Starlancer

The game begins with a surprise attack on Fort Kennedy, where a peace treaty turns into a bloodbath: all of the inner four planets are overrun, including Terra herself, and the Italian and French fleets are utterly lost.

The Alliance fleet regroups at Triton, Neptune's moon, and attempts to regain lost territory.

The player takes the role of a rookie pilot in the international 45th Volunteers squadron, under the command of Captain Robert Foster and Wing Commander Maria Enriquez, aboard the re-commissioned British carrier ANS Reliant.

As with Wing Commander: Prophecy, the pilot's flying ability is the only meter by which success and failure is measured, though Starlancer does not feature as many branching mission paths.

As in Wing Commander I the pilot may be promoted throughout the course of the campaign; unlike WCI, their rank determines which fighters and missiles they may choose to employ during each mission.

The game provides a "virtual carrier" through which to navigate, including nearby crewmembers whose reaction to you depends on your current rank and standing.

However, the true gem of the game lies in its textual and video news broadcasts, which keep the player informed as to the status of the rest of the war, which seems to be progressing just over the horizon.

Players frequently find themselves flying alongside squadrons and pilots they have heard about on the news just recently, providing a dose of 'celebrity exposure' and also increasing the sensation that they are just one part of a much larger war effort.

Starlancer for Sega Dreamcast is currently worth €42.52 loose, €38.22 complete in box, and €72.62 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Starlancer has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Starlancer, loose is €42.52 and CIB is €38.22 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Starlancer is currently worth €42.52 loose, versus €29.70 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.