On a new battlefield, a new battle is commencing...
R-type game settings have been built into this simulation game and offer fantastic game play. As commander of the Earth forces, your mission is to occupy and destroy the Byde mothership.
With the PSP® communication function, you can play with a friend via a wireless network.

Story
It is far far in the future and you are about to step into the shoes of a new commander of the Space Armada.

Background
Sometimes even an infinite universe is not big enough...
An unknown alien force has risen in the Perseus constellation in the far reaches of the Galaxy. As this alien race grew in size and strength, they took over more and more territory. And one thing was clear from the start: they were not friendly.
The aliens were reproducing at an alarming rate and had already entered the Orion constellation. People could no longer deny it: the solar system lay directly in their path.
We thought there was more than enough room in the universe. And yet it seems that two races were about to collide with each other.
This new, aggressive race is known simply as the ̀Bydé.
The first skirmishes occurred on the very outskirts of our solar system, and the powerful battleships that were developed by the Earth forces to tackle the Byde and prevent them from advancing on the Earth scored early victories due to their mobility and firepower.
But then the tide began to turn, and the sheer numbers of alien forces lead to heavy losses on the human side.
People´s views of the Byde changed from initial curiosity to concern to fear and outright terror.
Finally, the Byde have reached the outer reaches of the solar system, and it is time for humanity to make a decision: Should we retreat and leave Mother Earth to the advancing aggressors, or should we stand firm and fight?
As the fearful debate rages and the Byde move inexorably closer, a newly promoted commander is given the order to engage with the enemy as they pass through the orbit of Jupiter.
It´s a pretty tough task for your first day in the job...

Game Play
1. Giant fighting units make game play larger than life
You will come up against massive fighting units that cover multiple sections of a hexagonal grid.

2. Upgrade your fighters for higher performance
You can upgrade your fighters for optimum performance such as stronger attacking force and increased speed, which can enable you to turn the fight to your advantage. Depending on fighter performance and field conditions, a range of different tactics can be applied.

3. Various Stages
The battles take place in a variety of intricately depicted stages, including deep space, planetary orbit, secret map and Earth´s orbital terrains.

4. Control and Direction of the Byde
It is also possible to take control of the enemy Byde forces as they launch their assault on the Earth.

5. Mechanical Fighters and Biotic Fighters
Various fighters including mechanical fighters and biotic fighters appear. Many of them have exciting new features such as a self-repair function.