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-| title        = Stellar Frontier
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-| image        = [[Image:SFTITLE.png|200px]]
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-| developer    = [[StellarFrontier.net|Drengin.net & SF.net]]
-| publisher    = [[StellarFrontier.net|Stardock & SF.net]]<br>
-| designer     = Doug Hendrix, Neil Hillis, Brad Wardell, Chris Valleriani, Matt Hoffman
-| engine       = [[2D computer graphics|2D]]
-| released     = [[1997 in video gaming|1997]] (Worldwide)
-| genre        = [[Space simulation]]
-| modes        = [[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]]
-| ratings      = N/A
-| platforms    = [[Microsoft Windows]]
-| media        = Download
-| requirements = Internet connection
-| input        = [[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]], [[Mouse (computing)|mouse]]
-| version      = 1.3.1.1
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-'''Stellar Frontier''' is a [[multiplayer game|multiplayer]] space strategy/shooter game made by Doug Hendrix in 1997 and later licensed by [[Stardock]]. It was one of the first games on the [[TotalGaming.net]] subscription package. The game is now [[open source]] and a small team (SF.net) have taken the role of releasing new versions. Though the Stardock nexus is down, there is now a new nexus located at nexus.stellarfrontier.net<ref>[New nexus available in game.]</ref>. A new release has been born as of [[December 30]], [[2008]] that contains multiple updates. More information can be found at http://StellarFrontier.net. <ref>[http://stellarfrontier.ss-network.net/index.php?topic=228.0 1.3.0 Release Date Information]</ref>
-==Gameplay==
-''Stellar Frontier'' is a 2D top-down space shooter game where you are in command of your own starship. The player chooses a race to fight with (the four standard races are: Arcean, Drengin, Terran, and Pirate) and the objective is to "conquer the system" by taking control of the key planets. However, many players enjoy playing the game just to fight other players, these players usually do not bother to "conquer the system". ''Stellar Frontier'' can be played offline (against the computer), on a local intranet, or on the [[Internet]].
-The "warp drive" in this game is called Q-drive. Q-drive stands for Quantum Drive. Speed is calculated by c (EX: 0.65c, Q-drive speed ranges around 1.00 to 4.00, 4 being the max in the stock game).
-Lag can be a big factor on "Player VS Player" fights. Lag is factored on ms (EX: At the moment 062ms is the lowest lag possible.). Extensive Lag coverage is on GAIN.
-There can be as many as 100 [[artificial intelligence|AI]] on the server. When the game was released, many said that the AI was the most advanced of the genre (Sci-Fi RTS).
-===Internet play===
-Players play in servers that are hosted on the "Nexus". The main online new online nexus is served by Stellarfrontier.net. The nexus's address is <code>nexus.stellarfrontier.net</code>. Anybody can join in the online game at any time.
-On [[August 4]], [[2006]], Stardock Systems turned off the NEXUS at sf.stardock.net permanently.
-On [[July 31]], [[2007]], The game became ''[[Freeware]]'', the codes are now provided free for the locked parts of the game. Instructions for getting a code is provided on the main site.<ref>[http://www.stardock.com/products/sf/admiral.html Stellar Aces on Stellar Frontier : Drengin Network<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
-On [[November 18]], [[2008]], The game source code was released, as well as a new nexus being born (stellarfrontier.net). The game is now open to modifying by coding means, and a small group of coders have started working on a new release.<ref>[http://stellarfrontier.ss-network.net/index.php?topic=82.0 Stellar Frontier : Release Code]</ref>
-On [[December 30]], [[2008]], The new Stellar Frontier client & server is born, and is now back to operational status. The game no longer requires a code, and the game is deemed totally freeware with no code needed.<ref>[http://stellarfrontier.net New versions can be found at SF.net]</ref>
-==Game Info==
-===Main races===
-As of Stellar Frontier version 1.3, the standard races of the game are as follows:
-* Arcean
-* Drengin
-* Terran
-* Pirate
-===Playable ships===
-The following ships are available in the game.  The player must meet a rank requirement to use each ship, with a higher requirement for more powerful ships. Each two ranks gained, a new ship is available to the user to use. The Marauder & BattleCruiser in pre 1.3 has been balanced to fit the new ship scematics as the game is now freeware.
-* Freighter
-* Corvette
-* Frigate
-* Destroyer
-* Cruiser
-* BattleCruiser
-* Battleship
-* Dreadnought
-* Starbase
-===Ranks===
-All ranks are universal for all the races; there are no race-specific ranks for each race. The online ranking is listed from lowest to highest as follows:<ref>The list of ''Stellar Frontier'' ranks is available for viewing at any time during the online setup menu.</ref>
-* Cadet
-* Ensign
-* 2nd Lieutenant
-* 1st Lieutenant
-* Senior Lieutenant
-* Lieutenant Commander
-* Commander
-* Captain
-* Senior Captain
-* Fleet Captain
-* Commodore
-* Rear Admiral
-* Vice Admiral
-* Admiral
-* Fleet Admiral
-* Emperor
-* Deity
-==External links==
-;Official
-* [http://www.stellarfrontier.net/ Stellar Frontier .NET] Visit SF.net for the newest releases & change log<ref>[http://www.stellarfrontier.net/devlog.php Stellar Frontier : Dev Log]</ref> information.
-* [http://www.stardock.com/products/sf/ Old Official website]
-;Forums
-* [http://stellarfrontier.ss-network.net/ Offical SF Forums]
-;Other
-* [http://www.stellarfrontier.com/ Stellar Frontier Central] - Player-maintained website with ''Stellar Frontier'' news, information, downloads, etc.
-* [http://stellarfrontier.net/nexusLogin.php Nexus Player Management System] - You can now manage your nexus account online, such as changing your password.
-==References==
-<references/>
-[[Category:Windows games]]
-[[Category:OS/2 games]]
-[[Category:Shooter video games]]
-[[Category:Space flight simulation computer games]]
-[[Category:MOGs in space]]