Word of advice for anyone still playing this game:
There's an achievement/medal for getting max reputation. Do not shoot down the transports in the beginning of the game. If you do, the max reputation you can have is an annoying 245/250. I thought maybe there would be an alternate storyline if I decided to follow orders. Nope. Just accept that you're being railroaded into being a rebel. Resisting the railroad "has consequences" according to the creator of this game. To get the achievement, I'd have to complete the game again from the beginning.
Is this game good? Sure, it pretty well accomplishes what it set out to do. It's a good retro space shooter. Wish there was a little bit more challenge late-game.

