A series of space combat/strategy games initially developed by Interplay/Taldren and later by Activision that took Star Trek's Space Is an Ocean sensibilities and ran with them full-steam ahead. Initially inspired by the pen and paper/board game Star Fleet Battles during Interplay's time as developer. When Activision took over for Starfleet Command 3, the game shifted from the period of The Original Series to the Next Generation era, and took an approach to the ships and gameplay that more reflected Trek Canon. As with many games/franchises, Your Mileage May Vary.