From the US TurboGrafx-16 edition's manual "Seated at the helm of 80 tons of awesome firepower--a Gunhed Star Fighter--you've just run into the ruthless Dark Squadron. Dangerously close to the Earth, they threaten to destroy the world with 8 Super Weapons. Only you and your Star Fighter's blazing lazers and bombs stand between them and certain destruction. Plan your strategy and power up with the 8 different enhancements that appear--you'll need more than straight shooting to fight your way out of this one!"