This announcement trailer takes the wraps off of Sid Meier's Starships, a new sci-fi turn-based strategy game from Firaxis that carries the name of the famed designer, but unlike the recent Beyond Earth, does not invoke the Civilization series. "When designing Starships, I was intrigued by the idea of exploring the next chapter in the story of Civilization: Beyond Earth," Meier said. "What happens after we colonize our new home and eventually build starships to take to the stars? What has become of our long-lost brothers and sisters from the planet Earth?" There aren't many details on this "new turn-based, adventure-driven interstellar strategy game," but we shouldn't have to wait too long for more, as game is due this spring for Windows, OS X, and iPad. Here's part of the announcement:

Sid Meier’s Starships challenges players to build a planetary federation by exploring the galaxy, expanding its influence and domain, researching futuristic technologies and engaging in deep, turn-based tactical space combat with an armada of uniquely customizable starships. Each new campaign will feature its own distinctive galactic strategy map of worlds with dynamically generated tactical combat missions that will enhance the game’s replay value. In addition, Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth fans who purchase Sid Meier’s Starships will uncover cross-connectivity with the two games such that will enhance and expand the depth of both game experiences.