game has a unique strategic element to it, as players command a fleet of ships through battles in 35-40 different solar systems. Gamers can also widen the battlefield with support for up to 16 players on a LAN or Internet connection. Game modes include 'Deathmatch,' 'Skirmish,' and 'Co-Operative mode.'

Hegemonia was developed by Digital Reality and is co- published by DreamCatcher Interactive and Wanadoo Edition. Hegemonia transports an ESRB rating of "T" (Teen) and MSRP of $39.99. For more information, visit the Hegemonia web site at http://www.hegemonia.info or the DreamCatcher Interactive press site.

About DreamCatcher Interactive

DreamCatcher Games is a fast-growing publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for both core gamers and the mass market. Established in 1996, DreamCatcher is committed to publishing games that deliver maximum value on multiple platforms including, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft X-Box and PC. DreamCatcher is based in Toronto, Canada. Visit the company website at www.DreamCatchergames.com

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Press Release

"Гегемония" (оригинальное название - Haegemonia: Legions of Iron) - совместное издание фирмы "1С" и компании Nival Interactive стратегической игры от компании Wanadoo.

2140 год. Человечество втянуто в войну между Землей и марсианскими колониями. Однако после ожесточенных и кровопролитных сражений, обе стороны решают объединиться, чтобы противостоять новому опасному врагу.

Вы принимаете на себя командование межзвездной флотилией и отправляетесь на исследование и завоевание галактики. Вам предстоит основать новые колонии, наладить эффективную систему управления ими и сделать множество технологических открытий. Ваши враги - могущественные инопланетные цивилизации. Осмелитесь ли вы бросить им вызов?!

Особенности игры

• Трехмерная глобальная космическая стратегия в реальном времени
• Три противоборствующие расы
• Разветвленное древо технологий (более 200 открытий)
• Возможность создания героев
• Более 40 видов космических кораблей
• Многопользовательский режим для 8 игроков по локальной сети и через Интернет

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http://games.1c.ru/haegemonia_legions_of_iron/