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Star General is a turn-based strategy game released in 1996 for MS-DOS. Developed by Catware, Inc. and published by Mindscape, Inc., it is a science fiction title that presents a top-down view of galactic conflict. Players engage in strategic warfare across space and planetary surfaces, commanding one of several factions, including the human Fleet and the Khalians, in a struggle for control of a star cluster.

Players command both space fleets and ground troops, with the primary objective being the conquest of enemy planets. Progression is structured around capturing territories, managing resources, and researching new technologies to upgrade ship capabilities. Key gameplay systems involve tactical space combat, where ship effectiveness is determined by specific missile and beam ratings, followed by separate ground invasions once orbital superiority is achieved. The game includes various scenarios, ranging from small-scale skirmishes to large galactic wars on randomly generated or pre-built maps, with environmental features like nebulae affecting movement and combat similarly to terrestrial terrain.

The game operates without turn limits, utilizing an artificial intelligence that continues play until a decisive victory is reached. Research is streamlined into a few generic levels, and ship designs are fixed rather than customizable. This approach focuses the experience on large-scale strategic decision-making and faction management, as players coordinate fleet movements, planetary assaults, and the deployment of unique racial units to secure advantages in both space and ground engagements.