I have been playing an unusual Space based game called "Protostar." Besides collecting equipment and raw materials, you also collect crew members along the way. The final battle comes after you've collected an alien artifact which is a most powerful weapon. The graphics are good for the time period the game was made. It seems that every other Space based game was based on "Protostar." If you can find it and a computer to run it, you will not be disappointed.
Personal note: I apologize for my extended absence from this server. I had eleven surgeries on my spine and still need at least one more. When you've experienced pain to the point of lightning bolts shooting out your rear end, then you have an idea why I had no interest in using the computer for games lately. May none of you have the same experiences. God Bless you all! Franco428