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Galactic Civilizations II

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By Michael Klappenbach, About.com

Game Specifics
Developer: Stardock
Publisher: Microsoft
Release Date: February 21, 2006
Genre: Strategy - Turned Based
Theme: Sci-Fi
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Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords is set in the year 2225. Humans, in order to defend themselves, have formed a colaition against the Drengin Empire. This evil empire has formed an alliance of their own to search the galaxay for ancient technologies that can help them erridacte humans from the galaxy. Little do both sides know that there are darker, more evil things in the far reaches of the universe.

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords follows up the popular Galactic Civilizations from Stardock. Like Galactic Civilizations, Dread Lords is a turned base strategy game and has the same overall premise of building a space civilization, but Galactiv Civilizations II also contains many new game play features.

    Some of these new features are:
  • Advanced Ship desing - Players can create custom ships based on their own designs and research
  • Unique Planets - Each planet is unique, with different land types, size and more.
  • Play As Any Race - Players have the ability to play as one of 10 alien races.
  • Enhanced Combat System - Three types of attacks and defense, with different races having varying weapon systems.
  • More - Be sure to check out the Official Galactic Civilizations Site for more features!

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords Updates

March 7, 2006
Galactic Civilizations II Review

February 11, 2006
New Screenshots Added The latest screenshots of Galactic Civilizations II have been posted, giving you an even better idea of what is in store when the game is released alter this month.

January 20, 2006
Fansite Kit Added
The fansite kit includes all the screenshots and art you'll need to start you're own Galactic Civilizations II fan site.

December 17, 2006
Screenshots Added
Some great screenshots from the upcoming game have been added to the site. The screenshots show off the new 3D game engine for Galactic Civilizations II.

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