Gained by holding territories, stars can be traded for more troops, buildings, or temporary ceasefires.
Players choose from five factions (e.g., Future Corp., Obsidian Order), each with unique commanders possessing special abilities like orbital strikes or troop reinforcements. New Mechanics: Risk Urban Assault [XBLA][Arcade][Jtag/RGH]
Several reviews noted a small player base for online matchmaking. [Jtag/RGH] Context Gained by holding territories, stars can be traded