30 players vied for control of a galaxy comprising 210 star systems in a game of space exploration centering on colonies.
This space-based science fiction game was designed and published by Carl Carpenter from C2 Simulations of Huntington Beach, California.
[2] Points scored for these actions depended on the society type a player chose: Crusaders, Imperialist, Pioneers, and Xenophobes.
[5] He stated, "If you're searching for a computer moderated victory-potential space game with a high degree of realism and detail, but which does not require a fanatical devotion of time or effort to play, then New Order is tailor-made for you.
He stated, "If you're looking for shoot-'em-up space opera, or lucky rolls of the dice, you won't find them here ... but if you're looking to test your skills at planning and expanding a viable galactic empire, try New Order.