Terminus is, at its heart, a space combat simulation.  Many of these “space sim” elements are similar to other games, such as the Freespace series.  You can pilot a variety of single seat spacecraft, ranging from fighters to gunboats to transports.  With these ships at your disposal, you can carry out a wide range of missions or contracts.  However, Terminus differs from the previously mentioned games by offering the following innovative features:
   
 
    Immense Game Environment
   
  The entire Solar System is your playground.  And once you’re in Terminus, you will realize how immense a playground it is.  All planets and moons are positioned according to NASA navigational data.  You can dock at nineteen space stations spread across the Solar System.  And you can travel anywhere in between via giant constructs known as Vortex Gates.
     
   Realistic Physics  
     
  All the spacecraft in Terminus fly according to realistic physics based Newton’s Laws. The resulting Zero-G flight model immerses you in the feel of actual space travel. Because of this, your ship can perform maneuvers never dreamt of in other games. And if realism isn’t your cup of tea, the physics can be scaled to an arcade setting as well.  
     
   Comprehensive Ship Simulation  
     
  All of your ships in Terminus are fully configurable. Every ship system is modeled down to the last detail, including weapons, propulsion, armor, and/or cargo. You can hotrod your ship to optimize performance using parts you’ve bought, stolen, or salvaged. You can give your ship a custom paint job to make it stand out from the pack, or you can use one of the many pre-configured ships included in the game. It’s up to you.