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|Title = Star Trek: Away Team
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|Publisher = [[Activision]]
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|Developer = [[Reflexive Entertainment]]
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|Released = {{d|4|April|2001}}
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|Year = [[2377]]
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|Stardate = 54801.3
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|Platform = {{platform|win9x}}
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|Reference = {{ASIN|B000035Y9O}} (US)<br/>{{ASIN|B000059Y0K|UK}} (UK)<br/>{{ASIN|B00006HMBN|UK}} (UK "Xplosiv" re-release)<br/>{{ASIN|B000059L9W|DE}} (Germany)<br/>{{ASIN|B00008HC79|DE}} (Germany "Green Pepper" re-release)<br/>{{ASIN|B00005CCDB|FR}} (France)
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|rating = {{game ratings|ESRB=t|ELSPA=11|USK=12|SELL=12|ADESE=13|OFLC=G8}}
| class="even" | 3-19-2001
 
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|Genres = Real-time tactics
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'''''Star Trek: Away Team''''' is a strategy game published by [[Activision]] in {{y|2001}}. It chronicles the missions of the crew of the USS ''Incursion'', an experimental [[Starfleet]] commando ship equipped with holographic masking technology, allowing it to impersonate any vessel. The crew of specially trained commandos must face a threat to galactic peace from a far-reaching conspiracy known as the "Wardens."
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'''Star Trek: Away Team''' is a strategy game, published by [[Activision]] in 2001. It chronicles the missions of the crew of the USS Incursion, an experimental [[Starfleet]] commando ship equipped with holographic masking technology, allowing it to impersonate any vessel. The crew of specially trained commandoes must face a threat to galactic peace from a far-reaching conspiracy known as the "Wardens".
 
   
 
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==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
 
''Star Trek: Away Team'' plays from a top-down isometric view identical to that of games such as {{wt|Diablo}} and {{wt|Baldur's Gate}}. Prior to each mission the player must choose an away team from a roster of crew members. Each branch is represented - Command, Operations, and Sciences - by several members to choose from, each with different strengths and weaknesses. The major races are represented &ndash; [[Human]], [[Klingon]], [[Vulcan]], etc. &ndash; by the member you pick and some offer racial bonuses or abilities.
   
 
In addition to the away team members, the player must also choose which equipment is carried by each member. This team selection system is similar that of Tom Clancy's ''Rainbow Six'' games.
'''Star Trek: Away Team''' plays from a top-down 3/4 view identical to that of games such as "Diablo" and "Baldur's Gate". Prior to each mission the player must choose an away team from a roster of crew members. Each branch is represented - Command, Operations, and Sciences - by several members to choose from, each with different strengths and weaknesses. Many of the popular races are also represented - Human, Klingon, Vulcan, etc. - by the member you pick and some offer racial bonuses or abilities.
 
 
In addition to the away team members, the player must also choose which equipment is carried by each member. Many have compared this team selection system with that of Tom Clancy's "Rainbow Six" games.
 
   
 
The overall plot is advanced during away team missions, and the objectives of each mission often change during the mission due to circumstances of the plot. In between missions the story is advanced with rendered cut scenes.
 
The overall plot is advanced during away team missions, and the objectives of each mission often change during the mission due to circumstances of the plot. In between missions the story is advanced with rendered cut scenes.
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==Background information==
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Voiceovers were recorded at Pop Sound and Salami Studios.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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* The prototype ship used by the away team is similar in form and function to the {{Class|Defiant}} vessels seen on ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''.
   
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* This game marked the introduction of the unique holo-cloaking technology.
* [[Brent Spiner]] makes several cameo appearances as [[Commander]] [[Data]], the [[Science Officer]] of the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|USS ''Enterprise''-D]].
 
   
* The prototype ship used by the Away Team is similar in form and function to the [[Defiant]]-class vessels seen on ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''.
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* The USS ''Incursion'' is a controllable vessel in the final mission of the Borg campaign in ''[[Star Trek: Armada II]]''.
   
 
* In the [[Romulan]] campaign of ''[[Star Trek: Starfleet Command III]]'', the Romulans steal the holo-cloaking technology from the Federation and use it against them.
* Unfortunately the unique holo-cloaking technology introduced in this game was never seen again, although many speculate that it would have been highly useful during the [[Dominion War]].
 
   
 
== Voiceover cast ==
* The USS ''Incursion'' is controllable vessel in one of the missions of the Borg campaign in "[[Star Trek: Armada II]]".
 
 
* In the [[Romulan]] campaign of [[Star Trek: Starfleet Command III]], the Romulans steal the holo-cloaking technology from the Federation and use it against them.
 
 
==Voiceover Cast==
 
 
*[[Brent Spiner]] as [[Commander]] [[Data]]
 
*[[Brent Spiner]] as [[Commander]] [[Data]]
*[[Iris Bahr]] as Sirta Du'Qua
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*[[Iris Bahr]] as Lieutenant Sirta Du'Qua
*Jerome Butler as [[Captain]] Marcus Refellian, [[Klingon]] Guard, Klingon Scientist
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*[[Jerome Butler]] as [[Captain]] Marcus Refellian, [[Klingon]] Guard, Klingon Scientist
*June Chadwick as Dr. Sheila Thatcher
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*[[June Chadwick]] as Dr. Sheila Thatcher
 
*[[Michael Dorn]] as [[Ambassador]] [[Worf]]
 
*[[Michael Dorn]] as [[Ambassador]] [[Worf]]
 
*[[Alexander Enberg]] as a [[Vulcan]] Acolyte, [[Romulan]] Commander, Vulcan Guard
 
*[[Alexander Enberg]] as a [[Vulcan]] Acolyte, [[Romulan]] Commander, Vulcan Guard
*Renee Goldsberry as Matrina Sedik
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*[[Renee Goldsberry]] as Matrina Sedik
 
*[[David Graf]] as [[Ensign]] Ty Mijoral
 
*[[David Graf]] as [[Ensign]] Ty Mijoral
*Carolyn Hennesy as Aloram Vas
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*[[Carolyn Hennessy]] as Ensign Aloram Vas
*Ravil Issyanov as Ivan Verov
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*[[Ravil Issyanov]] as Ivan Verov
 
*[[Scott Lawrence]] as Slovaak
 
*[[Scott Lawrence]] as Slovaak
*Beverly Leech as Yraxys
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*[[Beverly Leech]] as Ensign Yraxys
*Tim Lounibos as Vin Asunder
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*[[Tim Lounibos]] as Vin Asunder
*Henri Lubatti as Kolanis Mikala
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*[[Henri Lubatti]] as Kolanis Mikala
*Matt Prescott Morton as Wes Pulaski, Captain Jurai
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*[[Matt Prescott Morton]] as Wes Pulaski, Captain Jurai
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{{bginfo|Pulaski is the nephew of [[Doctor]] [[Katherine Pulaski]].}}
*Devon Raymond as Brexen Ijoula
 
*[[Kim Rhodes]] as Yulana Oxila
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*[[Devon Raymond]] as Brexen Ijoula
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*[[Kim Rhodes]] as Lieutenant Yulana Oxila
 
*[[Joseph Ruskin]] as [[Admiral]] Nolotai, Vulcan Master N'Kal
 
*[[Joseph Ruskin]] as [[Admiral]] Nolotai, Vulcan Master N'Kal
*[[Lise Simms]] as T'Andorla
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*[[Lise Simms]] as Lieutenant Commander T'Andorla
 
*[[Jimmie F. Skaggs]] as Quint Freedman, Romulan Guard
 
*[[Jimmie F. Skaggs]] as Quint Freedman, Romulan Guard
*Eric Strickland as Sinjin Kirk, Federation Guard
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*[[Michael E. Strickland]] as Sinjin Kirk, Federation Guard
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{{bginfo|Kirk is the grand-nephew of [[James T. Kirk]]; his father, [[George Samuel Kirk|Sam]]'s son Craig, had been visiting family in Iowa at the time of {{e|Operation -- Annihilate!}}.}}
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== Crew ==
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* [[Chadwick Struck]] - Casting Assistant
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* [[Ron Surma]] - Casting Director
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==External link==
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* {{mbeta-title}}
   
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Star Trek: Away Team is a strategy game published by Activision in 2001. It chronicles the missions of the crew of the USS Incursion, an experimental Starfleet commando ship equipped with holographic masking technology, allowing it to impersonate any vessel. The crew of specially trained commandos must face a threat to galactic peace from a far-reaching conspiracy known as the "Wardens."

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Gameplay

Star Trek: Away Team plays from a top-down isometric view identical to that of games such as Diablo and Baldur's Gate. Prior to each mission the player must choose an away team from a roster of crew members. Each branch is represented - Command, Operations, and Sciences - by several members to choose from, each with different strengths and weaknesses. The major races are represented – Human, Klingon, Vulcan, etc. – by the member you pick and some offer racial bonuses or abilities.

In addition to the away team members, the player must also choose which equipment is carried by each member. This team selection system is similar that of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six games.

The overall plot is advanced during away team missions, and the objectives of each mission often change during the mission due to circumstances of the plot. In between missions the story is advanced with rendered cut scenes.

Background information

Voiceovers were recorded at Pop Sound and Salami Studios.

Trivia

  • This game marked the introduction of the unique holo-cloaking technology.
  • The USS Incursion is a controllable vessel in the final mission of the Borg campaign in Star Trek: Armada II.

Voiceover cast

Pulaski is the nephew of Doctor Katherine Pulaski.
Kirk is the grand-nephew of James T. Kirk; his father, Sam's son Craig, had been visiting family in Iowa at the time of "Operation -- Annihilate!".

Crew

External link