Star Trek: The Next Generation - Klingon Honor Guard

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Klingon Honor Guard
Basic Information
Type(s)	Video Game
Developer(s)	MicroProse
Publisher(s)	MicroProse, MacSoft
Franchise	Star Trek
Series	Star Trek: The Next Generation
Genre(s)	First-person Shooter
Media	CD-ROM
Input	Keyboard, Mouse
Platform(s)	Mac OS and Microsoft Windows
Platform Developers/Publishers
Publisher(s)	MicroProse
Publisher(s)	MacSoft
Retail Features
Ratings
Technical Information
Engine(s)	Unreal Engine
Latest Version	1.1
Main Credits
Designer(s)	Christopher Clark
European Release Date(s)
Microsoft Windows February 9, 1998
North American Release Date(s)
Microsoft Windows October 14, 1998
Japanese Release Date(s)
Microsoft Windows February 9, 1998
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Klingon Honor Guard is a first-person shooter set in the universe of Star Trek during the time of The Next Generation. The game was developed by MicroProse in 1998, using the Unreal game engine.

Gameplay

As a fresh member of the elite 'Klingon Honor Guard', the player is tasked with foiling a plot to assassinate Chancellor Gowron. During the course of the game, the player will encounter a wide variety of mission environments, including planet surfaces, caverns, enemy ships, and space stations. Enemies include rival Klingons (including members of the House of Duras), Andorians, attack droids, Nausicaans, Lethians, and various hostile creatures.

Weaponry

• D'k Tahg - the traditional Klingon dagger.
• Bat'Leth - the Klingon sword.
• Disruptor Pistol - the standard issue sidearm for the Klingon warrior.
• Disruptor Rifle
• Bach'Hich Assault Disruptor - a more powerful disruptor rifle.
• Ding-Pach Spin Claw - fires a spinning disc that slices and rebounds off surfaces.
• Grenade Launcher
• Trilithium Rocket Launcher - fires a self-propelled projectile explosive.
• Sith Har Blaster - an pistol-sized sidearm.
• Particle Dispersal Cannon - disrupts matter in various ways.

Trivia

• Many of the briefings feature voice-over work by Tony Todd, the actor who portrayed Worf's brother Kurn on various Star Trek series. He portrays Kurn, captain of the IKS Hegh'tar, in those briefings.
• The game shipped on two CD-ROMS. One CD-ROM contains the soundtrack and in-game movies, while the other is for installation and includes a long background video about the Klingon Honor Guards and Klingon culture.
• Prior to the release of the game, the "Sith Har Blaster" weapon was turned into a freely downloadable addon for Unreal. Meant as a sort of teaser, the release gave gamers a taste of what the game would offer.
• This is the only Star Trek game ever to receive an "M" ESRB rating.

Minimum & Recommended Specifications

Microsoft Windows Minimum/Recommended Specifications
Minimum Specifications		Recommended Specifications
Operating System	Windows 95
CPU	Pentium MMM 166 MHz
RAM	32 MB
Display	640 × 480 Truecolor
Graphics	3dfx, PowerVR or Direct3D accelerator
Optical Drive	4X CD-ROM

External Links

• Klingon Honor Guard at GameSpot
• Klingon Honor Guard v1.1 patch at 3DGamers.com.