I believe it is the same game that was reimplemented to 40k instead and changed name to Forbidden Stars. Pretty cool game and above what average casuals play.
The boardgame market is huge and more people should try more games. There really is something for everyone, any number of players and time frame.
There is a lot of game there. It is like Mount & blade in space so don’t except a story or something like that. You make your own. Totally worth the money.