As noted in this press release, Activision has announced Star Trek: Armada II, a sequel to last year's Star Trek themed strategy game. Armada II will be developed by Mac Doc Software, a new company including members of the original Armada team and former Looking Glass employees. New additions in the sequel include 3D maps, a new 3D tactical view and a revised damage system. Here's an excerpt from the PR with some gameplay and multiplayer details:

Star Trek: Armada II adds a number of new strategic options and enhancements to Armada's winning gameplay mix. Maps in Star Trek: Armada II now have 3-D depth, and have been increased in overall size. To make optimum use of the added dimension, the game offers players a new Tactical View in which the battle unfolds in true 3D. Ships can also be placed into 3D formations for different firepower configurations, and to further immerse the player in the action. Damage modeling has also been revised for Star Trek: Armada II. In true Star Trek fashion, player's weapons can now damage different locations and sub-systems on targeted ships.

Star Trek: Armada II features an extensive range of multiplayer options, including up-to-eight-player competitions over LAN and the Internet where gamers can play as the Federation, Klingons, Borg, Cardassians, Romulans or Species 8472. Several additional multiplayer game types will also be available including variations of Capture-the-Flag, King of The Hill, and Co-Op style gameplay.