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  StarFlight - Digital Press Online
Yes, I feel about StarFlight the same way others feel about Star Wars or religion -- given half an excuse, I’ll happily yammer on about the Uhlek or the Numlok/Phlegmax war for hour upon hour, much to the dismay of anyone unfortunate enough to be near me at the time.
StarFlight debuted in 1986 on the IBM-PC and was eventually ported to the C64, Amiga, Atari ST and even the Sega Genesis.
StarFlight is an adventure game set in space, but calling it simply a “space adventure game” is not to do it justice.
www.digitpress.com /reviews/starflight.htm   (1313 words)

  
  Starflight - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Starflight, a computer game published by Electronic Arts and developed by Binary Systems in 1986, placed gamers as the captain of a state-of-the-art starship created to rescue a dying homeworld in a seemingly barren galaxy.
Starflight, the "result of 20 man years" of work, used a revolutionary in-game planetary generation system that enabled the galaxy to comprise hundreds of explorable planets—all on two 360kB floppy disks.
Starflight spawned a sequel, Starflight 2: Trade Routes of the Cloud Nebula, and was very much the spiritual predecessor to the more popular, but invariably similar, Star Control 2.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Starflight   (991 words)

  
 Starflight 2 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Starflight 2: Trade Routes of the Cloud Nebula is the sequel to the successful Starflight science fiction computer game.
Starflight 2 introduced many new features including an intergalactic trade based game economy, a new combat model, and dozens of alien species scattered across an even larger game map.
Starflight 2 was ported to the Amiga and Apple Macintosh platforms by MicroMagic, Inc. in 1991.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Starflight_2   (182 words)

  
 Starflight Aviation - Corporate and Business Jet Charter - Executive Aircraft Hire and Rental
Starflight Aviation offers the ultimate service in executive air charter and private air travel.
When you want to charter an aircraft to any destination in the world at a moments notice Starflight Aviation are there to support you every step of way.
Available 24hrs a day, 365 days a year Starflight Aviation is your natural choice of executive private jet charter partner.
www.starflight.co.uk /home.php   (136 words)

  
 Starflight Enterprises, Inc. - Developmental Disabilities Administration
Starflight's goal is to provide these services in the least restrictive and most functional setting.
Starflight also strives to develop and provide services in a manner that respects the individuality and fundamental rights of all individuals.
Starflight has reviewd the results to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in order to build on the strengths and improve on the weaknesses.
www.dhmh.state.md.us /dda/starflight.htm   (406 words)

  
 the agony booth : STARFLIGHT ONE Recap
He hits all the clichés (from being a war hero to cheating on his wife) and even has a cap that's supposed to be his "lucky hat".
He doesn't think Starflight is ready to take off, but he doesn't do anything about it like, say, stop the flight.
Starflight One is basically a huge, sleek jumbo jet painted blue and silver.
www.agonybooth.com /starflight_1   (1666 words)

  
 Bones' Starflight Page
Starflight 2 was a great game in its own right, and a worthy sequel, but didn't necessarily have the same "magic" that was present in the first (depending on your point of view).
Starflight combined form and function in a way that made it easy to learn to play, and also maintained a certain aesthetic appeal that also helped to draw you into the game.
Starflight was one of the first games I ever bought with my own money (though probably not -the- first; but at any rate, $30 was a lot to me back then).
necrobones.com /starflt   (2981 words)

  
 Starflight: Alternate Universe
The Info page has information on the classic Starflight games (and the new sequel).
Starflight and Starflight II: Trade Routes of the Cloud Nebula are copyright Binary Systems.
Names, images, and storylines are used in Starflight AU with permission.
www.angelfire.com /home/stevesoft/qbasic/starflight_au.html   (194 words)

  
 Starflight One: The Plane That Couldn't Land
All of the passengers and crew of Starflight One were neatly attired, clean, well-behaved, and presentable.
Although one or two of us are fishermen, none of us are bankers, which is why we failed to understand direct relationship between the effect of space travel on gold bricks and their subsequent increase in value.
The astronauts decided that a coffin would be a much safer method of transport between the Starflight and the space shuttle than a space suit would have been, so they put Hal Linden in the coffin and pulled him over to the space shuttle.
www.omenaheights.com /starflight_one_page.htm   (1863 words)

  
 KXAN.com - News, Weather, Sports - Austin, TX | STARFlight Voices Concerns To Commissioners
It's comes as STARFlight employees say there is a huge problem that needs to be dealt with and say it's to the point where it's affecting their work.
STARFlight employees say Handley creates too much stress for the workers affecting their safety up in the air because they can't focus on their mission.
STARFlight went back into service shortly before 6 p.m., but it's after they refused a call from a major car wreck on Highway 290.
www.kxan.com /Global/story.asp?S=1097292&nav=0s3dDY5W   (564 words)

  
 www.starflt.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
In the simplest definition Starflight is a computer game for the IBM PC developed by Binary Systems which started development in 1983, and was released in 1986 "after 15 man years" for the cutting edge video technologies of the time, namely fl-and-white, Hercules monochrome, composite TV, 4-color CGA, and 16 color Tandy graphics.
Starflight I and II were produced during the age of heavy and obtrusive copy protection.
Starflight I uses a code wheel style verification system where you're prompted to enter a value based on three code words given to you by starport when you choose to launch.
www.starflt.com   (1436 words)

  
 the agony booth : STARFLIGHT ONE Recap
Back on Starflight, Cody has all remaining passengers and crew brought up to the cockpit, and the room is sealed off.
At the same time, Starflight One waits to rendezvous with XU-5, and this part is drawn out like there's never going to be another movie made again in the whole history of the world.
Starflight begins re-entry, and there's lots of intense yelling from Cody and Co-Pilot as the folks at Ground Control wait nervously, and the remaining people aboard Starflight hang onto each other.
www.agonybooth.com /starflight_1/default.asp?Page=11   (1556 words)

  
 7 • Music • Starflight plays music to get lost in
ID: Starflight Ambush is a part of the recent uprising of high school bands from Spokane Valley.
Starflight Ambush is a new band from Spokane Valley.
Starflight competes in the second round of the RAWK Final Four at 7 p.m.
www.spokane7.com /music/stories/?ID=5149   (425 words)

  
 Starflight 5-K Takes Off Saturday
Starflight’s course will begin near the east entrance to the Zilker soccer fields on the north side of Zilker and follow the road around the park.
The Starflight crews operate two rescue helicopters and fly more than 1000 rescue missions a year.
One of the Starflight choppers will be on scene for the Saturday morning race.
www.runtex.com /web/1-826.asp   (211 words)

  
 StarFlight Walkthrough/FAQ - IGN FAQs
If you see any mistakes, or have anything that you want to add please email me! I will, of course, give you full credit for your addition, and be eternally grateful to you.
Starflight can be somewhat compared to Star Control, but with a different focus.
Bear in mind that the Genesis Starflight has better graphics than either PC Starflights.
faqs.ign.com /articles/372/372362p1.html   (3209 words)

  
 Starflight Enterprises, Inc. - Developmental Disabilities Administration
Starflight's goal is to provide these services in the least restrictive and most functional setting.
Starflight also strives to develop and provide services in a manner that respects the individuality and fundamental rights of all individuals.
Starflight has reviewd the results to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in order to build on the strengths and improve on the weaknesses.
www.ddamaryland.org /starflight.htm   (405 words)

  
 The Starflight & Starflight 2 Fan Page
Starflight was also released for the Amiga, the Commodor 64, the Atari ST, the Mac, and the Sega Genesis!
As can be seen by some of the comments in the userlog, it's a bit difficult to find vintage copies of Starflight or Starflight II if you want to buy them.
Since starflight inspired a good number of people's interest in computer gaming, it is not surprising that it has driven some to create computer games of their own.  Here are some Starflight-inspired software projects currently under development:
www.geocities.com /lorenzolio/starflight.html   (1037 words)

  
 Artists: Various Artists Starflight 1New Age Music
Starflight 1 is part of a series of multi-artist albums based on the music track of one of our weekly radio programs of Music From The Hearts Of Space.
Starflight 1 launches a series of multi-artist compilations from the producers of the popular radio series, Music From The Hearts Of Space.
An all-electronic journey into deep space, Starflight 1 creates the sensation of lifting off into a dream.
valley-entertainment.com /Artists/Various_Artists_Starflight_1   (68 words)

  
 Steve Rustin Jr.
Released in 1986 on two 5 1/4 floppy disks, Starflight I was way ahead of it's time.
Starflight I pioneered the use of fractal generators in gaming.
In fact it was the only way the whole universe could be crammed on to two floppy disks.
www.geocities.com /srustin2001/starflight1.html   (137 words)

  
 Home of the Underdogs - Entry: StarFlight
You can barter with alien races, mine planets for artifacts, improve skills of your crew, survive frantic space combats, and marvel at fractal surfaces that make each planet seem unique (watching your craft land gently on a planet is one of the most memorable moments of my entire gaming career).
From the start to finish, Starflight is one very well designed, well polished, and incredibly addictive game you'll play over and over again just to appreciate the amount of man-hours and love Binary Systems had put into the game.
Starflight is that rare game that truly stands the test of time, and still attracts a large following more than a decade after its initial release.
www.the-underdogs.info /game.php?name=StarFlight   (448 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Starflight for Sega Genesis at Epinions.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Starflight is probably one of the best games for the Sega Genesis.
Starflight was converted for use on the Sega Genesis by BlueSky.
They were probably pretty good sound effects for the original Starflight, but since it was made in 1986, that's not saying much.
www.epinions.com /content_131210120836   (1935 words)

  
 AeroFly Professional Deluxe StarFlight AddOn
The StarFlight AddOn adds 14 new models as well as 7 new and highly detailed photo sceneries to your AeroFly simulator.
Informations about pricing and purchasing the StarFlight AddOn can be found in the How To Buy section.
The system requirements of the StarFlight AddOn’s are identitcal to the AeroFly requirements.
www.aerofly.com /www/starflight.html   (1091 words)

  
 News 8 Austin | 24 Hour Local News | HEADLINES
To get the attention of county commissioners, STARFlight was grounded for a few hours on Thursday.
STARFlight decided early Thursday to temporarily shut down operations after some employees expressed concern over thedecision to reinstate former Director of Operations Merlin Handley.
STARFlight employees claim reinstating Handley will create major safety issues that they believe may jeopardize their lives and lives they're trying to save.
www.news8austin.com /content/headlines/?ArID=59057&SecID=2   (368 words)

  
 Starflight Recreation, Outerspace - DevImg.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
If your familiar with Starflight, the game is like that.
If not, Starflight was an open ended early RPG with an epic story and
The game is reverse engineered from Starflight, so players of that would probabbly figure it out pretty quick.
www.devimg.net /?Post=760   (374 words)

  
 Starflight III Downloads   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Starflight III Hyperspace Navigation Music #1 (Matt Fossa)
Starflight III Nebula Lounge Music #3 (Matt Fossa)
The original Starflight, released in 1986 and set in 4620.
www.starflightcentral.com /download.htm   (240 words)

  
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From initial concept feasibility studies to "one off" prototypes to small and large production runs, Starflight can get the job done with the creativity required to keep your products the best in their class.
All contract engineering is done under a "Non-Disclosure" contract and the customer receives a full set of design drawings, schematics, parts lists, software source code, etc. Payment rates and schedules are determined by project complexity.
Starflight has done many, many projects over the years for Loomis Industries, Inc. (St. Helena, CA www.loomisinc.com).
www.starflightinc.com   (369 words)

  
 Interstel Comm Center @ www.ezboard.com
Starflight and Starflight 2: Trade Routes of the Cloud Nebula
Discussion of the third installment in the Starflight series.
For discussion of the Starflight universe outside of the games, from galactic events to the finer points about aliens and happenings.
p198.ezboard.com /binterstelcommcenter   (211 words)

  
 Starflight Command
Although all the information necessary to complete Starflight 2 is in the game, the information on this service is provided to assist you whenever you run into an insurmountable problem.
Your first missions in Starflight 2 should take you to the local star systems including the home planets of the Tandelou Eshvey and Tandelou Eshvara.
The key to success in Starflight 2 is to continue exploring and trading in the friendlier parts of the galaxy until you can build up your ship and crew.
starflight.choreo.home.att.net /clues/sf2clues.htm   (1363 words)

  
 Starflight: Genesis - Retrogaming Roundtable
I majored in chemistry in college, and every time I had to work with tungsten, I remembered that this game was the first time I ever even heard that word.
Elite is all about space exploration as well, and has had a number of sequels that lead pretty much right up to the present.
Starflight was a great game I remember beating back in 95/96.
www.digitpress.com /forum/showthread.php?t=29038   (1270 words)

  
 Starflight One (1983)
Plot: Starflight 1, the first rocket-propelled intra-orbital aircraft, begins its maiden voyage from California to Australia.
Debris hits Starflight 1, jamming its rocketry on and sending it up into space.
With Starflight 1 trapped in a rapidly decaying orbit, the NASA space shuttle Columbia is put into operation to attempt a rescue.
www.moria.co.nz /sf/starflight1.htm   (467 words)

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