In Star Control 3, due to a strong explosion, the protagonist loses consciousness. He dreams that an unknown force will destroy all intelligent beings in the world. The vision said that this can be prevented by going to the center of the galaxy. In order not to fly there alone, he takes representatives of other races with him. Suddenly, hyperspace disappears, and all aircraft fly apart into pieces. The main character's task is to reconnect with other members of the expedition. In Star Control 3, the captain will engage in battles with enemy races. Battles take place in separate arenas. The protagonist has a main aircraft (flagship) and 24 additional ones. Traveling around the galaxy, the protagonist will collect resources. Having defeated a race, he colonizes their planet. It is necessary to monitor the fuel supply in the spacecraft. If it is not enough, it is impossible to instantly teleport to another part of the universe. The captain has a star map at his disposal. As the game progresses, it expands. In addition to people, the protagonist will travel with Orzy, Sirens, Atvigs, Vaesa, Pkunky and others. What races will the protagonist meet:
- Exchaggers - microorganisms with a single intellect for all, fly on Exclave;
- Exkvian - monks engaged in the development of their consciousness;
- Viro-Ingo are creatures with a split personality, 1 part of them is modest, and 2 - aggressive;
- Dougz - similar to anthropomorphic dogs, slaves;
- Ploxis - have one of the best ships in the galaxy, the main race of the Cross.