Bethesda Softworks, makes of Elder Scrolls IV; Oblivion, today announced its next Star Trek videogame, STAR TREK: Conquest will be launched on the Nintendo Wii and PS2 in time for Christmas.

The game, which will be a blend of strategy and “intense” action set in “The Next Generation” era and let players take control of Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Cardassian, Dominion, and Breen forces and lead them in a campaign to control the Galaxy, one planet at a time.

Bethesda say that players will be able to fully utilise the Wii Remote as you select and manoeuvre your starships throughout the large, galactic map.

Once battle is initiated, Conquest switches to a ship level tactical view allowing direct command of your ships as you engage in real-time combat. While maneuvering your starship with the Nunchuk, take direct aim and fire away with the Wii Remote.