Plot
Although Starport Galactic Empires is an MMORPG, and there is no set story, there is an introduction storyline before any player begins their game:
"You are in the future at the dawn of space exploration. After a misrable life in a colony on planet earth, you decide to leave and look for a more exciting life. A wealthy space merchant that you meet while on earth decides to give you your chance to get a better life. He takes you into Starbase Sol, the largest trading base and capitol of the galaxy. Because of his increasing sympathy for you, he donates his Merchant Cruiser spaceship and $10,000 credits to you to start your new life.
Your life in the Starport universe begins near Earth where you will be the captain of a new merchant vessel. By gaining funds and experience you can upgrade your ship and your standing as the game progresses. Haul valuable cargo and transport passengers through space to begin working your way up in the game world.
In Starport, greater reward means greater risk. You'll need to equip your ship to handle it. During your progress, you'll engage in combat with other players, planetary defense platforms, space-anchored gun turrets and other hostiles. From traditional projectile weapons and smart-missiles to exotic energy weapons, you'll have a good selection of firepower from which to choose.
You might choose to claim a world by starting a colony on it. Keep these colonies defended, keep the colonists who reside there happy, and they can become valuable strongholds. You will be known as a 'builder'.
Later, you might choose to roam the galaxy as a pirate and invade and take over the colonies of others. You might also choose to spend your warp fuel on exploration, where you might find powerful artifacts of alien technology or valuable information. You will be known as a 'pirate'.
Either way, in time, you could own a large empire of colonies and earn many experience points which will put you in the top of the rankings."
Essentially, you are aiming to become the most feared Emperor or Dark Overlord in the galaxy.
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