[featured_image] Download Download is available until [expire_date] Version 1.1 Download 1 File Size 7,449.91 MB File Count 1 Create Date 07/08/2023 Last Updated 10/06/2025 Star Trek Bridge Commander Star Trek: Bridge Commander - Play Guide Welcome, Captain, to the bridge! This README will guide you on how to get started with Star Trek: Bridge Commander and provide essential information on how to play and adjust settings. Installation There is no traditional installation process for this version of Star Trek: Bridge Commander. Simply copy the entire game folder onto your computer. Once copied, the game is ready to be played! About the Game Star Trek: Bridge Commander is a unique space simulation game that puts you directly in command of a Starfleet vessel. You assume the role of a Starship Captain, making tactical decisions, issuing commands to your bridge crew, and navigating the challenges of deep space. Direct Command: Unlike many space combat games, you don't directly pilot the ship. Instead, you issue orders to your various bridge officers (Tactical, Helm, Engineering, Science) who then execute them. Tactical Depth: Engage in realistic Star Trek-style combat, managing shields, weapon power, targeting specific subsystems, and utilizing various tactical maneuvers. Authentic Starfleet Experience: Immerse yourself in the Star Trek universe, interacting with familiar species, exploring uncharted space, and encountering iconic starships. Compelling Storyline: Play through an engaging single-player campaign that puts you at the heart of a new galactic mystery, requiring diplomacy, exploration, and combat skills. Vast Modding Community: Bridge Commander has a strong and active modding community, which has created countless new ships, missions, and gameplay enhancements, significantly extending the life of the game. Adjusting Settings To optimize your Star Trek: Bridge Commander experience: Launch the Game: Start Star Trek: Bridge Commander by running StartGame.bat (or BridgeCommander.exe if no StartGame.bat is present). Options Menu: From the main menu, navigate to the "Options" or "Settings" menu. Display Settings: Resolution: Set this to your monitor's native resolution for the sharpest image. Older games might require a bit of tweaking or community patches for modern high resolutions. Texture Detail / Model Detail: Adjust these for visual quality. Lowering them can improve performance on older systems. Brightness/Gamma: Calibrate these for optimal visibility on your display. Audio Settings: Volume Controls: Adjust master volume, music volume, and sound effects volume. Voice Volume: Adjust the volume of your bridge crew's dialogue. Control Settings: Mouse Sensitivity: Adjust for comfortable camera movement and menu navigation. Key Bindings: Familiarize yourself with the keyboard shortcuts for issuing commands to your crew, managing power, and targeting. Efficient use of hotkeys is vital for complex battles. Gameplay Settings: Look for options related to HUD elements, mission difficulty, and other gameplay preferences. Experiment with these settings to find what works best for your system and preferred style of command. Starting the Game To launch Star Trek: Bridge Commander after initial setup, the recommended way to start the game is by running StartGame.bat. You'll find this file in the main game directory. For convenient access, we strongly advise creating a shortcut to StartGame.bat on your desktop.
