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DEFCON

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description DEFCON Overview

DEFCON is a turn-based strategy game set in a post-nuclear world. Developed by Introversion Software, it simulates global conflict through a realistic, atmospheric simulation. Players manage dwindling resources and rebuild society after widespread devastation. The game appeals to those interested in tactical gameplay, science fiction narratives, and strategic resource management within a challenging environment.

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info DEFCON Specifications

Country	United Kingdom
Year	2006

help DEFCON FAQ

Is DEFCON turn-based or real-time?

DEFCON is a real-time strategy game, although players can vote to change the simulation speed during a match. Introversion Software designed it around escalating nuclear war rather than rebuilding society after the conflict.

What changes as the DEFCON level counts down?

A match begins at DEFCON 5, when players place fleets, radar stations, airfields, and missile silos. Restrictions fall as the level approaches DEFCON 1, at which point strategic nuclear weapons can be launched.

How is a winner decided in DEFCON?

Scoring generally rewards enemy casualties while penalizing the loss of your own population, with settings varying by game mode. Because every side is likely to suffer millions of deaths, even the winner is presented as having achieved a grim and limited victory.

Why does DEFCON look like the computer displays in WarGames?

Its minimalist world map, glowing trajectories, and ominous interface deliberately evoke Cold War command-room imagery. The resemblance is especially strong to the nuclear-war displays seen in the 1983 film WarGames.

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