Planet-hopping pirates led by the evil Captain Talon, have captured a ship of innocent space colonists. The player, a Star Ranger, must save the colonists and head off Talon's plan to rule the universe. The player will face hordes of pirates in an effort to collect energy crystals from a variety of worlds. The crystals power the star splitter cannon, the only weapon that can blast Talon and his misfits into another galaxy. Space Pirates is a fast-paced adventure with bonus targets hidden throughout the game.