MoonBase Commander puts you in charge of your own lunar territory in a quest to build the most powerful empire on the moon. The key to winning is to find, exploit, and use valuable energy pools to eliminate rival factions who are also on the same quest. Along the way, your must choose the best way to accomplish your goals by using weapons, surveillance, or shields to fortify your defenses. MoonBase Commander features multiple and unique opposing factions, a light storyline, and various types of terrain that can be easily customized with the terrain editor.