Star Hero

Star Hero is a role-playing game, first published by Hero Games in 1989. The 2002 edition uses its Fifth Edition "Hero System" rules to represent the science fiction genre. Though not nearly as popular as its "Champions", "Dark Champions", and "Fantasy Hero" lines, the genre book has been received well by fans and critics alike, and its "Terran Empire" setting has received positive reviews. This book was dedicated to RJM Hughes, an avid poster at the Hero Games forums, who died in August 2002 due to complications from diabetes. The sixth edition rendition of "Star Hero" is scheduled for an August 2011 release.
Like "Champions", "Star Hero" requires the "Hero System" rulebook to play, as the rules are pretty similar to all other games using the system, with minor alterations to facilitate such common science fiction elements as interstellar starship battles, faster-than-light travel, and alien empires.
Hero Universe.
The official Hero Universe setting divides the science fiction genre into five historical periods: "Solar Hero" (years 2080 to 2200), "Interstellar Hero" (2200–2300), "Alien Wars" (2300–2400), "The Terran Empire" (2400–2700), and "The Galactic Federation" (2700-3000).
Reception.
David Rogers reviewed the first edition of "Star Hero" in "Space Gamer" Vol. II No. 1. Rogers commented that "Overall, I give "Star Hero" a B+ for presentation, largely because of artwork and sloppy editing. The game, though, plays like a winner. If you're looking for roleplaying science fiction that allows you design your own characters rather than relying on dice to make up your characters for you, this is your game."