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Omnicron Conspiracy is a science fiction adventure game released in 1989 for MS-DOS. Developed by First Star Software and published by Epyx, Inc., it is a detective mystery title presented from a side view perspective. Players assume the role of Star Police Captain Ace Powers, who is tasked with investigating a drug cartel across various locations in space.

The player directly controls Captain Ace Powers using the keyboard, with movement handled via the number pad for eight-directional travel. Interaction with the environment and characters is managed through a context-sensitive menu activated with the Enter key. A primary gameplay system involves exploration, particularly of the large urban planet Cron, which is populated with numerous alien characters. Players can converse with these characters to gather information, with some interactions being essential to progressing the investigation. Inventory management is another key system, as the player can carry only six items at a time, each assigned to a function key for quick use. One standard inventory item is the ALSWELL space gun, which can be used on characters, though the effects of doing so vary widely.

Progression in the game is largely unstructured, focusing on exploration to trigger events and discover clues. The early stages provide some guided sequences, such as following a ship's droid and a police officer, but the player is soon left to investigate independently. Objectives involve traveling to different parts of the universe to uncover the secrets of the cartel, interacting with a range of characters including drunks, dealers, and cult members found throughout the city. The game's manual includes a brief guide to assist players with the initial setup and concepts.