This is, as far I know, for a first time Star Wars goes RTS. And it's not bad realtime strategy release. The game begins just prior to the Empire's search for the droids in Star Wars: A New Hope and ends after Return of the Jedi. You are commanding many types of military vehicles and units including AT-ATs, AT-STs, Rebel tanks and snowspeeders and also some ones which are totally new (never seen in any SW episode). Except harvesting and mining for resources the focus is on the strategies involved in winning in combat. For each succesfull mission you get special `command points` for which you can buy the new units. The graphics engine is complete 3D, with smart camera. For newbies there's perfect tutorial at the start of the game which explains how to control keyboard and mouse. Fine is also complete multiplayer supportover LAN or Internet. Players can play up to three others in any combination of Imperial and Rebel teams. You have also opportunity to play in a Skirmish mode against up to three AI opponents.