Operation: Inner Space
Encyclopedia
Operation: Inner Space is a PC game
released in 1994 by Software Dynamics
for Windows
computers. The shareware
version is a 14-day trial with most features enabled. After 14 days, many of these features are disabled (for example, saving or loading games), and the player can only use one ship. Registration not only prevents this, but enables a new feature the Ship Factory, which allows the player to make and customize ships. A near-full shareware edition was distributed as part of the cover CD in Issue 8 of Computer Life magazine (December 1995).
have invaded the player's computer and infected its icons
. Then the Inner Demon set up a lair in a black hole
which changes position. Guarding this lair are 4 dragon
s each holding one of the Inner Demon's powers. Using a little spaceship
, the player goes into the computer's "Inner Space" to collect the uninfected icons and stop the Inner Demon, while simultaneously improving his ship and maintaining relationships with the population of Inner Space.
You can play as any ship from any team, except the Enforcers who only police the many levels as bots.
Quoted from the game's manual:
Levels of ships for enforcers:
, now known as Dynamic Karma, has stated it has no intentions of further game development.
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released in 1994 by Software Dynamics
Software Dynamics
Software Dynamics is a software development house, founded in 1987. They helped create the screen saver genre with #1 shareware Magic ScreenSaver and its successor, #1 selling commercial application After Dark for Windows, one of the most popular utilities ever made. Software Dynamics created...
for Windows
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computers. The shareware
Shareware
The term shareware is a proprietary software that is provided to users without payment on a trial basis and is often limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience. Shareware is often offered as a download from an Internet website or as a compact disc included with a...
version is a 14-day trial with most features enabled. After 14 days, many of these features are disabled (for example, saving or loading games), and the player can only use one ship. Registration not only prevents this, but enables a new feature the Ship Factory, which allows the player to make and customize ships. A near-full shareware edition was distributed as part of the cover CD in Issue 8 of Computer Life magazine (December 1995).
Game storyline
The Inner Demon and its virusesComputer virus
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have invaded the player's computer and infected its icons
Icon (computing)
A computer icon is a pictogram displayed on a computer screen and used to navigate a computer system or mobile device. The icon itself is a small picture or symbol serving as a quick, intuitive representation of a software tool, function or a data file accessible on the system. It functions as an...
. Then the Inner Demon set up a lair in a black hole
Black hole
A black hole is a region of spacetime from which nothing, not even light, can escape. The theory of general relativity predicts that a sufficiently compact mass will deform spacetime to form a black hole. Around a black hole there is a mathematically defined surface called an event horizon that...
which changes position. Guarding this lair are 4 dragon
Dragon
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that feature in the myths of many cultures. There are two distinct cultural traditions of dragons: the European dragon, derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Greek and Middle Eastern...
s each holding one of the Inner Demon's powers. Using a little spaceship
Spacecraft
A spacecraft or spaceship is a craft or machine designed for spaceflight. Spacecraft are used for a variety of purposes, including communications, earth observation, meteorology, navigation, planetary exploration and transportation of humans and cargo....
, the player goes into the computer's "Inner Space" to collect the uninfected icons and stop the Inner Demon, while simultaneously improving his ship and maintaining relationships with the population of Inner Space.
Teams
There are 8 teams: the Avengers, Pirates, Predators, Enforcers, Renegades, Fuzzy Ones, Knights, and the Speed Demons.You can play as any ship from any team, except the Enforcers who only police the many levels as bots.
Quoted from the game's manual:
| Avengers | This team likes to gain resources and will fight if the odds favour them, or if vengeance is called for. Otherwise, they avoid conflict and keep to themselves. |
| Predators | Fighting is a way of life for this team. They are also interested in resources, but they find the call of battle hard to resist. Their determination makes them good allies, but tough opponents. |
| Fuzzy Ones | The members of this team are non-violent by nature but will attack if provoked. They are more of a nuisance than a threat, but you do not want them as enemies, since they are good at annoying others and are hard to kill. |
| Pirates | These free-spirited outlaws do their own thing and make a point of opposing the law. They would rather loot others than make gains on their own and enjoy fighting. However, if the odds turn against them, they are quick to retreat. |
| Knights | This is a proud and tightly-knit team of honorable ships. They are great allies because they are always ready to help a friend. They usually don't kill opponents, just subdue them into submission. |
| Speed Demons | This team has a need for speed! They are apathetic to the troubles of others but support each other. They are hard to hit due to their superior performance. |
| Renegades | These renegades have no regard for others and enjoy destroying things. They kill icons and randomly attack objects for the fun of it. They usually won't help others or even their own teammates. Avoid conflict with these loners! |
| Enforcers | This team patrols Inner Space, looking for anyone breaking the law. Offenders may be warned, attacked, and made to pay for their crimes if caught in the act. This team is the best-armed, so tangle with them at your own risk! |
Levels of ships for enforcers:
| Patrol Class Enforcers | If they see crimes being committed, they warn the offender and call in an Interceptor if an arrest should be made. (i.e. Constable, Patrolman) |
| Intercept Class Enforcers | They are tough, well armed, and fast. They will try to handcuff the offender and take him out the gate to the Hall of Justice. (i.e. Interceptor, Lethal Weapon) |
| Terminator Class Enforcers | If a criminal resists arrest, a Terminator may be called in to destroy them. Terminators have a large array of weapons and heavy armor, but are slow to maneuver. (i.e. Eliminator, Terminator) |
The Sequel
Operation: Inner Space 2: Lightning had been a planned sequel, but the publisher canceled the game's development. Software DynamicsSoftware Dynamics
Software Dynamics is a software development house, founded in 1987. They helped create the screen saver genre with #1 shareware Magic ScreenSaver and its successor, #1 selling commercial application After Dark for Windows, one of the most popular utilities ever made. Software Dynamics created...
, now known as Dynamic Karma, has stated it has no intentions of further game development.