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The game is notable for its unique approach to space combat, as well as its remarkable graphics for the time and attention to detail. Unfortunately, various bugs and extremely difficult [[Stealth-Based Mission|Stealth Based Missions]] marred the otherwise interesting gameplay.

 

After encountering a [[Horde of Alien Locusts]] whose energy-draining weapons appear to be effective against Mechanoids, Cromwell kills the [[Space Whale|ship-sized queen]], and the Noah researchers use her to create the Energy Skeeter, capable of disabling Mechanoids, and later, the Anti-Mechanoid Shield, which destroys them within a large radius. Armed with these weapons, Cromwell leads a fleet back to Earth to free it from Mechanoid control, leading to the most intense battle in the game against several large Mechanoid-controlled fleets. Then Angel takes the ''Angelwing'' through a wormhole to a [[Negative Space Wedgie]] known as the titular Nexus. In order to destroy the Nexus, Cromwell has to close all wormholes leading to it, while dodging attacks by a Mechanoid-controlled Vardrag city-ship. Angel then leaves the ship and attacks the Nexus itself, destroying all Mechanoids within. The ending cutscene shows Cromwell back on liberated Earth meeting the [[Energy Beings|godlike]] Angel at [[Landmark of Lore|Stonehenge]], who is departing to destroy all remaining Mechanoids.

* [[A.I. Is a Crapshoot]]: AI Wars are the reason AIs are outlawed in the Solar System. Also, the Mechanoids are AIs created by an alien race who have gone rogue.

** Ironically subverted by the game itself: it's smarter to focus on the smaller details and let the game handle maneuvering.