Silpheed

In the year 3076, an unmanned solar space force fleet suddenly started to attack the colony planets. The Greason System, the central photon computer that integrates and controls the whole galaxy network on the mother planet Earth, was network-jacked by an unknown terrorist group. The leader of the terrorists solemnly introduces himself as Zakarte...

The survivors of the Galaxy Union and the Colony Planets Fleet assembled all their forces to strike at Zakarte. Sixty-four light years lay across their way to the solar system.

After drastic restructuring and the addition of reinforcements to the tactical fighter space craft Silpheed - their last resort - the remaining fleet began the counter attack. Their destination, the mother planet - Earth.

As pilot of Silpheed, you have to get through 11 stages to reach Earth and put the Greason System back in the hands of its rightful owners. You are armed with two Main Weapons, left and right, and an Optional Weapon, with a choice from an arsenal that expands as you pick up points. On the defence front, the Silpheed has a Shield that can stand up to six bursts of damage. You pick up points, repair your Shield and gain other special powers as you pick up items.