Galactic Empire

Galactic Empire (TRS 80)  1979

First real time strategy game

Silent, monochrome game.

Gameplay video

Magazine Review - "80 Micro" (Aug, 1981)

Trivia:
1) Many of the locations have names taken from African languages, such as Afrikaans or Swahili, based on developer of the game Doug Carlston's years in Africa.

2) Strategy video game is a video game genre that focuses on skillful thinking and planning to achieve victory. It emphasizes strategic, tactical, and sometimes logistical challenges. Many games also offer economic challenges and exploration. They are generally categorized into four sub-types, depending on whether the game is turn-based or real-time, and whether the game focuses on strategy or tactics.

3) Emulated in: HT1080Z