Star Raiders II

• This originally started as a game called Orbiter, which was later adapted to be based on the movie, THE LAST STARFIGHTER, and eventually released for the 8-bit computers under the name Star Raiders II.  Although a Last Starfighter prototype version exists (pictures #1 - #6), which has a number of differences to SR II (both cosmetic and integral – pictures #7 - #12), the gameplay is essentially the same in both. Some of the major changes with SRII are the addition of shields, a tactical display, and 3 space stations (although you can still refuel by flying to a star, it refuels much faster).  The barrier was removed (picture #9), and 2 planets were renamed - one in each system (pictures #3, #4, #9, and #10).  Every attack squadron now has a Command Ship you have to destroy and if you don't destroy it fast enough, it will fly away.  Also, if you leave an attack squadron before completely destroying it, it will rebuild itself the next time you engage it.

• RUMOR: Are any of the Last Starfighter Easter eggs in this version?