It is the 26th century. Star Pilots, colonists and corporations brave the dangers of the Fringe to seek their fortune. It is a time reminiscent of 19th Century America, when frontiersmen, settlers and corporate barons pushed Westward in search of gold.
Life is cheap, law is sparse, and disputes are settled by force.
Enter Jake Logan, a futuristic cowboy. As Jake, the player can make a difference or make a buck, and if you're really lucky, maybe both. Although NovaLogic has raised the ire of serious simmers everywhere with its specious claims of flight sim realism, the glitzy action approach actually works here. Tachyon stirs memories of its ancestors like Strike Commander and Privateer. Although Tachyon is not nearly as free form as Privateer, you are able to explore many different areas of space as the story unfolds and upgrade your ship with the funds you earn.